Jul 5, 2018

John James Cerami, 73, an avid golfer and Cubs fan who adored his grandchildren, of Bartlett, passed away Thursday, July 5. Loving husband of Carol(nee Michno); beloved father of Vince(Shona) and Alyson(William) Zimmerman; proud grandfather of Will, Sam, Zach, J.T., Bobby, and Brynn; fond brother of Grace and Ned. Visitation Wednesday, July 18 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Countryside Funeral...

Jul 5, 2018

Joann K. Fischer(nee Eggebrecht), 78, of South Elgin, passed away Thursday, July 5. An avid Cubs fan and country music listener, Joann was a devoted grandmother who also enjoyed cooking. Beloved mother of Donald Mark and David; loving grandmother of Christie Fischer, Kelly Fischer, Kevin Fischer, and Melanie Fischer; proud great grandmother of Evan, Alayah, Peyton, and Brooks; fond sister...

Jul 5, 2018

Larry McConnell died on July 5, 2018, at home in Bartlett, Illinois. He far outlived the odds of his cancer prognosis to the astonishment of his medical team and family. Larry was born August 20, 1942, in Streator, Illinois, to Arthur Bartley McConnell and Betty Jean Laurance. He was the second child and first son of the couple. He was...

Jul 4, 2018

Kevin W. Baker, 60, of Hanover Park died July 4, 2018. Kevin is survied by his children Sheena (David) Arenas, Tanya, Ricky, Gary (Sarah Lorence) Baker; grandchildren Cristiano Gabriel, Noah, Robert, Bella, Chloe and Charlie; the mother of his children Lisa Black; mother Jeanette Miskimins; siblings Ronald Baker, Debbie Lejman, Annette Gagnepain, James (Karen) Miskimins and Bob Gagnepain, Sr.; nieces...

Jul 4, 2018

Patrick Mark Kirby, 70, of Chicago, passed away Wednesday, July 4. Loving father of Mike(Paula), Daniel, Jason(Anna), and Patrick; proud grandfather of Sean, Rachel, Mason, and Emily; dear brother of Kathy(Norman) Olson. Visitation Sunday, July 15 from 11:00am until time of service 1:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 95 S. Gilbert St.(At State St.), South Elgin. Info (847)289-8054.

Jul 1, 2018

Vickie J. Tomei (nee Plambeck), 66, of Bloomingdale for 30 years, died Sunday, July 1, 2018 at her home. Born March 6, 1952, Vickie grew up in Bettendorf, Iowa. Vickie enjoyed cooking, making homemade jelly, and even made her own family cookbook. However her biggest passions were her faith and her family. Beloved wife of 44 years to Ted, loving...

Jun 29, 2018

Elisa E. Gerasin - Beaver, of Bartlett; wife of William; daughter of the late George and Katherine, nee Manko; sister of the late John. Elisa enjoyed the arts, especially painting. She enjoyed hikes with her husband and they both enjoyed spending time at home with their cat, April. A celebration of Elisa's life will be held Friday, July 13th, 11:00...

Jun 29, 2018

Ahmed Elsayed, 43, of Aurora. Memorial gathering and eulogy 11:00am to 12:30pm. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd, Bartlett. Prayers will follow at 1:00p.m. at the Al Huda Masjid of Schaumburg, 1081 Irving Park Rd, Schaumburg. Burial to follow at Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin. 3aza (family visitation and prayer) will be at 7:00PM followed by...

Jun 28, 2018

Harry Alvin Boucher, 80, formerly of Streamwood. Beloved husband of the late Myrna Lee (nee Sullenberger); loving father of Steven, Michael, Robert and the late Aaron; cherished grandpa of Lauren, Paige, Nathan, Halia, Amber, Jacob, Michael and Cooper; kind son of the late Harry and Verna (nee Broyant). Visitation 4:00pm to 9:00pm Monday, July 2, 2018 at the Countryside Funeral...

Jun 28, 2018

Visitation for Mary H. Shepherd nee Schmitz of Hanover Park for 45 years will be held Friday July 6, 2018 3:00 - 8:00p.m. at theCountryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Saturday 9:15a.m. to St. Marcelline Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment Lakewood Memorial Park. A longtime parishioner of St. Marcelline Church in Schaumburg, she was...

Jun 27, 2018

Firefighter Ronald F. Shulga, 80, of Carol Stream and formerly of Chicago; husband for 59 years, to Darlene, nee Wertz; dad of Shari (John) Zito, Marc and the late Firefighter Captain Ronald D. (Mary Klebba-Shulga); grandpa of Marc, Eric and Sarah; brother of the late Virginia (late Jim) Bieze; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Ron was a devoted husband,...

Jun 27, 2018

Visitation for Salvador Porras of Streamwood since 1989, formerly of Merriville, Indiana will be held Sunday, July 1, 2018 2:00p.m. until time of service 7:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Visitation Tuesday, July 3, 2018 11:00 - 12noon. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery at 1:30p.m. Salvador is the cherished son of...

Jun 26, 2018

Bertram P. Trandel, 83, an avid photographer who loved nature and his grandchildren, of Streamwood, passed away Tuesday, June 26. Beloved husband of the late Helen(nee Nolan); loving father of Paula(John) Spaniol and Mary(Jerry) Martinez; dear grandfather of Christina(Patrick) Conrardy, Rachel(Todd) Helwig, Jessica Martinez, Lauren Spaniol, and the late Jerry Martinez; proud great grandfather of Abigail; fond brother of the...

Jun 25, 2018

Dorothy Mae Durkin, 95, of Schaumburg died June 25, 2018. Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Bernard Roth and the late Frank Durkin; she was the loving mother of Raymond (Pearl), Don, Ken, John, Jeff Roth and Pam (Denny) Pelarinos; proud grandmother of Cameron (Dave) Hahn, Randy (Charla), Brett, Dan, Jackie, Bill, Doug (Nicole) Roth, Kelly (Dan) Huss,...

Jun 24, 2018

Jun 24, 2018

John S. Ozog, 71, of Addison. Beloved husband of the late Constance; loving dad of Lisa (Michael) Virzi and John C. (Nicole); cherished grandpa of Allison, Michael, Jonathan and the late Anthony; dear son of the late Stephan and Mary (nee Tokarz); kind brother of Helen Pancioni. Visitation 10:00 am to 12 (noon) Saturday, June 30 2018 at the Countryside...

Jun 22, 2018

Julia Shoemaker(nee Banks), 79, of Schaumburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, June 22. An avid NASCAR fan, Julia was a dedicated family woman who retired from Sears after 15 years. Beloved wife of the late Wayne; loving mother of Debra(James) Cuthbertson, Larry(Claudia Baltodano), and Bradley(Teri); proud grandmother of Cheryl, Jason, Amy, Kelly, Kyle, and...

Jun 22, 2018

Jun 19, 2018

Robert John "Bob" Zydell, 73, a loving and hardworking husband, father, and all around fun loving family man who was also an avid car and casino enthusiast, of Sycamore, formerly of Addison, passed away Tuesday, June 19. Beloved husband of Carolyn(nee Stogner); loving father of Robert Martin(Merissa) and Andrew John(Kathryn); proud grandfather of Jonathan, Jocelyn, Brayden, and Elijah. Visitation Thursday,...

Jun 19, 2018

Mary Ellen, Clavel (nee Busscher), 59, of Schaumburg passed away peacefully June 19, 2018 surrounded by family. Beloved wife of Chris for 25 years; cherished sister of Carol, Linda (Tom), Donna (Joe) and David; fond sister-in-law of Tom (Gwen), Karen (David), Larry, Steve (Terry); proud aunt of Karen, Mike, Scott, Erica, Craig, Joe, Chip, Anthony, Jennifer, Nicholas, Brian, Niki, Sean,...