Obituaries

Mar 28, 2018

Frank John Fichter, Jr., 89, of Elgin passed away peacefully surrounded by family March 28, 2018. Frank was the beloved husband of the late Mary; loving father of Donna (David) Seipp and the late David (Laura) Fichter; proud grandfather of Jessica, David Jr., Elyse and Eric; cherished brother of Carol and the late Richard. Frank was an Army veteran serving...

Mar 27, 2018

Visitation for Frank R. Popp Sr of Lena, formerly of Hanover Park. will be held Saturday, April 7, 2018 10:00a.m. to time of memorial service at 12:00 Noon at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. He is the beloved husband of the late Victoria Popp nee...

Mar 27, 2018

Christopher David White, of Algonquin Illinois, left this life to begin his eternal life on Tuesday night, March 27, 2018. He leaves behind his beautiful wife Maria, of 20 years, their 11-year old son David, his mother Irene, and sister Dawn. His father Duane passed away in April 2016. He always had a knack for surprising people. This shy and...

Mar 26, 2018

Visitation for Dale L. Jackowski of Schaumburg for 35 years will be held Monday, April 2, 2018 4:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Visitation Tuesday 10:00a.m. until time of mass 10:30a.m. at St. Hubert Church 729 Grand Canyon Parkway Hoffman Estates. Inurnment St. Michael the Archangel. Cremation was private...

Mar 26, 2018

Timothy M. “Tim” Krause, 65, passed away Monday morning March 26, 2018 at home following a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer and heart disease with his wife by his side. Tim was born October 24, 1952 in Chicago, the son of Earl and Lorrayne (Powell) Krause. He was raised in Chicago and graduated in 1971 from Stienmetz High School. Prior...

Mar 25, 2018

A memorial mass for Frances T. Bianchi nee Nowak, a longtime resident of Elk Grove Village will be held Wednesday, March 28, 2018 11:00a.m. at St. Julian Eymard Church 601 Biesterfield Rd. Elk Grove Village. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Frances is the beloved wife of the late Ronald; loving mother of Ronald (Michele), Denise and Elise Bianchi;...

Mar 22, 2018

Mar 22, 2018

Cheryl E. Litts (nee:Knell), Beloved wife of the late Thomas E.; loving mother of Debra (Kevin) Arya and Cynthia (fiancé Karl Meiser) Litts; devoted grandmother of Rhett and Shane; caring sister of Charles (Janet) Knell; fond daughter of the late Charles Knell and Daisy (Emil) Uremovich; dear aunt of Nicole Baker and Chuck Knell. Cheryl was a valued employee for...

Mar 21, 2018

Son of Emma (Manthei) and Artur Eckert. Born and raised in Chicago, IL. he was orphaned as an infant, and raised by his 7 siblings. He attended Allendale School for Boys in Lake Villa, IL for several years and is forever grateful for the guidance and discipline that he received there. After attending Amundsen High School, he served in the...

Mar 21, 2018

Judy was born in Elgin, where she spent most of her life. After graduating Elgin High in 1962, she was accepted at Loyola University into the Nursing Program. She put her schooling on hold and in July 1962 she married Joseph Michael (Mike) Crawford. They had three children, Lynn Rapp, Beverly Grindel and Michael Crawford. Judy worked various secretarial positions...

Mar 20, 2018

Elizabeth S. Frederick, nee Brandt, of South Elgin; wife of Chris; mom of Thomas, Isabel and the late Stephanie; sister of Michael (Jen) and Edward; daughter of MIchael and the late Maria, nee Bauer; aunt of several nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 4:00 pm until time of service 8:30 pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 95 South Gilbert...

Mar 20, 2018

Mar 19, 2018

Janice C. Skluzacek(nee Wittrock), 78, of Roselle, passed away Monday, March 19. Janice was a medical technician who supervised the blood bank at St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin as well as a proud grandmother, and an avid shopper and gardener. Beloved wife of Bernard for 54 years; loving mother of Jill(Jim) Gollwitzer; proud grandmother of Sophie. Visitation Sunday, March 25...

Mar 19, 2018

Albert Paul Schaff, Jr. 77, of Streamwood since 1969, formerly of Chicago. Beloved husband of 52 years to Patricia (nee Kelpinski) loving father of Joseph (Jennifer) and James; cherished grandpa of Brandon and Chloe; caring son of the late Albert and Mildred (nee Hasselbrink) and kind brother of the late William and Lawrence; caring brother-in-law of Tom (Gerry) Kelpinski; close...

Mar 16, 2018

Dominic DeCicco, 69, died March 16, 2018. Dominic was the loving father of Dominic, Jr, Suzanne, Angela, Christine, Anthony and the late Edward; proud grandfather of 10; cherished brother of Mary Ann, Margie, Audrey and Kurt. Memorial visitation Saturday, June 23, 9:00am until time of prayers 11:00am at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd (at Barrington Road) Streamwood/Schaumburg....

Mar 16, 2018

Rita Louise Jasinski (nee Mossman), 86, of Schaumburg. She passed away peacefully while in the thoughts of her loving family on March 16, 2018. Rita was the beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Jim (Laurie); proud grandmother of Ryan and Jessica; dear sister of Richard; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Rita was a very special...

Mar 16, 2018

Peter J. Kippes Sr., 83 of Streamwood IL entered into Heaven this Friday, March 16th, 2018. Peter was born on June 24th, 1934 in Chicago IL and is mourned by his wife of 55 years Patricia Anne (nee Stacy), his Children; Mary (Charles) Martinez, Peter (Mary Ann), Paul (Casey), Michael (Debra) and Peggy (Randy) Nielsen, His grandchildren Christina, Charles, Steven,...

Mar 16, 2018

Mar 15, 2018

Mar 15, 2018

Donald W. Linneman, 85, of Maple Park, passed away on March 15th 2018 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Donald was born on November 27th, 1932, in Des Plaines, Illinois to William and Emma Linneman. Donald spent most of his life dedicated to farming. He was heavily involved in FFA, being vice-president, president and reporter, as well as...