Feb 18, 2025

Maria M. Dow, 88, of Huntley, IL passed away on February 18, 2025.  She was born on December 26, 1936 in Germany to her parents Johann and Maria Perschke. Maria is the beloved wife of 47 years to the late Joseph Dow; loving mother of Elizabeth (Wayne) Ewald, the late Richard Dow, Michael (Debra) Dow and Ken...

Feb 16, 2025

Hugo Daniel Guzman, 26, of Carol Stream, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025. A Marine Veteran, Hugo was an avid Green Bay Packers fan who also enjoyed basketball. Beloved son of Gregoria Lopez and Jose Daniel Guzman; loving brother of Alejandro Reyes (Josefine Melendez); Roxana (Juan Miranda) Reyes, Belinda (Adalberto Munoz) Reyes, and Rosalva (Abel) Castanon; proud uncle of Alex,...

Feb 16, 2025

Helen Kiss (nee Steier), 100, of Bartlett, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025. Helen immigrated to the United Stated from Hungary in 1957. She was an avid baker and profound cook. Beloved wife of the late Steve; loving mother of Joseph (Louise "Cookie") Kiss and the late Ann Grayzeck; dear grandmother of Robert (Jill) Magyar, Candy (Dave) Goddard, Tiffani (Greg)...

Feb 15, 2025

Feb 15, 2025

Edward George Leis (Edie) August 21, 1944 - February 15, 2025 Ed passed away peacefully but unexpectedly and went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2025. He was 80 years old. Ed was a loving father to Sandra Muhling ( Dan ), Sherry Juda ( Wayne ), Carina Griffin ( Kyle. Grandfather to Sabrina, Kayla, Alec and...

Feb 14, 2025

Eileen Marie Scilabra (Stermetz), 63, of Bartlett, Il passed away on Friday February 14, 2025. She was born on May 30, 1961 in Chicago, Il to parents Charles Stermetz and Yvonne Chambers. She was the beloved wife of Philip Scilabra. She was the loving mother to her son Joseph Pascua, son Ryne Dudek, and daughter Ashley Lavskis (Dudek). Very proud...

Feb 14, 2025

Linda Lou Johnston (nee Purvis), 77, of Streamwood, IL (formerly of Chicago, IL) passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. She was born on April 24, 1947 in Chicago, IL to her parents James and Ethel Purvis. Linda was the beloved wife of 44 years to the late Gene Johnston; loving mother of Suzanne (Kenneth) and Michelle; proud grandma to...

Feb 14, 2025

Leopold C. Gondek, beloved husband of the late Eleanor (nee: Gostomski) and the late Genevieve (nee: Swat); loving dad of Gregory (Diana) Gondek, Susan Rogers and the late Karen (Phil) Olson; dear grandpa of Matthew, Erin, James, Ashley, Timothy, Christine, Joseph, Victoria, Maxwell, Bridget and great grandpa of ten; fond son of the late Albert and Anna (nee: Cudzach). Visitation...

Feb 13, 2025

Winifred B. Nelson, 100, of Elgin, IL (formerly Chicago, IL) passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025.  She was born on March 17, 1924, in Chicago, IL to her parents John and   Anna Krause.  She was the beloved wife of the late Chester, until their divorce.  They remained the best of friends and cherished the family they built.  They remained...

Feb 12, 2025

Michael A. Thoma, 69, of Glendale Heights, formerly of Chicago, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Michael was a 1973 graduate of St. Benedict High School in Chicago and then graduated from Loyola University. He was a retired UPS driver after almost 40 years, and a devout Cubs fan. Beloved father of Joseph (Sheri) and Timothy (Marisela Lopez) Thoma; proud...

Feb 11, 2025

Roger W. Riffle, 79, of Ottawa, formerly of Wayne and Streamwood, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Roger was an avid fisherman, former Streamwood Lions Club member, and loved telling his jokes. Beloved father of Julie (the late Thom Thomas) Riffle and James Riffle; cherished grandfather of Kelly (Seth Prisco) Herz; proud great grandfather of Thomas and Bridget; dear brother...

Feb 11, 2025

Kanubhai A. Patel, passed away on February 11, 2025. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 11:00 am until time of cremation 1:00 pm at Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd. Bartlett, IL 60103.

Feb 10, 2025

Mary C. Zielke, 32, of South Elgin, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025. Mary was an avid swimmer and music enthusiast . She enjoyed movies and her quiet time at home. Beloved daughter of Barry (Jean Marquette) Zielke; dear sister of Jennifer and Matthew Jaske; fond aunt of Vanessa and Daniel Torres; master of her cat Chaos. Cremation private at...

Feb 7, 2025

Dear Lord, grant our mother Janet serenity in heaven. Let her soul rest in the tranquility of Your kingdom. May she experience the joy and peace of eternal life. Amen.  -- Serenity in Heaven

Janet Marie (Schenekl) Bellis, age 79 of Huntley, IL passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at her home. She was born...

Feb 5, 2025

Wesley L. Ewald, 72, of Hoffman Estates, IL passed away on February 5, 2025. Wesley was born on October 19, 1952 in Ladysmith, WI to his parents Harold and Loraine Ewald. He is the beloved husband of Susan for 45 years; loving father of Jon Ewald, Victoria (Alexander Mendoza) Ewald and Ryan Ewald; cherished grandpa of Alex, Geena, Emilia and...

Feb 5, 2025

Mary Ann L. Kane, 83, of Bartlett, IL passed away on February 5, 2025. She was born on July 2, 1941 in Chicago, IL to her parents Stanley and Jean Magiera. Mary Ann loved all kinds of puzzles, she rarely missed an episode of Wheel of Fortune and could crack any crosswords.  She also loved to garden and polka dance...

Feb 5, 2025

Luz Garcia, 99, of Streamwood IL passed away on February 5, 2025. He was born on April 26, 1925 in El Salvador to his parents Teodulo and Juana Garcia. Luz Garcia is the beloved Husband to his wife of 61 years Nellie Garcia, loving father to his daughter Rosalba (Samson) Pillay and his son Henry (Tammy) Garcia. He was a...

Feb 5, 2025

Susan L. Rams (nee Pierce), 71, of Streamwood, formerly of Chicago, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Susan was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and a devout mother and grandmother. Beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of Kelly (Thomas) Vandyke and Amy (Timothy) Modesto; cherished grandmother of Axel, David, Jacob, Emma, and Colin; dear sister of Diane...

Feb 3, 2025

Elaine Marie Barwig, 88, Streamwood resident for 56 years, died February 3, 2025. Elaine was the beloved wife of the late Bob Barwig and the late James Christensen; loving mother of Donna (Joe) Leban; proud grandmother of Shelley (Ben) Luedtke and Scott (Jenn) Leban; cherished great grandmother of Payton and McKenzie Luedtke. Elaine enjoyed volunteering and bowling. Time with her...

Feb 3, 2025

Joyce M. Chesters, 81, of Hanover Park passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 3, 2025, following a long illness. Joyce was born on August 6, 1943, in Chicago, the daughter of the late William and Leonore Walendziewicz. She is survived by her husband Thomas Chesters and four children: Mark (Phyllis) Reiter, Donna (Daniel) Drapalik, Bryan (Cristian David) Chesters,...