Feb 28, 2017

Tara D. Steurer, née Black, 45, died at her home in South Elgin, IL on February 28, 2017, after a strong and courageous, year-long battle with liver cancer. She was born in West Monroe, LA on April 7, 1971, to Lonnie and Bertha (Samford) Black. She and her parents later moved to Ingram, TX where she met her husband, Craig,...

Feb 28, 2017

Madhava B. Reddy, 83, of Park Ridge, formerly of Naperville. Beloved husband of Pramila; loving father of Sunil (Melissa) and Anita (Todd) Winey; ; cherished grandfather of Avra, Logan, Trevor and Reed. Funeral Friday 10:00a.m. until time of cremation 12:00 noon at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd (at Stearns Rd), Bartlett. Cremation at Countryside Crematory....

Feb 27, 2017

Marina I. Severi (nee Bigongiari); beloved wife of the late Carlo A.; loving mother of Sandra (Tom) Class; cherished grandmother of Joe and Daniel; dear sister of the late Francesco, Bruna, Dina and Gina; many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services are private for the family.

Feb 25, 2017

Edward James "Ed" Allain, 82, of Hanover Park, passed away Saturday, February 25. A former member at St. Philip the Apostle Church, Ed was a devoted family man and loyal Cubs fan. Loving husband of 57 years of Betty(nee Feltz); beloved father of John, Kathleen, James(Mary), and Ronald(Carol); proud grandfather of Kelly, Kristi, Ryan, Zachary, and Kiana; dear brother of...

Feb 25, 2017

Richard "Dick" A. Kern, 85, of Streamwood formerly of Chicago, husband of the late Dawn, nee Bachman; father of Kevin (Leslie) and the late Richard P. ; grandfather of Jacob and Sarah Kern and Jason (Nicole) Bishop; Great grandfather of Olivia, Henry and Nora; preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters. Dick retired from Bell and Howell. During the...

Feb 25, 2017

Visitation for Ronald Charles Koziel of Bloomingdale, formerly of Elk Grove Village, will be held Wednesday, March 1, 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. Thursday lying in state 10:00a.m. until time of service 11:00a.m. at Willow Creek Church 67 Algonquin Rd. Bldg B...

Feb 25, 2017

Donald “Don” F. Mazzone Sr., 79, formerly of Bartlett, died Saturday, February 25, 2017 surrounded by his family. Born June 6, 1937 in Chicago; Don enjoyed golfing, traveling, bowling, and always family gatherings. He was active and was very handy. He will be missed by the family he loved so much. Beloved husband of the late Arlene; loving father of...

Feb 24, 2017

Theresa A. Buck (nee Tadin), 70, of Elgin, died Friday, February 24, 2017. Born July 14, 1946 in Chicago, Theresa enjoyed reading, especially mysteries, and traveling, but her true passion was her family and spoiling her grandchildren. Beloved wife of Scott since 1971; loving mother of Jennifer (Ruben) Buck-Castaneda and Jaclynn (Timothy) Kearney; cherished grandmother of Eleanora, Gabriel, Eva, and...

Feb 24, 2017

Visitation for Michael A. Ruggero of Addison will be held Tuesday, February 28, 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 Wednesday 10:00a.m. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. Born May 24, 1985 in Downers Grove, Mike went home to be with the Lord Friday,...

Feb 24, 2017

Edith "Edie" W. Realy, nee Neumann of Schaumburg, formerly of Carol Stream, wife of the late Richard, devoted and dedicated mother of her late son Scottie, who was a huge part of her life; sister of Selma (Paul) Stany and Arnie (Neumann); aunt of Christina Grimaldi, Martha and Michael Stany. Godmother of Lisa. Edie will also be missed by the...

Feb 23, 2017

Feb 22, 2017

Visitation for Gertrude Marie "Trudy" Grendzinski, nee Koziol, of Roselle, IL, retired to Tempe, AZ, will be held Monday, February 27, 2017 from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Funeral Tuesday 10:15 a.m. to St. Walter Church, Mass 11:00 a.m. Interment All Saints....

Feb 22, 2017

Herbert Kalischefski, of Addison for the past 51 years, husband of Dorle; father of Christian (Candy) and Andreas (Joanne); grandfather of Kaitlyn, Grace and the late Taylor; brother of Margarethe (Herbert) Hoffmann, Monika (late Arndt) Metterhausen and the late Rudolf; uncle of several nieces and nephews; father in law of the late Melissa; brother in law of Wanda. Visitation Monday,...

Feb 22, 2017

Roger (Buck) C. Swierenga, 84, passed away on February 22, 2017 peacefully at his Bartlett home with his wife, Charlene (nee Sassetti), at his side. Loving father of Debra (Frank) Massa, Donald (Jan) Swierenga, June (Lee) VanEssen, Janet (Bob) Orange, and Roger. Caring stepfather to Marty (Cindy) Corrigan, Colleen (the late Kevin) Clifford and Tricia (Matt) Quigley. Fond grandfather of...

Feb 22, 2017

Services for Theodore "Ted" Q. Mitchell, Jr. of Streamwood are private. Born October 13, 1959 in Chicago, Ted died Wednesday February 22, 2017. He is the beloved father of Hannah Livesay; cherished son of the late Theodore Q., Sr. and Jo Ann nee Greco; dear brother of Gail (Merl) Wilhelm; fond uncle of Joann, Hayley and M.J.; great uncle of...

Feb 22, 2017

William “Bill” J. Barry, Jr; of Carol Stream formerly of Oak Park and Elmhurst. Beloved husband of 34 years to Susan (nee Able); loving father of Harmony Nicole (Keith) Hickey and Hilary Patience (Philip) Buuck; dear son of Jeanne and the late William, son in law of Joan (the late Clifford) Able; fond brother of Dan; nephew of many aunts...

Feb 22, 2017

Eleanore C. Lenz (nee: Voth), 93, of Carol Stream. Beloved wife of the late Albert L.; loving mom of Kathy (Steven) Noti; cherished grandma of Monica L. Noti; dear sister of Herbert (Doris) Voth. Visitation 2:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. Sunday, February 26, 2017 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 333 South Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile South of Irving Park Rd.),...

Feb 21, 2017

Thomas “Tom” W. Podgorski, 79, of Barlett for 27 years, died Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Born January 13, 1938 in Chicago. Tom worked for Commerce Clearing House for over 25 years. He enjoyed the simplicity of the outdoors and was best known for his gardening, especially his roses. He will be missed by his family. Beloved husband of Anna (nee...

Feb 21, 2017

Visitation for Felipe Prado will be held Saturday, February 25th 3:00 p.m. until the time of funeral service 7:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home, 95 S. Gilbert St. (at State St.) South Elgin. Burial will take place in the Philippines. Saturday, February 25, 2017 7:00 PM

Feb 18, 2017

Kanwarjit "K.J." Singh Mehta passed away on the morning of Saturday, February 18, 2017 at his long time residence in Bloomingdale, Illinois. Ken J. Singh, as he was known by his friends, was born on November 11, 1939 in Rawalpindi which was then part of India. As a youth, his family moved to the State of Bihar and then before...