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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Geraldine May
Mar 24, 2016
Geraldine “Gerry” May (nee Nape) of Glendale Heights passed away peacefully on March 24, 2016 surrounded by family; wife of 50 years to William E. May; loving mother of Kimberly A. (Bill Manton) May-Manton; cherished grandmother of Brian Bourdeau; Jessica L. (Jason) LoBue, Jeffrey W. (fiancée Jodi Arnesen) Manton, Amanda N. Manton, Courtney E. Manton; proud great grandmother of Zachary...
Peter Traiko
Mar 22, 2016
Visitation for Peter Traiko of Downers Grove will be held Tuesday, April 12, 2016 10:00a.m. until time of service 12noon. Interment Fairview Memorial Park. Peter passed away March 22, 2016 after a long struggle with MS. He served in the Army Reserves for six years, during which time he was put on alert for the Cuban Missile Crisis. He leaves...
Doris Survant
Mar 21, 2016
Doris Virginia Survant (nee Carlson), 84, of Elgin passed away peacefully surrounded by her 4 children March 21, 2016. Doris was the beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Laurie (Greg) Beaver, Susan (David) Trowbridge, Sallie (Joseph) Wiedemann, David (Denise) Survant and the late Jeffrey Survant; proud grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 4; cherished daughter of...
Alice Porter
Mar 20, 2016
Alice Bertha Porter, nee Harrison, of Elk Grove Village was born August 30, 1932 in Holcomb, Missippi to Charlie and Wade (Adams) Harrison (both deceased. Alice worked for 38 years as a Certified Surgical Nursing Assistant at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Chicago. Alice was called to eternal life on Sunday, March 20, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Willie; loving...
Eleanor Finn
Mar 20, 2016
Eleanor D. Finn (nee: Golomb), formerly of Ames, died Sunday, March 20, 2016. Beloved wife of Edward; loving mother of Maureen( Freddie DeRaimo) Finn, Edward Jr. (Laurie), Ann (Steve) South, Stephen (Christy) and Christine (Tom) Sherman; cherished grandmother of 18; dear sister of Lillian Roerig, Harold (Audrey) Golomb, Bernard Golomb and the Late Patsy (Tom) McGuire. Memorial Visitation 10:30a.m. Until...
Jean Kentz
Mar 19, 2016
Jean Audrey Kentz(nee Beedy), 83, suddenly, of Hanover Park, passed away Saturday, March 19. A wonderful grandmother, an avid golfer and bowler, Jean was known for her cooking. Beloved wife of Donald for 61 years; loving mother of Douglas(Margery), Penny(Rodney) Walter, and Leslie(Jorge) Cabrales; proud grandmother of Brennah, Audrey, and Kaden Kentz, Wade Walter, and Daniel and Olivia Cabrales; fond...
Aurora Lozano
Mar 18, 2016
Aurora Lozano (nee Castillo), 94, died March 18, 2016. Aurora was the beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Carlos, Theresa DeMunster and Maria Lozano; proud grandmother of 3; cherished great grandmother of 7 and great great grandmother 2; Aurora was preceded in death by 2 sisters, 1 brother and 1 grandchild. Visitation Monday, March 21, 3:00p.m. –...
Ralph Marugg
Mar 18, 2016
Ralph J. Marugg, 63, of Hanover Park, died Friday, March 18, 2016. Born April 29, 1952 in Peoria. Ralph enjoyed photography and was an accomplished gymnast in high school. After high school, Ralph went on to become a Professional Land Surveyor in the state of Illinois for more than 35 years. He loved to spend time with his family and...
Theresa Bruser
Mar 17, 2016
Theresa M. Bruser (nee Bosek) of Bartlett; beloved wife of 67 years to Norbert; loving mother of Linda Lustgarten and the late Gregory; cherished grandmother of Sarah, Jeffrey and Brian; proud great grandmother of Noelle and Charlotte; dear sister of James (Sheila) Busse and the late Benjamin Busse and Edward Bosek. Theresa enjoyed sewing, ceramics and had been a member...
Daniel Rivas
Mar 16, 2016
Visitation for Daniel Rivas, Sunday March 20, 2016 2:00-8:00pm at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.), Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Monday 9:15 am to Church of the Holy Spirit. Mass 10:00am. Interment St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery Sunday, March 20, 2016 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM Monday, March 21, 2016 10:00 AM
Pearl Guski
Mar 15, 2016
Pearl T. Guski nee Sikora, of Roselle, died March 15, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Florian (Beverly), Paul (Sandra), Janet Guski, and Darcy Majus; cherished grandmother of David, Sarah, Briana, and Alexa; great grandmother of baby Belisle on the way; dear aunt of many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, March 17, 3:00pm-9:00pm...
Michael Fallico
Mar 15, 2016
Michael R. Fallico of Bartlett; loving husband of Leah (nee Schmidt); dear brother of Joanna Fallico, Dolores Fallico, Shirley (Bill) Klicka, Frank (Christine) Fallico, and the late Virginia Fallico, Violet (late John) McAuley and Alfred (Janet) Fallico; beloved uncle and great uncle to many; proud godfather of Nicci Chmura and Veronica Klicka. Memorial visitation Saturday, March 19th 1:00 – 3:00...
Martin Page
Mar 14, 2016
Martin Dale Page, Sr., of Bartlett. Beloved husband of Eva nee Keene; loving father of Martin Dale (Denise) Page, Jr., and Charlotte (Chris) Parker; fond son of Mary Jane and the late William; cherished grandfather of Avery, Brycen, and Cadelyn; dear brother of William Everett (Jan). Visitation Thursday, March 17, 3:00pm-9:00pm, Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd (at...
James Sontheimer
Mar 14, 2016
At rest, in the Lord's arms. Deeply devoted husband of the late Jacqueline, nee Shramek; beloved father of Sean and Colleen; loving son of the late Frederick W. and Mary I., nee Mitchell; caring brother of the late Frederick R. (Geraldine), Mary I. (Arthur) Beattie, Virginia E. (Harry) Adams, Gerard F. (Joan) and Ralph S. He is survived by siblings...
Rashmi Padai
Mar 13, 2016
Visitation and funeral services for Mrs. Padai will be held Thursday, March 17th from 10:00 a.m. until the time of cremation 12:00 p.m. (Noon) at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Thursday, March 17, 2016 10:00 AM
Nguyen Lieu
Mar 13, 2016
Visitation for Mr. Lieu will be held Thursday, March 17th, 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 18th 11:00 a.m. until the time of cremation 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. 630-289-7575
James Ridge
Mar 12, 2016
James A. Ridge, 73, of Carol Stream, died Saturday, March 12, 2016 at home with family. Born April 2, 1942 in River Grove. James was the founder of Express Fasteners in Glendale Heights. He was a practical joker who loved to make people smile. James enjoyed being outdoors, golf, bowling and doing magic tricks for his family. He will be...
Mabel Johnson
Mar 11, 2016
Mabel Johnson, 96, of South Elgin, IL, passed away on Friday March 11, 2016. She was born to Jesse and Julia Baggett in Anna, IL on September 24, 1919. After moving to Evansville, IN to assemble aircrafts during World War II, she met Leslie Needham (of Pella, IA) while he was stationed. They were united in marriage in 1944 and...
Joan Graham
Mar 10, 2016
Joan Marie Graham, of Carol Stream, formerly of Bartlett; wife of the late Allen; mother of Diane (Keith) Talbot and Roger (Ellen) Verden; grandmother of Eric, Jennifer, Elizabeth and Sarah; great grandmother of Joshua, Ian, Gino, Mia, Aiden and Bella; sister of Eileen, Patricia, Lillian and the late Mary, Edward, Robert and Charles. Visitation Tuesday 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm...
Brenda Gold
Mar 10, 2016
Brenda Gold, of Streamwood died March 10, 2016. Beloved wife of Stephanie Gold; loving mother of Kristen Blackman; cherished grandmother of Kingston and Karsen Blackman; dear godmother of Venus (Rick) Munoz, Errol Earlington and Joshua Johnson; preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers. Lying in state Saturday, March 19, 9:00am until time of service 10:00am at St. Martins...
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