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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Grace Heinrich

Grace Heinrich

Sep 6, 2017

Visitation Saturday, September 9, 4:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd (at Barrington Rd), Streamwood, IL; Funeral service at 7:00p.m. on Saturday.

Howard Wood

Howard Wood

Sep 4, 2017

Visitation for Howard A. Wood of Streamwood will be held Tuesday, September 12, 2017 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd (at Barrington Rd) in Streamwood. Funeral Wednesday at 10:00a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home in Streamwood. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West. Howard is the co-founder of Frontier Electric Supply. He is the beloved...

John Jensen

John Jensen

Sep 4, 2017

Visitation for John Christian Jensen of Elgin for 16 years, formerly of Bartlett will be held Friday September 8, 2017 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Funeral Saturday 10:00a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home in Bartlett. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. A 50 year member of Carpenter's Local...

Shirley Taff

Shirley Taff

Sep 3, 2017

Shirley Mae Taff(nee Campbell), 84, of Hanover Park, formerly of Bensenville, passed away Sunday, September 3. Shirley was an avid Bears fan and bulldog lover. Beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Linda Leon, William Taff, Debbie(Mark) Obrill, Cheryl Taff, Charles(Denise) Taff, and William Joseph Taff; dear grandmother of 20 and great grandmother of 9; fond sister of...

Judith Shelton

Judith Shelton

Sep 3, 2017

Visitation for Judith Lynn Shelton nee Westphal of South Elgin since 1964 will be held Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 4:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 95 S. Gilbert Rd. (at State St.) South Elgin. Funeral Friday 11:00a.m. Interment Lakewood Memorial Park. Judy was the Auxiliary Chaplain of VFW Post 2723 in South Elgin. She enjoyed traveling...

Veronica Gabl

Veronica Gabl

Sep 2, 2017

Veronica M. Gabl, 101, of Palatine died September 2, 2017. Veronica was the beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Barbara (Ralph) Fries, Dan (Sandra), Ilene (the late Mel) Janczak, and Frank (Karen); proud grandma of 11 and great grandmother of 17. Visitation Wednesday, September 6, 9:00a.m. until time of Mass 11:00a.m. at Little Sisters of the Poor...

Roseann Jachimowski

Roseann Jachimowski

Sep 2, 2017

Roseann Jachimowski (nee Fritz), 89, of Bloomingdale died September 2, 2017. Roseann was the beloved wife of the late Howard; loving mother of Debra (Anthony) Iosco, Sandra (Edward) Pekala, Cynthia (Stephen) Bart and Barbara (John) Rose; proud grandmother of Kyle (Niccole), Haley, Jacob, Jack and Gavin; cherished sister of the late Henry Fritz, Jr. Roseann's devotion to and love for...

Ronald Seifert

Ronald Seifert

Sep 1, 2017

Ronal J. Seifert, 75, of Elk Grove Village, formerly of Chicago, passed away Friday, September 1. An Army veteran, Ron was a devoted husband and a good friend. Beloved husband of Cynthia(nee Perez); dear brother of Nicholas; master of Bentley. Visitation Thursday, September 7, from 3:00pm to 8:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd.(1/2 mile south...

Dennis Horgan

Dennis Horgan

Sep 1, 2017

Dennis F. Horgan, 100(101 rounded up), of Roselle formerly of Medinah, passed away Friday, September 1. Dennis was a patient man with a great sense of humor and the ability to tell a wonderful story. Beloved husband of the late Marie(nee Chuck) for 55 years; loving father of Maureen(Michael) Kasper, Colette(Terry) Leslie, Dennis(Claudia) Horgan, and Michelle(Vito) Oliva; devoted grandfather of...

Mary Louis

Mary Louis

Aug 31, 2017

Mary L Louis, Dec 12, 1928- Aug 31, 2017 Passed on and joined the Lord in his house Thursday Aug 31st , 2017 Mary lived a long full life, and passed away at the age of 88 peacefully in her sleep. Mary had 5 children, Becky(Ken), Toni, Ronnie, Kathy(John) and Kenny (Ada) and with that said her children gave her...

Vera Sorensen

Vera Sorensen

Aug 31, 2017

Vera June Sorensen, of Bartlett. Loving sister of Ginger (Fred) Nuesser; dear aunt of Kristina (Christopher) Mallon, Andrew (Kelli) Nuesser and grand aunt of Soren, Adelaide and Tiege. Vera was a teacher for 35 years with Community High School District 94 in West Chicago and enjoyed European travel, History, watching shows on PBS and spending time with her beloved cats....

Bernardo Jimenez

Bernardo Jimenez

Aug 30, 2017

Bernardo Jimenez of Schaumburg; Beloved husband of Marilyn J. (nee: O’Brien; loving father of Charlene Jimenez, Ray (Cara) Jimenez, Jacqueline (Joel) Fitzgerald, Albert Jimenez and Lindsay (Eric) Baumbich; dear grandfather of Enrique, Erica and Jessica; fond brother of Maria Londono; loving son of Pastora and the late Bernardo; caring uncle to Shirley (Eric) Mudra and Juan (Kim) Londono. Bernardo was...

Gerald Michels

Gerald Michels

Aug 30, 2017

Gerald Michels, 78, of Schaumburg, beloved husband of Sharon, nee Schultz; loving father of Debbie (Bob) Doherty, Jeff (Joan), Brian (Tracy), and Kevin; dear brother of Robert (Janet) and Diane (Jay) Pfeiffer. Gerald was the cherished grandfather of Amy (Alan), Heather (Zach), Brittany (Chris), Ryan, Brianna, Jake, Maci, Jenna, Scott, Ashley(Jay), Shaun and the late Caitlyn. Proud great-grandfather of Parker,...

Carl Giunta

Carl Giunta

Aug 30, 2017

Born July 15, 1935. At rest on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Dear husband of the late Barbara (nee Senatore), generous father to Frank and Mary Jo Gillcrist (Louis), dear friend to Betty Reuther, fond uncle and cousin to many. Memorial Visitation 10:00a.m. until time of memorials service 10:30a.m., Saturday September 23rd at the Countryside Funeral Home 333 Roselle Road, Roselle,...

William Buniak

William Buniak

Aug 29, 2017

William M. Buniak, Sr., 86, of Algonquin, formerly of Minneapolis, passed away Tuesday, August 29. A devoted Bears fan, Bill was a purchasing agent for Prudential Insurance for over 40 years as well as an adventure seeker who glacier hiked Banff in 2015 at age 84. Beloved father of Sharon(Ronnie) Keller, William Jr.(Linda), and Barb(Steve) Rutkowski; proud grandfather of William...

Richard Parra

Richard Parra

Aug 29, 2017

Richard Parra died peacefully in the comfort of his home on the evening of Tuesday August 29, 2017 at the age of 62. Richard is survived by his wife Carol Lynn Parra, daughter Cassandra (Kamil) Lynn Spodek, son Andrew Richard Parra, granddaughter Izabella Lynn Spodek, grandson Kaleb Jan Spodek and brother Ralph Parra. He is preceded in death by his...

Justyna Ogorek

Justyna Ogorek

Aug 28, 2017

Visitation for Justyna Ogorek of Schaumburg,will be held Thursday, August 31, 2017 5:00 - 9:00 PM at The Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory , 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Road) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Friday, 11:15 AM to St. John Evangelist Church. Mass 12 noon. Following mass the cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory.

Kathryn Willson

Kathryn Willson

Aug 27, 2017

Kathryn P. Willson, nee Peaslee, of Schaumburg, formerly of Wheaton and Portage, Wi. wife of the late Frank E.; mother of Stephen (Karen), Margie (Russell) Vallimont, Teri (Randy) Yount, Pat (Doug) Treff, Beth (Michael) McCown and Kathy (Bob) Hootman; grandmother of 12; soon to be great grandmother; sister of Sr. Millicent Peaslee and the late Anne Boller. A graduate of...

Marek Mielniczuk

Marek Mielniczuk

Aug 27, 2017

Visitation for Marek Mielniczuk of Streamwood will be held Wednesday, August 30, 2017 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Friday, September 1, 2017 9:45a.m. to St. John the Evangelist Church. Mass 10:30a.m. Following mass, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. (630) 289-8054. Wednesday, August 30, 2017...

Vickie Meske

Vickie Meske

Aug 26, 2017

Vickie Lynn Panunzio - Meske, 55, of Elgin, formerly of Hanover Park; cherished wife of Norman S. Meske, devoted mom of Anton Dominic Hirsch (Lisamarie) and Brent Edward Meske (Gabrielle);beloved daughter of Anthony Panunzio and late Alice, nee Bearden; dear sister of Rick (Jeannie) Panunzio and Debbie (Jimmy) Slowiak; caring aunt and great-aunt of many; and treasured new companion (Bear)....

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