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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Patricia White

Patricia White

Jan 13, 2017

Visitation for Patricia M. White nee Mahoney, of Pingree Grove formerly of Elk Grove Village, will be held Thursday, January 19, 2017 3:00p.m. until time of service 7:00p.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 July 29,...

Bernard Bednowicz

Bernard Bednowicz

Jan 12, 2017

Visitation for Bernard T. Bednowicz of Schaumburg for 30 years will be held Monday, January 16, 2017 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Tuesday 10:15a.m. to Church of the Holy Spirit. Mass 11:00a.m. Following mass, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Born August 19, 1936 in...

Patricia Weisz

Patricia Weisz

Jan 12, 2017

Patricia A. Weisz, nee Nehrke, loving mother of Kimberly A. (Jeff Cadero) Baskerville and David A. (Pollyana) Weisz; cherished grandma of Stefanie and Richard Baskerville, Jacob, Joshua and Mya Weisz, Amelia Cadero and Jonathan Weisz; dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday January 15th 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South...

Patricia Barry

Patricia Barry

Jan 10, 2017

Patricia M. Barry nee Manning, born February 16, 1920 died Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 96 years old. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 73 years, Leo A. Barry, Sr., who she met in the 5th grade, she also was the loving mother of Leo A. Jr. (the late Nimfy), Charles L. (Patty), Kenneth H. (Janis), Janet E. (Kenneth) Johnson,...

Irene Borens

Irene Borens

Jan 10, 2017

Irene R. Borens, nee Miller, of Elgin her entire life; wife of the late Robert P.; mother of Sharon (Jim) Lehman, Gordon (Meme) Lowery, Birdie (late Richard) Wiese, Terry (Bob) Wright, Richard Lowery and Rex (Holly) Borens; grandmother of 13, great grandmother of 12 and great great grandmother of 2. She was preceded in death by her parents William and...

Joseph Hibsch

Joseph Hibsch

Jan 8, 2017

Joseph A. "Joe" Hibsch Jr, 85, of Roselle for 58 years. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine (nee Hoff); loving dad of Christine (William) Pickens, Karen (Kirk) Baird and Scott (Susan); cherished grandpa of John, Elizabeth, Ian, Jaclyn, Brian and Kyle; dear son of the late Joseph Sr and Mildred (nee Erickson) and brother of the late Donald, Mildred Fratini...

Ted Szlezak

Ted Szlezak

Jan 8, 2017

Ted E. Szlezak, 64, died January 8, 2017. Ted was the beloved husband of Helen (nee Cichocki) for 40 years; loving father of Jacqueline (Joseph) Dutner, Eric and Bradley (Sarah); proud grandfather of Janelle, Joshua and Jerrin; cherished son of Sophie and the late John; dear brother of Barbara (Steve) Flamich; fond uncle of Keith, Lucas, Matt, Marc, David and...

Gertrude Wilczynski

Gertrude Wilczynski

Jan 7, 2017

Gertrude "Trudy" Wilczynski, nee Edelstein, of Bartlett, wife of 75 years to the late Edward, who passed away on December 28, 2016; mother of Karen (Mike) Stefanic and Wayne (Bonnie); grandmother of Jason (Ellie), Nick (Laura), April, Lindsey and Brad (Rachel); great grandmother of Jon, Alex, Lilliana, Amelia and Brody; sister in law of Arlene Edelstein. Trudy was preceded in...

Carmella Abruzino

Carmella Abruzino

Jan 6, 2017

Visitation for Carmella Abruzino nee Strozza of Bloomingdale for 20 yrs., formerly of the Chicagoland area, will be held Monday, January 9, 2017, 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 10:00 a.m. to St. Isidore Church. Mass 10:45 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven....

William Ptak

William Ptak

Jan 5, 2017

William "Bill" J. Ptak, died January 5, 2017. Bill was the beloved husband of Christine "Chris" R. (nee Bieluwka); loving father of Lisa, Tim and Matthew; cherished brother of Diane (Michael) Ignash, Carol and Barbara Ptak; loving uncle to 3 nephews. He will also be missed by his Dog Oreo. Bill was employed 37 years with UPS and received a...

Anne Weber

Anne Weber

Jan 4, 2017

Anne Weber, 98, of Roselle. Anne was the beloved wife of the late Norbert; loving mother of Mary (Tom) Zafiratos and the late Martha; proud grandmother of David (Amy), Joanne (David) James, Pamela and Mark Zafiratos; cherished great grandmother of 4. Interment will be private at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery. Arrangements by Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory. For information...

Alan Donaldson

Alan Donaldson

Jan 4, 2017

Alan R. Donaldson, a longtime resident of Streamwood, died January 4, 2017. Memorial visitation Monday, January 9th 10:00am until Memorial Service at 12:00noon at the Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Beloved husband of 6 years of Linda nee Johnson; loving stepfather of Nick and Mallory Hernandez;...

Umedbhai Patel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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