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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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Shardaben Desai
Jun 14, 2015
Visitation and funeral services for Mrs. Desai will be held Tuesday, June 16th from 5:00 p.m. until the time of cremation 7:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. 630-289-7575
Adeline Sowinski
Jun 12, 2015
Adeline R. Sowinski (nee:Kindle), 98, of Schaumburg and formerly of Baldwin, Michigan, Cicero, Il and Chicago. Born February, 8, 1917 to James and Mary(Sterba) Kindle, she married William Sowinski, Sr. on May 8, 1937. She was the beloved wife of the late William Sowinski, Sr.; loving mother of Bill (Suzy), Ron (Diane) and Jim (Lisa); dear grandmother of Ryan (Tracy),...
Emory Mockbee
Jun 11, 2015
Emory Mockbee, 82, of Hoffman Estates; beloved husband of Josephine nee Butera; loving father of Diane (Jim) Karras, Karen (Michael) O’Dowd, Susan Mika, Steven Mockbee and Michael (Dawn) Mockbee; caring grandfather of Katherine (Jonathan), Deanna, Kelly, Anne, Sarah and Alyssa and great grandfather of Keegan, Riley and Junah; fond brother of the late Eunice, Verna and Dolores; loving uncle to...
Robert Giers
Jun 10, 2015
Robert J. Giers, 79, of Bartlett passed away Wednesday June 10. An accountant for GATX for 40 years, Robert loved fishing, gardening, following the stock market, and attending his grandson's sporting events. Loving father of William(Linda), Joanne(Paul) Muehlemeyer, Daniel(Susanna), and Julie(Brian) Sather; proud grandfather of Kyle, Eric, Sarah, Benjamin, Cassia, Lincoln, Emily, Oscar, and the late Matthew; fond brother of...
Richard Ball
Jun 9, 2015
Richard G. Ball, 76, of Bartlett. Beloved husband, father of 2, grandfather of three, brother, son and friend. Richard enjoyed amusement parks, bowling and his TV shows but what he really enjoyed was being with his family and close friends. Visitation 2:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2015 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd (at...
Milton Honel
Jun 8, 2015
Milton(Milt) Francis Honel, 86, of Elmhurst, IL, passed away June 8, 2015 after a long illness. A memorial service will be held at Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church 426 N. West, Elmhurst, IL on July 18 with visitation from 9:00am until time of mass at 10:00am. Milt was born in Chicago, IL. He received his masters and doctorate degrees...
Jackie Richardson
Jun 8, 2015
Visitation for Jackie Richardson nee Jeater, a lifelong resident of Bloomingdale will be held Thursday, June 11, 2015 3:00p.m. until the time of service 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Born March 25, 1965 in Melrose Park, IL, Jackie...
Dineshbhai Patel
Jun 7, 2015
Dineshbhai Patel died June 7, 2015. Services are pending at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd (at Stearns Rd), Bartlett, IL.
Esther Guerrieri
Jun 5, 2015
Esther Lorraine Guerrieri, 79, of Chicago. Beloved wife of Paul; loving mom of Gordon (Theresa) and Gina (Stephen) Hartnett; cherished grandma of Anthony, Christopher, Krista, Vincent, Briana, Marisa, James and Colin; dear daughter of the late Walter and Anna (nee Schunk) Guetzow and sister of Margaret, Annemarie and the late Kathleen, Joseph, John, Eugene and Paul. Memorial visitation 3:00p.m. until...
Pamela Mccue
Jun 5, 2015
Pamela(Pam) Sue McCue(nee Kocsis), 60, temporarily left our presence to meet our savior in person, on Friday, June 5, 2015. Preceeded in death by her parents Albert and Arleen(nee Knowles) Kocsis. Pamela was just as her name meant, sweet as honey. She spent 32 years with her adoring husband Keith F. McCue who will miss her sorely. She had been...
Ralph Pence
Jun 2, 2015
With his wife and family at his side has peacefully departed this life on June 2, 2015 at 79 years of age. Born on February 27, 1936 in Hanna City, IL to Joseph and Francis Pence. Ralph served our country in the Army 1955-58 in Germany where he met the love of his life Marita (Maisch) Pence. They were joined...
Donald Thorsen
Jun 2, 2015
Donald J. Thorsen, 72, of Streamwood; beloved husband of the late Barbara; loving father of David (Kathleen) and Dan (Patty); caring grandfather of Matt, Tiffany, Travis and Lukas; caring brother of Juanita Alm, Alfred Thorsen and Jimmy Thorsen. Donald was employed by United Airlines for 30 years. Visitation Sunday June 7, 2015, 2:00-8:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home &...
Robert Caruso
Jun 2, 2015
Robert Lee Caruso, age 67, of Streamwood. Beloved husband of Margaret nee Wujtowicz; loving father of Karen Caruso (Doug Messner), Angie (the late Keith) Merevick, and Jacqueline (Morgan) Caruso-Hudson; proud grandfather of Anthony, Mark and Matt; dear brother of Anthony (Barbara), Therese (Ronald) Suwanski, Sandra (Robert) Murkowski, the late Richard (Barbara), and the late Louis (Pat); loving uncle to many...
Ann Eckert
Jun 1, 2015
Ann Marie Eckert (nee Jonsson), 83, of St Charles, formerly of Hoffman Estates and Doniphan, Missouri, died June 1, 2015. Born December 28, 1931 in Chicago. Ann volunteered at the Sheltered Workshop and Food Pantry in Doniphan. She enjoyed many things including cooking, sewing, crafts, gardening but mostly spending time with her family. Beloved wife of 62 years to Richard;...
Beverly Rucks
May 31, 2015
Beverly Frega Rucks of Elk Grove Village. She was the beloved wife of Bruce; loving mother of Bruce K. (Sue), Brian (Donna), Bonnie (The late Norman Metz) Rucks and Barry; dear grandmother of Bruce J., Melissa, Steven, Alexa and great grandmother of nine; She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and a brother. She was a 15...
Willard White
May 31, 2015
Willard Allan “Al” White, age 55, of Bartlett. Loving husband, devoted father, fun-loving grandfather, and good friend to many. Al loved to fish, bowl, and golf. He also loved his Chicago Cubs and Bears. Al worked for many years as a Facility Maintenance Supervisor and his vast knowledge and expertise were well known. He will be greatly missed by his...
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...
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