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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Sam Huzar

Sam Huzar

Nov 23, 2016

Sam R. Huzar, Sr. of Elk Grove Village formerly of Schaumburg; beloved husband of Betty; loving father of Denise (Joel) Davis, Sue Huzar and Sam Huzar, Jr.; cherished grandfather of Kim, Brian, Jeff, Kelsey, Zion and Zen; proud great grandfather of Madison; dear brother of Mary (the late Leonard) Cannella, the late Bea (late Anthony) Pariso, the late Al (late...

Sheila Spinner

Sheila Spinner

Nov 22, 2016

Sheila K. Spinner died Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates. While she had fought cancer for 3½years, Sheila ultimately won the battle by passing peacefully in her sleep. She was born December 3, 1946, in Peoria to Lester and Margaret (Hobbs) Cross. Survivors include Al, her loving husband of 45 years, daughters Jenni (Rebecca)...

Geraldine Butler

Geraldine Butler

Nov 22, 2016

Geraldine A. Butler (nee Balster), 95, of Bartlett, formerly of Riverwoods. Beloved wife of the late James; loving mom of James (Sue), Mary (Jeff) Gilbert, Thomas (Darlene), John (Ann Brogan), twins Kathy (Pete) Raczynski and Karen (Glen) Luensman, Terry (Eldorado) Wallace, Susan and the late Patricia Butler; cherished grandma of Eddie (Jennifer), Jennifer (Joey), Jamie (Mike), Kacey, Cody, Logan, Ryan,...

Susan Bentz

Susan Bentz

Nov 22, 2016

Susan J. Bentz (nee Heymann) age 59; formerly of Carol Stream; mother of Megan (Quinn) Fuechsl, Matthew (Danielle) and Kyle; grandmother of Juliette; sister of Becky (Tom) Knutson, David Heymann and Michael Heymann; former wife of John Bentz. Memorial Visitation Saturday, December 10th, 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. with a time for sharing beginning at 12:00 p.m. (noon) at the Countryside...

Wendy Ritchie

Wendy Ritchie

Nov 20, 2016

Wendy Sue Ritchie, age 57, passed away after a short illness on November 20, 2016. She was born on March 31, 1959 to Roman R. Ritchie and M. Sue Ritchie in Clintonville, WI. As the oldest of 4 children, Wendy happily took charge as a born leader. Her siblings were always amazed at how she could talk to her parents...

Jeannie Clark

Jeannie Clark

Nov 19, 2016

Jeannie Mae Clark, 44, services for Jeannie will be Saturday November 26, 2016 from 3:00pm until the time of service 7:30pm at The Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.), Bartlett. Following services cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers donations to the family appreciated. Info (630)289-7575

Thomas Hunt

Thomas Hunt

Nov 16, 2016

Visitation for Thomas F. Hunt of Bloomingdale, formerly of Roselle will be held Saturday, November 19, 2016 2:00p.m. until time of service 6:00p.m. 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 September 18, 1945 in Cleveland, OH, Thomas died Wednesday, November...

Eric May

Eric May

Nov 16, 2016

Eric W. May, son of Debra Ogletree, nee Rychel and the late William May; stepson of Kane Ogletree; brother of Nicole Marie and Alaina Rose Ogletree; grandson of Martha and Richard Rychel; nephew of Richard Dale Rychel; boyfriend of Shannon Olliges. Memorial visitation Wednesday, November 23rd, 10:00 am until time of service 12:00noon at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory...

Richard Bong

Richard Bong

Nov 16, 2016

Richard “Rick” Bong, 57, of Hanover Park for 23 years, died Wednesday, November 16, 2016 surrounded by his family. Born February 8, 1959 in Chicago. Rick enjoyed everything baseball. He was an avid Cubs fan and loved coaching his son’s baseball team the Hawks in the Midwest Suburban Men’s Baseball League. He loved his family, especially his granddaughter, and will...

Om Dhingra

Om Dhingra

Nov 15, 2016

Om Parkash Dhingra of Streamwood; beloved husband of Tirtho Rani; loving father of Sushil (Sanju), Neelan (Yashpaul) Kumar, Rakesh (Jaishree) and Vimal (Ranuka); cherished grandfather of 7; proud great grandfather of 3; dear brother of Kashmiri Lal Dhingra. Visitation & Funeral services Friday, November 18th, 11:00 a.m. until the time of cremation 1:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home &...

Ronald Martinecc

Ronald Martinecc

Nov 14, 2016

Ronald J. Martinec, Sr., 81, a resident of Glen Ellyn/Countryside, died November 14, 2016. Beloved husband of Jessie Florence and the late Diane Snyder; loving mother of Ronald Joseph Martinec, Jr., David W. (Jolene) Kristy and the late Margaret Ellen; proud grandfather of Kathryn, Allison, Andrew, Tyler and Justin; brother of Leonard (Sara); dear friend of Don Butler and the...

Joseph Kordik

Joseph Kordik

Nov 14, 2016

Joseph “Yako” Edward Kordik; beloved husband of 65 years to Lorraine (nee Kudlinski); dear brother of the late Marge, Vern, Helen, Leo, George and Milan; son of the late Louis and Emilia; brother in law of Cay Kordik, Karen (the late James) Kudlinski, Joann Kudlinski, Eli (Jo) Bordean and the late Diane and Al Szyslak; many loving nieces and nephews....

Mary Jastrzebski

Mary Jastrzebski

Nov 13, 2016

Mary Louise Jastrzebski (nee Gramza), 73, of Bartlett, formerly of Hanover Park died November 13, 2016. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Joseph; loving mother of Joseph (Dawn), Thomas (Sharon) Jastrzebski, Jr. and Julia (Gary) DiNovo; proud grandmother of Dominick, Amy, Jacqueline, Brittany, Roy, Sara and Thomas; cherished sister of the late John (Shirley) Gramza. Mary owned...

Valerie Mayer

Valerie Mayer

Nov 11, 2016

Valerie Mayer, Beloved wife of Marcus; loving mother of Jeannie Mayer, Holly (Emmanuel) Manogura and Matthew (Colleen) Mayer; dear grandmother of Nathan, Sophie, Evan, Cole, Olivia, Samantha and Jacob. Visitation Monday November 14, 2016 3:00pm until time of service 8:00pm at The Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory, 333 South Roselle Rd.(1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.), Roselle. Private burial...

Dennis Cunningham

Dennis Cunningham

Nov 11, 2016

Visitation for Dennis J. Cunningham of Hanover Park will be held Tuesday, November 15, 2016 3:00p.m. until time of service 8:00p.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 March 27, 1964 in Elgin, Il Dennis died Thursday...

Ralph Begley

Ralph Begley

Nov 10, 2016

Ralph Edward Begley, Jr., 54, of Streamwood. Ralph was the beloved father of Tabatha (Jose) Ramirez and Patrick (Kimberly) Begley; proud grandfather of Ana, Natasha, Joseph and Alex; cherished son of Ralph Begley, Sr and Lona; loving brother of Sherry (Roger) Diebold and Debbie (Jeff) Holecek; fond uncle of Bobby (Katie), Michael, Alexandria and Jordyn; close friend of Jacob Klein....

Joey Boldt

Joey Boldt

Nov 9, 2016

Joey M. Boldt, 49. of Aurora; father of Alexander and Nathan; brother of James (Deby), Jeffrey (Linda), Jerry (Susan) and Jan (Georgina); son of Yvonne, nee Wachmann and the late Paul; uncle of Melissa (Robert) Maher, Bradley, Ryan, Nickolaus, Bryan, Daniel, Meghan and Tommy; great uncle of Elizabeth, Caitlin and Reid. Joey enjoyed driving trucks for a living, being on...

Jeff Pagels

Jeff Pagels

Nov 7, 2016

Jeff S. Pagels of Hanover Park; loving father of Jill Ann, Jordan Marie and Jeffrey Robert; dear son of LaDonna and the late Tom; fond brother of the late Thomas; caring uncle of Cassidy and Madison; he is also survived by his former wife and mother of his children Michele Pagels. Jeff was the CFO and Purchasing Manager for Plastic...

Lavonne Scoville

Lavonne Scoville

Nov 7, 2016

LaVonne Scoville (nee Stromberg), 82, of Schaumburg died November 7, 2016. Beloved wife of Merlyn for 62 years; loving mother of Steve (Michelle), Mikhaila “Shelly” (Jim) Scoville-Durante and the late Jeff; proud grandmother of Johnny, Alyssa, Gabrielle and Serena. Cherished sister of the late Larry Stromberg and the late Violet Anderson. LaVonne was a great business woman and leader. She...

William Reichelt

William Reichelt

Nov 6, 2016

William "Bill" A. Reichelt of Bartlett; beloved husband of Maryann (nee Behoff); dear brother of Joseph Edward and the late Margaret Susan (Rich)Drevs; proud uncle of Mark (Carol) Reichelt; great uncle of William Randall; loving son of the late Erwin and Muriel (nee Helms) Reichelt. Involved with Worldwide Marriage Encounter for over 35 years; an avid Sox, Bulls, Bears and...

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