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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Hasumati Shah
Jan 29, 2018
Hasumati J Shah, 75, of Elk Grove Village. Beloved wife of Jayantilal and loving mom of Shilpa, Kinnari, Parul and Nehul. Funeral 3:00p.m. until time of cremation 5:00p.m. Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, Bartlett. 630-289-7575
Roniva Brown
Jan 28, 2018
Roniva D. "Bud" Brown, 84, of Poplar Grove, formerly of Hanover Park, passed away Sunday, January 28th at home. Brown was a staff sergeant of the Air Force and was stationed in Korea from 1951-1953. He was employed as an air traffic controller at O'Hare for 35 years. He was a longtime member of St. Ansgar parish and was active...
Marzan Brillantes
Jan 28, 2018
Visitation for Marzan E. Brillantes of Bloomingdale, will be held Thursday, February 1, 2018 3:00 - 9:00p.m. and Friday, February 2, 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 Saturday 10:00a.m. to St. Isidore Catholic Church. Mass 10:45a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery, West Chicago. Marzan...
Liz Emerson
Jan 28, 2018
Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Emerson, 59, of Hanover Park, Illinois, was called home by God on Sunday, January 28, 2018. She was born January 14, 1959 to Richard and Luz Schleif in Elgin, Illinois. Liz worked as a nurse at Elgin Mental Health Center for 25 years. Throughout Liz’s life she shared her values of faith, family, love, sisterhood, and friendship....
Gloria Bordes
Jan 27, 2018
Gloria Bordes(nee Anderson), 88, of Belvidere formerly of Carpentersville, a 20 year employee of Illinois Bell, passed away Saturday, January 27. Loving wife of the late Morley; beloved mother of Claudia(the late Robert) Larson, Matthew(Patty), and the late Andrew; proud grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; fond sister of the late Dorothy Anderson; Gloria is survived by her...
Richard Miller
Jan 27, 2018
Visitation for Richard Roy Miller of Streamwood for 24 years will be held Friday, February 2, 2018 3:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.,) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Rich is the beloved husband of 21 years of Christine nee Ignaszak; loving father of Jodie...
Arvindbhai Patel
Jan 27, 2018
Arvindbhai C. Patel, 77, of Forest Park. Beloved husband of the late Sumitra; loving dad of Tejal. Funeral 4:00p.m. until time of cremation 6:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 S Bartlett Rd, Bartlett 630-289-7575.
Jean Meyer
Jan 26, 2018
Jean Louise (Hansing) Meyer passed away on Friday, January 26th in Elgin at the age of 83. She was born June 30, 1934 in Ontarioville, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur and Mildred Hansing. She grew up with six brothers and three sisters. Jean had been a resident of the Ontarioville and Bartlett area all of her life and was a...
John Lombardo
Jan 26, 2018
John L. Lombardo, Jr. of Hanover Park. Loving dad of John L. Lombardo, III, Randy (Heather) Riddle; dear grandpa of Tiffany Riddle; caring brother of Stephen Lombardo and Joseph Lombardo. He was preceded in death by his faithful golden retriever Chief. Cremation was private at The Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory. (630)289-8054
Theresa Fortino
Jan 25, 2018
Theresa Fortino (nee D'Ambrosio) of West Chicago; beloved wife of the late Louis A.; loving mother of LuAnne (late Peter) Verive, Robert A. (Linda) Fortino and Louis M. (Pam) Fortino; cherished grandmother of 6; proud great grandmother of 14; great great grandmother of 15; preceded in death by 2 sisters and 5 brothers; many loving nieces and nephews; lovingly cared...
Michael Rhodes
Jan 25, 2018
Michael Dee Rhodes, 76, of Berwyn, Illinois passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 in his home in Schaumburg, Illinois. Born on December 22, 1941, he was the son of the late Glenn and Elizabeth Rhodes Mike is survived by his son Glenn Rhodes and his wife, Robyn; two daughters, Jennifer Rhodes and Kristen Rhodes; three grandchildren, Tyler, Justin, and...
Donald Muench
Jan 24, 2018
Donald A. Muench a resident of Edgewater by Del Webb formerly of Bartlett; beloved husband of 33 ½ years to Geri (nee Doyle); loving father of Stacy Muench, Dale (Dawn) Daubs, Debbie (Ken) Trent and the late Dean Daubs; cherished grandfather of Ethan Francart, Sam Echevarria, Morgan Trent, Madison Trent; proud great grandfather of Alana and Joey Echevarria; dear brother...
Susan Bethke
Jan 23, 2018
Susan B. Bethke (Rager), 62, of Sun Prairie, WI, formerly of Elgin, went home to Heaven on Tuesday, January 23th after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Elgin on November 14, 1955 and attended Larkin High School. Susan enjoyed gardening, cooking, and being with family. She was devoted to her children and enjoyed spending time with her...
Arline Figuieras
Jan 21, 2018
Arline Figuieras, nee Spiewak, loving wife of the late Raymond, Jr.; cherished mom of Raymond III and Lori (Scott) Vancura; the best grandma of Jillian; dear sister of Joseph (Johanna) Spiewak and Sandy Spiewak. Arline loved life and felt the only way to live was to have a good time doing it. She spoke her mind, worked hard and was...
Mark Desautels
Jan 21, 2018
Mark Avery Desautels, 55, of Bartlett, died January 21, 2018. Mark was the beloved husband of Beth (nee Neely) for 33 years; loving father of Amanda (Tony) Boyd, and Samantha and Laura Desautels; proud grandfather of Alice and Griffin Boyd; cherished son of the late Gene and Ann Desautels; dear brother of the late Eugene and Douglas Desautels. Mark was...
Juan Gurrola
Jan 21, 2018
Visitation for Juan Angel "Johnny" Gurrola of Streawmood will be held Friday, January 26, 2018 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwwod/Schaumburg. Funeral Saturday 12:15p.m. to Church of the Holy Spirit. Mass 1:00p.m. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. Johnny is the beloved son of Luisa and the late Justo Gurrola;...
Nicholas Ellis
Jan 21, 2018
Visitation for Nicholas C. Ellis of Chicago will be held Thursday, January 25, 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. Trisagion service 6:00p.m. Visitation Friday 10:30a.m. until time of service 11:00a.m. at St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church 733 S. Ashland Chicago. Interment Elmwood Cemetery....
Sally Moreno
Jan 21, 2018
Sally Jo Moreno (nee Roden), 47, of Bartlett died January 21, 2018. Born August 19, 1970 in Chicago. Sally’s priorities were her faith and her family, especially her children and 2 dogs. She will be missed by her family and friends. Beloved wife of over 27 years to Bernard “Bernie; loving mom of Danny (Jen), Nancy and David; loving daughter...
Barbara Herzfeld
Jan 21, 2018
Barbara H. Herzfeld(nee Fiehler), of Bartlett, passed away Sunday, January 21. A devoted teacher at Thomas Dooley Elementary School in Schaumburg for 25 years, Barbara was an avid gardener and crafter. Beloved wife of the late Alvin; loving mother of Aleesa(Robert) Kane and Alvin(Marie). Visitation Friday, January 26 from 11:00am until time of service 12:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and...
Gloria Engelskirchen
Jan 20, 2018
Gloria Engelskirchen passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 20, 2018. She was born in Oak Park, IL on July 12, 1927 to Richard and Lillian McCarthy and grew up in the Chicago area. Gloria married Arthur Engelskirchen on November 20, 1948. They remained happily married until his death in 2006. They moved to the...
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