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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Marie Harris
Aug 10, 2018
Marie E. Harris (nee Macedone),75, of Bartlett died Friday, August 10, 2018. Born December 28, 1942, in Chicago. Marie enjoyed entertaining and cooking for others but her true passion was her family. Beloved wife of 56 years to Robert; loving mom of Scott (Sandy), Brian (Terri) and Jason (Valerie); cherished nana of Michelle, Matthew, Benjamin, Jacob, Samuel, Sydney, Jackson; dear...
Ernest Reitz
Aug 10, 2018
Ernest T. Reitz, 83, proprietor of Ernie's Clark Station in West Chicago, of Carol Stream, formerly of West Chicago, passed away Friday, August 10. Ernest was a member of Glen Ellyn Masonic Lodge #950 and the Medinah Shriners. He was a fan of polka music and a good cheeseburger who dearly loved his grandchildren. Beloved husband of the late Jeanette(nee...
Joanne Maher
Aug 10, 2018
Joanne Maher, nee Nailon, formerly of Elgin; wife of the late Dennis; mom of Colleen (Dean), Tim (Lynn), the late Mike, Pat, Maureen, Kathleen, Dan (Leo), Erin (Matt) and Kevin (Jasemin); grandma of 11, great-grandma of 13; sister of the late Bill. Visitation Monday, August 13th, 5:00 – 8:00 pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 95 S. Gilbert...
Michelle Carter
Aug 8, 2018
Visitation for Michelle Carter nee Grantham , a livelong resident of Streamwood will be held Saturday, August 11, 2018 9:00a.m. until time of service 11.am. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Interment Private. Michelle will be remembered as a great animal lover. She is the beloved wife of the late Bryant; loving...
Stanley Kendziora
Aug 7, 2018
Stanley John Kendziora, 92 of Bartlett, also formerly of Evanston, Lombard and Bellwood, passed away at his home Tuesday, August 7. He was born in Illinois to the late Majcher and Mary, nee Grzybowieka, Kendziora, March 3, 1926. Stan married Bernadette, nee Miller, October 23, 1948. Stan served in the United States Navy from 1944-1946. Stan was employed at the...
Mary Leno
Aug 7, 2018
Sister Mary Anthony Leno, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 7th, 2018. She is survived by her aunts Martha (late Nick) Leno and Marcy (late Ralph) Leno and many cousins, friends and her fellow Sisters of Saint Joseph Third Order of St. Francis. Visitation Monday, August 13th, 9:00 am until time of her wake service 9:30 am. Mass...
Arthur Koehler
Aug 5, 2018
Arthur J. Koehler, 95, of Roselle, formerly of Des Plaines, passed away Sunday, August 5. A very independent man, Arthur was an avid Bears fan. He was a meat cutter and sausage maker at Schmeisser's in Niles for many years. Fond brother of the late Helen(the late Herman) Glander and the late Fred E.(Valerie); proud uncle of Nancy(Ed) Stubitsch, Joanne(Hugh)...
Florence Dieckhoff
Aug 4, 2018
Florence Dieckhoff, 97, died Saturday, August 4, 2018. Born June 18, 1921 to Herman and Mildred (Tatge) Lamprecht, she grew up on the family farm at Bode and Bartlett Roads in what is now Streamwood. In October 1941 she married Elmer Dieckhoff. They continued on the farm, raising crops, dairy cows and chickens, until moving to Elgin in 1973. Retired...
Viviana Ortiz-Bansil
Aug 3, 2018
Viviana Ortiz-Bansil, 35, of Carpentersville died August 3, 2018. Viviana was the beloved wife of Benson Bansil; loving mother of Valentino and Emmanuel; cherished daughter of Gustavo and Rosalba Ortiz; dear sister of Gustavo Ortiz and Johnny Angulo; fond sister in law of Basil, Bernadette, Beverly and Roberto; loving daughter in law of Zenaida and the late Roberto Bansil. Viviana...
Troy Bak
Aug 3, 2018
Visitation for Troy Matthew Bak of Streamwood will be held Friday, August 10, 2018 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.,) Streamwood/Schaumburg., Lying in State Saturday 10:00a.m. until time of service 11:00a.m. at New Life Community Church 1580 E. Chicago St. (Rt. 19) Elgin. Following services, cremation will be private at...
Roy Johnson
Aug 2, 2018
Roy E Johnson Jr., 83, of Streamwood Illinois went home to be with his Lord on Aug 2nd, 2018 after battling the after effects from Melanoma treatment. Roy was a gifted scholar and athlete and a graduate of Kankakee High School in 1953 where he was a member of the championship basketball team, starred as the football quarterback and was...
Zachary Lum
Aug 2, 2018
Zachary Hunter Lum, 18, of Sleepy Hollow, son of Donna and William III Potts; brother of Serena, Harry, Nick, Faith and Carl; grandson of Anna (the late Wayne) Lam; nephew of the late Michael Lam; he was a part of a large extended family and had a huge circle of friends. We can't forget the family English Bulldog, Otis who...
Richard Duczak
Aug 1, 2018
Richard J. Duczak, 70, of Streamwood, died Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Born February 25, 1948 in Hammond. Richard spent 25 years serving in the U.S. Navy. Beloved husband of 47 years to Jo Anita (nee Stepenski); loving father of John Joseph and Joseph John; cherished son of the late Leonard and Marion (nee Wojtkowiak); dear brother of the late Linda...
Irma Mielke
Jul 31, 2018
Irma M Mielke (nee Hardesty), 88, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully July 31, 2018. Irma was the wife of the late Jack; beloved mother of Donald (Melba), John (Rebecca Woods), Andy (Carolyne) and the late Sandra (Boghdan) Mysko; proud grandmother of Dianne (Jose Zavala, Melissa, Michael (Fiancee Whitney), Mason, Katie (Eddie) Richter, Chrstine, Stephen, Elias (Jennie) Zavala, Claudia (Jose)...
Darby Salatino
Jul 30, 2018
Darby Anthony Salatino. Visitation Friday, August 3, 4:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Road (1/2 mile South of Irving Park Road) Roselle. Following services cremation is private. In lieu of flowers donations to the family would be appreciated. For information (630)529-5751
Patricia Ridge
Jul 30, 2018
Patricia Ann Ridge (nee Stack), 76, of Carol Stream died Monday, July 30, 2018. Born October 4, 1941 in Chicago. Patricia will be remembered for her kindness and generosity. Beloved wife of the late James; loving mom of Sheila Ridge-Stock, James (Jodi) Ridge and Maureen (Dave) Watkins; cherished grandma of Tom (Stephanie), Trisha (Justin), Sean, Shannon (Eric), Jim, Jeff, David...
Jane Einhorn
Jul 29, 2018
Jane V. Einhorn (nee VanAlstine), 66 of Roselle, died Sunday, July 29, 2018. Born September 1, 1951 in Milwaukee. Jane had a passion for education and loved teaching 2nd grade a Spring Hills Elementary in Roselle. She was also a musician who could play the piano and the cello. She was an avid reader and a wonderful friend to everyone...
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