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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Michael Ruggero

Michael Ruggero

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,...

Edith Realy

Edith Realy

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...

Gertrude Grendzinski

Gertrude Grendzinski

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....

Herbert Kalischefski

Herbert Kalischefski

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,...

Roger Swierenga

Roger Swierenga

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...

Theodore Mitchell

Theodore Mitchell

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...

William Barry

William Barry

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...

Eleanore Lenz

Eleanore Lenz

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.),...

Thomas Podgorski

Thomas Podgorski

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...

Felipe Prado

Felipe Prado

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

Kanwarjit Mehta

Kanwarjit Mehta

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...

John Chovanec

John Chovanec

Feb 18, 2017

John J. Chovanec, 74, of Schaumburg, passed away Saturday, February 18. A fun loving, life of the party guy who was always ready to lend a helping hand, John was a man of his faith and family. Beloved husband of the late Carol(nee Wrzesinski); loving father of Jeff(Kate), Debbi(Mark) Merrill, and Jenny(Mike) Howlett; proud grandfather of Kellie, Kimberly, and Carly...

Jeanette Mcmullin

Jeanette Mcmullin

Feb 17, 2017

Jeanette McMullin (nee Wolter) of Elgin died February 17, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Francis; loving mother of Dennis (Mary), David (Vicki) and Katy; grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 2; dear sister of Robert, the late Doreen and the late Shirley. Jenny McMullin was a strong, committed and tireless, yet warm and loving person with a positive...

Eustacio Montana

Eustacio Montana

Feb 17, 2017

Services for Eustacio Montana, Sr. of Sequin, TX, formerly of Elgin, IL are private. Born March 29, 1922 in Sequin, TX Eustacio died Wednesday February 17, 2017. He is the beloved husband of the late Rosemary; loving father of Rosemary (Roy) Cantu, Syliva (Jesse) Martinez, Rachel (Gary) Carlton, Eustacio (RosaLinda), Jr., Yolanda (James) Lawrence, Robert, Charles and the late Rosendo;...

Jimmy Hardin

Jimmy Hardin

Feb 16, 2017

Jim Hardin of Bloomingdale; beloved husband of Cynthia D. (nee Reeves); loving father of Melissa (Ulpiano) Correa, Christina Hardin and Jimmy Hardin, Jr.; cherished grandfather of Gina, Jr., Alexandra, Isabelle, Christyen, Brendan, Jayleen, Sayge, Alyssa and Alexander; dear brother of Bill (Jeanne) Hardin, Joe (Marlette) Hardin and Margaret (Donnie) Sams. Jim was a 15 year employee of School Health Corp....

Edward Novak

Edward Novak

Feb 15, 2017

Edward J. Novak, 50, of Streamwood died February 15, 2017. Edward was the beloved husband of Karen (nee Simes); loving stepfather of Leigh Shewbert and Robert Burke; cherished brother of Ron (Marilyn), Rick and Jim (Janelle); proud uncle of Amanda, Sarah, Adrian, Amber, Jenny and Ryan; fond great uncle of Charlotte and Layla. Visitation Friday, February 17, 5:00p.m. - 9:00p.m....

Tony Hernandez

Tony Hernandez

Feb 15, 2017

Tony Hernandez, of Roselle, husband of Marian, nee Bourdeau, father of John (Lori) and Renee; grandfather of Edgar, Jr., Thomas, Dominique, Joseph and Andrew; brother of Carmen and the late Adolf, Wanda, Don, Lupe, Charlie and Ernie; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Tony enjoyed all sports but cheered the most for the Bears and even the then Oakland Raiders....

Jean Russo

Jean Russo

Feb 14, 2017

Jean Francis Russo (nee Reising) of Hanover Park; beloved wife of the late Raymond Robert; loving mother of Richard (Kathy) Russo, Donna (Tom) Doebler, Karen Russo and Nancy (Joe) Santucci; dear grandmother of Ryan, Tim, Sean, Tammy, Joe, Robert, Sabrina, Danielle and great grandmother of Amber, Travis, Ashley, Rachel and Megan; She was preceded in death by her parents Frank...

Linda Napientek

Linda Napientek

Feb 13, 2017

Services for Linda Rae Napientek nee Herberger of Des Plaines for 40 years will be private. Born June 14, 1944 in Chicago, Linda died Monday February 13, 2017. She is the beloved wife of James E. for almost 50 years; loving mother of Michael and Marie (John) Reymar; dear sister of Janet Schroeder; fond aunt to many nieces and nephews....

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