Obituaries

Mar 22, 2025

Jorge L. Martinez, 78, of Bartlett, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025. An Air Force Veteran, Jorge was a retired police officer and detective for Hanover Park and former police officer for Bensenville and Metra. He was awarded for courageously saving a citizen's life while on duty. He was an avid musician who enjoyed singing and playing guitar. Beloved father...

Mar 22, 2025

Reynaldo “Rey” Puangco, 69, of Streamwood, IL passed away at home with his loving family surrounding him on March 22, 2025. Rey was born on June 1, 1955 in the Philippines to his parents, Jose and Milagros Puangco. He was the second eldest of 7 children. In his younger years, Rey was shy, played the guitar, and listened to music...

Mar 22, 2025

Constance “Connie” A.  Wetzbarger, 85, of Bartlett, Died March 22, 2025. Born August 2, 1939 in Chicago, IL. Connie loved to go fishing with her husband and daughter. She enjoyed tending to her garden and growing flowers, she was also a super football fan. She will be missed. Beloved wife of the late Donald; loving mother of Keith and the...

Mar 21, 2025

Patricia spent her life as a devoted mother of three children-Laura Machonis (Jim) Douglas Giese (Jennifer) and Greg (Kathy)-and grandmother of three grandsons-Chris, Lane and Necti. She was very involved in St. Pius X Church in Lombard and volunteered for many activities for the parish school as well as the church. Patricia took part in the Lombard Women's Club and...

Mar 21, 2025

Lidia Maciel Magaña March 22, 1939 – March 21, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and sister, Lidia Maciel Magaña, who passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Lidia was born on March 22, 1939, and throughout her life, she embodied strength, love, and dedication to...

Mar 21, 2025

Dr. Susan Price Brown Zahn, age 68 of Wayne Township, died Friday, March 21, 2025. She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, and was a graduate of South Vigo High School. She received a BA degree from Stephen’s College, graduating in three years while also interning at the British Broadcasting Service and studying at Oxford. She went on to obtain...

Mar 20, 2025

Joan Ann Fritz, 86, died March 20, 2025. Joan was the beloved wife of the late Henry A. Fritz; loving mother of Cynthia A. (Ed) Bash, Laura A. (John) Basso, Judith A. (Kenny) Abraham, Cheryl A. (Steve) Maher and Kenneth J. Fritz; proud grandmother of 12 and dear great grandmother of 10. To Joan family was everything. She enjoyed cooking...

Mar 20, 2025

A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm with a service at 2:30 pm at the Countryside Funeral Home, 950 S. Bartlett Rd. Bartlett, IL 60103. Private interment Lakewood Memorial Park.

Mar 20, 2025

Albert Adam Wiatr, Sr., died March 20, 2025. Albert was the beloved husband of the late Pearl; loving father of Rose Ann (Scott) Volk and Albert Adam (Stephanie) Wiatr, Jr.; proud grandfather of Evangeline; dear brother of John, Joe, Mike, the late Theresa, Mary and Steve.

Mar 19, 2025

Dorothy Nancy Pontoriero (nee Cannavino), 103, of Bartlett for over 50 years, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025. A volunteer at Hanover Township Senior Center for over 50 years, Dorothy was an avid cook and baker who rode her 3 wheeled bike everywhere up until she was 90. Beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Carole (Richard) Calvello,...

Mar 19, 2025

Rheta L. Bolf, nee Hoffman, formerly of Hanover Park, passed away March 19th. She is preceded in death by her husband, John B. Bolf, her beloved daughter, Deborah Duff, her parents Harley and Elsie Hoffman, her brother Arnold Hoffman, and brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Lucy Hoffman. Rheta worked at Ontarioville Elementary School for many years, and after retirement, she...

Mar 18, 2025

Alfonso C. Lozano, 74, of South Elgin, IL passed away on March 18, 2025.  Alfonso was born on September 28, 1950 in Mexico to his parents Cipriano and Victoria Lozano. Alfonso is the beloved husband for 46 years to Lillian; loving Papi of Cipriano, Alejandro, Andres (Marie) and Angelica (Garrett); cherished Papa of Klover, John Ralph and Jace; dear brother...

Mar 17, 2025

Mar 17, 2025

Ken (Kenneth) Joseph Vojtech passed away Monday March 17 th , 2025, born Monday, July 24 th , 1939, in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood. Born to John Vojtech and Lucille (Szymikowski) Vojtech and big brother Jack Vojtech (Verna). Between 1920 and 1930 Chicago Lawn grew from 14,000 to 47,000 people. Poles, Bohemians, Lithuanians followed the Irish and German from the...

Mar 17, 2025

Shirley “Shirl” Alberts, 83, of Schaumburg since 1972, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025. Born September 13, 1941, in Chicago. Shirl was a huge advocate for recycling. She enjoyed traveling the world and playing a good game of Sudoku. She will be missed. Beloved wife of 60 years to Frank Alberts; beloved mom of Mark (Mary) and the late Eric...

Mar 17, 2025

Mary Lou Ginter (nee Vertucci), 76, of Schaumburg, formerly of Chicago, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025. An avid Neil Diamond fan, Mary Lou was a secretary at Glenbrook Elementary School for over 32 years and a lifetime honored blood donor. Beloved mother of Curt Ginter, Jennifer (Justin) Stefanik, Glenn (Jodi) Ginter, Cindy (Cheri) Ginter, and Wendy (Lee) Bialek; proud...

Mar 17, 2025

With heavy hearts but deep gratitude for the time we had, we share the passing of Barbara J Freier on March 17, 2025, at the age of 67. While we mourn her loss, we also celebrate the warmth, laughter, and kindness she brought into our lives. Born on September 10, 1957, in Chicago, IL, Barb had a way of making...

Mar 16, 2025

Joseph John  Tomasone passed away on March 16, 2025, in South Elgin, Illinois. Born on February 8, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, Joseph lived a life marked by dedication to his family, a strong work ethic, and a passion for technology and automobiles. Joseph pursued his education at Oak School, York High School, and Addison Trail High School. His commitment...

Mar 15, 2025

Ruth Rich, 74, of Chicago's South Side passed away on March 15, 2025.

Beloved mother of John (Robin) Rich, Rochelle (Carlos) Rich-Guzman, Jenette (Eric) Hodge, Douglas Rich and the late Steve Rich. Grandmother of Stevie, Alicia, Rajon, Julissa, Milaena, Caylo, Abigail, Ejay, Jocelyn, Amare and Celyna. Great grandmother of Azul, Sienna, Matias and Noah.

Beloved...

Mar 13, 2025