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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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Christine Richardson

Christine Richardson

May 21, 2018

Christine Mary Richardson (nee Bennett) peacefully passed away Monday, May 21, 2018, surrounded by family. Christine was born to Tom and Iris Bennett in Astwood Bank, England on September 28, 1943. Christine married Peter Geoffrey Richardson May 16, 1964 and lived in Inkberrow, England where she became the loving mother of three sons, David, Michael and Philip. Peter and Christine...

John Tapper

John Tapper

May 20, 2018

A memorial mass for Reverend John William Tapper will be held Saturday, June 16, 2018 9:00a.m. at Divine Savior Church 6700 S. Main St. Downers Grove. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. May 1, 2018 Fr. John celebrated his 57th anniversary in the priesthood, former Pastor of St. Ansgar Church in Hanover Park and weekend associate at Divine Savior...

Robert Skarda

Robert Skarda

May 20, 2018

A visitation for Robert J. Skarda of Schaumburg, formerly of Melrose Park will be held Saturday, June 2, 2018 10:00a.m. until time of mass 10:30a.m. at St. Marcelline Church 822 S. Springinsguth Rd. Schaumburg. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Bob is the beloved husband of 51 years Nancy S. nee Schumacher ; loving brother of Richard and the...

Phone Bounsinh

Phone Bounsinh

May 19, 2018

Phone Bounsinh, 76, of Carpentersville. Beloved husband of PhengKhamla Viprakhon Bounsinh for 58 years; loving father of Paul Bounsinh, Lynn Bounsinh, Mickey Bounsinh, Sackpraseuth Bounsinh, Phonepreseuth Bounsinh, Vila Miller, Karen Rominski, and Abby Mei; dear father in law of Walter Miller, Douglas Rominski and Lexy Bounsinh; wonderful grandfather of 20 grand children, 11 boys and 9 girls, and also 11...

Phoebe Samples

Phoebe Samples

May 19, 2018

Phoebe A. Samples, 83, died Saturday, May 19, 2018. Born March 22, 1935 in Sherwood, Tennessee. Phoebe was a sweet lady who loved BINGO, going to Las Vegas with her daughter and spending as much time with her family as possible. She will be missed. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Edward; loving mom of Joanne (Bob) Tomaszewski, Mary Holt,...

Marian P. Licko

Marian P. Licko

May 18, 2018

Visitation 3:00 pm to 9:00pm Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 95 S Gilbert St (at State St), South Elgin. Visitation will continue Wednesday 9:15 am until time of Mass 10:00 am at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 215 St Thomas More Dr, Elgin. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

Gary Eggers

Gary Eggers

May 18, 2018

Gary E. Eggers, of Bartlett, Loving husband of the late Barbara; dear father of Gary A., Scott (Becky), Michael (Jennifer) and Brian; caring grandfather of Jorie, Gabriel and Elijah; fond brother of Diane Eggers. Visitation Wednesday May 30, 2018 10:00am until the time of service 12:00 noon at The Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., Bartlett, Illinois....

Stella Niewinski

Stella Niewinski

May 18, 2018

A Celebration of Life for Stella M. Niewinski nee Tymenski, a longtime resident of Wheaton for over 60 years and her son David Michael, deceased May 19, 2016, will be held at a later date. Stella is the beloved wife of the late Felix; loving mother of Alice (Curtis) Misavage, Luci (James) Moravick, Kathleen (Steve) Allison, Mary (Greg Rutledge) Heiringer,...

Walter Gramkowski

Walter Gramkowski

May 17, 2018

Walter Gramkowski 88 of Streamwood was granted his angel wings on Thursday May 17, 2018 with his beloved wife Jo-Anne and his loving and caring daughter Cindy by his side. Although he was frail, he gave us all such courage and hope and reminded us of the preciousness of life. Walter was born and raised in Pittsfield, MA. He was...

Sarah Palomaki

Sarah Palomaki

May 17, 2018

Visitation for Sarah Elizaberth Palomaki of Chicago, formerly of Bartlett, will be held Wednesday, May 23, 2018 4:00 -8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns) Bartlett. Lying in state Thursday 10:00a.m. until time of Service 11:00a.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church 115 N. Spring St. Elgin. Following services, cremation will be private...

Arlene Andracki

Arlene Andracki

May 17, 2018

Visitation for Arlene V. Andracki nee Olsen of Schaumburg, formerly of Bartlett, will be held Wednesday, May 23, 2018 9:30a.m. until time of mass 11:00a.m. at St. Matthew Catholic Church 1001 E. Schaumburg Rd. Schaumburg. Following mass, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Arlene is the beloved wife of the late Raymond, Sr.; loving mother of Raymond T....

Bob "Abe" Myers

Bob "Abe" Myers

May 16, 2018

Bob "Abe" Myers, 58, of Streamwood; passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 16, 2018; husband of 39 years to Mary, father of Shawna (Neal) Warren and Brittney Myers (Joe Scardina); grandfather of Brett, Lacey and Maddie; brother of Terri Walker, Kathy Jaken, Peggy Rose, Dot Case, Jim, Carolyn Myers, Dan and John; son of the late Robert and...

Manilal Dharia

Manilal Dharia

May 15, 2018

Manilal C. Dharia, 86 of Hanover Park, died Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at his home. Beloved husband of Vilas; Loving father of Paresh, Anita and Trupti and serveral other close family members and friends. Funeral 10:00a.m. until time of cremation 12:00p.m. (noon) Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd (at Stearns Rd),...

Lillian Galli

Lillian Galli

May 15, 2018

Visitation for Lillian E. Galli nee Zaletal of Schaumburg for over 40 years will be held Friday, May 18, 2018 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Saturday 11:30a.m. Inurnment St. Michael the Archangel. Lillian is the beloved wife of the late Wallace; loving mother of Thomas (Cindy) Schoot,...

Elfriede Bash

Elfriede Bash

May 13, 2018

Elfriede R. Bash(nee Zahn), of Streamwood, passed away Sunday May 13. An avid gardener, Elfriede was a longtime member of the Eastern Star who's proud moment was becoming a naturalized citizen. Beloved wife of the late David; loving mother of Karl(Judith), Edgar(Cynthia), and Albert(Kirk Douglas); cherished Oma of Jonathan(Danielle) Bash, Zachary Bash, Daniel(Kelly) Bash, Davis(Yesenia) Bash, and Douglas Bash; proud...

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