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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Bhagwan Kher
Nov 11, 2014
Visitation and funeral services for Mr. Kher of Elgin will be held Friday, November 14th from 11:00 a.m. until the time of cremation 1:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. 630-289-7575
Julie Eaton
Nov 10, 2014
Julie L. Eaton nee Rogers, of Hanover Park for 10 years, formerly of the Denver, Colorado area, died November 10, 2014. Beloved wife of Pastor Scott for 25 years; loving mother of Joshua, Alyssa, and Nathan; cherished daughter of Janet and Scott Rogers; dear sister of Tom Scheerer and Tami Russo; daughter in law of Charles “Bill” and Shirley Eaton;...
Arthur Hendrickson
Nov 10, 2014
Arthur “Art” Hendrickson, 90, formerly of Chicago; Beloved husband of Virginia (nee Gierum); loving father of John, Kathy (Steve) Rakstang, Ginger (the late George) Polkow and the late Lynda Dembinski, Patricia Ullrich and Marlene Johnson; cherished grandpa of 14 and great grandpa of 11; fond father-in-law of Arnie Dembinski, and Brian Johnson. Art was a retired Chicago firefighter and a...
Steven Lacroix
Nov 10, 2014
Steven “Steve” LaCroix, 58, of Streamwood. Steve was the beloved husband of Patricia (nee Maziarz) for 6 years; loving stepfather of Daniel and Ana Parra; cherished son of Charles LaCroix, Sr. and Helen; loving brother of Charles LaCroix, Jr. (Patricia), David, Peter (Julie), and Suzanne (Rodney) Woolford; many loving nieces and one nephew. Steve was a member of Sigma Chi...
Ambalal Patel
Nov 9, 2014
Ambalal D. Patel, 81, of Morton Grove, died Sunday, November 9, 2014 at home surrounded by family. Funeral Tuesday 10:00a.m. until time of cremation 12 noon, November 11, 2014 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd, Bartlett.
Ramamurthy Nagubadi
Nov 8, 2014
Dr. Ramamurthy Nagubadi, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Saturday November 8, 2014 at the age of 69. Dr. Nagubadi was born on March 15, 1945 in Komarnenivari Palem, a coastal region farming village in Andhra Pradesh, India. His father Rangaiah had lived to the ripe old age of 100 and his mother Atchamma lived until 97 years old. Having...
Stanley Arnold
Nov 8, 2014
Stanley Allen Arnold, born May 1, 1930 in Oakland, California, resident of Schaumburg for 43 years, passed away on November 8, 2014. Stanley is survived by his wife of 64 years, Clara (Maurer) Arnold, his children Sharon (Marian) Carling of Schaumburg, Daniel (Joyce) Arnold of Petersburg, NJ, and Virginia Cannes of Palatine. He is also survived by his grandchildren Stacy...
Angeline Marchinak
Nov 8, 2014
Angeline J. "Angie" Marchinak nee Szyszkiewicz, 94, Schaumburg, formerly of Chicago died November 8, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Leonard; loving mother of Charlotte Novak and Michael (Peg) Marchinak; proud grandmother of Mark Novak. Angie was the last of 5 siblings, all of whom have preceded her in death. Visitation Friday, November 14, 2014, 3:00-9:00pm Countryside Funeral Home and...
Walter Ruf
Nov 8, 2014
Walter K. Ruf, of Streamwood since 1990, died November 8, 2014. Beloved husband of Janet nee Cochran for 53 years; loving father of Jack (Maribeth), Leroy (Christine), and the late Brian (Lisa); proud grandfather of 10; great grandfather of 1; dear brother of John, Erika, Anne-Marie, and Ruth. Visitation Wednesday, November 12, 2014 3:00-9:00pm, Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 1640...
Michael Bjork
Nov 7, 2014
Michael “Mick” Bjork, 51, of Bartlett. Beloved son of Marvin and the late Mary (nee Limesand); loving brother of Marie, Mark (Renee), Marcia Koch and Marty (Anne); longtime boyfriend of Susan (nee Witek) Sperling; Dear uncle to 10 nieces and nephews and good friend to many. Mick was a dog lover and a jokester who will be missed. Visitation 3:00p.m....
Roland Kuhn
Nov 7, 2014
Roland Carl Kuhn, of Streamwood for 26 years. Beloved husband of the late Barbara nee Cummings; loving father of Roland C. (Diana), Jr., Peter D., Theresa M. (David) Pospisil, Anthony A. (Rochelle), and the late Kenneth Jack; proud grandfather of Patrick M., Shawn M., Christopher R., Scott D. Kuhn, Kelsey J., Madison D. Pospisil, and Leelah; great grandfather of Gavin,...
Charles Minnick
Nov 6, 2014
Charles L. Minnick, 68, of Bartlett, died Thursday, November 6, 2014. Born February 24, 1946 in Paris, IL. Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Army, Charles enjoyed everything history, Native American art, and being with his family. Beloved husband of Asela (nee Reina); loving dad of Kelly (Steve) Chapple, Natasha (Justin) Wellman and Erica Bjornberg; cherished Papa of Crystal,...
Gertrude Fiarito
Nov 6, 2014
Gertrude Rose Fiarito nee Cerone of Schaumburg and formerly of Schiller Park; beloved wife of 49 years to the late Frank; loving mother of Frank (Mary Lu); doting grandmother of Amanda, Nicholas, and James; dear sister of the late Marie (the late Joe) Aloisio, Dan (Shirley), John (the late Nel); many loving nieces and nephews. She will also be missed...
Carmen Montalvo
Nov 5, 2014
Carmen Montalvo, 85, beloved wife of the late Monserrate; loving mother of William (Patricia), and Sonia (Jeff Johnson); proud grandmother of Richard (Katie) Conforti, Kyle Conforti, Elisa Montalvo, Melinda Conforti, Antonio Montalvo, and Gina Montalvo; great grandmother of Alexander Conforti, Jaycie Brown, Lorelai Conforti, and 2 on the way; dear sister of Ana Torres, Annie Montalvo, Celia Merchand, Rosie Montalvo;...
Rosemary Bozzi
Nov 5, 2014
Born August 14, 1939 Rosemary Bozzi died November 5, 2014. Rosemary was the beloved daughter of the late Ernest and the late Nancy Bozzi (nee Milazzo). She had worked at the Rail Road Retirement Board for many years as a secretary. Visitation for Rosemary Monday, November 10, 8:30a.m. until the time of prayers 10:30a.m. at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory...
Lorraine Skowron
Nov 5, 2014
Lorraine “Cookie” P. Skowron (nee Rochnowski) of Schaumburg formerly of Chicago; beloved wife of the late Bill “Moose”; loving mother of Lynnette (Steven) Skowron-Morgan, Steve and Greg (Sheryl); cherished grandmother of Addyson, Jordan, Grant and Blake; also survived by one sister; preceded in death by 2 brothers. Funeral services are private for the family. Donations to the American Cancer Society,...
Robert Kadow
Nov 5, 2014
Robert W. Kadow, 83. Beloved husband of the late Laura; loving dad of Randal (Julie), Rae Beth (Kevin) Miller; dear papa of Amanda, Lindsay, Shannon, Ian and Kirsten; caring son of the late Edward and Josephine (nee Prunhuber) and brother of the late John. Visitation 2:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. Sunday, November 9, 2014 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 333...
Michael Wittmann
Nov 5, 2014
Michael Wittmann; beloved son of Dianne (nee Vargas) and the late Michael; loving brother of Natalie (Amy Holtsford) Wittmann; dear cousin of Leanne (Edward) Flaherty, Kevin Flaherty, Kelly Flaherty and Michael Flaherty. Michael enjoyed skiing with his sister and his best friend Dave Martinelli, he also enjoyed fishing and was a passionate Chicago sports fan. Memorial Mass Saturday, November 8th,...
Girjashanker Bhatt
Nov 4, 2014
Girjashanker V. Bhatt (better known as Gijubhai), 85, of Darien, Illinois, passed away at home Nov. 4, 2014, with his family by his side. He was born to the late Vaijnathbhai and Chanchalben Bhatt on Dec. 19, 1928 in Gujarat, India. Gijubhai was a very well-educated and accomplished man. He attended Siddharth College in Mumbai, India where he received a...
Irene Cielak
Nov 4, 2014
Irene C. Cielak nee Jankowski , 97, of Hanover Park; beloved wife of 45 years to the late Eugene; loving mother of Kathy, Darlene (Glenn) Wera, and Christine; proud grandmother of Andrew and Elizabeth. Irene enjoyed knitting and crocheting and spending time with her family and grandchildren. Visitation Thursday, November 6 3:00-9:00pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640...
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