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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Suzanne Swanson
Nov 13, 2018
Suzanne (Sue) M. Swanson, nee Klug, 76, of Schaumburg, IL. passed away peacefully on November 13, 2018. Born the eldest of four daughters to Lawrence and Ethelyn (Schaap) Klug on October 16, 1942 in Escanaba MI. Sue graduated Escanaba High School in 1961 and went on to earn her nursing degree at Augustana Hospital School of Nursing in 1965. In...
Lindsay Hansen
Nov 13, 2018
Lindsay E. Hansen age 32 of Roselle formerly of Wayne passed away suddenly on November 13, 2018.Cherished fiance of Phillip Cycholl; loving mother of Lacey Cycholl; dear daughter of Charles Fester and Nancy Montville, step daughter of Terry Klotz; sister of Colin Fester.Arrangements and cremation will be private at the Countryside Funeral Home, Roselle.630-529-5751A luncheon to honor Lindsay's memory will...
Prabhavatiben Shah
Nov 12, 2018
Visitation for Prabhavatiben Ramanlal Shah of Glendale Heights will be held Wednesday, November 14, 2018 10:00a.m. until time of cremation 12noon at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. She is the beloved wife of the late Ramanlal; loving mother of Bipin, Pratibha, Hitesh, Vijay, Nitin and Nisha; cherished grandmother of 14 and...
Kathleen Nykaza
Nov 11, 2018
Kathleen “Kathy” F. Nykaza (nee Nolan), 63, of Bartlett since 1987, died Sunday, November 11, 2018. Born June 23, 1955 in Chicago. Kathy was a voracious reader. She enjoyed a good mystery novel while sipping her tea and eating popcorn but what she enjoyed the most was spoiling her grandchildren. Beloved wife of over 43 years to Greg; loving mom...
Marc Bendler
Nov 11, 2018
Marc Alan Bendler, 70 of Streamwood. Passed away November 11, 2018 at Alexian Brothers Hospice House with his family and friends by his side. Beloved husband of Lisa (nee: Piwinski); loving father of Marc Jr. (Cathy Rodriguez), Matt (Erin), Karl, Eric, Steven (fiancée Heather Samborski) and Daniel; dear grandfather of Alexis, Cicely, Berlyn, Brody, Evelyn, J.J. and a grandson on...
Macario Pesina
Nov 8, 2018
Visitation for Macario Pesina, 100, of Streamwood since 1966 will be held Sunday, November 11, 2018 3:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Monday, 9:15a.m. to St. Matthew Catholic Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment Bluff City. He is the beloved husband of 67 years of Rosa nee Dominguez; loving father...
Janis Mullin
Nov 8, 2018
Janis Beth Lowy Mullin, 72, of Highland Park, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 8. She was an Attorney at Law, a CPA, a businesswoman, and an alumni of Niles North High School and Northwestern University. An honorary regent of the North Shore Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Janis joined the NSDAR in 2006 and served as...
Henry Fritz
Nov 8, 2018
Henry "Hank" A. Fritz, 82, of Streamwood since 1974; husband of Joan (nee Landi); father of Cindy (Ed) Bash, Lory (John) Basso, Judy (Ken) Abraham, Cheri (Steve) Maher and Ken; grandfather of Daniel (Kelly), Davis (Yesenia), Doug, Angelo (Caitlin), Tony, Dominic (Courtney), Gino, Matt, Jake, Alex, Trisha and Tyler; great grandfather of Amara, Briella, Logan, Liam, Kaylyn, Jazlyne and Wyatt....
Ashok Patel
Nov 7, 2018
Ashok B. Patel, 70, of Elgin. Beloved husband of Rekhaben; loving father of Trupti, Vaishali and Pratik Patel plus several other family and friends. Funeral 10:00 a.m. until time of Cremation 12:00 noon Friday, November 9, 2018 at the Countryside Funeral Home and crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd, Bartlett, IL.
Mercedes Freyer
Nov 7, 2018
Mercedes "Merce" J. Freyer (nee:Dietz),98, passed away on November 7th. Beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Mercedes "Mickey" Thurston and the late James (Jane) Freyer;caring sister of the late Aime (the late Helen) Dietz and the late Maryann (Rudy) Siptrott ; dear grandmother of Judy, Cara (Walt), Aimee, Ruth, Julie (Leon), fond great grandmother of JoLynn, Lee,...
Bhupendra Lakhani
Nov 6, 2018
Bhupendra P. Lakhani, 72, of West Chicago, husband of 45 years to Kumudbala; father of Jigar (Reshma) of New York and Ushma (Hiren) Prajapati of Texas; grandpa of Niraj and co-owner of the family dog Raja. He was loved and will be missed by many family and friends from around the world. Visitation Sunday, November 11th, 8:00 am until time...
Robert Forbes
Nov 6, 2018
Robert "Jim" James Forbes, 67, of South Elgin, formerly of Mt. Prospect. Jim was the beloved husband of the late Bonnie; loving father of Mary (Manuel Dulaca, Jr.) and Jennifer Forbes; proud grandfather of M.J., MaKayla, MaLaya and MaKenzie; cherished brother of the late Richard D. Forbes. Visitation Monday November 12, 3:00pm - 9:00pm with a service at 6:00pm at...
Maryann Koechle-Raney
Nov 6, 2018
Maryann Koechle-Raney(nee Hedman), 56, a 15 year devoted employee at Central DuPage Northwestern Medicine in Winfield, passed away Tuesday, November 6. Wife of Charles; mother of Brandon and Matthew Raney, Victoria(Sean) Mathias, and Christopher Koechle; proud grandmother of Austin and Liam; friend of many. Visitation Sunday, November 11 from 12noon to time of service 2:00pm with visitation continuing until 4:00pm...
Nat Samret
Nov 5, 2018
Nat Samret, 67, of Elgin, died Monday, November 5, 2018. Beloved husband of Thuro Keth; loving dad of Phyrat Samret-Hughes, Evette Samret-Sang, Vann, Nice, Jimmy, Sarah, James and Matthew Samret; cherished grandpa and papa of Anthony and Gianni Taylor, Jasmine Mason, Isaiah, Selah, Elijah Sang, Tristan Wilridge and Isabella and LJ Samret. Nat was an ordained minister and focused on...
Daniel Schleser
Nov 4, 2018
A Celebration of Life for Daniel Alfred Schleser of Hanover Park for 48 years, will be held Thursday November 8, 2018 from 4:00p.m. until 7:00p.m. when family and friends will share stories and remembrances. This will be held at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Daniel passed peacefully on Sunday, November 4, 2018. He...
Saveng Phamanivong
Nov 4, 2018
Saveng Phamanivong, of Elgin died November 4, 2018. He was the beloved father of Toby, Rick and Menoi; proud grandfather of Jaryn and AJ; cherished brother of Norm, Inpeng and Vanh. Visitation Saturday, November 10, 1:00pm until the time of cremation 4:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Road (at Stearns Road) Bartlett. Cremation Countryside Crematory. For...
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