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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Wally Mcmullen

Wally Mcmullen

Aug 14, 2017

Wally McMullen, 56, of Schaumburg, a 29 year employee of Schaumburg Park District, passed away Monday, August 14. Wally was deeply loved by his family and will be remembered by his nieces and nephews for their time together. Dear son of the late Walter and the late Dolores(nee Wallace) McMullen, beloved brother of Tonya and Marea McMullen; proud uncle of...

Marvin Kramer

Marvin Kramer

Aug 14, 2017

Visitation for Marvin J. Kramer, Sr. of Elgin for 22years, formerly of Melrose Park will be held Thursday, August 17, 2017 10:00a.m. until time of service 12noon at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Committal Service 1:45p.m. at Queen of Heaven Cemetery 1400 S. Wolf Rd. Hillside. Marvin is the beloved husband of...

Troy Moore

Troy Moore

Aug 10, 2017

Visitation for Troy H. Moore of Elgin since 1955 will be held Sunday, August 13, 2017 1:00pm until time of service 4:00pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 95 S. Gilbert St. (at State St.) South Elgin. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, proud member of American Legion Post 57 in Elgin, 60+ year member of the...

David Sundstrom

David Sundstrom

Aug 10, 2017

David Henrick Sundstrom, beloved husband of Linda (nee:Forsberg);loving father of Caryn Ferraro and Greg (Mandy) Sundstrom; loving grandpa of Ross, Anthony, Emily, Dominic, Sam and Kala; dear brother of the late Carl Sundstrom and the late Elaine (Paul) McLeod. Memorial visitation Tuesday 3:00pm until time of memorial service 7:00pm at The Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd....

Gloria Zuniga

Gloria Zuniga

Aug 9, 2017

Gloria Elaine Zuniga, 47, of Streamwood died August 9, 2017. Gloria was the beloved wife of Roy Zuniga for 27 years; loving mother of the late Stephanie; adored daughter of the late Abel and Judith Robles; cherished sister of Michael A. Robles, Mark A. (Kathy) Robles, Debra E. Robles Kyles, Renee A. (Ricardo) Robles Lopez, Robert A. (Jackie) Robles and...

Sherilyn Kerstein

Sherilyn Kerstein

Aug 9, 2017

Sherilyn Ann Kerstein nee Garner of Centralia/Chicago, IL passed away Wednesday, August 9th 2017. Born in Decatur, IL July 16th, 1954, daughter of the late Lena (Richard) Ott and Jay Jerry Garner. She is survived by three children, William (Erica) Kerstein of Waterman Il, Jonathan (Maribel) Kerstein of Schererville Indiana, and Lanae Kerstein of Wisconsin; four grand children Elliott, Zabelle,...

Mary Andrade

Mary Andrade

Aug 9, 2017

Mary “Elizabeth” Andrade ( Duncan), 81, of Streamwood for 29 years, died Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Born August 28, 1935 in Pickett County, Tennessee. Elizabeth in her earlier years lived in a religious community. After leaving the convent she earned her master’s degree in Social Work from Loyola University and graduated summa cum laude. After some years she taught at...

Harold Klein

Harold Klein

Aug 7, 2017

Harold James Klein, 65, of Streamwood. Beloved husband of Nancy M. (nee:Scherer); loving father of Christiann (Keith) Jakresky, Sarah (Jose) Rangel and the late Matthew Klein; dear grandfather of Brandon, Justin, Matthew and Jillian; caring son of Mary Rita and the late Harold Julius Klein; fond brother of Ronald (Donna) Klein, Mary Lynn (Larry) Wilson and Laura (James) Picardi and...

Rosendo Salguero

Rosendo Salguero

Aug 6, 2017

Rosendo Alberto Leon Salguero, 87, died August 6, 2017. Rosendo was the beloved husband of Rosa Leon and the late Maria Isabel Garzon; loving father of Wilson (Alex Solis) Leon, Mirian Leon, Nelly (Daniel) Leon, Rafael (Martha Ceron) Leon, Marco (Gloria Solis) Leon, Lourdes (Herman Zambonino) Leon, Ernesto (Lucy Ceron) Leon, Eduardo (Blanca Zambonino) Leon, Carmen (Alcides Leon) Garzon, and...

Richard Pollowy

Richard Pollowy

Aug 4, 2017

Richard “Dick” F. Pollowy, 76, of Schaumburg, died Friday, August 4, 2017. Born January 6, 1941 in Chicago. Dick’s faith was important to him having been a member of St. Marcelline Church since 1969. He enjoyed woodworking, music and joined many choirs throughout his life, but his biggest passion was always his family. Beloved husband of Camille (nee Burkhardt); loving...

Leonard Schmidt

Leonard Schmidt

Aug 3, 2017

Leonard R Schmidt, Sr. was born December 13, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois to Leonard and Ruth Schmidt, both deceased. He has two sisters, Pamela Pecucci of Streamwood, IL and Deborah Berres of Schaumburg, IL, and a brother, Wayne Schmidt of Arizona. He joined the Army in 1970 and did two tours of duty. He passed away on August 3, 2017...

Laverne Kazor

Laverne Kazor

Aug 1, 2017

LaVerne Kazor (nee Belau), 93, of Bartlett, died August 1, 2017. Born July 11, 1924 in Elmhurst. LaVerne enjoyed cooking, knitting, crocheting, sewing, traveling and spending time with her family. Beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mom of Robert S. and Caryl (Mark) Balthis; cherished daughter of the late Henry and Martha (nee Wassmund) Belau and kind sister of...

Mary Verniere

Mary Verniere

Jul 31, 2017

Visitation for Mary A. Verniere nee Ramski of Elgin will be held Friday, August 4, 2017 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Saturday 9:15a.m. to St. John the Evangelist Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment private. Mary enjoyed baking, Polka, her grandkids and was very religious. She is the beloved...

Arnoldo Cano

Arnoldo Cano

Jul 31, 2017

Arnoldo F. Cano of Bartlett; beloved husband of Lilia (nee Rivera); loving father of Estela (Jim) Banks, Leticia (Bryant) Jarrett and Jim (Lucy); proud grandfather of 8; youngest of 22 brothers and sisters. Visitation Wednesday, August 2nd, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Funeral Thursday, 11:00 a.m....

Allan Podolak

Allan Podolak

Jul 31, 2017

Allan V. Podolak, 73, of Carol Stream. Beloved husband of 52 years to Lourdes “Lourri” (nee Segura); loving dad of Judith “Judy” (Ken) Haug, Margaret “Peggy” Swegles, Robert “Rob” and Angela “Angie” (Mike) Lotz; cherished grandpa of Erica, Julia, Leesha (Luke), Aidan, Soren, Amanda, Anabelle, Anthony, Alec. Michael, Jackie, Alexis and Domonique and great-grandpa of Trenton and Adler; dear son...

Naomi Drake

Naomi Drake

Jul 25, 2017

Naomi Drake (nee White), 83, of Algonquin, IL died Tuesday, July 25, 2017 in McHenry, IL. Born January 28, 1934 in Lincoln County, Tenn. Naomi retired from the United States Air Force. She was a special education teacher having received her masters from Wayne State University and a retiree of the Detroit Michigan Board of Education. She will be missed...

Ronald Sum

Ronald Sum

Jul 25, 2017

Visitation for Ronald W. Sum of Streamwood for 50 years will be held Friday, July 28, 2017 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Saturday 9:15a.m. to St. John the Evangelist Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Following mass, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Ron is a 30 year...

Karl Ohlson

Karl Ohlson

Jul 24, 2017

Karl M. Ohlson, 74, of Yorkville, died Monday, July 24, 2017. Born March 6, 1943 in Chicago. Karl loved fishing and was an avid Cubs and sports fan. He will be missed by his family and friends. Beloved dad of Ellen (Patrick) Baker and Karl Jr; loving grandpa of Derek, Grant and Claire; cherished son of the late Marvin and...

Joe Chlebanowski

Joe Chlebanowski

Jul 24, 2017

Visitation for Joe Chlebanowski of Poplar Grove will be held Friday, July 28, 2017 3:00PM until time of service 7:30PM 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. Joe was employed for 19 years with Naturalawn of America and was an avid World of...

Brian Nelson

Brian Nelson

Jul 22, 2017

Brian Nelson, 38, of Chicago, formerly of Streamwood, passed away Saturday, July 22. Brian was a master mason bricklayer and member of Local 21. Loving son of Donald and Patricia(nee Mertz); dear brother of Jason; proud nephew and cousin of many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Services and cremation private at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd., Roselle....

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