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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Joseph Biamonte

Joseph Biamonte

Mar 1, 2017

Joseph John Biamonte, of Streamwood, husband of Valerie, nee Sklander; stepfather of Douglas "D.J." Carlson; brother of JoAnn (Lawrence) Shafar and the late Violet Homan; brother in law of Dale Homan and Jamie Sudikatus, Kim (Chris) Chereck and John F. (Carol) Sklander; son of Dorothy, nee Ruzevich (and the late Joseph F.); son in law of Bonnie and the late...

Jerald Province

Jerald Province

Mar 1, 2017

Jerald “”Jerry” B. Province, 57, of Carol Stream for 20 years. Beloved husband of 19 years to Betty (nee Leto). Memorial visitation 11:00a.m. until time of memorial service 2:00p.m. Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd (at Stearns Rd), Bartlett. Cremation at Countryside Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American...

Margarita Salazar

Margarita Salazar

Feb 28, 2017

Margarita Rivera Salazar, 87, formerly of Corpus Christi, TX and South Elgin, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 28. Margarita was a very caring and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Beloved wife of the late Jesus Garcia Salazar; loving mother of Oscar(Christa), Robert, Sylvia(Thomas) Wetzel, and the late Arturo; proud grandmother of Arturo Salazar, Jr., Steffanie(Carlos) Vasquez, Michelle, Michael(Amy), Tania, and...

Barbara Dipzinski

Barbara Dipzinski

Feb 28, 2017

Barbara Dipzinski, aged 74, of Bartlett peacefully finished her life journey Tuesday, February 28, 2017 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born September 22, 1942 in Chicago. Barb loved spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters and great granddaughter Delilah. An avid Cubs fan who was happy to see them win the...

Tara Steurer

Tara Steurer

Feb 28, 2017

Tara D. Steurer, née Black, 45, died at her home in South Elgin, IL on February 28, 2017, after a strong and courageous, year-long battle with liver cancer. She was born in West Monroe, LA on April 7, 1971, to Lonnie and Bertha (Samford) Black. She and her parents later moved to Ingram, TX where she met her husband, Craig,...

Madhava Reddy

Madhava Reddy

Feb 28, 2017

Madhava B. Reddy, 83, of Park Ridge, formerly of Naperville. Beloved husband of Pramila; loving father of Sunil (Melissa) and Anita (Todd) Winey; ; cherished grandfather of Avra, Logan, Trevor and Reed. Funeral Friday 10:00a.m. until time of cremation 12:00 noon at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd (at Stearns Rd), Bartlett. Cremation at Countryside Crematory....

Marina Severi

Marina Severi

Feb 27, 2017

Marina I. Severi (nee Bigongiari); beloved wife of the late Carlo A.; loving mother of Sandra (Tom) Class; cherished grandmother of Joe and Daniel; dear sister of the late Francesco, Bruna, Dina and Gina; many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services are private for the family.

Edward Allain

Edward Allain

Feb 25, 2017

Edward James "Ed" Allain, 82, of Hanover Park, passed away Saturday, February 25. A former member at St. Philip the Apostle Church, Ed was a devoted family man and loyal Cubs fan. Loving husband of 57 years of Betty(nee Feltz); beloved father of John, Kathleen, James(Mary), and Ronald(Carol); proud grandfather of Kelly, Kristi, Ryan, Zachary, and Kiana; dear brother of...

Richard Kern

Richard Kern

Feb 25, 2017

Richard "Dick" A. Kern, 85, of Streamwood formerly of Chicago, husband of the late Dawn, nee Bachman; father of Kevin (Leslie) and the late Richard P. ; grandfather of Jacob and Sarah Kern and Jason (Nicole) Bishop; Great grandfather of Olivia, Henry and Nora; preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters. Dick retired from Bell and Howell. During the...

Ronald Koziel

Ronald Koziel

Feb 25, 2017

Visitation for Ronald Charles Koziel of Bloomingdale, formerly of Elk Grove Village, will be held Wednesday, March 1, 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. Thursday lying in state 10:00a.m. until time of service 11:00a.m. at Willow Creek Church 67 Algonquin Rd. Bldg B...

Donald Mazzone

Donald Mazzone

Feb 25, 2017

Donald “Don” F. Mazzone Sr., 79, formerly of Bartlett, died Saturday, February 25, 2017 surrounded by his family. Born June 6, 1937 in Chicago; Don enjoyed golfing, traveling, bowling, and always family gatherings. He was active and was very handy. He will be missed by the family he loved so much. Beloved husband of the late Arlene; loving father of...

Theresa Buck

Theresa Buck

Feb 24, 2017

Theresa A. Buck (nee Tadin), 70, of Elgin, died Friday, February 24, 2017. Born July 14, 1946 in Chicago, Theresa enjoyed reading, especially mysteries, and traveling, but her true passion was her family and spoiling her grandchildren. Beloved wife of Scott since 1971; loving mother of Jennifer (Ruben) Buck-Castaneda and Jaclynn (Timothy) Kearney; cherished grandmother of Eleanora, Gabriel, Eva, and...

Michael Ruggero

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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