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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Iva Walters

Iva Walters

Dec 28, 2017

Iva M Walters, age 96, a 64-year resident of Roselle, died Thursday, December 28th in her Roselle home with her loved ones nearby after a 10-year struggle with dementia. Longtime matriarch of a family on both sides of the ocean in the US and Great Britain, she was a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother (Nan), great grand-mother (Nan-Nan), aunt, great-aunt...

Charles Yates

Charles Yates

Dec 27, 2017

Charles L. Yates, 87, of Bartlett formerly of Elmhurst, passed away Wednesday, December 27. An avid Wisconsin outdoorsman and Cubs fan, Charles enjoyed world travelling with the love of his life, Mary Lou, and spending time with his family. Beloved husband of 66 years of Mary Lou(nee Blajoff); loving father of Carolyn(Dave) Mason, Janet Sampurdanis, Mary(John) Anetsberger, Mike(Jeannette), and the...

Jeanne Randall

Jeanne Randall

Dec 26, 2017

Jeanne M. Randall nee Leslie of Des Plaines, formerly of Oak Park, Western Springs, and Fontana, WI, retired to Las Vegas. Loving wife of the late Donald T., dearest mother of Mary, Kathy and Don Randall. Grandmother of Alan Stern, Laura Barbieri, Autumn, Hannah & Samantha Randall. Great grandmother of Jude. Daughter of the late James and Clara (Mader) Leslie,...

Raiben Patel

Raiben Patel

Dec 26, 2017

Raiben Patel, 66, of Bartlett, died December 31, 2017 in Rockford. Born March 21, 1951 in India. Services will be Sunday, December 26, 2017 from 10:00a.m. until time of cremation 12(noon) at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, Bartlett. Sunday, December 31, 2017 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Shankuntla Shah

Shankuntla Shah

Dec 25, 2017

Shankuntla N. Shah, 90, of Bensenville, died December 25, 2017. She was born August 4, 1927 in India. Services will be Saturday, December 30, 2017 from 2:00p.m. until time of cremation 4:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, Bartlett. Saturday, December 30, 2017 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Nicholas Riff

Nicholas Riff

Dec 25, 2017

Nicholas "Nick" R. Riff, of Palm Harbor, Florida, formerly of Addison, Il; cherished father of Kathy (Greg) Brunst of West Chicago, Il., Larry (Diane) of Prospect, Kentucky, Ken (Robin) of Algonquin, Il. and daughter in law of Laurie (late Gary) Brunst of Iowa; dear grandpa of Nikki (Rocky) Binetti, Alicia (Jeff) Kamaris, Angie (Justin) Pipenhagen, Amanda, Nick, Josh (Ashley), Tim,...

Joshua Henderson

Joshua Henderson

Dec 25, 2017

Visitation Saturday, December 30th at Countryside Funeral Home 95 S. Gilbert Street, South Elgin, IL from 3:00 p.m. until Memorial Service 6:00 p.m.

Ernest Gruber

Ernest Gruber

Dec 24, 2017

Ernest J. Gruber, age 98, a 60 year resident of Roselle, passed away peacefully December 24, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Mary; loving father of Elaine, Adrienne (Bill) McCormack, Edward, Mary Beth (Dennis) Kazarian and Louise Kopp; cherished grandpa of Erin McCormack, Tim Kopp and Patrick Kazarian; loving big brother of the late Herbert and Violet Willner; fond uncle...

Raymond Kramer

Raymond Kramer

Dec 24, 2017

Raymond A. Kramer, 63, of Bartlett for 41 years, passed away Sunday, December 24. An avid White Sox fan and frequent Disney traveler, Ray was known for his grilling, especially his ribs and Thanksgiving turkey, and will be remembered for videotaping his sons' sporting events and giving endlessly to helping others. Beloved husband of Elizabeth "Betty"(nee Palczewski); loving father of...

Gary Kist

Gary Kist

Dec 24, 2017

Gary Lee Kist, 73, of Elgin, passed away Saturday, December 24. Loving husband of Eve(nee Marsden); beloved father of William Michael(Shelly) and David(Yvette); proud grandfather of Christian, Ethan, Henry, Ricky, Michael, and Daniel; fond brother of the late Michael. Visitation Wednesday, January 17 from 10:00am until time of prayers 12:15pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd.(at...

Albert Vigadi

Albert Vigadi

Dec 23, 2017

Albert Vigadi, 96, of Bloomingdale died December 23, 2017. Albert was the beloved father of Marvin (Rose), Marlo and Sherrie (Rodney) Gersch; proud grandfather of Laura, Jamie, Erica, Alicia, George, Lisa, Michael and Daniel; cherished great grandfather of Luke, Madeline, Shane, Chase, Devan, Tyler, Blake, David and Joey; Many loving nieces and nephews. Burial will be private at Abraham Lincoln...

Margaret Riley

Margaret Riley

Dec 23, 2017

Margaret Riley, 98, of Bartlett, formerly of Cincinnati, died Saturday, December 23, 2017. Born April 28, 1919 in Cincinnati. Margaret always put her faith and family first. She enjoyed making rosaries for family especially all of her 22 grandchildren. She will be missed by her family. Beloved wife of the late Austin; loving mom of JoAnn (Fred) Neumann, David (Linda),...

Patricia Marczak

Patricia Marczak

Dec 19, 2017

Patricia A. Marczak (nee Gibons) passed away peacefully surrounded by family December 19, 2017. Patricia was the beloved wife of Stanley J. Marczak; loving mother of Kristine (Richard) Maliszewski, Kathy (Thomas) Koziol, and Kimberly (Carl Christensen) Luczanich; cherished sister of the late Newcomb "Steve" Gibons, Robert Gibons and Jean Syslo; loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation Saturday...

Walter Kondratowicz

Walter Kondratowicz

Dec 18, 2017

Walter F. Kondratowicz, M.D., January 4, 1922 – December 18, 2017. Physician and Surgeon, Medical Educator, and Administrator. Beloved son of the late Emily (nee Sosonka) and the late Ambrose Kondratowicz. Loving brother of his late siblings, Sabina, Harriet, and Chester Kondratowicz. Married 64 years to his beloved and devoted wife Evelyn (Wheeley) Kondratowicz, R.N. Loving father to three sons,...

Leonora Gangi

Leonora Gangi

Dec 17, 2017

Visitation for Leonora I. Gangi nee Anderson of Glendale Heights will be held Wednesday, December 20, 2017 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. Service 7:30p.m. Following visitation, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Leonora is the beloved wife of the late Ronald;...

Norbert Ludkowski

Norbert Ludkowski

Dec 17, 2017

Norbert Paul Ludkowski, 87, of Schaumburg, Il formerly of Niles, Il. Beloved husband of 66 years to Antoinette (nee DeVito); loving dad of Steven Sr. (Marylyn), Phillip, Mary Wehlage, Eileen (Daryl) Luke, and Michael (Julie); cherished Papa of grandchildren Steven Jr., Kimi, Stacy, Alli, Britney Jo, Ashley, Branden, Andrew (Kasey), Sarah (Dan), Trent, Aubrey, Alexander, Rebecca, Benjamin, Nicolas, and Isabella;...

Thomas Heckinger

Thomas Heckinger

Dec 17, 2017

Thomas C. Heckinger, Sr.,86, of Roselle. Beloved husband of Marie M. (nee:Palmi); loving father of Tommy, Jr. ( Janet), Jim (best friend Mary), Mike (Hady), Violet (Rich) Ricchio, Chuck (Jan), Susi Horneck and Jeanne (Scott) Willas; dear grandfather of Kristin, Kara, Dana, Richie, Jimmy, Stephanie, Mike, Joe, Jeffery and eight great grandchildren; fond brother of Marge (the late Richard) Recker,...

Paul Hollerbach

Paul Hollerbach

Dec 17, 2017

Visitation for Paul F. Hollerbach of Elk Grove Village for 30 years will be held Wednesday, December 20, 2017 3:00p.m. until time of service 8:00p.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. Paul is the beloved husband of...

Rosa Perrone

Rosa Perrone

Dec 16, 2017

Rosa Perrone, nee Selvaggi, of Bartlett, formerly of Arlington Heights; cherished wife for 48 years of Joseph; dear mom of Carmela (Harry) Heinisch, John (Elena), Michael, Frank (Daniela), Maryann (David) Graham, Carlo and Claudio; loving nonna of Harry, Hunter, Giovanni, Lorenzo, Santino, Joey, Elena, Luca, David, Victoria, Ruby, Elisa and Caralina; beloved sister of Frank (Angela), Maria Barajas, Josephine (Leo)...

Donald Jackson

Donald Jackson

Dec 15, 2017

Donald Jackson, 65, of Bartlett, formerly of Schaumburg. Beloved husband of Cynthia (nee Brown); loving father of Malcolm (Lynn), Surynthia, Michael Luellen and Jason (Shavonne) Blackburn; cherished grandfather of Kayne and Kaiden Jackson, Michael III, Isaiah and Oliva Luellen and Jeff, Nicole, Trent, Treyvion and Trinity Blackburn; dear son of Rosielee; kind brother of Gloria Franklin and the late Grover...

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