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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Catherine Sej

Catherine Sej

May 23, 2017

Catherine J. Sej (nee Starosta), 86, of Palatine died May 23, 2017. Catherine was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Sej; loving mother of Cathy (Thomas) Kelley, Rosemary (Anthony) Vastardis, Barbara Andrews-Sej, Diane (Norman) Janczak, the late Joseph and the late James; proud grandmother of 12, cherished great grandmother of 13; loving sister of Betty and Raymond (the late...

Grace Burger

Grace Burger

May 22, 2017

Grace M. Burger (nee: Campo),94, of Schaumburg, Beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Joseph (Linda); dear grandma of Tracey (Nicholas) Schilligo, Joseph (Jessica) Burger and great grandma of Cooper Schilligo and Jamie Burger. Visitation Friday 9:30 am until time of service 11:30am at The Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd., Streamwood. Burial to follow in...

Nicholas Dabaco

Nicholas Dabaco

May 22, 2017

Nicholas J. "Nick" DaBaco, 77, of Streamwood, an Army veteran and avid Bears and Cubs fan, passed away Monday, May 22. Beloved husband of 54 of Alice(nee Fronek); loving father of Suzanne(Val Christell) DaBaco, Christina(Maddy) Geissman, and Deanna Stolzman; proud grandfather of Matthew and Bradley Geissman and Brandon Stolzman; dear brother of Greg(Mary), Marge Ksiazek, and the late Sarah Cuccia....

Keith Skuba

Keith Skuba

May 21, 2017

Keith A. Skuba, of Wood Dale formerly of Oak Park; Loving husband of the late Joan Marie, nee Taylor; cherished father of Tracy (Greg) Lewandowski; dear grampy of Taylor and Derrick; beloved brother of Gladys (late Gunther) Schmidt and his twin sister Kathy (Irv) Kossack; fond uncle of many. Keith and Joan were married for 38 years. He spent the...

Kathleen Peterson

Kathleen Peterson

May 21, 2017

Kathleen M. Peterson, 68, formerly of Hanover Park. Beloved daughter of the late Robert and Eleanor (nee Wieczorek) Peterson; loving sister of the late Patricia (Harold) Mitchell, Sharon (Douglas) Stevens, Terry (Susan) and Robert (Christie); cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews; kind niece of Dorothy Niedbolic, Jean Daciolas and Peppy (Emily) Wieczorek. Kathy loved helping children. She especially enjoyed...

Michael Poremba

Michael Poremba

May 20, 2017

Michael J. Poremba of Roselle for 28 years; beloved husband of 35 years to Doreen (nee Neven); loving father of Michael II (Katherine); cherished grandfather of Madeline and Elizabeth; dear brother of Barbara (Robert) Czernek, Gregory (Sylvia), Pamela (the late John) Kondracki and the late Joe (Theresa); uncle and great uncle to many. Michael was a teacher at Peacock Middle...

Helen Cwerenz

Helen Cwerenz

May 19, 2017

Visitation for Helen Cwerenz nee Sawicky, 99, of Streamwood will be Sunday, May 21 from 3:00-8:00pm at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Monday 10:15am to Church of the Holy Spirit. Mass 11:00am. Interment St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, River Grove. Helen on Friday, May 19, 2017, at home surrounded by her family. She was...

David Berger

David Berger

May 18, 2017

David Scott Berger of Roselle and Chicago; beloved son of Linda and Danny; dear brother of Evert Roy Berger and Reya LeAnne Robnett and the late Sarah; dear nephew of Marlene Robnett, Judy Mexicano and Gary Berger; many loving cousins and friends; now reunited with his beloved yellow lab Sam. Donations made in memory of David to Mission Church 2190...

Prince Chandetka

Prince Chandetka

May 18, 2017

Prince Chandetka, also known as Colonel Pheng Chanthadouangsy, passed on at age 82 on Thursday May 18, 2017. He was preceded in death by Kone (brother), Phone (brother), Noi (sister), Savannikone (daughter), and Eric (grandson). He leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Phookhao Chandetka, his sister Theng, his sons Ott (Hong), Keck (Menchie), and Ko, his daughters Vieng (Ying...

Michael Sefcik

Michael Sefcik

May 18, 2017

Michael E. Sefcik, 73, of Bartlett. Beloved husband of JoAnne (nee:Schaeffer); loving father of Jeff (Christy) Sefcik, Lance (Karolyn) Sefcik and Kristi Martin; dear grandfather of Quinten, Brooke, Trevor, Michael, Genevieve, Kennedy, Jordan and Kamrin; fond brother of Kathy (the late Tom) Klocek, Susan Colleran, Ron Szewczyk and the late Junior Szewczyk. Visitation 3:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2017...

Eusebia Morales

Eusebia Morales

May 17, 2017

Visitation for Eusebia Morales nee Gomez of Roselle formerly of Chicago, will be held Sunday, May 21, 2017 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Funeral Monday 9:15a.m. to St. Walter Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment Mount Carmel. Eusebia is the beloved wife of the late...

George Riley

George Riley

May 16, 2017

George R. “Buck” Riley, 73, of Streamwood for 39 years. Beloved husband of 53 years to Joan (nee Woodward); loving father of Daniel and Renee (Scott) Webb; treasured grandfather of Natalie; cherished son of the late George Sr and Sarah (nee Guccione) and fond brother of Mick (Sue); caring brother-in-law of Nancy (Vincent Najdowski) Woodward and Michael Woodward; kind uncle...

Edward Nevera

Edward Nevera

May 16, 2017

Visitation for Edward J. Nevera of Bartlett, formerly of Schaumburg will be held Friday, May 19, 2017 4:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Saturday 11:00a.m. A veteran of the US Army, having served in WWII, Ed is also retired from the Chicago Police Department after 28 1/2 years...

Elpidia Bernal

Elpidia Bernal

May 15, 2017

Elpidia Lopez Bernal, 81, of Hanover Park, died May 15, 2017. Elpidia was the beloved wife of Gerardo; loving mother of Mercedes (Ricardo); proud grandmother of Selina (Noel) and Barbara (Eloy); cherished great grandmother of Ricardo, Jayleen, Alyssa and Eloy. Visitation Sunday May 21, 4:00p.m. until time of memorial service 7:00p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle...

Jo Sommer

Jo Sommer

May 13, 2017

Jo Ann Sommer (nee Gullo) unexpectedly passed away at her home on May 13, 2017. Born April 5, 1943 raised in Chicago, long time resident of Wood Dale. Beloved wife of Herman; loving mom of Vincent (Johna), Stacey (Daryl) Sladek and Nicole (Brent) Fentem; cherished grandma of Brayden, Brianna, Brooke, Danielle (Jeremiah), Zachary, Gabrielle and Cole; dear great grandma of...

Gloria Kubak

Gloria Kubak

May 13, 2017

Gloria E. Kubak, ( nee-Piotrowski) 89 of Chicago, died peacefully, May 13, 2017 with her loving and devoted family by her side. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4-8pm at Countryside Funeral Home-1640 S. Green Meadows Blvd. Streamwood, IL. Mass will be celebrated 10:00am Wednesday at St. Hubert Catholic Church-729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates, IL. In lieu of flowers, Gloria...

Mary Sosine

Mary Sosine

May 12, 2017

Visitation for Mary L. Sosine nee Welsch, 89, formerly of Schaumburg will be held Monday, May 22, 2017 4:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd) Roselle. Funeral Tuesday 10:00a.m. Interment Memory Gardens. Mary passed away Friday, May 12, 2017. She was born August 31, 1927, the...

Edward Kaneshiro

Edward Kaneshiro

May 12, 2017

Edward S. Kaneshiro, 72, of Elgin. Beloved husband of 23 years to Cindy (nee Sliva); loving father of Ricky (Julie) and Tari (Kurt) Fraim; cherished grandfather of Heather (Sam), Michael (Kate), Christopher, Jack, Tori, Hannah, Kayla, Sam, Cole and Kiera; dear great grandfather of Gavin, Caden, Lorelei, Hudson, GraceAnna, Micah and Addison; caring son of the late Seiji and Janet...

Alfred Jensen

Alfred Jensen

May 12, 2017

Alfred E. "Fred" Jensen, 74, an avid White Sox fan and lottery player of Carol Stream, passed away Friday, May 12. Beloved husband of the late Louise(nee Dufner); loving father of James(Kris), Jacalyn Salvino, Jodi(James) Ridge, and Jason(Erica); dear grandfather of Marisa, Natalie, Taylor, James, Jeffrey, Kailey, Bryce, and Hallie; fond brother of Robert(Helen) Wozniak, Joseph(Patricia) Jensen, Edward(the late Kris)...

Timothy Kelley

Timothy Kelley

May 11, 2017

Timothy Michael Kelley, of Streamwood, dad of Tyler (Chrissy Flood); grandpa of Mason; brother of Patrick (Caryn Palewski) and the late Dennis and the late Kevin; son of Lee, nee Larkin and the late Gregory. Tim could fix anything. He was larger than life, had nine lives and used them all. He was very funny (imitating any accent was his...

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