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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Richard Marshall
Jul 17, 2018
Richard "Dick" A. Marshall, 81 of South Elgin passed away peacefully on July 17, 2018 at Tower Hill Healthcare Center, in South Elgin. Dick was employed by Hoffer Plastics for over 40 years. He served 2 years in the US Army. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding motorcycles. He is survived by his wife Marlene (nee Diedrick), son Dean, daughter...
Emerich Gratzl
Jul 15, 2018
Emerich Gratzl, of Bloomingdale, husband for 65 years, of Irmgard, nee Schrage; dad of William J. (Barb), Robert E. (Tina), Timothy M. (Rhonda) and the late Daniel; grandpa of 9; great grandpa of 6; brother of Emily (Melvin) Duncan. Visitation Thursday, July 19th, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 South Roselle Rd. (1/2...
Resty Aldana
Jul 14, 2018
Restituta "Tuty" "Resty" Rivera Aldana, nee Rivera, 87, formerly of Santulan Malabon Philippines; wife of the late Reynaldo (who passed away also in July of 2007), mother of Luz (late Mario) Uy, Henry (Violy), Marie (Manny) Seludo and the late Joe "Pepe" (Mercy); grandmother of Jay (Alice), John Phillip, Jorge (Tiffany), Theresa, Marlene, Rebecca (Kevin), Catherine (Mike), Christopher, Maynard "Bing"...
Indiraben Patel
Jul 14, 2018
Indiraben Patel, 88, of Elgin. Loving mom of Rajendra, Upendra and Nila. Funeral Sunday 10:00am until time of cremation 12:00 noon at the Countryside Funeral Home, Bartlett.
Matthew Skrzypek
Jul 14, 2018
Visitation for Matthew Skrzypek of Bartlett since 1969 will be held at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, 10:30 am to time of prayers 11:30 am. Committal Services July 25, 2018, at 1:30 pm Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 West Hoff Road, Elwood, IL 60421. Family and...
Ryan Cieck
Jul 14, 2018
Ryan Michael Cieck, 23, an avid music fan and animal lover, of Carol Stream, passed away Saturday, July 14. Beloved son of Ronald and Diana(nee Johnson); loving brother of Tyler and Kelly; dear grandson of Donna Prince(the late Ronald Cieck, Sr.) and Cindy and Jim Johnson; fond nephew and cousin of many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation Sunday, July 22...
Marilynn Wartalski
Jul 13, 2018
Visitation for Marilynn L. Wartalski nee Anderson of Hanover Park for 40 years will be held Tuesday, July 17, 2018 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Funeral Wednesday 10:00a.m. Entombment St. Adalbert. Marilynn is the beloved wife of 52 years of Mike; loving mother...
George Wilkens
Jul 12, 2018
George Alan Wilkens, 74, of Hanover Park, passed away Thursday, July 12. George was a pipefitter with Local 597 who enjoyed bowling, baseball, basketball, western movies, hard candy, and especially his grandchildren. Beloved husband of Diane(nee Clucas); loving father of Lori(Christopher) Ross, Janice(Randy) Kotwica, and the late Michelle; proud grandfather of Joshua and Kayla Ross and Carter and Tyler Kotwica;...
Marvin Pries
Jul 10, 2018
Marvin R. Pries, age 100 of Elgin formerly of Bloomingdale; beloved husband of 75 years to the late Mae; loving father of Barbara (James) Nendze and the late James (Connie) Pries; cherished grandfather of Judith (Ludvig) Johansen, Kimberly Jones, Alexander (Caitlin) Pries and Alissa Pries; proud great grandfather of Kathryn, Eric and Maxwell. Marv was a music lover and enjoyed...
Niral Mahesh Patel
Jul 10, 2018
Niral Mahesh Patel services will be Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 1:00p.m. until time of cremation 3:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, Bartlett. Additional Information: 630-289-7575
Ronald Kamysz
Jul 8, 2018
Ronald Kamysz of Lake Carroll formerly of Algonquin and Schaumburg; beloved husband of Shirleen (nee Ullrey); loving father of Tiffany (Justin) Jourdan; cherished grandfather of Austin, Aubrey and the late Owen; dear brother of Sharon (Larry) Ford, Darlene (Larry) Goto and Melody (Jeff) Craven; proud uncle of 15. A member of the Lake in the Hills American Legion and a...
John Cerami
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...
Joann Fischer
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...
Lawrence Mcconnell
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...
Kevin Baker
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...
Patrick Kirby
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.
Vickie Tomei
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...
Elisa Gerasin - Beaver
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...
Ahmed Elsayed
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...
Harry Boucher
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...
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