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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Florian Janesak
Aug 26, 2017
Florian Stephen Janesak, 76, passed away in hospice care at his son’s home on August 26, 2017. He was born on May 13, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to Florian and Anne (Heklowski) Janesak. Florian was the oldest of three children. He graduated from Cathedral High School in Chicago and earned his Associates Degree in Electronics at DeVry University and an...
Nanik Keswani
Aug 25, 2017
Nanik Atmaram Keswani, 85, of Wilmette died August 25, 2017. Nanik was the beloved husband of Chitra; loving father of Anil (Vaishali) and Rajesh (Ashvini); proud grandfather of Kairav, Kavya and Nikhil; he will be missed by many loving relatives. Visitation Sunday, August 27, 2:00p.m. until time of cremation 4:00p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Road...
Paul Guerrieri
Aug 25, 2017
Paul Guerrieri, of Bartlett, formerly of Chicago, husband of the late Esther, nee Guetzow, father of Gina (Steve) Hartnett of Bartlett, Il. and Gordon(Theresa) Guerrieri of Cape Coral, Fl.; grandfather of Anthony, Christopher, Krista, Vincent, Marisa, Briana, James and Colin; greatgrandfather of Kailee, Madison, Tristin, Braiden and Olivia; brother of Vito and Reo; son of the late Nicola and Rafael....
Eileen Polanski
Aug 25, 2017
Eileen Margaret Polanski (nee Henning), 70, of Streamwood died August 25, 2017. Eileen was the beloved wife of Michael; loving mother of Chris, Jenny (Eugene) Mahon and Tracey (Ramon) Ortiz; proud grandmother of Lily and Shannon; cherished sister of Sonny (Geri), Janet (the late Santy), Paul (Molly), the late Michael (Marylee) and the late Kathy (the late Jerry). She will...
Patrick Driscoll
Aug 25, 2017
Services for Patrick M. Driscoll of South Elgin will be private. Pat is the cherished son of the late James and Marcia Driscoll nee Havercamphf; beloved brother of Deborah A. Miller and the late Johnathan C. Driscoll; loving uncle of Johnathan C Driscoll, Jr., Josh M. Driscoll, Jennifer Lupella, LeeAnne M. Driscoll and many other nieces, nephews and relatives. He...
Taramati Patel
Aug 24, 2017
Taramati Chandrakant Patel, of Cary; wife of the late Chandrakant; mother of Shobhanaben (Sharadbhai) Modi, Kananben (Anirudhbhai) Muchhala, Sunil (Parul) Patel, Kamal (Aditi) Patel and the late Ushaben (Vasantbhai) Ambani; grandmother of Radhika, Parth, Vaishali, Parvi, Kunali, Nisha and Pranav. Visitation Sunday 10:00 am until time of cremation 12 /noon at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett...
Pearl Wiatr
Aug 23, 2017
Visitation for Pearl Elizabeth Wiatr nee Hitzeman of Streamwood since 1978 will be held Saturday August 26, 2017 4:00p.m. until the time of service 7:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Pearl is the beloved wife of 48 years of Albert;...
June Karasek
Aug 22, 2017
Celebration of Life for June H. Karasek nee Rettke of Elgin, formerly of Chicago will be held Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 11:30a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 195 Nesler Rd. Elgin 60124. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. June is the beloved wife of the late Carl; loving mother of Arlene (the late Don) Williams, Mel (Nancy) and...
Marianne Davila
Aug 21, 2017
Visitation for Marianne Davila nee Rockefeller of Elgin, Westmont and formerly of Long Beach, NY will be held Thursday, August 24, 2017 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 95 S. Gilbert Rd. (at State St.) South Elgin. Funeral and burial private. Marianne is the beloved mother of Joy (Keith Nowicki) Rodriguez-Nowicki, Cesar (Monika) Rodriguez, Ada (Gunnar)...
Barbara Perry
Aug 19, 2017
Barbara “Barb” Perry ( Nee’ Doubleday), 81, of Carol Stream, died Saturday, August 19, 2017. Born December 16, 1935 in Rock County, Wisconsin. Barb in her earlier years lived in Lindenwood, Il and graduated from Rochelle High School. She then became a stewardess with American Airlines where she met her husband. After her marriage, she lived in Bloomingdale, IL where...
Shyamala Bhogaraju
Aug 17, 2017
Dr. Shyamala Devi Bhogaraju passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 17, 2017. She has left a void in our lives with her passing. Though we mourn her loss, we also celebrate her remarkable life. She left an indelible mark on all of us with her kindness, matchless spirit and unshakable determination. She inspired all of us with...
Richard Metzel
Aug 17, 2017
Richard F. Metzel a Bartlett resident for 43 years; loving father of Craig (Kathy) Metzel and Sheri (Harry) Brubeck; cherished grandfather of Gia (Rick) Van Roekel, Krystal Wasko, April (Keith) Muhlbauer, Lindsey (Zach) Martin, Allison (Keith) Schroeder, Brianna (Adam) Shanks, Tom (Daiana) Brubeck and Rachel Brubeck; proud great grandfather of Ireland, Sydnee, Rosie, Maddie, Owen, Grant, Ross, Kate, Annabel, Mallory,...
Michael Mccann
Aug 17, 2017
Services for Michael Scott McCann of Hanover Park, formerly of Streamwood are private. Michael is the beloved husband of 23 years of Tracy nee Robinette; cherished son of the late George and Barbara McCann; loving father of Cassidy; dear brother of Barb (Woodrow) Cantrell, Victoria (Rob) Tillman and George McCann; many loving nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Countryside Funeral Home...
Walter Miller
Aug 17, 2017
Walter "Jack" Miller of Bartlett; beloved husband of 68 years to Jean (nee Smith); loving father of Robert the late Nancy), Catherine (Robert) Lemke, Diane (Bruce) Batka and Thomas; cherished grandfather of Christine (Mike) Stanley, Rachel Miller, Alexandra (Cornell) Arline, Matthew (Claire) Lemke, Scott Lemke, Dawn (Brennan) O’Malley, and Robert Lemke; proud great grandfather of Kali, Giselle, Max, Fiona, Conner,...
Betty Barber
Aug 16, 2017
Betty J. Barber, 91, of Streamwood. Beloved wife of the late Herald; loving mother of Michael (Sandra) Barber and Cheryl Rushing; dear grandma of Dede, Deanna, Jessica, Jennifer and great grandma of nine with two more on the way; fond sister of Nancy (the late William) Olson and the late Robert Gereau. Betty was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary...
Vincent Foresta
Aug 15, 2017
Vincent “Vince” Frank Foresta; beloved son of Steve and Karen Foresta and step mom Angela Foresta; loving brother of Candace, Steven Jr. and Alayna; step brothers Steven Grimm and the late Jefferey Grimm; proud uncle of Rocco and Frankie; dear grandson of Christa and William Zimmanck and the late Helen; nephew of Butch, George, Kenny, Cherie, Linda and Sue; cousin...
Eugene Dumais
Aug 15, 2017
Eugene Dumais of Elgin, IL died at home after a brief battle with cancer surrounded by loving family. He was 84 years young and is preceded in death by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 51 years Betty (nee Olson) Dumais. His is survived by his wife Beverly (nee Wickenkamp) Dumais, his children Paul (Karen), Mark (Emily) and Susan (Ronald)...
Joseph Crabtree
Aug 15, 2017
Joseph Crabtree of North Aurora; beloved husband of Dorina (nee Skeggs); loving father of Jake, Luke and Zach; dear brother of Teresa Crabtree and Carrie (Scott) Wagner; fond nephew of John who was his godfather, Debi and Loretta; son of the late Ron and Shirley (nee Bosko); proud master of Tiki, Amber and Maui. Joseph was a talented woodworker who...
John Gianfrancesco
Aug 15, 2017
John Joseph Gianfrancesco, 75, of Bartlett died August 15, 2017. John was the beloved husband of Mary (nee Heafey) and his first wife the late Diane; loving father of Susan (Brian) Yarwood, Richard Gianfrancesco, Michele (Scott) Glenewinkel and the late Michael (Janet); step father of Jim (Jamie) Shall and Susan Miller; proud grandfather of 11; John was 1 of 9...
Bradine Oliver
Aug 14, 2017
Bradine R. Oliver, 59, of Streamwood, formerly of Hanover Park. Beloved mother of Twana S. Oliver, Oniki S. Jones and Shakah R Basheer; cherished Granny of Hamida, Anthony, Betty, Roger, Pierre, Malik, Nakiah, Tyler and Marcus and dear Great-Granny of Jeremiah, Bryton, Harmony and Myrianna. Bradine was a people person always putting others before herself. She especially enjoyed cooking for...
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