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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Shirley Meyer
Jan 11, 2018
Shirley M. Meyer(nee Howell), 88, of Marengo formerly of South Elgin, passed away Thursday, January 11. Beloved wife of the late Robert W.; loving mother of Gregory(Oonagh), Rodney(Jialin), and Donna Meyer; proud grandmother of Robert and Deanna Meyer. Visitation Thursday, January 25, from 11 a.m. to time of service 12:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home 95 South Gilbert St.(at State St.),...
David Quiros
Jan 10, 2018
Visitation for David Quiros of Rolling Meadows, formerly of Hoffman Estates and Toms River, NJ will be held Sunday, January 14, 2018 3:00p.m. until time of service 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. David is the beloved husband of 23 years...
Carol Tokarz
Jan 10, 2018
Visitation for Carol J. Tokarz nee DeVaux of Hanover Park for 48 years will be held Friday, January 12, 2018 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Following visitation, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Carol is the beloved wife of Robert; loving mother of Norman (Colleen) and...
Evelyn Frei
Jan 10, 2018
Evelyn M. Frei, nee Muhler, 99, of Barltett; wife of the late Robert; mother of John of New Jersey and Steve (Gail) of Bartlett and the late Robert. Cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory and then she will be buried in Restland Memorial Park Cemetery in East Hanover, New Jersey.
Robert Smith
Jan 9, 2018
Services for Robert Francis Smith of Hanover Park for 30 years are private. He is the beloved father of Jarilyn Newman, Jonica (Brad) Morrison and Russell Smith; cherished grandfather of Dakota (Kyra) Newman, Jeneva (fiance Brad Friday) Newman, Kadin, Kiley, Kiera Morrison and Tallon and Lilah Smith; proud great grandfather of Cedric. Robert will also be missed by his loving...
Charlotte Lorkowski
Jan 9, 2018
Charlotte L. Lorkowski (nee Moennich) age 96 of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, formerly Schaumburg, passed peacefully into eternal life on January 9, 2018. Charlotte was born August 5, 1921 in Chicago to Frederick and Ann Moennich. She was the youngest of six children, two brothers and three sisters who are all deceased. At the age of 17, Charlotte was a Square Dancer...
Joseph Vargas
Jan 9, 2018
Jesse Vargas, 66, of Bartlett. Loving dad of Ian (Erin) Vargas and Aaron Vargas; caring grandpa of Alek and Addison Vargas; dear brother of Rosalie (the late George) Perez, Yolanda Vargas and Jay (Tamie) Vargas; beloved son of the late Joseph J. Vargas and the late Avelina (nee: Mejia). Visitation Friday 3:00pm until 9:00pm at The Countryside Funeral Homes and...
Abraham Kershaw
Jan 9, 2018
Abraham M. "Abe" Kershaw, 90, of Elgin, passed away Tuesday, January 9. The last to operate Kershaw Farm in Elgin, Abe was a 50 year member of Elgin Moose Lodge #799, a 25 year member of the Key West Fishing Club, and 39 year employee of VanDer Molen Disposal/BFI. Having polio at age 23, Abe lived a full life. Beloved...
Carol Medine
Jan 8, 2018
Visitation for Carol Ann Medine nee Boerema of Hanover Park, formerly of Schaumburg will be held Saturday, January 13, 2018 2:00p.m. until time of service 7:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Carol is the beloved wife...
Kenneth Brown
Jan 8, 2018
A Celebration of Life for Kenneth M. Brown of Schaumburg for 24 years will be held in the Spring of 2018. An avid sailor, Ken will forever be remembered with the sun in his hair and the wind at his back. He is the beloved husband of 27 years of Judy nee Riley; loving father of Jennifer (Alan) Casey and...
Michael Trevino
Jan 8, 2018
Michael A Trevino, 26, died January 9, 2018. Born February 21, 1991 in Park Ridge. Michael was a 2009 graduate of Streamwood High School and a former Marine. He enjoyed video games, movies, and entertaining friends with magic tricks. Beloved husband of Sanncerrae “Sandy” Green; loving son of Robert Hansen and Adelaida “Ida” Trevino; caring brother of Lyzanne (Owen) Malfitano;...
Elsie Fearon
Jan 7, 2018
Elsie M. Fearon (nee Ryan), 81, of Bartlett. Beloved wife of the late Roger; loving mom of Teri Figiel, Cheryl (Chris) Eggers and Cary (Joseph) Vodraska; cherished grandma of Victoria Kush, David (Dina) and Alex Figiel, Matthew, Ryan (Kinsey) and Alyssa Eggers; caring great grandma of Eva; kind daughter of the late Thomas and Elsie (nee Swanson) Ryan and dear...
Anita Sinha
Jan 6, 2018
Mrs. Anita Sinha (1935 – 2018) Mrs. Anita Sinha of Eastman, GA passed away on January 6, 2018. Mrs. Sinha was born in the state of Bihar, India to the late Jamuna Prasad and Kishori Devi. She matriculated to Annie Besant College in Benaras (now Varanasi), India from 1946 to 1952. She received her BA degree in Psychology from Patna...
James Nechvatal
Jan 6, 2018
James R. Nechvatal, 58 of Algonquin. Beloved husband of Julie M. (nee: Weppner); loving dad of Craig Nechvatal and Alex ( fiancé Daniel Argomaniz) Nechvatal; dear brother of Susan (fiancé Peter) Nechvatal and Kenneth (Gay) Nechvatal; fond son of the late Richard and Lillian (nee: Keltner) Nechvatal; caring uncle to many nieces, nephews and uncle so big to his great...
Dedrick Bunce
Jan 6, 2018
Dedrick "Bob" Morgan Bunce born December 19, 1933 in Statesboro, GA. Died January 6, 2018. Son of James Forrest and Kathleen (Waters) Bunce, married Margaret Garlisch April 14, 1956. Served in US Air Force followed by career with US Government FAA at Chicago O'Hare Airport in the AF branch. Survived by son Daniel (Susan), Kenneth (Karen), Julie (Deb). Grandchildren Mark...
Ashish Vyas
Jan 4, 2018
Ashish Vyas, 39, of Hanover Park died January 4, 2018. Ashish was the beloved husband of Veronica (Nee Tapia); loving father of Kristina Vyas, stepfather of Crystal Jara; cherished son of Ambica and Girish Vyas; fond brother of Ripal (Komal) Vyas; proud uncle of Rammal and Riya. Ashish loved sports, his favorite teams were the Lakers, Bears and Cubs. He...
Ray Hall
Jan 4, 2018
Ray Allen Hall, of Streamwood, husband of the late Helen, father of Diana (Bob) Kirschbaum of Hopkins, Michigan, Ray, Jr. (Henrietta) of Merrillville, Indiana, Connie (Terry) Jorden of Hopkins, Michigan, Cathy (Scott) Sim of Elgin, Brenda Mueller of Elgin and Hilda (David) Iacobazzi of Schaumburg; grandpa of 17; great grandpa of 37 and great great grandpa of 2; brother of...
Josefina Ruiz
Jan 1, 2018
Josefina Vera Ruiz, 80, died January 1, 2018. Josephina was the beloved wife of Francisco Castañada; loving mother of Ofelia (Rosendo) Villalobos, Alicia (Moises) Talavera, Patricia (Felix) Solis, Mariellena (Gumercudo) Reyes, Isidro Vera, Jose (Lorena Garcia) Vera and Laura (Juan) Sotelo; proud grandmother of 22; dear great grandmother of 21; cherished sister of Antonia Vera, Calletano Vera, Maria Vera and...
Giovanna Giovannoni
Jan 1, 2018
Visitation for Giovanna will be held Saturday, January 6th from 9:00 a.m. until the time of prayers 11:00 a.m. at Countryside Funeral Home 333 S. Roselle Rd., Roselle to St. Walter Church for mass at 11:30 a.m. Burial All Saints Cemetery. She is the beloved wife of the late Zelino Giovannoni, loving mother of Antonella (John) Yunker, cherished Nonna of...
Piyush Shah
Jan 1, 2018
Piyush Shah, 72, of Hanover Park. Beloved husband of Veena and loving father of Umang (Rupal) and Sid (fiance Jennifer). Services are as follows: 4:00-4:30 Open Reception for all Guests 4:30 Eulogy 4:45 Prayer After the prayer service people will be able to pay their respects to Mr. Shah and to the family. After everyone has had their chance to...
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