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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Siddhartha Goswami
Nov 24, 2018
Siddhartha "Sid" Goswami,41, of Bartlett died November 24, 2018. Sid was the beloved husband of Anju Goswami for 12 years; cherished son of Kusum and the late Pravin Krishna Goswami; loving brother of Animesh (Shuchita) Goswami; he will be missed by his precious dog Boulder, and many friends and extended relatives. Sid enjoyed watching sports, but his favorite was football....
John Nicioli
Nov 24, 2018
John Nicioli was born in Riolunato, Italy. He was a resident of Chicago, Harwood Heights and Schaumburg. When arriving from Italy, he met his only love, Josie Fini and married her in 1955. Father of Dan, Larry (Ginny) and Steven; grandfather of Justin and Kristin. Brother of Edguardo (late Alda) , Nick (Carole) , Cory (Carol), and his late sister...
Ronald Leever
Nov 23, 2018
Ronald "Ron" G. Leever, 83, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2018 surrounded by his family. Ron was the beloved husband of the late Patricia; loving father of Cheryl (Tom Jr.) and Patrick (Sarah); proud grandfather of Matthew, Daniel, Amanda, Kristen and Casey; cherished son of the late Victoria and Edward. Ron loved fishing and spending time with his family....
Arthur Orloski
Nov 22, 2018
Arthur J. Orloski, 80, of Elgin, passed away Thursday, November 22. Born and raised in Chicago, Art spent the majority of his life in the sporting goods industry and was passionate about the Chicago Cubs and bowling. Beloved husband of 34 years of Gwen(nee Nix); loving father of Lesley White, Daniel(Cheryl) Orloski, Robin(Tom) Lewis, and Victor Orloski; dear son of...
William Smith
Nov 20, 2018
Visitation for William C. Smith of Friendship Village Schaumburg, formerly of Addison, will be held Tuesday, November 27, 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. Interment Queen of Heaven. William is the beloved husband of the late Norma nee Pelini; loving...
Marianne Wittbold
Nov 19, 2018
Services for Marianne P. Wittbold nee Candidori of Schaumburg for 20 years, formerly of Hanover Park are private. She is the beloved wife of the late John L.; loving mother of Gretchen Ruffin; cherished grandmother of Randy (Sarah) Ruffin; proud great grandmother of Logan and Benjamin; dear sister of Margaret, Rose, Felicia and Jenny. Arrangements by Countryside Funeral Home and...
Sophie Morton
Nov 19, 2018
Sophie Marie Morton(nee Griesch), 90, passed away Monday, November 19. Beloved wife of the late George Schneider, Sr. and the late Harold D. Morton; loving mother of Ruth Ann(Bruce) King, Susan(the late Ken) Graham, George, Jr.(Mary) Schneider, and the late William John(Julie) Schneider; proud grandmother of Kimberly(Timothy) Mangia, Timothy King, Kirk(Emily) Graham, Tamara(Chris) Moses, Eric, Jonathan, and Adam Schneider, the...
Sharon Kocher
Nov 19, 2018
Visitation for Sharon Kocher nee Janczewski of Schaumburg will be held Saturday, November 24, 2018 11:00a.m. until time of service 12noon at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd (At Barrington Rd) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Sharon is the beloved wife of 55 years Fred; loving mother of Fred Jr. (Monie), Gary (Laurie), Graig...
Jack And Dorothy Divenere
Nov 18, 2018
Dorothy Sophie DiVenere (nee Kregall),101, died Sunday, November 18, 2018 in Bartlett. Born February 6, 1917 in Cleveland. Dorothy enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading mysteries and most importantly, being with her family. Beloved wife of the late Jack; loving mom of William (Mary K) and Toni (Henry) Alfred; cherished grandma of David, Amy (Eddie) Sheridan and great grandma of Ashley &...
Dhanlaxmiben Patel
Nov 18, 2018
Dhanlaxmiben A. Patel, 82, of Elk Grove Village. Loving wife of the late Ambalal; loving mom to 2 boys and 3 girls and many grandchildren. Funeral 2:00 pm until time of cremation 4:00 pm, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd (at Stearns Rd), Bartlett. 630-289-7575
Leroy Wolff
Nov 17, 2018
Services for Leroy H. Wolff of Friendship Village, Schaumburg, formerly of Roselle since 1956 will be private. A US Army Veteran, having served in World War II, Leroy retired from Motorola where he worked as an Electronics Engineer from 1946 - 1983. He was a ham radio enthusiast as well as a lifelong Cubs and Bears fan. For many years...
Diane Stebbins
Nov 16, 2018
Visitation for Diane L. Stebbins of Bartlett for 30 years, formerly of Streamwood will be held Tuesday, November 20, 2018 3:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Tuesday 5:30p.m. Wednesday prayers 10:00a.m. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery. A teacher for 30 years at Dooley Elementary School in Schaumburg, Diane was very...
Patricia Thompson
Nov 16, 2018
Patricia Marie Thompson, 92, of Bartlett, formerly of Chicago; wife of the late Norman, mother of Norine Marie (George) Thompson-Ord, Gregory John (Teresa "Terri" Freda) Thompson, Glen Christ Thompson, Patricia Jo Ann Thompson; grandmother of Gina Marie (Jerry Garcia) Herkel and Jack Kennedy Herkel; great grandmother of Donovan Kennedy Garcia and Jett Garcia; daughter of John and Patrina (nee Panetteri)...
Luther Anderson
Nov 16, 2018
Memorial Service for Luther Dave Anderson will be held Saturday, November 24, 2018 11:00a.m. at Alliance Bible Church 430 E. Stearns Rd. Bartlett. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Luther was born on December 10th, 1936 in Glasgow, Kentucky and passed away on November 16th, 2018 in Elgin , Illinois. He lived in Elgin for 18 years, and was...
Niruben Desai
Nov 16, 2018
Niruben Desai, 70, of St Charles. Beloved wife of the late Natubhai; loving father of Toral Patel, Kajal Patel and Janish Desai. Cherished grandma of Dheer and Arjun. Funeral 1:00p.m. until time of cremation 3:00p.m. Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd (at Stearns Rd), Bartlett. 630-289-7575
Ronald Pawelkiewicz
Nov 16, 2018
Ronald C. Pawelkiewicz, 83, of Carol Stream, formerly of the Northwest side of Chicago; husband of Jean, nee Rafacz; Dad of Stephen (Chris), Paul and Brian (Lisa); grandpa of Renee (Mark), Nick (Amanda), Brett, Scott, Brad, Jordan, Megan, Jacob, Abbey, Emma and Nora; great grandpa of Amber, Grace and Jessica. Ronald was a model train enthusiast. He was the family...
Frieda Gallien
Nov 16, 2018
Frieda G. Gallien (nee Kohls), 88, of Schaumburg. Beloved wife of the late Edmond Mutter and Wilfred Gallien; loving mom of Dale (Linda), Todd (Barbara), Cary (Janine), Holly (Keith) York, Adam (Angie), Neil (Donna) and the late Syndi; cherished grandma of Nicole, Suzanne (Joseph), Christopher (Karen), Ryan (Jennifer), Sadie (Kyle), Evan (Jennifer), Spencer (Veronica), Eric, Tyler (Allison), Austin (Lea), Shana...
Josefina Rusiana
Nov 15, 2018
Josefina Muñoz Rusiana, 66, died November 15, 2018. Josefina was the beloved wife of Jack; loving mother of Cid (Lindsay), Nina, Maria (Jesse) Bitting, Marie-Rose (Sam) Ghawi, Anna Julia (David) Berg and Margarita (Tom) Rusiana-Franquelli; proud grandmother of Natalee, Christian, Georgina, J.J., Micky, Johnny, Julian, and baby Berg on the way; cherished sister of Tonet (Jennylind), Marivic (Cholo), Jean-Marie (Edgar),...
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