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 Ford

Eleanore Ford

Sep 25, 2016

Eleanore Ford nee Kopischke, of Elk Grove Village, formerly of Des Plaines. Beloved wife of the late Irving, loving mother of Bonnie (Jack) Mainiero, William (Brenda Ades) Ford, and the late Irving, Jr.; cherished grandmother of Charles (Julie) Columbia, Robert (Cyndi) Columbia, Michael Columbia, and Tyler and Kristie Ford; proud great grandmother of 2; dear sister of Deloris Patrice, Nina...

William Holden

William Holden

Sep 21, 2016

William "Bill" L. Holden, a Bartlett resident for the past 31 years; dear husband of Paulette, nee Buchholz; loving dad of Holly (John, Sr.) Tokarz; beloved grandpa of John, Jr.; fond brother of Arthur (Joann), Chris (Cynthia) and the late Norman, Jr. (late Patricia); cherished son of the late Norman, Sr. and Mildred, nee Rudnick. In his spare time Bill...

Gary Ciancio

Gary Ciancio

Sep 21, 2016

Visitation for Gary E. Ciancio of Hoffman Estates, formerly of Schaumburg will be held Wednesday, September 28, 2016 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Thursday 10:00a.m. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. In his youth, he was the drummer for "The Shaggy Dogs" and enjoyed playing golf in his...

Phyllis Adamski

Phyllis Adamski

Sep 21, 2016

Phyllis A. Adamski, 89, of Schaumburg, formerly of Rolling Meadow, died Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at home. Born April 5, 1927 in Chicago. Phyllis enjoyed traveling with her life-long friends and spending time with her family. Beloved wife of the late Theodore; loving mother of Ted (Grace Racona) and Marilyn Baas; cherished Gigi of Brandon (Kristy) and Great Gigi of...

Raymond Rich

Raymond Rich

Sep 20, 2016

Raymond Elmer Rich, 94, of Medinah, passed away Tuesday, September 20th. A marine serving in WW II at Guadalcanal, he lived in the home he built in Medinah since 1954. Beloved husband of the late Vela Irene(nee Ericksen); loving father of Raymond"Larry"(Cathy Oulton), Phyllis(Jack) Rich-Elson, John(LoreLei), Susan(David) Hinrichs, Daniel(Susan), Donald(Jeanne), Lisa(Mark) Wring, and the late David; proud grandfather of Debra,...

Nancy Koster

Nancy Koster

Sep 18, 2016

Nancy Kosiba Koster, 63, passed away surrounded by family on September 18, 2016. Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and aunt to her family. In addition to raising three children (Christopher, Matthew, and Kaitlyn) with her husband of over 40 years, Kevin, Nancy found her calling as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the cardiac ICU at Lurie Children’s Hospital...

Thomas Havelka

Thomas Havelka

Sep 17, 2016

Thomas C. Havelka, 66, of Bartlett, passed away Saturday, September 17. A 33 year employee at AT&T in the suburbs, he loved the lake and playing softball. Dear husband of Eileen(nee Mueller) for 45 years; loving father of Julie(John) Pace, Kristin(Wesley Pierce) and Brian(Caroline Dukich) Havelka; caring grandfather of Jayden Pace and Wesley Pierce; fond brother of Nancy Havelka, Lorraine"Lorrie"...

Robert Klimczak

Robert Klimczak

Sep 17, 2016

Robert R. "Bob" Klimczak, 66, of Arlington Heights, passed away Saturday, September 17th. Bob was a 45 year licensed Illinois funeral director and embalmer and member of the Teamsters Local 727, retiring in January 2014 after years of hard work in his profession. Dear husband of the late Rhonda(nee Grade); loving father of Dustin(Karen), Wesley(Jenna), and Ryan(Morgan); proud grandfather of...

Antonietta Neri

Antonietta Neri

Sep 17, 2016

Antonietta Elena Neri, 57, of Streamwood entered into eternal peace on September 17, 2016. Antonietta was the loving mother of Mauricio (Christian) and Tatiana; proud grandmother of Mya "Mimi" and Mauricio, Jr. "MJ"; cherished daughter of Davide Neri and Tatiana Araya-Contreras; dear sister of Andres, Jacqueline, Gigi and Cynthia. Visitation Wednesday September 21, 4:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home...

Ronald Suwanski

Ronald Suwanski

Sep 17, 2016

Ronald “Ron” Anthony Suwanski, Sr., 72, of Hanover Park, died September 17, 2016. Ron was the beloved husband of Therese; loving father of Ronald (Dawn) Suwanski, Jr., Carolyn (Phil) Lockhart, Christopher and Ann Marie; proud papa of Austin, Ryan, Sarah and Connor; cherished brother of Gene (Lynn), Sandra and the late Thomas Suwanski. Ron was an Army veteran and a...

Dorothy Mysliwiec

Dorothy Mysliwiec

Sep 16, 2016

Dorothy Mysliwiec, born December 20, 1929, she passed away September 16, 2016. Dorothy resided in Streamwood, IL for the past 40 years. She was preceded in death by her husband and the love of her life, Raymond Mysliwiec. She is survived by her son/daughter-in-law, 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, Sister/Brother-in-law Stanley and Carole Mysliwiec, sister-in-law Francis Clemens, nieces, nephews,...

Donald Barmann

Donald Barmann

Sep 15, 2016

Donald E. Barmann, 57, of Schaumburg, passed away Thursday, September 15. Donald loved science fiction and reading. He declared his faith in Jesus by saying "trust in the Lord". Beloved son of Alice(nee Kottke) and the late Ronald Barmann; dear brother of Esther(Ernest) Trapp, Judy(Charlie) Fuhrman, and Ronald(Marlene); fond nephew of many and loving uncle of 9 and great uncle...

Dennis Johnson

Dennis Johnson

Sep 14, 2016

Dennis “D.J.” W. Johnson, 54 of Bartlett, died suddenly Wednesday, September 14, 2016. Born September 22, 1961 in Elmhurst. Dennis was a graduate of the University of Illinois where he was a pitcher for the baseball team. He enjoyed all sports but the Fighting Illini was always his favorite. Dennis worked for CSX Transportation for more than 20 years. He...

Joseph Principato

Joseph Principato

Sep 13, 2016

Joseph Louis Principato, of Streamwood, 83, died September 13, 2016. Beloved husband of Mary nee Sanzone; loving father of Ann (Roberto) Barreto, Virginia (Jeffrey) Urbane, Jodi (Glenn) Ginter, Tammy (Stephen) Lorence, Joseph (Casey), and Peter (Laura) Principato; cherished grandfather of 15; proud great grandfather of 15; dear brother of Nathan (Katherine) Principato, the late Agnes (Leonard), Anna (Peter), Lorraine (Coke),...

Beryl Carlson

Beryl Carlson

Sep 12, 2016

Beryl Elizabeth Carlson (nee Girardot) of Lake Villa formerly of Antioch; loving mother of Bruce (Francoise Cauchie) Carlson and the late Steven Michael (Diane); cherished grandmother of Susan (Matt) Hoadley and Zoe Carlson; proud great grandmother of Madison and Nathan; dear sister of Dean Girardot and Beverly Bilderback. Funeral services will be private. Arrangements and cremation by Countryside Funeral Home...

Jayne Mcinerney

Jayne Mcinerney

Sep 12, 2016

Jayne “Janie” Lee McInerney, 69, passed away peacefully September 12, 2016. Jayne was the beloved wife of Dennis; loving mother of Dean (Tracy) Szczepanski; cherished sister of Joann Murphy, Joyce (Larry) French and James Fredrick. Jayne was very proud of her son Dean and daughter in law Tracy. She was an active member of the Roselle American Legion Auxiliary. Visitation...

Gregory Brown

Gregory Brown

Sep 11, 2016

Gregory Andrew Brown, 47, of Sycamore completed his life story on September 11, 2016 after a fierce nine-month battle with cancer. Greg entered the world in Newport News, Virginia on October 2, 1968, son of Virginia and Ralph Brown. He spent much of his childhood living abroad in Spain, relocating for a short time to Beaumont, Texas before moving to...

Rita Dayton

Rita Dayton

Sep 9, 2016

Rita Rose Dayton, nee McManigal, wife of the late Emmet, CPD; mother of Kathleen (Thomas) Nash, Charlene Dayton, Mary Ann (James) Sinnott, Helen (Thomas) Kulpa, Barbara (Randy) Bahler, the late Jean Ann and William J. Dayton; grandmother of 21; great grandmother of 30; sister of Cecile (late Joseph) Hughes, Ruth (late James) Finn, Sr. Bernadette McManigal, B.V.M. and the late...

Lech Lawniczak

Lech Lawniczak

Sep 8, 2016

Visitation for Lech A. Lawniczak, 62, of Glendale Heights since 1993, will be held Saturday, September 17 9:00am until time of Mass 10:00am at St. John the Evangelist Church, 502 S. Park Blvd, Streamwood. Inurnment St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery. Cremation by Countryside Crematory. Beloved husband of 38 years of Alfreda nee Boron; loving father of Anna (Jeremy) Ward; caring...

Jessee Dye

Jessee Dye

Sep 8, 2016

Jessee G. Dye, 92, of Tyrone, GA, formerly of Streamwood, died September 8. Funeral service Tuesday, September 13th, 12:00noon at Windridge Cemetery, 7014 S Rawson Bridge Rd, Cary, IL 60013. He is survived by his son Jack Dye. He was a WWII and Korean War Veteran. Information 630-289-8054 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com. Tuesday, September 13, 2016 12:00 PM

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