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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Emily Salvesen
Jan 15, 2017
Emily G. Salvesen, 95, of Streamwood died Sunday, January 15, 2017. Born March 28, 1921 in Akron, OH. Emily was an animal lover, especially dogs. She enjoyed shopping, garage sales, cooking/baking and was an avid Blackhawks fan. She will be greatly missed by her family. Beloved wife of the late Robert H.; loving mom of Robert G. (Jan), Raymond (Susan)...
Sharon Schaefer
Jan 15, 2017
Sharon E. Schaefer lifelong resident of the Northwest side of Chicago; cherished daughter of the late William C. and Helen E. Schaefer, Jr. nee Collins; dear sister of William, Gerald (Sharon), Mary Kay (Dale) Monaghan, Ann (Tim) Suwinski and Phil Bridget; proud aunt of Sherri and Michael Schaefer, Pat, Matt and Zach Monaghan, Heidi and Jack Suwinski, Kelly and Rick...
Carol Crain
Jan 15, 2017
Carol Jean Crain, 86, of Hanover Park for 53 years, died Sunday, January 15, 2017. Born November 14, 1930 in Oak Park. She was the daughter of James and Esther (nee Larsen) Des Rochers. On October 4, 1952, she married the late Richard Ray Crain and resided in Chicago until they moved to Hanover Park in 1962 where they lived...
Walter Powrozek
Jan 15, 2017
Walter R. Powrozek,88 of Hanover Park; husband of the late Glorianne, nee Podraza; father of Dean (Cally), Wendy (Joel) Hendrickson and Wally (Chriss); grandfather of 8, great grandfather of 12; brother of Barbara (late Don) Wood and Karen (Tony) Walters. Visitation Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.)...
Stanley Fabinski
Jan 14, 2017
Visitation for Stanley W. "Pops" Fabinski, of Bloomingdale, formerly of Eagle River, WI and Chicago will be held from 2:00p.m. until time of memorial service 4:00p.m. Saturday January 28, 2017 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Born March 5, 1927...
Lawrence Partyka
Jan 14, 2017
Lawrence A. Partyka Sr., 83, of Streamwood since 1959 passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 with his loving family at his side. Born October 22, 1933 in Chicago, IL. Lawrence proudly served in the US Air Force and was a member of the American Legion. He was employed in the manufacturing industry and worked at Motorola for 26 years. Beloved...
Margaret Granbom
Jan 14, 2017
Margaret "Peggy" Granbom, nee Rausch of Hanover Park; wife of the late Lester Herman and Timothy Blanford and Joseph Granbom; mother of Erica, Patrick, Leslie Jaeger and Denise (late Phil) Johnson; Grandmother of 15 and great grandmother of 5; sister of Thomas Rausch and the late Eileen (Al) Wittman, late Leo, late Mary, late Billy and the late Kevin. Peggy...
Roxy Hess
Jan 14, 2017
Roxy Ann Hess (nee Butler), 85, of Streamwood IL, died Saturday, January 14, 2017. Born December 25, 1931 at home in Matheson CO, she grew up on a farm with no electricity or running water. Roxy attended Colorado State College in Greeley CO, was a school teacher in a one room school house in Calhan and then a high school...
Patricia White
Jan 13, 2017
Visitation for Patricia M. White nee Mahoney, of Pingree Grove formerly of Elk Grove Village, will be held Thursday, January 19, 2017 3:00p.m. until time of service 7:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Born July 29,...
Bernard Bednowicz
Jan 12, 2017
Visitation for Bernard T. Bednowicz of Schaumburg for 30 years will be held Monday, January 16, 2017 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Tuesday 10:15a.m. to Church of the Holy Spirit. Mass 11:00a.m. Following mass, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Born August 19, 1936 in...
Patricia Weisz
Jan 12, 2017
Patricia A. Weisz, nee Nehrke, loving mother of Kimberly A. (Jeff Cadero) Baskerville and David A. (Pollyana) Weisz; cherished grandma of Stefanie and Richard Baskerville, Jacob, Joshua and Mya Weisz, Amelia Cadero and Jonathan Weisz; dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday January 15th 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South...
Patricia Barry
Jan 10, 2017
Patricia M. Barry nee Manning, born February 16, 1920 died Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 96 years old. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 73 years, Leo A. Barry, Sr., who she met in the 5th grade, she also was the loving mother of Leo A. Jr. (the late Nimfy), Charles L. (Patty), Kenneth H. (Janis), Janet E. (Kenneth) Johnson,...
Irene Borens
Jan 10, 2017
Irene R. Borens, nee Miller, of Elgin her entire life; wife of the late Robert P.; mother of Sharon (Jim) Lehman, Gordon (Meme) Lowery, Birdie (late Richard) Wiese, Terry (Bob) Wright, Richard Lowery and Rex (Holly) Borens; grandmother of 13, great grandmother of 12 and great great grandmother of 2. She was preceded in death by her parents William and...
Joseph Hibsch
Jan 8, 2017
Joseph A. "Joe" Hibsch Jr, 85, of Roselle for 58 years. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine (nee Hoff); loving dad of Christine (William) Pickens, Karen (Kirk) Baird and Scott (Susan); cherished grandpa of John, Elizabeth, Ian, Jaclyn, Brian and Kyle; dear son of the late Joseph Sr and Mildred (nee Erickson) and brother of the late Donald, Mildred Fratini...
Ted Szlezak
Jan 8, 2017
Ted E. Szlezak, 64, died January 8, 2017. Ted was the beloved husband of Helen (nee Cichocki) for 40 years; loving father of Jacqueline (Joseph) Dutner, Eric and Bradley (Sarah); proud grandfather of Janelle, Joshua and Jerrin; cherished son of Sophie and the late John; dear brother of Barbara (Steve) Flamich; fond uncle of Keith, Lucas, Matt, Marc, David and...
Gertrude Wilczynski
Jan 7, 2017
Gertrude "Trudy" Wilczynski, nee Edelstein, of Bartlett, wife of 75 years to the late Edward, who passed away on December 28, 2016; mother of Karen (Mike) Stefanic and Wayne (Bonnie); grandmother of Jason (Ellie), Nick (Laura), April, Lindsey and Brad (Rachel); great grandmother of Jon, Alex, Lilliana, Amelia and Brody; sister in law of Arlene Edelstein. Trudy was preceded in...
Carmella Abruzino
Jan 6, 2017
Visitation for Carmella Abruzino nee Strozza of Bloomingdale for 20 yrs., formerly of the Chicagoland area, will be held Monday, January 9, 2017, 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 10:00 a.m. to St. Isidore Church. Mass 10:45 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven....
William Ptak
Jan 5, 2017
William "Bill" J. Ptak, died January 5, 2017. Bill was the beloved husband of Christine "Chris" R. (nee Bieluwka); loving father of Lisa, Tim and Matthew; cherished brother of Diane (Michael) Ignash, Carol and Barbara Ptak; loving uncle to 3 nephews. He will also be missed by his Dog Oreo. Bill was employed 37 years with UPS and received a...
Anne Weber
Jan 4, 2017
Anne Weber, 98, of Roselle. Anne was the beloved wife of the late Norbert; loving mother of Mary (Tom) Zafiratos and the late Martha; proud grandmother of David (Amy), Joanne (David) James, Pamela and Mark Zafiratos; cherished great grandmother of 4. Interment will be private at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery. Arrangements by Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory. For information...
Alan Donaldson
Jan 4, 2017
Alan R. Donaldson, a longtime resident of Streamwood, died January 4, 2017. Memorial visitation Monday, January 9th 10:00am until Memorial Service at 12:00noon at the Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Beloved husband of 6 years of Linda nee Johnson; loving stepfather of Nick and Mallory Hernandez;...
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