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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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