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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Evelyn Chanas

Evelyn Chanas

Aug 25, 2016

Evelyn Chanas (nee Junkroski), 95, formerly of Elgin, died Thursday, August 25, 2016. Born May 18, 1921 in Chicago. Evelyn loved playing Bingo, arts and crafts, and being with her family. Beloved wife of 39 years to the late Michael; loving mother to the late Judy; caring daughter of the late Jacob and Agnes (nee Michalski) Junkroski and sister of...

Genevieve Salwach

Genevieve Salwach

Aug 25, 2016

Gene Salwach, nee Johnson of Elgin formerly of Schaumburg and River Grove; wife of the late Joseph, Sr.; mother of Susan (Dennis) Max, Nancy (Mike) Livermore, Joseph, Jr. (Patty) and Patti Salwach; grandma of Michelle (Dan) Yirku, Mike (April) Jackson, Natalie (Scott) McBride, BriAnne (Brian) Siwek; great grandma of Connor, Nichole, Carissa, Tristan, Aly, Caden and Makayla; sister of Lorraine...

Herbert Mueller

Herbert Mueller

Aug 25, 2016

Herbert L. Mueller, Sr., a resident of Schaumburg since 1962, died August 25th. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy for 44 years; loving father of Lynn (Russell) Griesmeyer, Fern (Tom) Konetski, Herbert, Jr. and Keith; devoted grandfather of 9 and great-grandfather of 9. Visitation Thursday, September 1 from 3:00-9:00 pm at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd....

Ramesh Patel

Ramesh Patel

Aug 24, 2016

Visitation and funeral services for Mr. Patel of Elk Grove Village will be held Friday, August 26th from 12:00 p.m. until the time of cremation 2:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. On Saturday Bhajan from 4-6pm, followed by dinner at the Kaival Gyan Mandir - 990 N County Farm...

George Piraino

George Piraino

Aug 24, 2016

George J. Piraino, 90, of Schaumburg for 22 years, died August 24. Beloved husband of Nancy; loving father of Lana Firkins; proud grandfather of Eric and Amanda; fond brother of Tony. George retired 5 years ago from Mathisen Realty in Itasca and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, #12801. Visitation Sunday, August 28, 3:00-9:00pm at the Countryside Funeral...

Ryan Hail

Ryan Hail

Aug 23, 2016

Ryan Hail of Streamwood died August 23. Beloved father of Sydney; loving son of Michael and Diana Hail nee Ferguson; caring brother of Andrew (Jennifer) and Jennifer (Frank); grandson of Willard and Caroline Hail and Joseph and the late Elfriede Ferguson; wonderful uncle to Madeleine and Odin; cherished nephew of Tom Ferguson, Charles Hail and Jody Bruffett. He will be...

Jean Cannata

Jean Cannata

Aug 22, 2016

Jean N. Cannata (nee Riccobono) age 90, of Bartlett; beloved wife of the late John; loving mother John (Charlotte), Gary (Fernando Minaya, Manuel Urena), Gail, Jean C. (Nick Scalise), Annette C. (Dr. Joaquin) Heng and Jeffrey (Tyanna); cherished grandmother of Jennifer (John), Julie, Erica, Adam (Lisa), Angelica, Olivia, Alec, Jake and Paige; proud great grandmother of Jovanna, Juliana, Theodore and...

Thongsay Hemsouvanh

Thongsay Hemsouvanh

Aug 20, 2016

Thongsay Hemsouvanh, 77, of Streamwood died August 20, 2016. Thongsay was the beloved wife of the late Chanhome Hemsouvanh; loving mother of Chanthavisay Hemsouvan, Aroumy Souriyathay, Sengsouly Vissapra, Phouthavilay Hemsouvanh and the late Phensanouk Hemsouvanh; cherished grandmother of 11. Visitation Friday, August 26, 5:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Road (at Stearns Road) Bartlett....

Stavroula Germanakou

Stavroula Germanakou

Aug 18, 2016

Stavroula Germanakou; loving mother of Sophia (George) Kyriazis, Dominick Vassos and Mary (Dino) Matsas; cherished grandmother of Dino, Lena, Demetry, Konstantino, Athanasios and Stavros; beloved daughter of Maria and the late Peter; dear sister of 1 brother and 4 sisters. Visitation Monday, August 22nd 10:15 a.m. until the time of funeral service 11:00 a.m. at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church,...

Anna Shaw

Anna Shaw

Aug 18, 2016

Anna M. Shaw(nee Wamser), 87, of Schaumburg, passed away Thursday, August 18. An avid reader she enjoyed traveling and hiking, visiting all 48 lower states including Canada. Loving wife of Arthur; beloved mother of Lorraine Shaw. Visitation Monday, August 22 from 11:00am until time of service 1:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd.(1/2 mile south of...

Mabel Wingfield

Mabel Wingfield

Aug 16, 2016

Mabel Grace Wingfield of Hanover Park; beloved wife of the late Hector Rios Moreno; loving mother of Nena (the late Fernando) Aponte, Florence (Henry) Szymborski, Fred (Sue), Darlene (Ray) Kwasniewski, Paul and Roland; proud grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 5; dear sister of Henry (Virginia) and 6 late brothers and 3 late sisters; dear daughter of the late...

John Pajak

John Pajak

Aug 16, 2016

John J. Pajak, 46, of Bartlett, an avid fisherman who was passionate about his Harley, passed away Tuesday, August 16. Loving husband of Rochelle(nee Markowitz); beloved father of Sarah and Joseph; cherished son of Christine(nee Klotka) and the late Joseph; dear brother of Susan(Scott) Sauline and Jacqueline(Peter) Leo; fond uncle of Jennifer and Jeffrey(Noelle) Sauline and Joseph Leo; proud master...

Beatrice Fox

Beatrice Fox

Aug 16, 2016

Beatrice T. Fox, 96, formerly of River Grove, died August 16, 2016. Born June 1 1921 in Chicago. Beatrice enjoyed traveling in her car, ballroom dancing and being with her family. Beloved mother of Gerry (the late James) Saich, Gail Thomas and Patricia (Adolph) Paulson; loving grandmother of Donald (Sheila) Plantz, Kim (Christopher) Kalhmorgan, Marc (Melissa) Natali and Michael (Monica)...

Frederick Mccollim

Frederick Mccollim

Aug 14, 2016

Frederick “Fred” D. McCollim, Sr., 75, of South Elgin passed away August 14, 2016. Fred was the beloved husband of Penny (nee Miller) for 44 years; loving father of Heather, Carrie (Donald) Curry, Traci Parks and Fred (Glenda) McCollim, Jr.; proud grandfather of Brittenay, Johnny Ray, Daniele, Megan, Logan, Kaitlin, Ava, Aiden, Kaycie and one on the way; cherished brother...

Kashmira Shah

Kashmira Shah

Aug 14, 2016

Kashmira Shah, 61, of Bartlett. Service 4:30p.m. until time of cremation 6:30p.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd (at Stearns Rd, Bartlett. Information 630-289-7575

Annette Appelhans

Annette Appelhans

Aug 14, 2016

Services for Annette Lotte Appelhans nee Brodsky of Elgin, formerly of Sun City West, AZ are private. Born January 17, 1932 in New York, NY, Annette died Sunday, August 14, 2016. Annette worked as a secretary for 20 years for United Airlines and enjoyed traveling with her husband, Tom. She is the beloved wife of 65 years of Thomas George;...

Shrenik Shah

Shrenik Shah

Aug 13, 2016

Shrenik Shah, 27, died August 13, 2016. Born January 12, 1989. He is survived by his father, mother and one sister. He will be missed by his family and friends. Service 2:300p.m. until time of cremation 4:30p.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd (at Stearns Rd), Bartlett. Information 630-289-7575

Eva Gustafson

Eva Gustafson

Aug 12, 2016

Eva Harriett Gustafson, 80, of Hanover Park, died Friday, August 12, 2016. Born September 1, 1935 in Chicago. Eva was a graduate of University of Northern Illinois as well as the Illinois School of Nursing. She worked for many years at Illinois Masonic Hospital and then as a director at the Marklund Home where she helped disabled children. She enjoyed...

Adam Ipsen

Adam Ipsen

Aug 11, 2016

Adam David Ipsen, of Streamwood. Loving son of Gary and Pamela Ipsen (nee Guskey); dear brother of Elizabeth “Lisa” (Russell) Parker, Susan (Scott) Casaccio, Erica (Hector) Arias, and Matthew Ipsen; proud uncle of Zac, Grant, Gabbi, Jack, Riley, Nolan, Tessa, Jaylynn, Ella and Hailee; cherished grandson of Margaret (the late Robert) Guskey and the late Roy (the late Rose) Ipsen....

Phillip Wallace

Phillip Wallace

Aug 10, 2016

Phillip R. “Tramp” Wallace, of Mendota, formerly of the Chicagoland area, died August 10, 2016. Loving father of Seanna and Sattin; proud grandfather of Theadorra; dear brother of Deanna (Bill) Johnstone, Jackie (the late Homer) Hassenzahl, Clayton (the late Annie) Barker, Larry (Carla) Wallace and the late Jerry (the late Sandy); uncle to many loving nieces and nephews; he will...

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