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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Maria Montano
Dec 7, 2014
Maria N. Montano(nee Aviles), 82, of Bartlett, died Sunday December 7, 2014. Loving mother of Henry N. Ortiz; dear daughter of the late Joaquin and Angela(nee Vazquez) Aviles, fond sister of John(Sonia) Aviles, Ivette(Victor) Huertas, and 8 late brothers and sisters. Visitation Thursday December 11 from 3-8pm at Iglesia Bautista Betel 1315 W. Lake St.(at Naperville Rd.), Bartlett where services...
Charles Wiercinski
Dec 7, 2014
Charles “Chuck” E. Wiercinski, 68, passed away surrounded by family December 7, 2014. Chuck was the beloved husband of Kathy (nee Lorenz) for 39 years; cherished brother of Rosalie (Charles), Donna (Mark), Sandy and Don (Deb); loving brother-in-law of Joan, John (Donna), Billy (Janet), Tom, Merri (Michael), and Kim (Kim); proud uncle of Laura, Steven, Matt, Melanie, Dan, Doug, Andy,...
Reverend Schmitt
Dec 6, 2014
Rev. Theodore John Schmitt, pastor of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Streamwood died suddenly on Dec. 6, 2014 at the parish rectory. Although his family was from Chicago, Fr. Schmitt was born on February 12, 1944 in Boston. Fr. Schmitt, or Fr. Ted as he was lovingly referred to by his parishioners, was the son of the late...
Lorraine Berntson
Dec 6, 2014
Lorraine T. Berntson, nee Amidei, of Carol Stream, formerly of Franklin Park and Chicago; cherished wife of the late Stanley; beloved mother of Jeff (Jan Dony) and Susan (John Barich) Bartucci; proud grandma of Angela, Gina and Cara Bartucci; caring beema of Autumn and Tyler; fond sister of the late Richard (Marie) and the late Don( late Therese); dear aunt...
Carol Herringer
Dec 6, 2014
Carol Herringer (nee Dressler), 82, of Bartlett. Beloved wife of the late Bernard; Loving mother of Chad (Emma) and Renee (Vaughan) Chambers; cherished grandmother of Brittany, Timothy, Michael, Kelly, Nicholas and Christopher. Carol enjoyed ceramics and painting, was a den mother for many years and enjoyed being with her family. Visitation 9:30a.m. until time of Mass 10:30a.m. Thursday, December 11,...
Sarah Lucido
Dec 6, 2014
Visitation for Sarah R. Lucido will be held Friday, December 12, 2014, 10:00am until time of service 12 noon at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Entombment Memory Gardens. Sarah Lucido was born on February 24, 1924, the only child of George and Josephine Baratta. She grew up in Chicago and worked as an...
Ruth Venuso
Dec 3, 2014
Ruth M. Venuso(nee Hall), 83, of Streamwood died Wednesday December 3. Beloved wife of Pasquale "Pat"; loving mother of Deborah Mestas, Michelle(Tom) Nagel, and the late Patricia A. Venuso-Calabro; fond sister of Percy(Harold) McGuiggan; dearest grandmother of Daniel(Waew) Mestas, Rachael(Johan) Dunkel, Delia(Trevor) Bergstrom, Jessica(Mark) Bergstrom, Kaitlyn Jennette, and the late Richard Patrick Mestas; proud great grandmother of Bella Donna, Bjorn,...
Elmer Olson
Dec 3, 2014
Visitation for Elmer J. Olson of Bartlett will be held Monday, December 8, 2014 11:00a.m. until the time of service 12noon at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Interment Oakridge-Glen Oak Cemetery. Born December 15, 1915 in Chicago, he died Wednesday, December 3, 2014. Elmer retired after 47 years of service at...
Christine Marshall-Cain
Dec 3, 2014
Christine E. Marshall-Cain nee Anderson of Vernon Hills, formerly of Streamwood; beloved wife of Courtney; loving mother of John (Jennifer) Marshall; dear sister of Ralph (Carole) Anderson and Laurie (Robert) Rodriguez. Christine was a former member of the Poplar Creek Library Board and an active swim mom for the Streamwood Park District and various other swim teams. Visitation Tuesday, December...
Mary Lomonaco
Dec 3, 2014
Born 9/26/35 in Chicago, Mary Grace was the loving daughter of Nancy and Joseph Lomonaco, who emigrated to the U.S. from Italy. She was the twin sister to Maura, who was not only her "double" but her best friend. Mary Grace grew up with her cousins Angelo and Mary Grace and they and their families remained close. After graduating from...
Robert Kathe
Dec 2, 2014
Robert W. Kathe, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by family December 2, 2014. Robert was the beloved husband of the late Jackie; loving father of John (Kathleen), Michael (the late Joyce), Linda (Tony) Ciarico, Patrick (Linda), Robert Jr., Steve (Shari), and David (Cindy); proud grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 7; cherished brother of Harold Jr. (Carole), Gene...
Ronald Alaspa
Dec 2, 2014
Ronald E. Alaspa, Sr. of Schaumburg, husband of Nancy, nee Martich, father of Katie (John) Reynolds, Peter and the late Ronnie, Jr.; brother of Rich (Darlene), Wayne (Adele) and Midge (Jack) Kubiniec; grandpa of 9; uncle to many nieces and nephews; son of the late Eino and Bernice, nee Whetter. He was a long time employee of CT Machine in...
Roy Oswald
Dec 2, 2014
Born June 15, 1939, Roy W. Oswald died December2, 2014. Roy was the beloved husband of the late Sally; loving father of Robin (Jerry, Sr.) VanHauter, Pam Plautz and Lisa (Bob) Gineman; proud grandfather of Jamie (Jay) Florek, Jerry Jr. (Diana) VanHauter, Melissa and Jimmy Plautz, Bobby and Anthony Gineman; Adoring great grandfather of Ashley Florek, Anneliese, Hunter and Nathan...
Carlyle Hoppe
Dec 1, 2014
Carlyle T. “Butch” Hoppe, of Bloomingdale, died December 1, 2014. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Murphy); dear brother of Leroy (Becky); proud uncle of Darlene Ann (Rich), David, and Annemarie; cherished son of the late Carl R. and Ann Marie (nee Ruth). Visitation Friday, December 5, 2014 3:00-9:00pm, Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 333 South Roselle Rd (1/2 mile S....
June Williams
Dec 1, 2014
June E. Williams(nee Egan), 90, of Streamwood, died Monday December 1, 2014. An avid bowler she was a former employee at Simpson Electric. Beloved wife of the late Forrest; loving mother of Tracy(Nicholas) Holhut and Donna Gage; fond sister of Illeen DeParis, Robert(Barbara) Egan, and the late James(Florence) Egan and the late Mildred(the late Charles) Walle; dear grandmother of Sarah...
Timothy Merlihan
Nov 29, 2014
Tim Merlihan, age 77, died Saturday, November 29, 2014, of complications from Parkinson's Disease. He was born in Buffalo, NY. He was a graduate of the St.Joseph Collegiate Institute and received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Detroit. His career in sales and management led him from Buffalo to Toronto, Ont. Canada, and Palatine, IL. He had...
Ashley Steele
Nov 28, 2014
Ashley Evelyn Steele (nee Berquist), 23, of Aurora, devoted mother of Brodie and Jax (Kellen Steele-Father); loving daughter of Scott (Theresa) Berquist of Glendale Heights, IL and Jodie Baczkowski of Aurora, IL and twin brother Matthew Berquist of Aurora, IL. In addition to her parents and brother, Ashley is survived by her Grandparents, Barb Baczkowski of Hoffman Estates IL and...
Steven Hendrickson
Nov 28, 2014
Steven A. Hendrickson, 57, beloved husband of Dorothy nee Phillips; loving father of Erik (Ginny), Pamela Czech, David (Cassandra) Czech and the late Eric Czech; cherished grandfather of Camille and Erica; devoted son of Gail and the late Herbert; caring brother of Keith (Susan) Hendrickson and April (Eric) Adkins. Steven was a machinist for Avanti Engineering in Glendale Heights for...
James Abraham
Nov 25, 2014
James “Jim” E. Abraham, died November 25, 2014. Jim was the beloved husband of Arlene (nee Armato) for 47 years; loving father of Julie (Rob) Marinelli, Peter (Buffy) and Mike (Jamie); proud grandfather of Tori, Zach, Ben, Matthew and Alex; cherished son of the late Edward and Lucy (nee Fracassi), loving brother of Barbara Haberkamp, the late Joan and Marilyn....
Margaret Darnall
Nov 25, 2014
Margaret Ann Darnall (neeClelland), 56, of Schaumburg for 6 years, formerly of Poplar Grove passed away surrounded by family November 25, 2014. Margaret was the beloved wife of Frank for 28 years; loving mother of Fiona, Sarah and Joshua; cherished daughter of Arthur (Nancy) and Ella (the late Joseph) Dicentio; proud sister of Diane (Steve) Rasmussen, Linda (Will) MacKenzie, Rosanne...
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