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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Victor Risser

Victor Risser

Mar 28, 2015

Victor F. Risser of Bartlett; beloved husband of Carol Sherlock; father of Peter (Maureen) Cortilet, James (Michelle) Cortilet, John (Erin) Cortilet, Lee (Lisa) Risser, Julie and Dawn; proud grandfather of 8; brother of the late Sharon and Robert "Bob". Visitation Wednesday, April 1st, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns...

Kalpesh Patel

Kalpesh Patel

Mar 28, 2015

Kalpesh "JD" Jayendra Patel, of Elgin, passed away suddenly on March 28th. Husband of Monika; father of 2 beautiful children Anjlika and Deven; son of Jayendra and Taraben; brother of Yogesh (Yamini); son in law of Kanti and Mira; friend of many around the world. Visitation Tuesday March 31st 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM at the Countryside Funeral Home and...

Geraldine Todd

Geraldine Todd

Mar 26, 2015

Visitation for Geraldine A. Todd nee Caspers of Streamwood since 1961 will be held Sunday March 29, 2015 2:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Monday 10:00a.m. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. Younger than Springtime, Geraldine died Thursday, March 26, 2015. She is the beloved wife of the late...

Cornelius Vandenbos

Cornelius Vandenbos

Mar 25, 2015

Cornelius “Bud” VandenBos, 95, of Streamwood died March 25, 2015. Bud was the beloved husband of the late Eleanore (nee Gorman); loving dad of Mitchel (Susan), Mary (Larry) Piekarz and Ellen (Dan) Walsh; proud grandpa of Joe (Courtney Piekarz), Brian (Rebecca) VandenBos, Tom (Shelly) Piekarz, Ken Walsh, Jason VandenBos, Betsy Piekarz, Meghan (fiancée Chris) Walsh, Natalie VandenBos and Emily Piekarz;...

Marvin Huels

Marvin Huels

Mar 24, 2015

Visitation for Marvin J. Huels will be held Saturday, April 18, 2015, 9:30am until time of mass 10:00am at St. Matthew Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL. Cremation took place at the Countryside Crematory. Born March 16, 1940 in Chicago, he died Tuesday, March 24, 2015. An avid Chicago sports fan, Marvin enjoyed spending time with his family. He...

John Slavich

John Slavich

Mar 24, 2015

Visitation for John Slavich, III of Schaumburg since 1970 will be held Friday March 27, 2015 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2/ mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Funeral Saturday 10:00a.m. Interment St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery. Born September 14, 1944 in Chicago, John died Tuesday March 24, 2015. He is...

Norma Shoemaker

Norma Shoemaker

Mar 23, 2015

Norma Jean Shoemaker (nee Rainey); beloved wife of the late Norman; loving mother of the late Brenda (Harold) Kuras, Deborah (Christopher) Messina, Sheri Shoemaker, Stacey (Scott)Pierce and Lisa Shoemaker; cherished grandmother of Christopher, Jeffrey, Kyle, Jenny, Andrew, Austin, Jacob and Caleb; proud great grandmother of Olivia, Madison, Cyli, Tristan and Miles. Visitation Thursday, March 26th 4:00 until the time of...

Ivy Ohlin

Ivy Ohlin

Mar 23, 2015

Ivy Ohlin (nee Pehl), 100 years young, passed away March 23, 2015 at Journeycare Hospice in Barrington, IL. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Norman, son James and daughter-in-law Julie. Ivy was born July 18, 1914 and raised in Chicago after graduating from North Park Academy in 1932, she embarked on a career as an executive secretary....

Stan Rubin

Stan Rubin

Mar 23, 2015

Visitation for Stan C. Rubin of Oswego, formerly of Addison will be held Saturday, March 28, 2015 1:00 - 5:00p.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 July 24, 1947 in Chicago, Stan died Monday, March 23, 2015. He is...

Anthony Rose

Anthony Rose

Mar 22, 2015

Services for Anthony G. Rose of Roselle are private. He is the beloved husband of Marie A. nee Skifano; loving father of James, Vincent (Teresa) and the late Christopher (Anne) and Carolyn; dear brother of Lucille lazzara and the late Virginia Wheeler; brother-in-law of Elizabeth Welter; many loving nieces and nephews. Donations made to Journeycare Hospice 405 Lake Zurich Rd....

Irene Reczkowicz

Irene Reczkowicz

Mar 20, 2015

Irene A. Reczkowicz(nee Lechowicz), 90, of Schaumburg passed away Friday March 20. Beloved wife of the late Fred; loving mother of Fred(Gloria) and Ron(Patricia); proud grandmother of Suzan(Joseph) Joyce, Amy(Peter) Legenza, Ed(Mireille) and Dan(Krista) Page; dear great grandmother of Ingrid and Wolfgang Gross, Daniel Page, Alex, Benn, and Charles Joyce, Nicelot Endean, and Nicholas Legenza; fond sister of the late...

Delmar Furlow

Delmar Furlow

Mar 20, 2015

Delmar R. Furlow of Streamwood, He was the loving father of Dawn Tarandy; devoted grandfather of Danni and Delaney; fond son of Alcletha and the late Carl; dear brother of the late John(Ovella) Furlow and Carol (Harvey) McKeowen; he is also survived by his ex-wife Cynthia Behnke and many nieces and nephews. Delmar was an Army veteran and was employed...

Patricia Wisniewski

Patricia Wisniewski

Mar 20, 2015

Patricia Ann Wisniewski (nee Pigott), beloved and devoted wife of 56 1/2 years to Leroy Joseph; loving mother of JoAnne (Leonard) D'Avanzo, Suzanne (Steven) Wright, Leroy Philip and the late Philip Alan Wisniewski; proud grandmother of Peter and Anthony D'Avanzo, Benjamin (Jennifer), Kevin, Kathryn, Elizabeth and Joseph Wright; dear great grandmother of Gavin Wright; cherished sister of David J., Mary...

Devilaben Patel

Devilaben Patel

Mar 19, 2015

Visitation and funeral services for Mrs. Patel of Naperville will be held Saturday, March 21st from 9:00 a.m. until the time of cremation 11:00 a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., Bartlett. 630-289-7575

Carol Chovanec

Carol Chovanec

Mar 19, 2015

Carol A. Chovanec(nee Wrzesinski), 71, of Schaumburg, passed away Thursday March 19. Carol was a dedicated school bus driver for 37 years and was active in her church. She faithfully attended many of her grandkids' activities and was an avid bingo player. Beloved wife of John for 53 years; dear mother of Jeff(Kate), Debbi(Mark) Merrill, and Jenny(Mike) Howlett; proud grandma...

Patricia Kodak

Patricia Kodak

Mar 19, 2015

Patricia F. Kodak (nee Frankovich), 84, of Hoffman Estates, formerly of Manistique, MI passed away peacefully March 19, 2015 surrounded by family. Patricia was the beloved wife of the late James D. Kodak and the late Eugene J. Wood; loving mother of Kathy (Robert Dykes) Young, David (Donna) Wood, Suzanne Wood and Kim Kodak (the late Elmer) Bigham; proud grandmother...

Robert Reule

Robert Reule

Mar 19, 2015

Robert F. Reule of South Elgin; beloved husband of Margaret (nee MacLean); loving father of Brian (Carianne) and Amy (Marc) Nielsen; cherished grandfather of Trevor, Brenden, Morgan and Emma; dear son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (nee Steinmetz) Reule; fond brother of the late Chuck. Robert was a 25 year employee of the Chicago Transit Authority. Visitation Monday, March...

Barry Garofolo

Barry Garofolo

Mar 18, 2015

Barry David Garofolo, 48, suddenly, of Sacramento, CA originally of Libertyville, IL. Barry was a talented competitive spirit with a tremendous drive who lived life his way and cherished having the last word. Beloved son of Ralph and the late Geneva LaVonne(nee Porter); dear brother of Garrett, Bryan, and Robert(Meghan); loving grandson of the late Ralph and the late Mary...

Carol Waldron

Carol Waldron

Mar 18, 2015

Carol Ann Waldron nee Anderson, 88, of South Elgin for 15 years, formerly of Hoffman Estates. Beloved wife of the late Dee Wayne; loving mother of Janice Cummings, Tod (Betsi), Mark (Kim) and Scott; doting grandmother of Joseph, Lori, Carla, Kevin, Kristen, Emily, Hannah and the late CPL Ryan Cummings, USMC; great-grandmother of Audrey; dear sister of Chuck, Vivienne White,...

Pratap Rawat

Pratap Rawat

Mar 17, 2015

Pratap Rawat, 55 of Hoffman Estates. Service Friday, March 20, 2015 from 2:00p.m. until time of cremation 4:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd, Bartlett. 630-289-7575

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