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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Debbie Porter

Debbie Porter

Apr 16, 2016

Debbie Porter(nee Fisher), 62, of Lake Zurich formerly of Arlington Heights, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Saturday, April 16. An avid world traveler, Debbie was devoted to her husband, children, grandchildren, and entire family who brought her her greatest joys in life. She was a dedicated employee of United Airlines for 23 years retiring in 2009 as the...

Larry Wilson

Larry Wilson

Apr 15, 2016

Visitation for Larry Wilson of Streamwood will be held Saturday, April 23 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of memorial service 1:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory.

Violet Powers

Violet Powers

Apr 14, 2016

Violet A. Powers (nee Krzanik), 88, formerly of Roselle. Beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of William, Mary (Robert) LaPierre, Annette (Mark) LaPonte, Rita (David) Bloomquist, Marian (Michael) Kovach, Andrew and Jane (Tony Aloisio); cherished grandma of nine; dear daughter of the late Andrew and Josephine (nee Balakiewicz) and sister of Evelyn (late William) Koci, Stanley and the...

Robert Butler

Robert Butler

Apr 11, 2016

Robert F. Butler of Bartlett, formerly of Hanover Park; beloved husband of Betty L.; loving father of Janice Kathryn (Philip DiGangi) Butler and David Frank (Terri Kimsey) Butler; cherished grandfather of Erika Lynn and Nicole Marie Butler; proud great grandfather of Braden Frank Butler; brother of the late Ronald Butler and Janice (Butler) Galloway. Bob was born in Keokuk, Iowa...

Arthur Rossi

Arthur Rossi

Apr 11, 2016

Arthur and Beverly(nee Norton) Rossi, of Downers Grove formerly of Broadview. Beverly passed away April 11 followed by Arthur on April 13. They were joined in marriage on May 27, 1950. Loving parents of Mark(Nina) and Susan(Greg) Lyons; proud grandparents of Jason and Lisa Rossi, Deanna(Carlos) Galvez, and Theresa and Jeremy Lyons; devoted great grandparents of Nicholas and Kason; Arthur...

William O'Brien

William O'Brien

Apr 10, 2016

William H. O’Brien, 71, of Elgin died April 10, 2016. Beloved husband of Rosalie nee Guzzo and the late Geraldine nee Siewierski; loving father of Kristine (Glenn) Schultz, William (Juli) O’Brien, Kathleen (Nickolas) Strombach, Denise (Tony) Saverine, and Daniel (Laurie) Lutzka; cherished grandfather of Eric and Allison, Abigail and Jason, Lauren and Kyle and Will and Grace; fond brother of...

Gladys Fitch

Gladys Fitch

Apr 10, 2016

By the wise providence of God, Gladys was born on October 12, 1926 in Chicago, IL to her parents John and Elin Finstrom. She would go to Austin High School in Chicago where she would graduate with the class of 1942, and from there she went on to Bethel College in St. Paul, Minnesota for two years. In 1948, the...

Beckham Bratcher

Beckham Bratcher

Apr 10, 2016

Beckham Jackson Bratcher, of South Elgin. Beloved son of Keith D. and Kristin M. (nee: Larsen); loving brother of Connor Jackson; dear grandson of Robert and Patricia Larsen, Dawn and Victor Menendez, David Bratcher; cherished great grandson of Mary C. (Katie) Reidy, Evelyn Bratcher, Kathleen (Kay) Paradis and Tony Sciaccotta; fond nephew of Michelle (Jack) Quillin, David Larsen, Steven Larsen,...

Ann Link

Ann Link

Apr 8, 2016

Ann Link (nee Aiello), born December 1, 1933 in Chicago. Died April 8, 2016 at home with her family. Loving wife, mother, and grandmother; predeceased by husband of 59 years Albert Charles Link, mother Rose (nee Maltese) Aiello, father Carmine Aiello, and brother Michael. Devoted mother of Gregory Albert (Diane Smigla) Link of Lisle, IL, Deborah Ann (John) Giachino, of...

James Musial

James Musial

Apr 6, 2016

James “Jim” R. Musial Sr., 75, of South Elgin. Beloved husband of 53 years to Carolynne “Kay” (nee De Pasquale); loving dad of James Jr (Melissa Hayden), Daniel (Deborah) and the late Tracy Anne (Mark) Geils; cherished grandpa of James, Eric (Gina), Lauren, Joshua, Ashley, Joy, Daniel, Erika (Zachary), Kelly and McKenna; dear son of the late Edward and Dorothy...

Virginia Wimberly

Virginia Wimberly

Apr 6, 2016

Visitation for Virginia "Jean" Wimberly nee Cartuccio of Schaumburg will be held Friday April 15, 2016 3:00p.m. until the time of service 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. Roselle. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Born December 25, 1935 in Chicago, Jean died Wednesday, April 6, 2016. She is the beloved wife of...

Kathleen Heyer

Kathleen Heyer

Apr 6, 2016

Kathleen "Kathy" M. Heyer (nee Carver), 61, of Roselle for 38 yeras, died April 6, 2016. Kathy was the beloved wife of Bill; cherished daughter of the late Juanita Carver (nee Hayes); loving sister of Loraine Carver. Memorial visitation Sunday, May 15, 11:00a.m. until the time of memorial service 1:00p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Road...

Betty Sandnes

Betty Sandnes

Apr 6, 2016

Betty Sandnes (nee Miller), 89, formerly of Wood Dale, died Wednesday, April 06, 2016. Born November 19, 1926 in Chicago. Betty enjoyed traveling, reading and gardening but her true passion was spending time with her family. Beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of Cynthia (Joe) Gross; cherished grandma of Alyssa, Kayla and Brianna Gross; dear daughter of the...

Dorothy Heinberg

Dorothy Heinberg

Apr 6, 2016

Dorothy Heinberg of Bartlett; loving aunt of Jeff (Barb) Humbracht, Greg (Peggy) Humbracht Holly and Julie Humbracht; proud godmother of Lynn Anderson; cherished great aunt of Tamara, Darryl, Jason, Paul and Joe; great great aunt of Brianna, Sirena, Jacob and Alyssa,; dear sister of the late Paul Heinberg, Earl Humbracht and Helen Canning. Visitation Friday, April 8th 10:00 a.m. until...

Eva Posada

Eva Posada

Apr 5, 2016

Eva Posada, 45, de Hanover Park Murió 5 de Abril 2016. Eva era esposa amorosa de Samuel Perez, madre cariñosa de Jovani, Cindy y Andy; hija querida de Jose Domingo Posada y Daria Velazquez; hermana de 10 hermanos. Velorio Viernes 8 de Abril, 3:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. a Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd (a Barrington Road) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral...

Mary Plastina

Mary Plastina

Apr 4, 2016

Mary "Lynn" Plastina, 71, nee Marth, of Bartlett peacefully passed away on Monday, April 4, 2016 at Advocate Christ Hospital. Lynn is survived by her children William, Jr. (Nancy) Plastina of Bartlett, Anthony (Tracy) Plastina of Covington, Ga.; grandchildren Jessica (Kevin) Farkas of Elgin, Joshua and Zachary Plastina of McDonough, Ga.; great grandchildren Chase, Declan and Clare Farkas; brother in...

Usha Shah

Usha Shah

Apr 4, 2016

Usha B. Shah, 70, of Arlington Heights. Beloved wife of Bharat; loving mother of Vaishali (Manish) and Vishal; cherished grandma of Priyana, Pavan, Prem and Paras. Service 10:00a.m. until time of cremation 12 noon Thursday, April 7, 2016 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, Bartlett.

Jean Kuska

Jean Kuska

Apr 4, 2016

Jean W. Kuska (nee Kochan); beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Jean (the late James) Dombroski and Justin Richard "Rick" (Gloria) Kuska; cherished grandmother of Todd (Jennifer) Dombroski, Kristyn (Matthew) Wasilewski, Mark (Sarah), Scott (Theresa) and David Kuska; proud great grandmother of Alexandria, Allyson, Jacob, Morgan, Klaire, Charlotte, Sofia and Jack. Visitation Friday, April 8th 3:00 p.m....

Marianna Assmann

Marianna Assmann

Apr 4, 2016

Marianna Assmann(nee Bockstardt), 80, of Streamwood formerly of Leland, MI, passed away Monday, April 4. A devoted housewife and mother, Marianna enjoyed sailing and traveling. Beloved wife of the late Gerhard; loving mother of Scott(Judith), Craig(Bobbi-Jo), and Jason; dear grandmother of Ian, Alec, Dylan, Nicholas(Lauren), Anthony, and Emily; proud great grandmother of Ava and Olivia; devoted daughter of the late...

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