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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Umedbhai Patel
Jan 4, 2017
Visitation and funeral services for Mr. Umedbhai Patel of Streamwood will be held Saturday, January 7th from 6:00 p.m. until the time of cremation 8:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett.
Robert Kemper
Jan 3, 2017
Robert Kemper, 78, of Schaumburg died Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Born July 25, 1938 in Chicago. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Marines Corps and a Chicago Fire Fighter for 29 years. Beloved husband of the late Helene; caring stepfather of Michael (Margaret) Federow, Tina (Stephen) Scheffler and Mark Federow; cherished grandfather of Stephen (Jorrie), Nicole, Matthew (fiancé Katey...
Sihoune Vilaychack
Jan 3, 2017
Sihoune Vilaychack, of Milwaukee, WI, died January 3, 2017. Sihoune was the beloved husband of Bounxou; loving father of Phetsamay, Vilayphone, Kate Rizzo, Cynthia Soto, Eddie and Connie Vilaychack; proud grandfather of 11; cherished brother of Thonskoun Phetdara and Chanthone Vilaychack. Visitation Friday, January 6, 4:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Road (at Stearns...
Monica Zajicek
Jan 3, 2017
Monica Zajicek born in New York, NY, resident of Hanover Park; loving mother of Michelle (Christopher) Campbell, Sharon (Eliseo) Barbosa, Joann (Michael Marcucci) Rahn-Marcucci and the late Michael McLaughlin; cherished grandmother of Erin and Kyle McLaughlin, Lindsey (Paul) Keppler, Samuel and Jenna Rahn; proud great grandmother of Mabel Rae and Connor Jay Keppler. Visitation Sunday, January 8th, 2:00 - 8:00...
Carl Helbig
Jan 2, 2017
Visitation for Carl Helbig, a lifetime residence of Chicago, will be Friday, January 6, 6:00pm until time of service 7:00pm at Our Redeemers United Methodist Church 1600 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumbug. Cremation took place privately at Countryside Crematory. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine (nee Orchell); loving father of Art (Elizabeth Maliza), Johnna (Don) Whelan; proud grandfather of Matthew and...
Joseph Tazbier
Jan 1, 2017
Joseph "Jim" J. Tazbier, Jr., of Hoffman Estates, husband for 59 years of the late Ann, nee Orlandi; father of Scott (Marsha), Joann (Andy) Felten, Jamie (Jerry) Chlopek, Jim (Cheryl) and the late Duane; Papa of Amanda (Lance), Danny, Krista (Brian), Ashlee, Justin, Lauren, Kalie and Ryan; Great Papa of Kenny, Abby and MJ; brother of Chris, Dale (Cleo) and...
Rita Pederson
Jan 1, 2017
Rita Pederson (nee Laursen), 85, of Streamwood, died January 1. Rita was the beloved wife of the late Wayne, loving mother of Debra (the late Brian) Morrison and John (Debra) Pederson; proud grandmother of Scott, Kyle, Kierstin, the late Marissa and the late Eric; cherished great grandmother of Ryan, Baylee, Paisley and Haiden; fond sister of the late Anna (the...
Mary Amatore
Dec 31, 2016
Visitation for Mary A. Amatore nee Polotto of Bartlett, will be held Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Friday 9:45a.m. to St. Peter Damian Church. Mass 10:30a.m. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Born January 21, 1930 in Chicago, Mary died Saturday, December...
Jacqueline Piwinski
Dec 31, 2016
Jacqueline Jean Piwinski, 83, of Hoffman Estates died December 31, 2016 after ending her long and arduous battle with dementia. Jacqueline was the beloved mother of Marybeth Schopp, James (Cindy) Schopp, Lisa (Marc) Bendler, Scott Glenn Piwinski and the late John Kennedy Schopp; proud grandmother of Vanessa, Alan, Timmy, Heather, Brittany, Kevin, Tommy, Steven and Daniel; loving great grandmother of...
Ann Tazbier
Dec 30, 2016
Ann E. Tazbier, nee Orlandi, wife for 59 years of the late Joseph "Jim"; mother of Scott (Marsha), Joann (Andy) Felten, Jamie (Jerry) Chlopek, Jim (Cheryl) and the late Duane; Nene / Grandma of Amanda (Lance), Danny, Krista (Brian), Ashlee, Justin, Lauren, Kalie and Ryan; Nene of Kenny, Abby and Great Grandma of MJ; sister of Bob (Brenda) and Barbara...
Jack Ficarrotta
Dec 29, 2016
Visitation for Jack E. Ficarrota of Schaumburg since 1963 will be held Monday, January 2, 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 Tuesday 10:30a.m. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Born March 1, 1939 in Chicago, Jack died Thursday,...
Dennis Cortesi
Dec 29, 2016
Dennis Angelo Cortesi, 64, of Bartlett, died Wednesday, December 28, 2016. Born August 13, 1952 in Chicago. Dennis was an avid Chicago sports fan who enjoyed playing golf. He was kind and generous. He will be missed by his family and friends. Beloved father of Brandon (Sarah) and Jason; loving boppy of Vienna and Chloe; dear son of the late...
Joseph Rutka
Dec 29, 2016
Joseph R. Rutka, of Streamwood for 24 years, died December 29, 2016. Visitation Monday, January 2, 2016 3:00-9:00pm at the Countryside Funeral Homes & Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Tuesday 11:00am. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Beloved husband of Nicky; loving father of Gina (Jason) Johns; caring Papa of Christina and Zachary; survived by many loving nieces,...
Edward Wilczynski
Dec 28, 2016
Edward R. Wilczynski of Bartlett, husband of 75 years to Trudy, nee Edelstein; father of Karen (Mike) Stefanic and Wayne (Bonnie); grandfather of Jason (Ellie), Nick (Laura), April, Lindsey and Brad (Rachel); great grandfather of Jon, Alex, Lilliana, Amelia and Brody. Edward was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and four sisters. Visitation Friday, December 30th, 3:00 pm...
Douglas Smith
Dec 28, 2016
Douglas R. Smith, 35, of Bartlett, passed away Wednesday, December 28. Doug was an avid musician playing with River Gypsies, Seeds of Apollo, Instints, Palmetto, and Pooch Carver. Beloved son of Roger J. and Joan A.(nee Schmitz) Smith; loving brother of Amanda; fond nephew and cousin of many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation Monday, January 2 from 6:00pm until time...
Richard Schweikhart
Dec 28, 2016
Lt. Col. Richard G. Schweikhart, 78, of Elgin, passed away Wednesday, December 28. Richard served 27 years in the USAF followed by a civilian career at Northrop Grumman until retirement. Beloved husband of Irene; loving father of Ashley, Joseph, and Laura Schweikhart, and Halle (Geoffrey) Holland; proud grandfather of Cyrus, Jaden, Trey, and Jaxson; dear brother of Susan (Bill) Stout;...
Betty Gorton
Dec 28, 2016
Betty Mae Gorton (nee Phillips), 91, of Glendale Heights, died Wednesday, December 28, 2016. Born July 9, 1925 in Davenport, Iowa. Betty enjoyed Reading, word searches, crocheting and being with family. Beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mother of Gerald (Ruthann), Judith, Jenifer (Stan) Fioroni, Jill Tinsley and Janice (Rick) Mullendore; cherished grandma of Jeffrey, Andrew (Madiline), Jean, Emily...
Helen Gula
Dec 23, 2016
Helen R. Gula (nee Sickles), 94, died December 23, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Joseph E. ; loving mother of Ronald (Judy), Joyce (Richard) Crosbie, Janet Gula and the late Carole (Dan) Yetter; fond grandmother of Michael, Danita, Alissa, Melissa, and Jennifer; great grandmother of Hailey, Arabella and Daniel. She is survived by her sister Alice Flanagan and was...
Robert Kazor
Dec 22, 2016
Robert J. Kazor, 90, of Bartlett, died Thursday, December 22, 2016. Born February 27, 1926 in Chicago. Robert was a veteran of WWII having served in the Army’s 82nd Airborne. He was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed fishing. He will be missed by his family. Loving husband of LaVerne (nee Belau); cherished dad of Robert S. and Caryl (Mark)...
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