Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in the Chicago Western Suburbs
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Bartlett, Streamwood, Roselle, and Elgin, IL area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Patricia Gerlach
Jan 13, 2020
Patricia Gerlach(nee Toner), 85, of Hoffman Estates, passed away Monday, January 13. An avid gardener, Pat was an accomplished award winning writer and author who was an editor at the Daily Herald for 25 years, as well as an active volunteer at St. Alexius Medical Center and St. Hubert Catholic Church where she was a devoted member. Beloved wife of...
Jan Major
Jan 13, 2020
Visitation for Jan K. Major of Chicago Ridge, will be held Friday January 17, 2020 4:00p.m. until time of service 7:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory. Following service, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Jan is the beloved husband of Ewa A. nee Laskowska; loving father of Anna (Robert Kucznik) Jop; cherished grandfather of Olivier, Philip...
Matthew Ladd
Jan 11, 2020
Matthew Davis Ladd, 43, of Roselle; son of Courtney and Miriam "Mimi", nee Dooley; brother of Sara (Kris) Baloy, Jacob (Holly) and Benjamin (Marlee); uncle of Braeden, Luke, Cora, Evelynn and Penelope; godson of John (Julie) Dooley; cousin of many and friend to everyone he met. Matt was special in many ways. He loved people and being a part of...
Margaret Barnard
Jan 10, 2020
Margaret Arlene Barnard nee Loveless, of Schaumburg, IL, age 94, wife of the late Frank A. Barnard, Sr., died January 10, 2020. She was born March 18, 1925 in Greene County, Iowa to the late Emory and Vivian Loveless nee Pulley. Arlene is survived by her children Carolyn (Ray) Leger, Barbara, Frank, Jr.and Emily (Ken) Plach. Loving grandmother of Simone...
Rosalind Reyes
Jan 10, 2020
Rosalind Reyes, 69, of Bloomingdale, died Friday, January 10, 2020. Born September 14, 1950 in the Philippines. Rosalind loved singing and good food. Beloved daughter of the late Vincente and Rosario (nee Angcaco) Reyes; loving sister of Jose, Vincente, Rene, Rudy, Virginia, Zenaida, Honorata; cherished aunt of many. Cremation is private at the Countryside Crematory.
Anthony Sobieszczyk
Jan 9, 2020
Anthony J. Sobieszczyk, 75, of Streamwood, husband of the late Diane, dad of David (Maureen), John and Jason; grandpa of Adrianna, Timothy (fiancee Katy), Anthony, Lorelei, Ryan, Caitlyn, Connor, Molly, Mikey and Sabrina; brother of the late Bernadette (Bernard) Gaesor. His dedication to his family and love for his wife were unmatched. Visitation Monday 3:00 - 9:00 pm at The...
Leopold Stroczynski
Jan 8, 2020
Leopold Stroczynski, 92, of Bloomingdale and formerly of Addison; husband of Josephine, nee Kosut; father of Chris (Dale) Tolemy, John (late Michelina "Mickey"), Vicki (Ron) Schwarz and Mitch (Cabrini); grandfather of Adam (Priscilla), Brandon (Heather), Jennifer, Kristin (Dan) Rispens, Leo, Carl, Sara, Marisha and Guy (Kathy); great grandfather of Winter, Revin, Hudson, Theo, Griffin, Laura, Katie and the late Noah....
Joseph Russow
Jan 8, 2020
Joseph G. Russow passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 8th. Born October 17, 1986, Joe was the loving youngest son to Mike and Angela(nee Bellisario); phenomenal brother to Mike(Noelle) Russow and Ami(Alan) Rzewnicki; the most wonderful and loved Uncle to his goddaughter Lorelei, Lyla and Mikie. Joe's largest passion was for the career he had as an Iron Worker for...
Donald Perz
Jan 8, 2020
Donald J. Perz, of Roselle. Beloved husband of Donna M. (nee: Hedelman); loving father of Michael (Sue) Perz, Michele Canchola and the late David Perz; dear grandfather of Michael Blake, Sean Canchola, Jill Conchola, Heidi Vanrite, Adam Perz and Benjamin Perz; fond brother of Tom Perz. Per his wishes, there will be no services. Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, Roselle...
Kathleen Brunst
Jan 7, 2020
Kathleen "Kathy" E. Brunst, Beloved wife of Gregory for 47 years; loving mother of Nicole (Rocky) Binetti and Alicia (Jeffrey) Kamaris; dear grandmother of Isabella, Antonio, Evan and Nathan; fond sister of Lawrence (Diane) Riff, Kenneth (Robin) Riff; sister in law of the late Gary (Laurie) and caring aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday January 12, 2020 from...
Kamalaben Patel
Jan 6, 2020
Kamalaben Patel, 83, of Elk Grove Village died Monday, January 6, 2020. Born January 6, 1937 in India. Services for Kamalaben will be Thursday, January 9, 2020 from 12:00 noon until time of cremation 2:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd (at Stearns Rd), Bartlett.
Jerry Sanches
Jan 6, 2020
Gerald “Jerry” Sanches, 66, of Hanover Park for over 42 years, died Monday, January 6, 2020.Born December 22, 1953 in Evanston. He was a man of many interests but what he enjoyed the most was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be missed by his family and friends. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Condon) ; loving...
John Adelsdorf
Jan 6, 2020
John L Adelsdorf, 90 of Northbrook, passed on peacefully Monday, January 6. Always a gentleman and a gentle man. John enjoyed playing tennis, golfing, extensive world travels and his family. Beloved husband of over 60 years to Barbara(nee Norden); loving father of Lynn(Sean) McAuliffe and Lorraine(Michael) Nudd; proud grandfather of Megan and Erin McAuliffe and Ryan and Sam Nudd. In...
Mary Rog
Jan 5, 2020
Mary V. Rog (nee Kupiec), 101, of Chicago, passed away January 5, 2020. Born May 3, 1918 in Fall River, Massachusetts. Beloved wife of the late Kazimierz; Loving mother of Richard (Elizabeth) and Casimir “Casey” (late Barbara); cherished grandmother of Lisa, Victoria, Nicolas (Emily), Amy (Timothy) and Andrew (Caroline); caring great-grandmother of Reed, Ryan, Eric, Ella and Lucy; dear daughter...
Dennis Ariola
Jan 2, 2020
Dennis Myles Patrick Ariola, 37, an avid Cubs fan and music aficionado of Bartlett, passed away suddenly Thursday, January 2. Beloved son of Angelo and Donna(nee Kaczmarczyk) Ariola; loving brother of Angelique Ariola; dear nephew of Anthony(Jill) Ariola; fond cousin of many. Visitation Sunday, January 5 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd.(at...
Cecilia Wisniewski
Jan 2, 2020
Cecilia Wisniewski (nee Polinski), 94, died January 2, 2020. Cecilia was the beloved wife of the late Chester; loving mom of Gregory (Debra) Andrews, Christine (Russell Edelman), Cynthia (late Thaddeus) Jaworski, twins Linda (Grant) Zielinski and Deborah (Colm) McCarthy; proud grandma of Mark, Adam, Jonathan, Robert, Jamie, Kimberly, Ann, Jill, John, Emily, Alex, Melissa and Brian; cherished great grandma of...
Joyanne Sandy
Jan 2, 2020
Joyanne Sandy (nee Chandler), 72, of Carol Stream, formerly of Chillicothe died January 2, 2020. Joy was the beloved wife of Ronald; loving mother of Stephanie (TJ) Whittenhall, Mitchell (Kari) and Kristin (Kevin White) Sandy-White; proud grandmother of Andy, Joey, Abby Whittenhall and Sam White; cherished sister of the late Dixie (David) Cushing. Memorial visitation Saturday, January 11, 1:00pm until...
George Walter
Jan 2, 2020
George H. Walter, 84 of Walker, MN, formerly of Hanover Park for 53 years, died Thursday, January 2, 2020. Born May 31, 1935 in Chicago. George was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He worked for Uniform Printing and Supply in Niles for over 30 years and Sears at Woodfield for over 25 years. George enjoyed going fishing...
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