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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Eileen Fraczek

Eileen Fraczek

Jun 18, 2017

Eileen C. Fraczek(nee Kriecher), 54, of Streamwood, passed away Sunday, June 18. A longtime Dominicks employee, Eileen was an avid reader who loved her cats Snickers and Junior. Loving mother of Joseph and James; dear daughter of Audrey(nee Izban) and the late John Kriecher; fond sister of Laura, John, Pam, Pete, and Diane. A celebration of Eileen's life will be...

Lawrence Celeste

Lawrence Celeste

Jun 18, 2017

Lawrence S. Celeste, Jr; husband of the late Pauline V., nee Brunzo; father of Lawrence S. and Donna (Scott) Thielen; grandfather of Kristin and Katelynn Celeste; brother of the late Anthony; son of the late Lawrence A.; close companion of his Yorky named Rocky; many dear friends. His life and work ethic was formed by his many years of boxing....

Robert Ball

Robert Ball

Jun 17, 2017

Robert E. Ball of Streamwood, 79, died June 17, 2017. Robert was the beloved husband of Donna(nee Nelson), Loving father of Glenn, Larry(Cindy). Proud grandfather of Eric and Michael. Fond brother of Rose (Jack) Petersen, (the late Richard) Cathy , Brother-in law of Judy (Jim) Kurak, David (Cathie) Nelson. Uncle of many nieces and nephews His interests were camping, fishing,...

Murray Jones

Murray Jones

Jun 17, 2017

Visitation for Murray Edwin Jones, a resident of Streamwood since 1968 will be held Saturday June 24, 2017 3:00p.m. until time of service 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Born February 13, 1931 in Paducah, KY, Murray died Saturday June 17, 2017. He is...

Constance Legere

Constance Legere

Jun 15, 2017

Constance Janet Legere beloved wife of the late Lawerence Legere; sister of the late Paul and Robert Vermette; loving mother to Corrine (Ron) Carter and Carolyn (Vadim) Krongauz; grandmother of Benjamin and Danielle Krongauz, John, and Laura. Services private.

Calvin Behm

Calvin Behm

Jun 14, 2017

Calvin C. Behm, 73, of South Elgin, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 14 with his wife Annie at his side. A graduate of St. Charles High School, Calvin was the owner/operator of A & C Plumbing. He enjoyed dancing and appreciated slot machines, old cars, and country western music. Beloved husband of 32 years of Betty Anne "Annie"(nee Floyd); loving...

Rita Serritella

Rita Serritella

Jun 13, 2017

Visitation for Rita Serritella of Schaumburg will be held Friday June 16, 2017 11:00 a.m. - 1:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Interment private. A 1977 graduate of Elk Grove Village High School, Rita was active at the Kenneth Young Center for many years and played...

Yin Lee

Yin Lee

Jun 13, 2017

Visitation for Yin Ming Lee of Palatine will be held Sunday, June 25, 2017 5:00p.m. until time of service 6:00p.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. Born December 14, 1933 in China, Yin Ming died Tuesday, June 13, 2017. He is...

Nancy Hartel

Nancy Hartel

Jun 13, 2017

Visitation for Nancy Mae Hartel nee Miller of Hanover Park since 1963 will be held Friday June 16, 2017 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Saturday 10:00a.m. Interment Lakewood Memorial Park. Nancy is the beloved wife of the late Louis; loving mother of Pam (the late Richard) Green,...

Georgann Stanger

Georgann Stanger

Jun 12, 2017

Georgann Stanger SCHAUMBURG - Georgann Stanger (neeGragido), 78, of Schaumburg since 1969, beloved wife of 56 years to Chester; loving mother of Robert (Rebecca), Thomas, William, Kevin (Donna). Dear grandmother of Corbin,Chad, Angela, Nicolas. Fond sister of Veronica Foloky, William (Mary Alice) Gragido. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation, Thursday June 15th, 3:00 -9:00 PM at the Countryside Funeral...

Anna Zenkner

Anna Zenkner

Jun 12, 2017

Anna Zenkner, wife for 69 years of Joseph; mother of Walter (Alina); grandmother of Mark (Dawn), Erick (Milena) and Lisa (fiancé Scott); great grandmother of Ryan, Katlyn and James; aunt of Halina Cegielski and Andy (Kristina) Mikulski; and many family members all over Poland. Visitation Wednesday 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South...

Larry Elkins

Larry Elkins

Jun 11, 2017

Larry L. Elkins of South Elgin passed away peacefully on June 11, 2017. Larry’s positive, yet accepting attitude helped him thrive and comfort others during aggressive treatment for Pancreatic cancer. His final hours were spent at home surrounded by his wife and children. Larry was born in Jonesboro, IL on January 25, 1942. He was the fourth of six children...

Cleo Belmore

Cleo Belmore

Jun 10, 2017

Cleo Patricia Belmore (nee: Roberts), 85, of Rockford, Il and formerly of Streamwood, Il. Beloved wife of the late Mervyn; loving mother of Richard (Linda Falco) Belmore, Christa (Dallas) Bragg, Laura Paradowicz, Katherine (Pyarali) Hussain, Sandra (DuWayne) Feltz, Paul Belmore, John (Kathy) Belmore, Patricia (Steven) Mallory and Ann (Mike) Klunk and (the late Scottie and Olivia); dear grandmother of 26...

Michael Romanenko

Michael Romanenko

Jun 10, 2017

Michael Romanenko; beloved husband of the late Tatiana; loving father of Nina (John Ireland) Romanenko and Michael Romanenko; cherished grandfather of Joshua, Alena, Zackary, Nikolas, Kathryn, Ashley and Alexis; dear brother of George (Lucy) Romanenko and the late Vasyl (the late Antonina) Romanenko and the late Vera Waslylenko; also survived by his dogs, Zoya, Schowvka and Knottingham. He was a...

Robert Lopez

Robert Lopez

Jun 9, 2017

Robert John Lopez, 59 of Elgin for 36 years, died Friday, June 9, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born September 3, 1957 in Omaha. Robert enjoyed the outdoors, all Chicago sports and played the bass guitar but his true passion was his family. Beloved husband and high school sweetheart of Patricia (nee Krawczyk); loving dad of Michael and...

Jo Simmons

Jo Simmons

Jun 8, 2017

Jo Ann Watson Simmons, 81, of Bartlett died June 8, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on November 13, 1935 in Penn Yann, New York to Marguerite and William Watson Sr. but grew up in Johnston, South Carolina. Jo Ann was the beloved wife of the late Luther (Luke) Lee Simmons Jr.; loving mother of LeeAnn,...

Malgorzata Jarosz

Malgorzata Jarosz

Jun 8, 2017

Malgortaza Jarosz, a devoted Mother, daughter, and wife, died unexpectedly on June 8th, 2017 at the age of 37 while at home. Malgortaza is survived by her mother; Grazing Schneider, father Quinten Schneider, her husband, Daniel Robledo; her children Dominic Brown, Faith Harris, and Izabella Robledo. She is predeceased by her brother, Wojciech Jaraz. Malgortaza (Goshia) was born on December...

Mark Budak

Mark Budak

Jun 7, 2017

Mark Walter Budak, 58, of Schaumburg, IL joined his parents, Robert N. Budak and Leverne Budak (nee Andersen) in heaven on June 7, 2017. He leaves a hole in the hearts of his wife, Susan (nee Weiss) and their son, Robert. Sharing in their grief is his cousin, Kathy Kirk, whom Mark considered a sister, her husband, Greg Landis, their...

Donna Rogers

Donna Rogers

Jun 7, 2017

Donna M. Rogers (nee: Pizzuto),70, of Hanover Park. Beloved wife of James; loving mother of Lynn (Sean Sr.) Fleck; dear grandmother of Christian J. Lucas and Sean Fleck Jr.; fond sister of Anthony Pizzuto, Richard (Donna) Pizzuto and James (Monica) Pizzuto. Visitation Saturday from 3:00pm until time of memorial service 7:30pm at The Countryside Funeral Homes and crematory, 333 South...

Michael Moravec

Michael Moravec

Jun 6, 2017

Michael E. Moravec passed away at the age of 43 on June 6, 2017. He was born on October 4, 1973 in Hinsdale, IL. Mike and his wife, Jennifer (Johnson) Moravec were married on December 7, 2002 in Benson, MN. Mike and Jennifer resided in Streamwood, IL with their two children Madison Grace (12) and Zachary Michael (10). Mike was...

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