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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Dorothy Fern
May 30, 2015
Dorothy L. Fern, 83, of Bartlett for 19 years. Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late William J. Fern for 60 years; loving mother of Linda, Debbie (Bob) Brauch, Bill (Laurel), Mike (Dori), Sandy and Dan (Pat); proud grandmother of 9; cherished great grandmother of 4; dear sister of Robert (Gladys) Brakog. Dorothy enjoyed sewing and reading. Visitation Sunday...
Colin Browne
May 28, 2015
Colin D. Browne, 50, of Hoffman Estates passed away May 28. Colin was passionate about artwork and his paintings as well as Chicago sports. Beloved son of Arlene(nee Nebrich) and the late James; fond brother of Paul(Denise), Evan, and Tara(Keith) Dombrowski; dear uncle of Autumn and Kevin Browne, Jon(Erin), Brittany, Jordan, Erin, and Jeremy Browne, and Josie and Jenna Dombrowski....
Anna Austin
May 25, 2015
Anna Austin, age 66, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 25,2015 unexpectedly. Anna was born on April 2, 1949 in Chapman, AL. Anna was originally from Allison, Pa. Anna graduated from Brownsville Area High School in 1967. Anna was a graduate of University of Pittsburgh and received a Doctorate in Education. Preceded in death was...
Dorothy Kuhn
May 24, 2015
Visitation for Dorothy C. Kuhn nee Hollinger of Streamwood for 25 years will be held Thursday, May 28, 2015 4:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Friday 9:00am to St. Peter Damian Church. Mass 10:00am. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. Born March 30, 1937 in Chicago, Dorothy died Sunday...
Patricia Solorio
May 24, 2015
Patricia Jean Solorio (nee Tolentino), 73, of Streamwood. Patricia was the beloved wife of Robert Solorio; loving mother of Manuel (Deborah), Laura (Terrence) Esche, Linda (Gordon) Egner, Leila (William Feltz, Jr.); proud grandmother of Amanda, Robert, Mario, Michael, Mark, Alyssa, Bradley, Rebecca, Brian, Justin, Brittney and Alex; cherished great grandmother of 12; loving sister of Ray (Rosie) and Robert (Liz)...
Nicholas Kladis
May 21, 2015
Nicholas Markos Kladis, 84 of Streamwood formerly of Chicago Heights, loving husband of Peggy; cherished father of Maria, Diane and Theodora (Ronald) Rollins; dear brother of Anastasia, Angelike and Evagelia and the late Ekatarine, the late Alexandra and the late Dennis; beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was born in the small village of Agala on the Greek...
Dolores Drechsel
May 20, 2015
Dolores H. Drechsel, nee Hahn, 85, of Schaumburg, formerly of Chicago. Loving wife of the late George; dear mother of Linda (Lou) Gaeding and Bruce (Cathy) Drechsel; cherished grandmother of Dawn, Nicole and Ryan; beloved sister of the late Elsie (late Ralph) Ludwig. Dolores worked at Underwriters Laboratory and Sears. She loved when her grandchildren would visit her at Friendship...
Thomas Hess
May 20, 2015
Thomas E. Hess, 65, of Bartlett, formerly of Schaumburg. Thomas was the beloved husband of the late Mary Alice (nee Keeley); loving brother of the late James Lee (Theresa); cherished uncle of Erich and Josh Hess. Thomas was a member of the Hanover Park Lions Club for 20 years. Visitation Saturday, May 23, 11:00a.m. until the time of service 1:00p.m....
Janet Korman
May 16, 2015
Janet M. Korman, 62, of Palatine died May 16, 2015. Janet was the cherished daughter of Olga and the late Andrew Biskup; loving sister of Ronald (Janet) and Jerry (Jackie); proud aunt of Michelle and David. Janet enjoyed baking and decorating cakes. Visitation for Janet Tuesday, May 19, 4:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett...
Ponema Lunammachack
May 16, 2015
Visitation for Ms. Lunammachack of Elgin will be held Friday, May 22nd, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 23rd, 1:00 p.m. until the time of cremation 4:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett.
Jacob Kaplan
May 15, 2015
Jacob “Jake” Allen Kaplan, 27, of Cary for his entire life, died Friday, May 15, 2015. Born December 15, 1987. Jake was the son of Bruce and Debbie (nee Geweke). Jake was a natural at playing the guitar, he was adventurous and never hesitated to pack a bag and travel by himself enjoying many U.S. National Parks, hunting for natural...
John Thompson
May 14, 2015
John R. Thompson, of Roselle, passed away on May 14 on his 61st birthday. John loved bicycle riding, woodworking, and sports and knew his trivia. Loving son of Roy and the late Nancy(nee Stupp); dear brother of Mike(Marie), Kathy(Jerry) Ogden, and Don; fond uncle of 7 nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation Saturday May 30 from 11:00am until time of service...
Jay Smith
May 14, 2015
Jay L. Smith, 88, of Streamwood died May 14, 2015. Jay was the beloved husband of Marjorie Smith (nee Meyer); loving father of Neil (Suzanne) Smith, Lori (Dave) Kennel and Cara Smith; dear stepfather of Cynthia (Dean) Connolly, Pamela (Chris) Dix and Cathy (Scott) Zirkel; proud grandfather of Hayden Smith, Paige and Kelly Zirkel; cherished brother of Honorene Lanning. Jay...
Helen Sullivan
May 13, 2015
Helen Marie Sullivan (nee Breeher), 88, of Elgin formerly of Hanover Park passed away peacefully surrounded by family May 13, 2015. Helen was the beloved wife of the late John L. “Jack” Sullivan and the late Julius W. Glatz; loving mother of Gerald (Judith), Richard (Cathy), Kathleen (Richard “Dennis”) Dobson, Steve (Gayle) and the late Nancy Glatz; proud grandmother of...
Darren Skaleski
May 13, 2015
Darren R. Skaleski, 52, of Bartlett, IL passed away. An avid fisherman and a die hard Packers fan he was a graduate of University of Texas San Antonio. Former husband of Kathy; loving father of Phoebe Skaleski; dear son of Victor(Judy) and Dolores(Rusty) Chapin(nee Brinker); fond brother of Daniel Skaleski, Doreen(Todd) Mitchell, Dana(Bryan) Gunns, Drew(Kim) Skaleski and Linda(Tim) Zeske, Robin(Paul)...
James Williams
May 9, 2015
Visitation for James F. Williams of Schaumburg, formerly of Elmhurst, will be held Wednesday May 13, 2015 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Thursday 9:15a.m. to Church of the Holy Spirit. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment St. Joseph. Jim is the beloved husband of 56 years of Joan nee Maniola;...
John Golding
May 9, 2015
John Frederick Golding, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on May 9, 2015 at age 73. He was surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by His loving wife Ann, of 54 years. They were married in Geneva in 1964. She was his soul mate. He is lovingly remembered by his seven children, Terry (Denia), Steve, Kim (Rod) Goodlin, Pam, Brian...
Johnathon Reder
May 9, 2015
Johnathon R. Reder of Hanover Park formerly of Elmhurst; father of Travis Michael, Matthew Richard and Justin; son of Linda (Don) Wunder and the late Ronald; brother of Tim; former husband to Marnee (John) Bates. Nephew of Jim Ross, Douglas Ross, Jeff Phelps and Kathy Picket. Cousin of Jessica, Cassandra, Clarissa, Shawn, Brianna and Kenneth Vogt. Special friend of Tim...
Leonard Kruk
May 7, 2015
Leonard C. Kruk of Bartlett; beloved husband of Arlene J. (nee Karner); loving father of Kim (David) Graff, Deborah (Robert Jr.) Nona and James (Kelly); cherished grandfather of Mary, Karoline, Abby, Ryan, Jamie and Tyler; dear brother of Robert (Barbara). Leonard loved his family, golfing and fishing. Visitation Monday, May 11th 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home...
Gary Andrekus
May 7, 2015
Gary R. Andrekus, 62, of Bloomingdale, died Thursday, May 7, 2015. Born July 3, 1952 in Chicago. He was the son of Anthony and Mary (nee Knafl). Gary was an outdoors enthusiast and loved music. He liked Star Wars and was quite the “MacGyver”. Gary was a fortunate recipient of a heart transplant and will be missed by his family...
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