Jacqueline Piwinski
Dec 31, 2016
Jacqueline Jean Piwinski, 83, of Hoffman Estates died December 31, 2016 after ending her long and arduous battle with dementia. Jacqueline was the beloved mother of Marybeth Schopp, James (Cindy) Schopp, Lisa (Marc) Bendler, Scott Glenn Piwinski and the late John Kennedy Schopp; proud grandmother of Vanessa, Alan, Timmy, Heather, Brittany, Kevin, Tommy, Steven and Daniel; loving great grandmother of...
Ann Tazbier
Dec 30, 2016
Ann E. Tazbier, nee Orlandi, wife for 59 years of the late Joseph "Jim"; mother of Scott (Marsha), Joann (Andy) Felten, Jamie (Jerry) Chlopek, Jim (Cheryl) and the late Duane; Nene / Grandma of Amanda (Lance), Danny, Krista (Brian), Ashlee, Justin, Lauren, Kalie and Ryan; Nene of Kenny, Abby and Great Grandma of MJ; sister of Bob (Brenda) and Barbara...
Jack Ficarrotta
Dec 29, 2016
Visitation for Jack E. Ficarrota of Schaumburg since 1963 will be held Monday, January 2, 2017 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 Tuesday 10:30a.m. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Born March 1, 1939 in Chicago, Jack died Thursday,...
Dennis Cortesi
Dec 29, 2016
Dennis Angelo Cortesi, 64, of Bartlett, died Wednesday, December 28, 2016. Born August 13, 1952 in Chicago. Dennis was an avid Chicago sports fan who enjoyed playing golf. He was kind and generous. He will be missed by his family and friends. Beloved father of Brandon (Sarah) and Jason; loving boppy of Vienna and Chloe; dear son of the late...
Joseph Rutka
Dec 29, 2016
Joseph R. Rutka, of Streamwood for 24 years, died December 29, 2016. Visitation Monday, January 2, 2016 3:00-9:00pm at the Countryside Funeral Homes & Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Tuesday 11:00am. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Beloved husband of Nicky; loving father of Gina (Jason) Johns; caring Papa of Christina and Zachary; survived by many loving nieces,...
Edward Wilczynski
Dec 28, 2016
Edward R. Wilczynski of Bartlett, husband of 75 years to Trudy, nee Edelstein; father of Karen (Mike) Stefanic and Wayne (Bonnie); grandfather of Jason (Ellie), Nick (Laura), April, Lindsey and Brad (Rachel); great grandfather of Jon, Alex, Lilliana, Amelia and Brody. Edward was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and four sisters. Visitation Friday, December 30th, 3:00 pm...
Douglas Smith
Dec 28, 2016
Douglas R. Smith, 35, of Bartlett, passed away Wednesday, December 28. Doug was an avid musician playing with River Gypsies, Seeds of Apollo, Instints, Palmetto, and Pooch Carver. Beloved son of Roger J. and Joan A.(nee Schmitz) Smith; loving brother of Amanda; fond nephew and cousin of many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation Monday, January 2 from 6:00pm until time...
Richard Schweikhart
Dec 28, 2016
Lt. Col. Richard G. Schweikhart, 78, of Elgin, passed away Wednesday, December 28. Richard served 27 years in the USAF followed by a civilian career at Northrop Grumman until retirement. Beloved husband of Irene; loving father of Ashley, Joseph, and Laura Schweikhart, and Halle (Geoffrey) Holland; proud grandfather of Cyrus, Jaden, Trey, and Jaxson; dear brother of Susan (Bill) Stout;...
Betty Gorton
Dec 28, 2016
Betty Mae Gorton (nee Phillips), 91, of Glendale Heights, died Wednesday, December 28, 2016. Born July 9, 1925 in Davenport, Iowa. Betty enjoyed Reading, word searches, crocheting and being with family. Beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mother of Gerald (Ruthann), Judith, Jenifer (Stan) Fioroni, Jill Tinsley and Janice (Rick) Mullendore; cherished grandma of Jeffrey, Andrew (Madiline), Jean, Emily...
Helen Gula
Dec 23, 2016
Helen R. Gula (nee Sickles), 94, died December 23, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Joseph E. ; loving mother of Ronald (Judy), Joyce (Richard) Crosbie, Janet Gula and the late Carole (Dan) Yetter; fond grandmother of Michael, Danita, Alissa, Melissa, and Jennifer; great grandmother of Hailey, Arabella and Daniel. She is survived by her sister Alice Flanagan and was...
Robert Kazor
Dec 22, 2016
Robert J. Kazor, 90, of Bartlett, died Thursday, December 22, 2016. Born February 27, 1926 in Chicago. Robert was a veteran of WWII having served in the Army’s 82nd Airborne. He was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed fishing. He will be missed by his family. Loving husband of LaVerne (nee Belau); cherished dad of Robert S. and Caryl (Mark)...
Carlos Cerda
Dec 19, 2016
Carlos Cerda, 78, of Bartlett passed away surrounded by family December 19, 2016. Carlos was the beloved husband of Maria; loving father of Leticia (Juan) Bautista and Veronica (Richard) Nestler; proud grandfather of Juancarlos, Manuel, Deanna and William; cherished brother of Eva (Gerardo) Castro and Consuelo (Felix) Rosales. Carlos loved his grandchildren. Visitation Monday December 26, 3:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. at...
Victoria Rubino
Dec 19, 2016
Victoria Rubino(nee Matesi), 93, of Arlington Heights formerly of Deer Park passed away Monday, December 19. Beloved wife of the late Michael; loving mother of Phillip(Sue) and the late Annette; dear grandmother of Victoria Delgado and Michele(Dave) Rubino; proud great grandmother of Antonio, Michael, and James, and Kara, Rachel, Ashton, Alley, and the late Diamond; fond great great grandmother of...
Billie Summers
Dec 19, 2016
Visitation for Billie Jay Summers of South Elgin for 45 years will be held Thursday, December 22, 2016 4:00p.m. until time of service 7:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 95 S. Gilbert Rd. (at State St.) South Elgin. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Born October 5, 1928 in Thompsonville, Billie died Monday, December...
Verne Clary
Dec 17, 2016
Visitation for Verne M. Clary, Jr. of Hanover Park for 50 years will be held Thursday, December 22, 2016 10:00a.m. until time of mass 11:00a.m. at St. Ansgar Church 2040 Laurel Ave. Hanover Park. Following mass, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Born January 23, 1938 in Chicago, Verne died Saturday, December 17, 2016. Retired after 15 years...
Thomas Keating
Dec 17, 2016
Thomas “Tom” E. Keating, 53, of Streamwood for 30 years died Saturday, December 17. 2016. Born March 13, 1963 in Chicago. Tom was a Streamwood Park District Commissioner for 16 years and currently the Vice President of the Park District Board where he was the originator of the Park Districts; “SPDCares” vision. He was a tax CPA and loved volunteering....
Marjorie Moreth
Dec 17, 2016
Marjorie E. Moreth, nee Leone, of Carol Stream formerly of Chicago; wife for 60+ years of the late Ralph J., mother of Cheryl (Jerry) Fitzpatrick, Craig (Maureen), Cary (Dina), Christi (Marty) Riley and the late Curt; grandmother of Kelly (Frank) Talaga, Shannon (Victor) Garcia; Dan (Kate) Fitzpatrick, Christina, Danielle, Brianna and Alyssa Moreth, Cailee and Ryan Riley; great grandmother of...
Linda Vlasak
Dec 16, 2016
Dr. Linda “Lynn” Vlasak, 69, of Glendale Heights, died Friday, December 16, 2016. Born July 27, 1947 in Bartlett. Lynn dedicated her life to education, most of which was spent helping those with special needs or training others to do so. She enjoyed traveling, especially internationally and going to Disney. She will be missed by her family. Beloved daughter of...
Carl Zielke
Dec 16, 2016
Carl John Zielke, 78, of Bartlett, IL (Madison, WI) died December 16, 2016. Carl, son of Carl A and Anita (Taylor) Zielke, loving husband of Carol Ann (Nesbit) Zielke, passed away suddenly on December 16th 2016 at his home. He is survived by his wife Carol, three daughters; Caren (Linda Coon), Lisa (Patrick) Huston and Amie (Vince) Lotzer. He is...
