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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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...
Domitila Perez
Mar 10, 2016
Visitation for Domitila Perez nee Frausto, a resident of Streamwood since 1970 will be held Tuesday, March 15, 2016 11:00a.m. until time of service 1:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Road (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Born May 12, 1941 in Knippa, TX, Domitila died Thursday, March 10, 2016....
Anna Biegler
Mar 9, 2016
Anna Biegler (nee Mohr), 90, of Bartlett, died Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Born June 3, 1925 in the Ukraine. Anna enjoyed gardening and cooking for her family, especially her grandchildren who knew they could always count on Sunday dinners with grandma. Beloved wife of the late Peter; loving mother of Peter (Mary), Rose (Jerry) Knudsen, Robert (Lisa) and the late...
Frank O'Connor
Mar 8, 2016
Frank J. O’Connor, 100, a long time resident of South Elgin passed away March 8, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife Pauline V. (nee Weaver). Surviving him are his loving son Michael (Karen), two grand-daughters Kendra, Tegan; and many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation Friday, March 11, 3:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home and...
Irene Mogensen
Mar 7, 2016
Irene May Mogensen, 88, passed away peacefully March 7, 2016. Irene was the beloved mother of Gary (Nancy), Bill, Gale (the late Gary) Ponti, Lynn (Doyle) Gates, Nancy (Rick) Tivy and Ray; proud grandmother of Amy, Sara, Marissa, Christy, Nick, Danny, Jessie, Sharon, Katie, Kelley, Alec, Ricky, Ryan, McKenna, Kailee and the late Randy; cherish great grandmother of 4. Family...
Ronda Walter
Mar 7, 2016
Ronda Lynn Walter nee Ciepley, of Elk Grove Village, formerly of Surprise, AZ and Arlington Heights, IL died March 7, 2016. Beloved wife of Kirby; loving mother of Joey and Aaron Willard; cherished grandmother of Jo-Jo; dear daughter of Ron and Pat Ciepley; fond sister of Robbie Mack; many loving relatives and friends. She will be missed by “Buster” her...
Rolf Calmeyer
Mar 7, 2016
Rolf V. Calmeyer, 64, of Hanover Park, died Monday, March 7, 2016. Born December 22, 1951 in Chicago. Rolf enjoyed being with his family, wood working, movies, watching sports. Beloved husband of 44 years to Anita (nee DeVincentis); loving dad of Rolf A (Tonia); cherished son of the late Rolf and Georgette (nee Bar); caring brother of Carl (Linda); dear...
Valerie Dary
Mar 6, 2016
Valerie V. Dary (nee Jenca), 95, passed away peacefully March 6, 2016. Valerie was the beloved wife of the late John Dary; loving mother of Scott Dary, Marlene Gallagher and Dawn Kissner; proud grandmother of Andrea, Paul, Nick, Jason, Bianca, Joshua and Zachary; cherished great grandmother of Noah, Lana, Gage, Tate, Thea, and Mirella; many loving nieces and nephews. Cremation...
Deborah Foston
Mar 5, 2016
Deborah "Debbie" Ward Foston, 57, of Bartlett, passed away Saturday, March 5. Debbie was strongly dedicated to her family and kids. Beloved wife of John; loving mother of Jonathon and Ashley; cherished daughter of Frank and Alice(nee Carner) Ward; fond sister of Frank, Jr.(Lisa) and Jim(Jill) Ward; dear aunt of Stephanie(Chris) Lawten, and Joseph(fiancée Ashley Surman), Justin, Jenna, Alexis, Jaden,...
Michael Zielinski
Mar 4, 2016
Michael Francis Zielinski, 59, died Friday March 4, 2016. Michael was born in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Florida, 12 years ago. Michael is survived by his wife Ann (nee Liebig); his parents Frank and Claranne; sister Joanne Policht, brother David (Valerie); 5 nieces and 2 nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Peter(Lori). Michael enjoyed computer programming...
Rosario Rinchiuso
Mar 1, 2016
Rosario "Ross" Rinchiuso, of Bartlett since 1993, died March 1, 2016. Ross was the beloved husband of Mary (nee Ebelt); proud father of Melissa (David) Hart and Michael; loving Papi of Abbey, Julia and Erik; cherished brother Rose Cinfio. Ross was the former and original owner of Village Pizza in the 80's as well as Embers Charhouse in Palatine. He...
John Sulak
Feb 29, 2016
Services for John J. Sulak of Schaumburg, formerly of Sun City West, AZ and Chicago will be private. Born September 13, 1923 in Chicago, John died Monday, February 29, 2016. He is the beloved husband of the late Flora nee Ginocchio; loving father of John (Jean Klimek) Sulak; cherished grandfather of Lauren (Richard) Simonetta and Matt; many loving nieces and...
Christine Rusch
Feb 29, 2016
Christine "Chris" S. Rusch (nee Murphy) died February 29, 2016. Chris was the beloved mother of Matthew (Maggi) Olsen and Nicole (Matthew) McCall; proud grandmother of Gavin Olsen, Dylan and Charlie McCall; cherished sister of Rosie, Robert, Sharon and Dennis. Chris was a devoted grandmother. Visitation Thursday, 3:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd.,...
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