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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Judith Stephens

Judith Stephens

Sep 8, 2016

Judith Ann Stephens nee Moll, 75, of Hanover Park since 1962, died September 8, 2016. Beloved wife of 55 years of Richard Stephens; loving mother of Robert Vincent (Dianne), Elizabeth Ann (Chris) Jones, and Julie Ann (Marius) Jaskula; cherished grandmother of Robert and Anna Stephens, Matt, Mike, Aaron, Audrey, Jamie and Jordan Pfauth and Jaklyn and Nikole Jaskula; sister of...

Patricia Rymsza

Patricia Rymsza

Sep 7, 2016

Visitation for Patricia Ann Rymsza nee Boldiga of Streamwood since 1977 will be held Friday, September 9, 2016 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Saturday 12:30p.m. to Sacred Heart Chapel at Clare Oaks. Mass 1:30p.m. Following mass, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Born February 19,...

Chintan Shah

Chintan Shah

Sep 7, 2016

Visitation and funeral services for Chintan Shah will be held from 4:00 p.m. until the time of cremation 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 14th, at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett.

Michael Scholtus

Michael Scholtus

Sep 6, 2016

Visitation for Michael Scholtus, 57, of Hoffman Estates, will be Monday September 12, 2016 10:00a.m. until the time of mass 11:00a.m. at St. Hubert Church, 729 Grand Canyon Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Following mass, cremation will be private by Countryside Crematory. Michael passed away September 6, 2016 at his home. He was born June 30, 1959 in Chicago to Joan nee...

Jean Belford

Jean Belford

Sep 4, 2016

Jean Marie Belford(nee Miller), 58, of Bartlett, a loving wife and devoted mother to her son, passed away Sunday, September 4. Loving wife of the late Dan; devoted mother of Joseph; dearest daughter of Thomas and Eleanor(nee Stillo) Miller; beloved sister of Kathleen(Vito) Abbate, Thomas(Shannon) Miller, and James(Lisa) Miller; fond aunt of Michelle and Nicole Abbate, Michael and Stephanie Miller,...

Thomas Jastrzebski

Thomas Jastrzebski

Sep 4, 2016

Thomas Joseph Jastrzebski, Sr., 76, of Bartlett, formerly of Hanover Park died September 4, 2016. Thomas was the beloved husband of the late Mary Louise; loving father of Joseph (Dawn), Thomas (Sharon) Jastrzebski, Jr and Julia (Gary) DiNovo; proud grandfather of Dominick, Amy, Jacqueline, Brittany, Roy, Sara and Thomas; cherished brother of Maryanne (John) Caspar and Dolly (Al) Lindeman. Thomas...

Velma Gruenwald

Velma Gruenwald

Sep 4, 2016

Velma Helen Gruenwald, 85, of Bartlett passed away on the morning of Sunday, September 4th, 2016. She was born on March 28, 1931 in Lost Nation, Iowa to Harold Bruce and Ruby Thelma (Johnson) Duemong. She graduated from Baldwin High School, Baldwin, Iowa, American Institute of Commerce, Davenport, Iowa, and Elgin Community College, Elgin, Illinois. While at college, she played...

Roumaine Stepanek

Roumaine Stepanek

Sep 1, 2016

Ricky Stepanek, nee Soitz, of Elgin, formerly of Westchester and Somonauk; wife of the late Raymond; mother of Michele (Rick) Dreher and Melissa (Bobby) Gustafson; grandmother of Samantha (Rick) Taylor and Casey (Jack) Pilcher; great grandma of Anna. If there ever was a professional BINGO league, Ricky would have been a member. She also enjoyed watching "old" tv shows like...

Margaret Benner

Margaret Benner

Sep 1, 2016

Margaret Mary Benner, of Schaumburg, died September 1. Visitation Monday, September 5th 2:00-8:00pm at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Tuesday 9:15am to St. Marcelline Church. Mass 10:00 am. Cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Loving mother of Cheryl (Don) Blackburn, Edward and David (Denise), children of the late Edward...

Donald Hosler

Donald Hosler

Aug 30, 2016

Mr. Donald M. Hosler Age 87 of Streamwood; Beloved Husband of Doris (Howe) Hosler for 61 years; Loving Father of Karen (Les) Frick, Donald (Geri) Hosler; Proud Grandfather of David (Jen) Frick, Phillip (Marta) Hosler, Patrick (Jessica) Hosler, Timothy (Kinga) Frick, Daniel (Loren) Hosler and Megan Frick; Loving Great Grandfather to 9. Loving brother of Joann (the late Jerry) Murphy...

Bernadette Foernssler

Bernadette Foernssler

Aug 30, 2016

Bernadette M. Foernssler (nee Krull), passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016, after battling lung cancer and COPD. She passed away holding the hand of her beloved husband Roland, and surrounded by family. She was the loving mother of Wayne, Jean, Alan and Jeff (Deb); cherished grandmother of Colin and Bradley (currently serving in the Navy). Services are private. Cremation will...

Julia Pawlak

Julia Pawlak

Aug 29, 2016

Julia E. Pawlak, nee Dziewinski of Schaumburg. Beloved wife of the late Thaddeus; loving mother of Cynthia (J. Thomas) Pritchett, of Schaumburg; cherished grandmother of Greg (Aaron DeLee), Dan, and Ryan; dear sister of John Daniszewski (Wilma), the late Wanda Dziewinski, Helen Popiolek, Walter (Victoria), Theodore (Antoinette), and Joseph (Eugenia); aunt to many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, August...

Frank Klar

Frank Klar

Aug 28, 2016

Frank Otto Klar, of Schaumburg since 1968. Beloved husband of Barbara for 52 loving years; dear brother of the late Bernice (the late Arthur) Nebrich, Lauretta (the late Carlo) Coduti, and Dolores (the late James) Broccolino; uncle of many loving nieces and nephews. Frank enjoyed bowling. He worked for many years with Special Olympic children. He also enjoyed traveling the...

Harbans Singh

Harbans Singh

Aug 27, 2016

Harbans Singh, 80, of Wayne, died Sunday, August 27, 2016. Funeral 11:00a.m. until time of cremation 1:00p.m. Monday, August 29, 2016 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd, Bartlett. 630-289-7575

Bhupendra Patel

Bhupendra Patel

Aug 27, 2016

Bhupendra ("Bill") Raojibhai Patel, 73, of Bloomingdale, Illinois passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016 surrounded by family. Born and raised in India, Bhupendra immigrated to Canada in 1974. In 1977, he brought his family to the United States where he worked tirelessly to grow his business and support his children, while striving every day to become successful in his...

Mildred Ardito-Suero

Mildred Ardito-Suero

Aug 27, 2016

Mildred M. Ardito-Suero, 98, of Bartlett. Beloved wife of the late Peter and Anthony; loving mom of Peter, Edward (Ingrid) and Joseph; cherished grandma of David, Carmelina and Anthony. Mildred loved to dance and play the piano. She loved being with people and was very active in her church. She will be missed by her family. Visitation at the Countryside...

Sharon Mittelstadt

Sharon Mittelstadt

Aug 26, 2016

Sharon L. Mittelstadt, 73, of Bartlett, formerly of Des Plaines and Arlington Heights died late Friday August 26, 2016. Sharon was an avid scrabble and card player and loved her Chicago sports teams. She leaves behind sisters 'Kaye' Asdel, Janet Asdel and Kathy (David) James; nephew Andrew (Malisa)James, niece Jennifer James Webb; grand nephews and grand niece, step-son Skip Mittelstadt...

Elizabeth Amidon

Elizabeth Amidon

Aug 26, 2016

Elizabeth “Betty” B. Amidon, 84, of Bartlett. Born December 29, 1931 in Clermont, IN. The daughter of Arthur and Christine (nee Rushton) Brown. Betty had a smile that would light up a room. Her family and church were always first priority but her heart was big enough to keep everyone she met in it. She will be missed by her...

Marco Romanowski

Marco Romanowski

Aug 26, 2016

Visitation for Marco Anthony Romanowski of Cary, formerly of Elmwood Park will be held Tuesday, August 30, 2016 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 11:00a.m. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. Born December 12, 1978 in Skokie, Marco died Friday, August 26, 2016....

Jean Conroy

Jean Conroy

Aug 26, 2016

Jean E. Conroy, nee Howard, 77, of Bartlett formerly of Chicago; wife of the late John; mother of Erin (Sean) Hargadon and Sean (Melissa) Conroy; grandmother of Maddie, Will, Violet and Degan; sister of William Howard and the late James; sister in law of Gwen Howard; aunt of Jessica and Danny. Jean was the head nurse on the 6th floor,for...

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