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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Prince Chandetka
May 18, 2017
Prince Chandetka, also known as Colonel Pheng Chanthadouangsy, passed on at age 82 on Thursday May 18, 2017. He was preceded in death by Kone (brother), Phone (brother), Noi (sister), Savannikone (daughter), and Eric (grandson). He leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Phookhao Chandetka, his sister Theng, his sons Ott (Hong), Keck (Menchie), and Ko, his daughters Vieng (Ying...
Michael Sefcik
May 18, 2017
Michael E. Sefcik, 73, of Bartlett. Beloved husband of JoAnne (nee:Schaeffer); loving father of Jeff (Christy) Sefcik, Lance (Karolyn) Sefcik and Kristi Martin; dear grandfather of Quinten, Brooke, Trevor, Michael, Genevieve, Kennedy, Jordan and Kamrin; fond brother of Kathy (the late Tom) Klocek, Susan Colleran, Ron Szewczyk and the late Junior Szewczyk. Visitation 3:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2017...
Eusebia Morales
May 17, 2017
Visitation for Eusebia Morales nee Gomez of Roselle formerly of Chicago, will be held Sunday, May 21, 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 Monday 9:15a.m. to St. Walter Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment Mount Carmel. Eusebia is the beloved wife of the late...
George Riley
May 16, 2017
George R. “Buck” Riley, 73, of Streamwood for 39 years. Beloved husband of 53 years to Joan (nee Woodward); loving father of Daniel and Renee (Scott) Webb; treasured grandfather of Natalie; cherished son of the late George Sr and Sarah (nee Guccione) and fond brother of Mick (Sue); caring brother-in-law of Nancy (Vincent Najdowski) Woodward and Michael Woodward; kind uncle...
Edward Nevera
May 16, 2017
Visitation for Edward J. Nevera of Bartlett, formerly of Schaumburg will be held Friday, May 19, 2017 4:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Saturday 11:00a.m. A veteran of the US Army, having served in WWII, Ed is also retired from the Chicago Police Department after 28 1/2 years...
Elpidia Bernal
May 15, 2017
Elpidia Lopez Bernal, 81, of Hanover Park, died May 15, 2017. Elpidia was the beloved wife of Gerardo; loving mother of Mercedes (Ricardo); proud grandmother of Selina (Noel) and Barbara (Eloy); cherished great grandmother of Ricardo, Jayleen, Alyssa and Eloy. Visitation Sunday May 21, 4:00p.m. until time of memorial service 7:00p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle...
Jo Sommer
May 13, 2017
Jo Ann Sommer (nee Gullo) unexpectedly passed away at her home on May 13, 2017. Born April 5, 1943 raised in Chicago, long time resident of Wood Dale. Beloved wife of Herman; loving mom of Vincent (Johna), Stacey (Daryl) Sladek and Nicole (Brent) Fentem; cherished grandma of Brayden, Brianna, Brooke, Danielle (Jeremiah), Zachary, Gabrielle and Cole; dear great grandma of...
Gloria Kubak
May 13, 2017
Gloria E. Kubak, ( nee-Piotrowski) 89 of Chicago, died peacefully, May 13, 2017 with her loving and devoted family by her side. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4-8pm at Countryside Funeral Home-1640 S. Green Meadows Blvd. Streamwood, IL. Mass will be celebrated 10:00am Wednesday at St. Hubert Catholic Church-729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates, IL. In lieu of flowers, Gloria...
Mary Sosine
May 12, 2017
Visitation for Mary L. Sosine nee Welsch, 89, formerly of Schaumburg will be held Monday, May 22, 2017 4:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd) Roselle. Funeral Tuesday 10:00a.m. Interment Memory Gardens. Mary passed away Friday, May 12, 2017. She was born August 31, 1927, the...
Edward Kaneshiro
May 12, 2017
Edward S. Kaneshiro, 72, of Elgin. Beloved husband of 23 years to Cindy (nee Sliva); loving father of Ricky (Julie) and Tari (Kurt) Fraim; cherished grandfather of Heather (Sam), Michael (Kate), Christopher, Jack, Tori, Hannah, Kayla, Sam, Cole and Kiera; dear great grandfather of Gavin, Caden, Lorelei, Hudson, GraceAnna, Micah and Addison; caring son of the late Seiji and Janet...
Alfred Jensen
May 12, 2017
Alfred E. "Fred" Jensen, 74, an avid White Sox fan and lottery player of Carol Stream, passed away Friday, May 12. Beloved husband of the late Louise(nee Dufner); loving father of James(Kris), Jacalyn Salvino, Jodi(James) Ridge, and Jason(Erica); dear grandfather of Marisa, Natalie, Taylor, James, Jeffrey, Kailey, Bryce, and Hallie; fond brother of Robert(Helen) Wozniak, Joseph(Patricia) Jensen, Edward(the late Kris)...
Timothy Kelley
May 11, 2017
Timothy Michael Kelley, of Streamwood, dad of Tyler (Chrissy Flood); grandpa of Mason; brother of Patrick (Caryn Palewski) and the late Dennis and the late Kevin; son of Lee, nee Larkin and the late Gregory. Tim could fix anything. He was larger than life, had nine lives and used them all. He was very funny (imitating any accent was his...
Kathleen Foy
May 10, 2017
Kathleen “Kathy” Foy; 56, beloved daughter of Aletta and the late William Sr.; loving sister of Judith (late Ken) Mills, William Jr. and Robert (Amy); cherished aunt of Nicole (Ryan DeSanti) Mills and Matthew Mills. Kathy loved animals, hugs and her family. Visitation Saturday, May 13th 9:00 until the time of funeral service 11:00 a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home...
Gary Sandberg
May 8, 2017
Gary E. Sandberg, of Elgin, father of Leeanna and Erik; brother of Karen (Robert) Durlak, Gene (Robin) and Glenn Sandberg; uncle of Jeffrey, Brian, Kristi, James and Richard; ex husband of Laurel A. Sandberg. Gary was a humorous man, and will be remembered most as the guy who always had a joke to tell. His interests were varied. He enjoyed...
James Furtek
May 8, 2017
James F. Furtek, 85, of Hanover Park since 1972. James was the beloved husband of Jean for 57 years; loving father of James (Amy) Furtek, Jr., Gregory (Kathryn), Diane (Randal) Shields, Steven (Kathryn) and the late John; proud grandfather of Nathan, Kyle, Ashley and John; he will be missed by his former daughter in law Heather (Dave) Slutzky and their...
Diane Long
May 7, 2017
Visitation for Diane L. Long nee Annoreno of Crossville, TN formerly of Hampshire, IL will be held Wednesday, May 31, 2017 3:00p.m. until time of service 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Inurnment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 20953 W. Hoff Rd. Elwood, IL 60421. Day and Time pending. Diane is the...
Raymond Pyle
May 6, 2017
Visitation for Raymond E. Pyle of Streamwood for 40 years will be held Friday May 12, 2017 3:00p.m. until time of service 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. A veteran of the US Army, Ray was awarded the Silver Star and...
Lauren Danforth
May 6, 2017
Lauren Ashleigh Danforth, 30, died May 6, 2017. Lauren was the cherished daughter of Kelly Johnston and Scott Danforth; loving sister of Andrew and Patrick; beloved granddaughter of Jim and Dee Johnston, Joyce(the late John)Danforth; beloved niece of Randy and Cindy(O'Donnell) Johnston and Freddie and Kristen(Johnston) Montgomery; beloved cousin of Ryan Johnston and Drew Montgomery. Lauren loved all her cousins,...
Joseph Lagrippe
May 5, 2017
Visitation for Joseph William LaGrippe, 86, of Rolling Meadows will be held Wednesday, May 10, 2017 2:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Lying in state Thursday 10:00a.m. until time of service 11:00a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church 200 N. Plum Grove Rd., Palatine. Interment Memory Gardens. He is the beloved...
Margaret Basich
May 5, 2017
Margaret Basich(nee Henery), 89, passed away Friday, May 5. Loving wife of the late Irving; beloved mother of Carol(Tom) Peterson, Jim(Patti), Steve(Judy), and Mark; proud grandmother of nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren; dear sister of the late John Henery, the late May(the late Leo) Pichocki, and the late Robert(the late Dolores) Henery; fond cousin of Anna Mae Byrne. Visitation...
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