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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Eleanore Lenz

Eleanore Lenz

Feb 22, 2017

Eleanore C. Lenz (nee: Voth), 93, of Carol Stream. Beloved wife of the late Albert L.; loving mom of Kathy (Steven) Noti; cherished grandma of Monica L. Noti; dear sister of Herbert (Doris) Voth. Visitation 2:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. Sunday, February 26, 2017 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 333 South Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile South of Irving Park Rd.),...

Thomas Podgorski

Thomas Podgorski

Feb 21, 2017

Thomas “Tom” W. Podgorski, 79, of Barlett for 27 years, died Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Born January 13, 1938 in Chicago. Tom worked for Commerce Clearing House for over 25 years. He enjoyed the simplicity of the outdoors and was best known for his gardening, especially his roses. He will be missed by his family. Beloved husband of Anna (nee...

Felipe Prado

Felipe Prado

Feb 21, 2017

Visitation for Felipe Prado will be held Saturday, February 25th 3:00 p.m. until the time of funeral service 7:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home, 95 S. Gilbert St. (at State St.) South Elgin. Burial will take place in the Philippines. Saturday, February 25, 2017 7:00 PM

Kanwarjit Mehta

Kanwarjit Mehta

Feb 18, 2017

Kanwarjit "K.J." Singh Mehta passed away on the morning of Saturday, February 18, 2017 at his long time residence in Bloomingdale, Illinois. Ken J. Singh, as he was known by his friends, was born on November 11, 1939 in Rawalpindi which was then part of India. As a youth, his family moved to the State of Bihar and then before...

John Chovanec

John Chovanec

Feb 18, 2017

John J. Chovanec, 74, of Schaumburg, passed away Saturday, February 18. A fun loving, life of the party guy who was always ready to lend a helping hand, John was a man of his faith and family. Beloved husband of the late Carol(nee Wrzesinski); loving father of Jeff(Kate), Debbi(Mark) Merrill, and Jenny(Mike) Howlett; proud grandfather of Kellie, Kimberly, and Carly...

Jeanette Mcmullin

Jeanette Mcmullin

Feb 17, 2017

Jeanette McMullin (nee Wolter) of Elgin died February 17, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Francis; loving mother of Dennis (Mary), David (Vicki) and Katy; grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 2; dear sister of Robert, the late Doreen and the late Shirley. Jenny McMullin was a strong, committed and tireless, yet warm and loving person with a positive...

Eustacio Montana

Eustacio Montana

Feb 17, 2017

Services for Eustacio Montana, Sr. of Sequin, TX, formerly of Elgin, IL are private. Born March 29, 1922 in Sequin, TX Eustacio died Wednesday February 17, 2017. He is the beloved husband of the late Rosemary; loving father of Rosemary (Roy) Cantu, Syliva (Jesse) Martinez, Rachel (Gary) Carlton, Eustacio (RosaLinda), Jr., Yolanda (James) Lawrence, Robert, Charles and the late Rosendo;...

Jimmy Hardin

Jimmy Hardin

Feb 16, 2017

Jim Hardin of Bloomingdale; beloved husband of Cynthia D. (nee Reeves); loving father of Melissa (Ulpiano) Correa, Christina Hardin and Jimmy Hardin, Jr.; cherished grandfather of Gina, Jr., Alexandra, Isabelle, Christyen, Brendan, Jayleen, Sayge, Alyssa and Alexander; dear brother of Bill (Jeanne) Hardin, Joe (Marlette) Hardin and Margaret (Donnie) Sams. Jim was a 15 year employee of School Health Corp....

Edward Novak

Edward Novak

Feb 15, 2017

Edward J. Novak, 50, of Streamwood died February 15, 2017. Edward was the beloved husband of Karen (nee Simes); loving stepfather of Leigh Shewbert and Robert Burke; cherished brother of Ron (Marilyn), Rick and Jim (Janelle); proud uncle of Amanda, Sarah, Adrian, Amber, Jenny and Ryan; fond great uncle of Charlotte and Layla. Visitation Friday, February 17, 5:00p.m. - 9:00p.m....

Tony Hernandez

Tony Hernandez

Feb 15, 2017

Tony Hernandez, of Roselle, husband of Marian, nee Bourdeau, father of John (Lori) and Renee; grandfather of Edgar, Jr., Thomas, Dominique, Joseph and Andrew; brother of Carmen and the late Adolf, Wanda, Don, Lupe, Charlie and Ernie; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Tony enjoyed all sports but cheered the most for the Bears and even the then Oakland Raiders....

Jean Russo

Jean Russo

Feb 14, 2017

Jean Francis Russo (nee Reising) of Hanover Park; beloved wife of the late Raymond Robert; loving mother of Richard (Kathy) Russo, Donna (Tom) Doebler, Karen Russo and Nancy (Joe) Santucci; dear grandmother of Ryan, Tim, Sean, Tammy, Joe, Robert, Sabrina, Danielle and great grandmother of Amber, Travis, Ashley, Rachel and Megan; She was preceded in death by her parents Frank...

Linda Napientek

Linda Napientek

Feb 13, 2017

Services for Linda Rae Napientek nee Herberger of Des Plaines for 40 years will be private. Born June 14, 1944 in Chicago, Linda died Monday February 13, 2017. She is the beloved wife of James E. for almost 50 years; loving mother of Michael and Marie (John) Reymar; dear sister of Janet Schroeder; fond aunt to many nieces and nephews....

Brian Smith

Brian Smith

Feb 10, 2017

Visitation for Brian Edward Smith of Streamwood since 1983 will be held Saturday, February 18, 2017 11:00a.m. until time of service 2:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Born September 19, 1958 in Elmhurst, Brian died Friday, February 10, 2017. He is the beloved husband...

Eleanor Halsall

Eleanor Halsall

Feb 10, 2017

Eleanor “Spike” Bailey Halsall (nee Hargrave), 65, of Lake in the Hills since 1972, died Friday, February 10, 2017. Born October 31, 1951 in Elgin. Eleanor enjoyed making all sorts of crafts as well as scrapbooking. Boy and girl scout leader, soccer coach and choir were just a few of the activities she was involved with that grew from her...

Stephanie Frederick

Stephanie Frederick

Feb 9, 2017

Stephanie Gabrielle Frederick, 19, of South Elgin, cherished daughter of Chris and Elizabeth, nee Brandt; dear sister of Thomas and Isabel; beloved granddaughter of Frances (late Maurice) Frederick and Michael (late Maria) Brandt; fond niece to many aunts and uncles; many loving cousins and a best friend to Arianna and Krysta. Stephanie was a 2015 graduate of St. Charles North...

Dominic Furio

Dominic Furio

Feb 8, 2017

Dominic Furio, 68, of Bartlett. died Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at his home. Born October 24, 1948 in Italy. Dominic owned Dominic’s Trucking in Streamwood. He enjoyed talking politics and socializing with his friends and spending time with his family. Beloved husband of 26 years to Karin (nee Ryan), loving dad of Jennifer (Jeremy Andriano) Ryan; cherished son of the...

Kevin King

Kevin King

Feb 6, 2017

Visitation for Kevin Patrick King of Elgin, formerly of Streamwood will be held Tuesday, February 14, 2017 1:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Wednesday 9:15a.m. to St. John the Evangelist Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. Born September 25, 1941 in Chicago, Kevin died Monday February...

Martin Kubala

Martin Kubala

Feb 4, 2017

Martin "Marty" Kubala, 59, longtime resident of Hoffman Estates passed away Saturday, February 4. Marty worked his way through Eastern Illinois University and was a microbiologist for 30 years. An avid traveler and creative woodworker, as an amputee Marty adapted his workshop and tools to enable him to carve "Wings of Hope' and build "God Boxes". Beloved son of Helen(nee...

Ronald Dziedzic

Ronald Dziedzic

Feb 3, 2017

Ronald Thomas Dziedzic, 79, of Schaumburg, died February 3, 2017. Ronald was the beloved husband of Jean (nee Lauraitis) for 54 years; loving father of Debbie (Jim) Walton; cherished brother of Arlene (Joe) Kozlowski and Bonita (the late Dr. Generoso) Rosania; proud uncle of Michael Kozlowski, Lori Scime, Kathy Chabot, Dr. Richard Rosania and Dr. David Rosania; preceded in death...

Steven Graves

Steven Graves

Feb 3, 2017

Steven E. Graves, Jr., 32, formerly of Roselle, passed away Friday, February 3. Beloved son of Steven E.(Linda) Graves, Sr. and Sharon(nee Basik) Tucker; dear brother of Michelle Cerasani, Jennifer Graves, Melissa(Richard) Larsen, Matthew Brudnicki, Joseph Graves, and Tim and Mikey Tucker; loving grandson of Josephine(the late Frank) Basik; fond uncle of Andrew, Avery, Mackenzie, Mason, and Kendall; beloved nephew...

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