Obituaries

Apr 1, 2019

Visitation for Frederick E. Smalarz of Streamwood for 47 years will be held Saturday, April 6, 2019 12noon until time of service 2:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Frederick is the beloved husband of 49 years 2-1/2 months of Lorna nee Coyne; loving father...

Apr 1, 2019

Tim C. Om, 50, of South Elgin. Loving husband of Ryna (nee Sok); loving Dad of John, Jennifer, Nicholas and Christopher; cherished son of the late Ouch and Nam Om and brother, uncle and friend to many. Visitation 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 S Bartlett Rd (at Stearns Rd),...

Mar 31, 2019

Elaine B. Owen,(nee Birsen), 86, of Roselle, passed away Sunday, March 31. An avid crocheter, Elaine loved reading love stories and mysteries. She enjoyed camping and traveling. Beloved wife of the late Lyle; loving mother of Stan,(Marlene) Smith, Helen Smith, Rita Owen, Leila(Patricia) Owen, and Christine, (Tom) Hollatz; proud grandmother of Megan, Meredith, Melissa, Bridget(Ademola), and Aaron; dear sister of...

Mar 30, 2019

Donald Pradzinski, 86, died suddenly March 30, 2019. Donald was the beloved husband of the late Lena (nee Cannestra); loving father of Shirley Goodwin (Matthew Swan) and Carol (Ron) Reinberger; proud grandfather of Sherry (Gordon), Tina Goodwin and Lauren (Mike); cherished great grandfather of Sarah (Brian), Katie (Christopher), Lucas and Chloe; dear great great grandfather of Joshua, Emilee, Grace and...

Mar 29, 2019

Edward Philip Roberts, Jr., 74, of Chicago, passed away Friday, March 29. An Air Force Veteran, Ed was a truck driver for Fed Ex for 34 years, and an avid Cubs and Bears fan who loved the outdoors, camping, hunting, and fishing. Beloved father of Carolyn Roberts(Mario Silva) and Edward Roberts III(Jennifer Meverdin); cherished grandfather of Sawyer and Lucas; fond...

Mar 29, 2019

Mary M. Arhontas(nee Kelly), 79, of Streamwood, passed away Friday, March 29. Beloved wife of James; loving mother of James(Cathy) and Eileen Thomas; dear grandmother of Amanda(Michael) Wade, Matt(Christina) Arhontas, and Jacob(Hailee) Thomas; proud great grandmother of Blake and Connor Wade; fond sister of Patricia(Joseph) Farley. Visitation Thursday, April 4 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory...

Mar 28, 2019

Visitation for Eliseo Ibarra of Hanover Park for almost 20 years will be held Saturday, April 6, 2019 9:00a.m. until time of service 11:00a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. Eliseo is the beloved husband of 27 years of Teresa nee Roman; loving father of Elizabeth (Samuel)...

Mar 28, 2019

Karen R. Jensen, 66, a proud Special Olympian for 25 years, of Chicago, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 28. Beloved daughter of John and the late Clare(nee Ewald) Jensen; dear sister of Pamela(Robert) Janega; fond aunt of John and Rachel Janega. Visitation Tuesday, April 2 from 10:00am until time of Mass 11:30am at St. Mary of Providence 4200 N. Austin,...

Mar 26, 2019

Mar 26, 2019

Barbara "Barb" Elizabeth Burchill, 67, of Elgin died March 26, 2019. Barb was the beloved wife of Greg for 45 years; loving mother of Steve (Trish) and Jon (Naomi); proud grandmother of Aiden, Mikayla, Joe and Drew; loving sister and dear aunt to many loving nieces and nephews. Barb was an avid reader, devoted and loved educator for over 20...

Mar 26, 2019

Cecilio P. Torres, 83, of Streamwood passed away on March 26, 2019. Cecilio was the beloved husband of Sue Torres (nee Lim); loving father of Jeff (Christine) and Jason; proud grandfather of Trevor and Brooklyn; cherished brother of Errol, Grace and Lily; and dear uncle to many nieces and nephews both in the USA and the Philippines. Cecilio enjoyed watching...

Mar 26, 2019

Visitation for Traci Lynn Kuchenny nee Heck of Crete, formerly of Streamwood will be held Thursday, April 4, 2019 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Funeral 7:00p.m. Following visitation, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Traci is the beloved wife of 27 years of Brian; loving...

Mar 26, 2019

Mar 26, 2019

David Michael Cegielski, of Bartlett. Loving husband of Diane J. (nee: Dycha); caring father of Adam Korbilas; fond son of the late Alice (nee: Bailey); dear brother of Mary (Don) Wilson, Nancy Costello and John Cegielski; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews and will also be greatly missed by his fur babies Scout and Gemma. David was a jokester,...

Mar 26, 2019

Steven Elder, 58, of Streamwood, died March 26, 2019. Born March 22, 1961 in Elgin. Beloved son of Mary Lou and the late Bill Elder; loving brother of Michael “Mike”, Patrick “Pat” (Kathy), Debra “Debbie” (Bob) Vasica, James “Jim” (Lisa) and Diane DeLeo; cherished uncle of James, John, David, Melissa, Amy, April, Steven, Darrin and Jeff; Steven graduated Larkin High...

Mar 26, 2019

Robert G. Janis, 78, of Dekalb, died Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Born October 31, 1940 in Chicago. Robert Graduated Niles East High School in 1958 and was a veteran having served in the Navy. Robert enjoyed model trains and spending time with his family. Beloved husband of 55 years to Donna (nee Hoffelt); loving dad of Denise (Steve) Millar, Robert...

Mar 25, 2019

Mar 25, 2019

Margaret Toby Dolan, 86, of Schaumburg, IL passed away after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 25, 2019. Margaret, daughter of Theodore and Gertrude Rippinger who proceeded her in death, was sister to the late Ross and to Debbie (Richard) Zimmerman; she was mother to the late Christopher Dardis, Kathleen (Mike) Dolan Baumer, Moira...

Mar 24, 2019

Valentino Rudolph Mendoza, Jr., 58, of South Elgin formerly of Hillside, passed away Sunday, March 24. A 20 year retired Navy veteran, Valentino was a maintenance engineer at the Batavia school district. Loving son of the late Valentino Rudolph, Sr. and the late Wilma(nee Pope) Mendoza; beloved brother of Jim(Denise) Pope, Darlene Lutz, Barbara(the late Joseph) Mini, and Valentina(Ken) Kerfoot;...

Mar 22, 2019

Dorothy Pietrzak (nee Barg), 90 of Bartlett, died Friday, March 22, 2019. Born December 11, 1928 in Evanston. Dorothy enjoyed gardening, crafts and spending as much time with her family as possible. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mom of Steven (Regina) and Judy (Tom) Shanahan; cherished grandma of Ashley, Brittany, Matt, Bri, Matt, Billy (Lynette), Brian (Lauren), Michael...