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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Manubhai Patel
Mar 26, 2016
Visitation for Manubhai Patel of Glendale Heights will be held Monday, March 28, 2016 4:00p.m. until time of cremation 6:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Born June 23, 1934 in India, Manubhai died Saturday, March 26, 2016. He is the beloved husband of Vimlaben; loving father of Ritaben, Ranjan, Jayesh,...
Lorraine Martin
Mar 26, 2016
Lorraine A. Martin (nee Louttit), 94, of Bloomingdale. Beloved wife of the late Raymond; loving mom of Ronald (Barbara), Richard (Janet), Raymond (the late Jayne) and Kathleen (Richard); cherished grandma of Jennifer, Lisa, Michael (Andrea), Kelly (Mike), Jamie (Ken), Raymond Jr, Shawn (Stephanie), Kimberly (Remie), Thomas (Francesca) and Dawn (Dan); dear great grandma of Ashley, Michael, Ethan, Dominic, Antoinette, Ethan,...
Leonard Gabrys
Mar 26, 2016
Leonard J. Gabrys, of Hanover Park since 1976. Beloved husband of Theresa nee Bajner for 55 years; loving father of Rev. Floyd Edmonds, Corrine (Joseph) O'Boyle, and Wendell Gabrys; cherished grandfather of William Edmonds, Marc (Lindsay) Mota, Matthew (Brittany) Mota, Danielle (Nick) Cuny, Ashley Gabrys, loving great grandfather of Annamarie, Maya, Maura, Marc Jr, Aiden "Tiger", and James; dear uncle...
Donald Berberich
Mar 25, 2016
Donald Russell Berberich, of Streamwood, formerly of Hanover Park, died March 25, 2016. Loving father of Donald R., Jr. Donald was interested in photography and guns. Visitation Wednesday March 30, 2014 10:00am until time of service 12:00noon at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. Streamwood/Schaumburg. Interment Lakewood Memorial Park. Information 630-289-8054 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com.
Roy Carter
Mar 25, 2016
Roy W. Carter, born July 22, 1926 died March 25, 2016. Preceded in death by his wife Dolores in 2011; loving father of Shirley (Salah) Elgindy, Gloria (Bob) Jones, Daniel (Janet) Carter, Richard (Michelle) Carter, the late Lawrence Carter and the late Mark Carter; devoted grandfather of Joey, Michael, Amanda, Tiffany (Bryan) Ruffoni, Bryan Jones, Michelle, Daniel Jr. (Chelle), Melanie...
Emilio Lopez
Mar 24, 2016
Emilio Lopez, a 15 year resident of Hoffman Estates and formerly of Indio, CA, died March 24, 2016. Beloved husband of Maria for 44 years; loving father of Jesus (Maribel); doting grandfather of Jesus, Jr. and Arely; fond brother of 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Visitation Monday March 28 3:00-9:00pm at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd....
Lawrence Smetana
Mar 24, 2016
Lawrence E. Smetana, 65, of Bloomingdale, passed away suddenly Thursday, March 24. The founder of CWI Services, Inc., Larry lived life to the fullest and was well loved and respected by many. Beloved husband of Susan(nee Taylor); loving father of Sandra(Brett) Sansevero, Erin(David Jonas) Smetana, Audrey(Thomas) DuMez, Stacy Sonnenberg, Kimberly(Jason) Serra, and Glenn Sonnenberg; proud grandfather of 7. Visitation Monday,...
Minnie Johnson
Mar 24, 2016
Minnie Johnson (nee Rumphol), 97, of Streamwood, died Thursday, March 24, 2016. Born February 7, 1919 in Eau Claire, WI. Minnie enjoyed knitting, reading, baking and being with her family. Beloved wife of the late Donald; loving mother of David (Marcia), Mary Bluemle and Sue (the late Lawrence) Eberhardt; cherished grandma of Kelli (Adam) Hoffman, Andrew, Anne (Kurt) Glosser and...
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...
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