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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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