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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Kurt Weiser
Jul 20, 2017
Kurt S. Weiser, 88, died July 20, 2017. Kurt was the beloved husband of the late Ingrid D.; loving father of Thomas (Teri) and Steven (Barbara); proud grandfather of Sarah and Kurt. In lieu of flowers donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation www.jdrf.org/donate would be appreciated. Arrangements and cremation by Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory.
Kathleen Gabbey
Jul 20, 2017
Kathleen Howe Gabbey, December 22, 1942 - July 20, 2017: Kathy was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, just before Christmas in 1942. She spent her childhood in Milwaukee and White Fish Bay, Wisconsin. She graduated with a B.A. in French from from Lawrence University before she became a teacher. She completed her Masters Degree at National Louis University. She taught French...
Edward Fournier
Jul 19, 2017
Edward A. Fournier, longtime resident of Roselle, Illinois and Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii, passed away Wednesday, July 19. A US Army veteran who loved his crossword puzzles, Ed was the retired Chief Financial Officer of Picker X-Ray and Nuclear(now Phillips). Beloved husband of Jacqueline(nee Jerome); loving father of Debra(Frank) Pursel, Donna Hochstetler, and E. J.(Barbara) Fournier; proud grandfather of Brad and...
Constance Solorio
Jul 18, 2017
Constance "Connie" G. Solorio, 70, of Bartlett, died July 18, 2017. Connie was the beloved wife of the late Edward Solorio; loving mother of Kimberly Spadaro, Michael (Kathy) LaBrose, Thomas (Candi) LaBrose and Victoria Ford; proud grandmother of Madeline, Tyler, Dakota, Dustin, Ryan, Amanda, and Kara; dear great grandmother of Anthony and Carmelo; cherished daughter of Anthony and the late...
Scott Thompson
Jul 16, 2017
Surrounded by his loving family, Scott E. Thompson, age 60, passed away on July 16, 2017, at his home in Bartlett, Illinois, after a long-fought battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Visitation will be at Countryside Funeral Home, Bartlett, IL on Wednesday, July 19th from 4:00-8:00 p.m. On Friday, July 21st visitation will be held from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. at...
Engr. Uy
Jul 16, 2017
Engr. Mario Co Uy, 64, of West Chicago; cherished husband of Luz, nee Aldana; devoted father of Theresa Marie Uy, Marlene Lee and Rebecca Anne (fiance Keisuke Matsuda); beloved grandpa of Clayton Rey Hartsfield; fond brother of Jimmy (Victoria) and Pancho (Simona); loving son of Maria and the late Francisco. Mario was the proud owner of WET USA, Inc. and...
Donald Wade
Jul 16, 2017
Donald E. Wade formerly of St. Charles; beloved husband of Delores (nee League); loving father of Cathy (Mike) Elias, Cindy (Rich) Harrison, Ken (Wendy) and Kevin; cherished grandfather of Jim, Russell (Becky), Ryan (Candice), Nathan, Brandon, Jake and Jarod; proud great grandfather of Paige, Emily and a great grandson on the way; dear son of the late Broadus and Edna...
Roberto Avitia
Jul 14, 2017
Roberto Avitia, Sr. of Bartlett formerly of Durango; loving husband of the late Austreberta "Berta" (nee Garcia); loving father of Robert, Jr., Nancy Avitia, Carlos (Rosie), Jorge (Rosa), Pedro, Eduardo Garcia, Horacio Garcia, Adan Garcia and Claudio Garcia; cherished grandfather of Christopher, Roberto, Alejandra, Lily, Jorge, Isabella, Gabriella, Andrew, Alex, Alec, Ethan and Evan; proud great grandfather of Camila; dear...
Dawn Depa
Jul 13, 2017
Dawn Depa (nee Krenek), 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 13, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Loving mom to Mark (Julie), Kurt (Anita), Debbie (Phil) Caccamo, Tracy (Gerard) Corso, Sherri, Heidi, and Shawn (Sonia). Proud Grandma to Kira (Josh), Jenna, Louis, Victoria, Lauren, Alyssa, Jason, Dane (Jenni), Morgan, and Rachel. Dear Great Grandma to Zachary, Zoey, and Verna...
Richard Ahbe
Jul 12, 2017
Services for Richard "Dick" E. Ahbe of Bloomingdale for 28 years are private. He is the beloved husband of Dorothy "Dottie" nee Rebokas; cherished son of the late Edwin and Viola Ahbe nee Vallo; dear brother of Susan (Philip Smith) Ahbe. Dick is also reunited with his faithful companion "Petee". Dick was an awesome storytelling and kept you intrigued with...
Thomas Appelhans
Jul 11, 2017
Thomas Appelhans, 85, passed away peacefully July 11, 2017. Thomas was the beloved husband of the late Annette; loving father of Ken (Janet); proud grandfather of Brad (Julie) and Ryan (May); cherished great grandfather of Abby Audrey, Lana and Olivia. Services will be private. Arrangements by Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory (847)289-8054.
Jacob Gutierrez
Jul 11, 2017
Jacob Gutierrez, 88, of South Elgin Died July 11, 2017. Jacob was the beloved husband of Carmen; loving father of Ezequiel (Deborah), Abigail (Tim) Heidorn, Fortino (Marlee), Doria (Leo) Casanas and Timothy (Beth); proud grandfather of Sheila, Jacob, Lisa, Corrie, Justin, Adam, Gabriel and the late Matthew; cherished great grandfather of Jaden, Aviana, Autumn, Logan, Ava, Isabella, Camden, Charlotte and...
Araxi Movsessian
Jul 11, 2017
Araxi A. Movsessian, 73, died July 11, 2017. Araxi was the beloved wife of the late Yousif; loving mother of Mases Movsessian and Azniv (John) Movsessian-Hubbard; proud grandmother of Eric, Ayden, Cole and Maggie. Araxi enjoyed working, she liked taking care of people especially children. She always put others before herself. Visitation Sunday July, 16, 6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. at St....
Barbara Klopp
Jul 10, 2017
Services for Barbara Ruth Klopp of Bartlett since 1982 will be held Monday, July 17, 2017, lying in state 10:00a.m. until time of service 11:00a.m. at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church 1116 E. Devon, Bartlett. Interment Glen Oaks/Oakridge. Barb loved spending time with her family and friends and loved the Lord. She was active for many years at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran...
Lucila Giron
Jul 8, 2017
Lucila Giron (nee:Hinojosa) 81, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017. She was born on October 31, 1935, the daughter of the late Jose and Maria Hinojosa. She is survived by her sons, Jose (Karen) Giron, Edward (Susan) Giron, Rene (Stephanie) Giron, Robert (Marcie) Giron, Ruben Giron, Patrick Giron,; her grandchildren,Christina, Michael (Nichole), Stacy (Jonathan), Brian, Selene (Samuel), Heather, Jessica,...
Joseph Lessard
Jul 8, 2017
Joseph Peter Lessard, 55, of Roselle passed away July 8, 2017. Joseph was the loving father of Joseph (Kimberly), Robert, and Samantha (Alejandro) Estrada; proud grandfather of Shawn, Daniel, and Emily Mae; cherished brother of Jeanne (Gene) Ransom and Michele (Mark) Shepherd. Memorial visitation Saturday August 5, 3:00p.m. until time of memorial service 7:00p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory...
James Gurga
Jul 7, 2017
James H. Gurga, of Hoffman Estates, formerly of Schaumburg; beloved husband of Judy (nee Schreiber) for 33 years. Loving Father of Catherine (Scott) Bruining, Christy (Jon) Redick, and Missy Gurga; Proud grandfather to Anna, Alex and James; dear brother of Beth (the late Larry) Stalec, Jan (Pete) Eichler, and the late Bob Gurga and Karen Sullivan; fond brother-in-law to Gayle,...
Norman Baier
Jul 7, 2017
Norman Gene Baier, 81 of Streamwood, July 7, 2017. Survived by beloved wife Kazuyo nee Hirata; loving children Norman (Elizabeth) Baier Jr. and Kathleen (Patrick) Williams; siblings Fred (Billie), Donald, and the late Larry and Elizabeth; many loving nieces and nephews; grandchildren Kelsey (Travis) Sandoval, Kerby Baier, Jordan (Brett) Mueller, Jace Williams; and great-grandchildren Elizabeth and Daniel Sandoval. Visitation 10:00a.m....
Jerry Martinez
Jul 5, 2017
Jerry P. Martinez passed away July 5, 2017. Born January 29, 1935 in Durango, Mexico, he resided in Streamwood, Illinois since 1963. An Army veteran who enjoyed many activities including running, skiing, painting with oils and spending time with his family. Beloved husband to Angie (nee Mavigliano) of 59 years; loving father of Catherine (Joel Maxwell) Martinez-Dunne, Nanette (Rod McWhorter),...
Matthew Elias
Jul 5, 2017
Matthew “Matt” Elias, 22, of Bartlett, died July 5, 2017. Born October 8, 1994 in Park Ridge, Illinois, Matt grew up and attended school in Clarendon Hills and Hinsdale. He recently graduated from College of DuPage with a degree in Motion Picture and TV Production where he also worked as the editor for their Courier TV news show. He enjoyed...
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