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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Ronald Seifert
Sep 1, 2017
Ronal J. Seifert, 75, of Elk Grove Village, formerly of Chicago, passed away Friday, September 1. An Army veteran, Ron was a devoted husband and a good friend. Beloved husband of Cynthia(nee Perez); dear brother of Nicholas; master of Bentley. Visitation Thursday, September 7, from 3:00pm to 8:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd.(1/2 mile south...
Dennis Horgan
Sep 1, 2017
Dennis F. Horgan, 100(101 rounded up), of Roselle formerly of Medinah, passed away Friday, September 1. Dennis was a patient man with a great sense of humor and the ability to tell a wonderful story. Beloved husband of the late Marie(nee Chuck) for 55 years; loving father of Maureen(Michael) Kasper, Colette(Terry) Leslie, Dennis(Claudia) Horgan, and Michelle(Vito) Oliva; devoted grandfather of...
Mary Louis
Aug 31, 2017
Mary L Louis, Dec 12, 1928- Aug 31, 2017 Passed on and joined the Lord in his house Thursday Aug 31st , 2017 Mary lived a long full life, and passed away at the age of 88 peacefully in her sleep. Mary had 5 children, Becky(Ken), Toni, Ronnie, Kathy(John) and Kenny (Ada) and with that said her children gave her...
Vera Sorensen
Aug 31, 2017
Vera June Sorensen, of Bartlett. Loving sister of Ginger (Fred) Nuesser; dear aunt of Kristina (Christopher) Mallon, Andrew (Kelli) Nuesser and grand aunt of Soren, Adelaide and Tiege. Vera was a teacher for 35 years with Community High School District 94 in West Chicago and enjoyed European travel, History, watching shows on PBS and spending time with her beloved cats....
Bernardo Jimenez
Aug 30, 2017
Bernardo Jimenez of Schaumburg; Beloved husband of Marilyn J. (nee: O’Brien; loving father of Charlene Jimenez, Ray (Cara) Jimenez, Jacqueline (Joel) Fitzgerald, Albert Jimenez and Lindsay (Eric) Baumbich; dear grandfather of Enrique, Erica and Jessica; fond brother of Maria Londono; loving son of Pastora and the late Bernardo; caring uncle to Shirley (Eric) Mudra and Juan (Kim) Londono. Bernardo was...
Gerald Michels
Aug 30, 2017
Gerald Michels, 78, of Schaumburg, beloved husband of Sharon, nee Schultz; loving father of Debbie (Bob) Doherty, Jeff (Joan), Brian (Tracy), and Kevin; dear brother of Robert (Janet) and Diane (Jay) Pfeiffer. Gerald was the cherished grandfather of Amy (Alan), Heather (Zach), Brittany (Chris), Ryan, Brianna, Jake, Maci, Jenna, Scott, Ashley(Jay), Shaun and the late Caitlyn. Proud great-grandfather of Parker,...
Carl Giunta
Aug 30, 2017
Born July 15, 1935. At rest on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Dear husband of the late Barbara (nee Senatore), generous father to Frank and Mary Jo Gillcrist (Louis), dear friend to Betty Reuther, fond uncle and cousin to many. Memorial Visitation 10:00a.m. until time of memorials service 10:30a.m., Saturday September 23rd at the Countryside Funeral Home 333 Roselle Road, Roselle,...
William Buniak
Aug 29, 2017
William M. Buniak, Sr., 86, of Algonquin, formerly of Minneapolis, passed away Tuesday, August 29. A devoted Bears fan, Bill was a purchasing agent for Prudential Insurance for over 40 years as well as an adventure seeker who glacier hiked Banff in 2015 at age 84. Beloved father of Sharon(Ronnie) Keller, William Jr.(Linda), and Barb(Steve) Rutkowski; proud grandfather of William...
Richard Parra
Aug 29, 2017
Richard Parra died peacefully in the comfort of his home on the evening of Tuesday August 29, 2017 at the age of 62. Richard is survived by his wife Carol Lynn Parra, daughter Cassandra (Kamil) Lynn Spodek, son Andrew Richard Parra, granddaughter Izabella Lynn Spodek, grandson Kaleb Jan Spodek and brother Ralph Parra. He is preceded in death by his...
Justyna Ogorek
Aug 28, 2017
Visitation for Justyna Ogorek of Schaumburg,will be held Thursday, August 31, 2017 5:00 - 9:00 PM at The Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory , 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Road) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Friday, 11:15 AM to St. John Evangelist Church. Mass 12 noon. Following mass the cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory.
Kathryn Willson
Aug 27, 2017
Kathryn P. Willson, nee Peaslee, of Schaumburg, formerly of Wheaton and Portage, Wi. wife of the late Frank E.; mother of Stephen (Karen), Margie (Russell) Vallimont, Teri (Randy) Yount, Pat (Doug) Treff, Beth (Michael) McCown and Kathy (Bob) Hootman; grandmother of 12; soon to be great grandmother; sister of Sr. Millicent Peaslee and the late Anne Boller. A graduate of...
Marek Mielniczuk
Aug 27, 2017
Visitation for Marek Mielniczuk of Streamwood will be held Wednesday, August 30, 2017 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Friday, September 1, 2017 9:45a.m. to St. John the Evangelist Church. Mass 10:30a.m. Following mass, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. (630) 289-8054. Wednesday, August 30, 2017...
Vickie Meske
Aug 26, 2017
Vickie Lynn Panunzio - Meske, 55, of Elgin, formerly of Hanover Park; cherished wife of Norman S. Meske, devoted mom of Anton Dominic Hirsch (Lisamarie) and Brent Edward Meske (Gabrielle);beloved daughter of Anthony Panunzio and late Alice, nee Bearden; dear sister of Rick (Jeannie) Panunzio and Debbie (Jimmy) Slowiak; caring aunt and great-aunt of many; and treasured new companion (Bear)....
Florian Janesak
Aug 26, 2017
Florian Stephen Janesak, 76, passed away in hospice care at his son’s home on August 26, 2017. He was born on May 13, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to Florian and Anne (Heklowski) Janesak. Florian was the oldest of three children. He graduated from Cathedral High School in Chicago and earned his Associates Degree in Electronics at DeVry University and an...
Nanik Keswani
Aug 25, 2017
Nanik Atmaram Keswani, 85, of Wilmette died August 25, 2017. Nanik was the beloved husband of Chitra; loving father of Anil (Vaishali) and Rajesh (Ashvini); proud grandfather of Kairav, Kavya and Nikhil; he will be missed by many loving relatives. Visitation Sunday, August 27, 2:00p.m. until time of cremation 4:00p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Road...
Paul Guerrieri
Aug 25, 2017
Paul Guerrieri, of Bartlett, formerly of Chicago, husband of the late Esther, nee Guetzow, father of Gina (Steve) Hartnett of Bartlett, Il. and Gordon(Theresa) Guerrieri of Cape Coral, Fl.; grandfather of Anthony, Christopher, Krista, Vincent, Marisa, Briana, James and Colin; greatgrandfather of Kailee, Madison, Tristin, Braiden and Olivia; brother of Vito and Reo; son of the late Nicola and Rafael....
Eileen Polanski
Aug 25, 2017
Eileen Margaret Polanski (nee Henning), 70, of Streamwood died August 25, 2017. Eileen was the beloved wife of Michael; loving mother of Chris, Jenny (Eugene) Mahon and Tracey (Ramon) Ortiz; proud grandmother of Lily and Shannon; cherished sister of Sonny (Geri), Janet (the late Santy), Paul (Molly), the late Michael (Marylee) and the late Kathy (the late Jerry). She will...
Patrick Driscoll
Aug 25, 2017
Services for Patrick M. Driscoll of South Elgin will be private. Pat is the cherished son of the late James and Marcia Driscoll nee Havercamphf; beloved brother of Deborah A. Miller and the late Johnathan C. Driscoll; loving uncle of Johnathan C Driscoll, Jr., Josh M. Driscoll, Jennifer Lupella, LeeAnne M. Driscoll and many other nieces, nephews and relatives. He...
Taramati Patel
Aug 24, 2017
Taramati Chandrakant Patel, of Cary; wife of the late Chandrakant; mother of Shobhanaben (Sharadbhai) Modi, Kananben (Anirudhbhai) Muchhala, Sunil (Parul) Patel, Kamal (Aditi) Patel and the late Ushaben (Vasantbhai) Ambani; grandmother of Radhika, Parth, Vaishali, Parvi, Kunali, Nisha and Pranav. Visitation Sunday 10:00 am until time of cremation 12 /noon at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett...
Pearl Wiatr
Aug 23, 2017
Visitation for Pearl Elizabeth Wiatr nee Hitzeman of Streamwood since 1978 will be held Saturday August 26, 2017 4:00p.m. until the time of service 7:00p.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. Pearl is the beloved wife of 48 years of Albert;...
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