Mitchell Szady
Jul 24, 2016
Mitchell S. Szady, Streamwood. Beloved husband of the late Florence (nee Kowalczyk); loving father of Mitchell J. (Barbara), and Patrick J. (Debra); cherished grandfather of Brian (Laura), Jennifer (Alan) Landry, Michele (Shane) Sylvester, Richard Farrar, and Stephanie Tuffey; proud great grandfather of Luke, Alani, Nila, Riley, Cassie, and Aiden; dear brother of the late Jean (the late Stanley) Zabek. Mitchell...
Edwin Minard
Jul 21, 2016
Edwin L. Minard Jr, 74, passed peacefully in his home in Elgin on Thursday, July 21, 2016. He was born on March 6, 1942 in Willamantic, CT. He was the oldest of three children. Edwin graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from St. Louis University and a Master of Science from Iowa State University. He also attended the College of...
Frank Holecek
Jul 21, 2016
Frank R. Holecek, 90, died peacefully in his home in Bartlett, IL to be with the Lord. Frank was a proud American and will be remembered for his kindness and generosity. Born in Berwyn, IL of parents who came from the Czech Republic, a long-time resident of Riverside, IL, with retirement years spent equally between IL and Atlantis, FL, he...
Jane Harris
Jul 20, 2016
Jane L. Harris, a long-time resident of Bloomingdale, IL, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016 surrounded by her family. Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph J. and Ehrline R. Pazderka. She is survived by her husband, Ralph E. “Gene” Harris; her sister, Ann P. (James) Trull of St. Louis, MO; and her brother-in-law, Bruce A. Harris of...
Maryann Lemcke
Jul 19, 2016
Maryann Lemcke nee DelVicario, of Streamwood. Beloved wife of Jack; loving mother of Krystal (Rob) Dubach, John (Sara), and Karl (Deanna); cherished grandmother of Xander, Olin, Niko, John, and Anna; dear sister of Steven (SueAnn) DelVicario, Claudia DelVicario, and Keith DelVicario. Maryann was head cashier at Michael’s Crafts in Hoffman Estates for 18 years. Visitation Sunday July 24, 2:00pm-8:00pm, Countryside...
Philip Vinci
Jul 17, 2016
Philip Vinci, 90, of Streamwood, died July 17, 2016. Born July 14, 1926 in Chicago. Philip was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He will be missed by his family and friends. Beloved husband of 53 years to Dolores (nee McCarthy); loving dad of Kathleen (Michael) Morrison and the late Patricia, Karen and Kim; cherished grandpa of Heather (Tom) Murphy,...
Pauline Odman
Jul 17, 2016
Pauline A. Odman (nee Olietti) age 78 of West Chicago; beloved wife of the late Gordon; loving mother of Denise (Michael) Zuk, Lori (Pat) Granger and David (Sheri); cherished grandmother of Michelle Kaufman, Jennifer (Orlando) Candelaria, Matthew Granger, Nicholas Odman, Adam Zuk and Kristen Odman; proud great grandmother of Maricela and Xavier Lopez and Aubree Candelaria; fond sister in law...
Mitsue Petty
Jul 16, 2016
Mitsue “Kay” Petty (nee Yamada), 82, died July 16, 2016. Born November 22, 1933 in Japan. Mitsue enjoyed crocheting, making Japanese dolls, studying Ikebana, traveling with "Bud", reading Japanese books, listening to Japanese music and, most importantly, being around her family. She will be missed by her family and friends. Beloved wife of the late Harry F. Jr; loving mom...
Rosemarie Thompson
Jul 16, 2016
Rosemarie Antoinette Thompson, age 90, of Carol Stream, formerly of Bellwood, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016 at DuPage Convalescent Center in Wheaton surrounded by her family. She was born November 1, 1925 in Chicago, the daughter of Sebastian and Elizabeth (Schwartz) Caliendo. Rosemarie worked for many years in the Collection Agency for Sears. She found great joy in hosting...
Betty Walker
Jul 13, 2016
Betty Ann Walker, nee Rice, of Aiken, South Carolina; wife of the late Ronald C.; mother of Ronald S. and Diane (Marco) Koslovich; grandmother of Shawna; sister of the late Patty Sweet; sister in law of Raymond Sweet. Betty loved to travel but when she was home, she loved to be around her animals. She also adored her only granddaughter...
Helen Farraher
Jul 13, 2016
Helen A. Farraher, 76, of Schaumburg, died Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates Illinois. Born July 1, 1940 in Peoria Illinois to Walter and Louise (Wand) Peters, she married Michael P. Farraher in October 1959, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Peoria. Helen was a graduate St. Bernard’s grade school and the Academy of...
Carol Berman-Rybacki
Jul 12, 2016
Carol A. Berman-Rybacki nee Benight of Roselle. Visitation Saturday 8:00am until time of prayers 9:30am to St. John Vianney Church. Mass 10:30am. Interment Assumption Cemetery (Winfield). Loving mother of Adam Berman and Chris Rybacki; caring sister of the late Jean Sanders; fond Aunt of Tracy; many loving relatives and friends. Carol was the previous regional coordinator of Silent No More....
Maria Serafin
Jul 11, 2016
Maria Serafin (nee Gorecka) a longtime resident of Chicago; beloved wife of 46 years to Zenon; loving mother of Mariusz (Monika) Serafin and Jadwiga (Ismailj) Neziri; cherished grandmother of Bartosz, Julia, Maria Serafin and Sara Neziri; dear sister of Lucyna (the late Jerzy J.) Krzyworzeka, Halina Pytynia and Elzbieta (Stanislaw) Pociask; proud aunt of Eliasz and Katarzyna. Visitation Friday, July...
Lisa Pryor
Jul 9, 2016
Lisa Jo Pryor (nee Bednarke), passed away July 9, 2016 after a 7 ½ year battle with cancer. Lisa was the beloved wife of Rick for 20 years; loving mother of Samantha and Sydney; cherished daughter of Shirley (nee Dyrek) and the late Thomas Bednarke; dear sister of Scott (Karen) and T.J. (Sheila); proud aunt of Kate, Zachary, Duke, Brooke,...
Kenneth Cornelissen
Jul 9, 2016
Kenneth L. Cornelissen, 75, of South Elgin died July 9, 2016. Kenneth is survived by his wife Diana and 2 children. Visitation Saturday July 16, 2:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 95 S. Gilbert Street (at State Street) South Elgin. Following services cremation will be private at Countryside Crematory. In lieu of flowers donations to South Elgin...
Eugene Coker
Jul 9, 2016
Visitation for Eugene Coker of Schaumburg will be held Wednesday July 13, 2016 3:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Thursday 10:00a.m. Entombment St. Michael the Archangel. Born November 6, 1946 in Scott, AR, Eugene died Saturday July 9, 2016. After retiring from the U.S. Air Force with 23...
Beatrice Bernklau
Jul 8, 2016
Beatrice Aletha Bernklau (nee Bower), 101, of Bartlett. Beatrice was the beloved wife of the late Walter for 60 years; cherished daughter of the late Floyd and Alma; loving sister of the late Lorraine Smith; dear aunt of Patricia (Michael) Musson; proud grandaunt of Michael (Colette) Musson and Arlene (Matthew) Leonard; fond great grandaunt Nathan, Grace and Brandon Leonard. Beatrice...
Helen Mellan
Jul 7, 2016
Helen A. Mellan, 99, formerly of Carol Stream. Beloved mom of the late Russell and Kenneth; loving grandma of Kevin and Kimberly and great grandma of Kelsey, Alex, Hadley and Korder; cherished daughter of the late Peter and Eugenia (nee Kuryanski) Cwynar and sister of the late Jeanette (Joseph), Charlotte (John), Theresa (Frank) and Alfred (Irene) dear aunt to many...
Lee Hannett
Jul 6, 2016
Visitation for Lee Eric Hannett will be held Saturday, July 16th 1:00 p.m. until the time of memorial service 5:30 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 333 S. Roselle Rd., Roselle, IL 60172.