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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Walter Mccoy
Nov 4, 2014
Walter M. McCoy of Elk Grove Village since 1961; beloved husband of Jean (nee Murphy); loving father of Kathy (Chris Bednarowicz) McCoy, Bill, Arline and Marty (Tricia) McCoy; cherished grandfather of Eric, Matthew, Kylee, Emily and Brendan; dear brother of Irene (the late Al) Harteker. Visitation Thursday, November 6th 3-8 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 333 S....
Frederick Scott
Nov 2, 2014
Frederick M. "Mike" Scott, 46, of South Elgin died Sunday, November 2. He loved music and the guitar, camping, fishing, cooking, and eating. Even in his illness he was self-sufficient. Beloved father of Nikki(Aaron) Neal; loving grandfather of Camara, Charlianne, and Camden; dear son of Francina(nee Swain) and the late Frederick H. Scott; fond brother of Eric(Tracey) Scott, Justin Gardner,...
Steven Miressi
Nov 1, 2014
Steven F. Miressi of Bartlett formerly of Bellwood; beloved husband of Lorna (nee Willerton), whom he married in 1977; loving father of Stephanie (Aaron) Tappan; cherished grandfather of Asher; dear brother of Ann (Ron) Barger; the late Mary Turner, Kathy Boege and Margaret Miressi; son of the late John and Frances (nee Butkus); many nieces and nephews. He enjoyed fishing...
Evelyn Burauer
Nov 1, 2014
Visitation for Evelyn Burauer of Elgin will be Thursday, November 6th 10:00 a.m. until the time of funeral service 12:00 (Noon) p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 95 S. Gilbert St., (at State St.), South Elgin, Il 60177. Burial Maryhill Cemetery.
Gloria Maguire
Nov 1, 2014
Gloria Ann Maguire (nee Franz), 83, died November 1, 2014. Gloria was the beloved wife of Thomas O. Maguire, Sr. for 59 years; loving mother of Mary Jo Maguire, Thomas O. Maguire, Jr., John P. (Debra) Maguire, Lisa Ann (Bob) Tobin, Peggy Sue (Doug) Barantti and the late Kathleen Marie Maguire; proud grandmother of 7 grandchildren; cherished sister of the...
Edward Welu
Nov 1, 2014
EDWARD A. WELU, born May 21, 1930 to Edward and Loras Welu, Dubuque, Iowa, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2014, at Clare Oaks Retirement Community, Bartlett, Illinois surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 64 plus years of marriage, Betty McGinn-Welu. and his six children maintained a constant vigil until the end. Ed is loved by Kathy Bertrand...
Walter Licht
Oct 31, 2014
Walter “Wally” Licht, 73, of Streamwood died October 31, 2014. Wally was the beloved husband of Nancy (nee Panther) for 48 years; loving father of Steve (Kelly) Licht, Mary Licht, and Suzanne (Steve) Leazzo; proud grandpa of Nathaniel, Jacob, Jon, Geri, Natalia, Rocco, Alexis, Ethan and the late Stephen; cherished brother of Chris, Tom (Janine), John (Chris) and the late...
Michael Sommers
Oct 31, 2014
Michael W. Sommers, 67, of Hampshire. Beloved husband of Sharon Coker; loving dad of Michael D. (Mandie), Heather Sommers, Nicholas Reuter, Elizabeth (Andrew) Reuter-Gonzalez and Randy Berkley; cherished grandpa of many. Dear brother of Richard, Dennis (Chris) and the late Bruce (Barbara) Sommers; He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Marie and one grandchild. He will also...
Maciej Bucki
Oct 31, 2014
Maciej Bucki, of Bartlett, a tool and die maker at Sadwell Manufacturing in St. Charles for 15 years died Friday October 31. Beloved husband of Nina(nee Slawek); loving father of Sarah and Samantha; dear son of Wanda(nee Matras) and the late Josef. Visitation Tuesday November 4 at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd.(at Stearns Rd.), Bartlett from...
Walter Skoczylas
Oct 30, 2014
Walter Skoczylas, a sheet metal worker and native of the Ukraine died Thursday October 30; beloved husband of the late Norma(nee Atlee); loving father of Jerry(Judy) and Nick; proud grandfather of Ian, Nick, and Gianna and great grandfather of Carter and Keely; fond brother of 7 brothers and sisters. Visitation Tuesday November 4 10:00am until time of service at 12:00...
Cabell Payne
Oct 28, 2014
Cabell M. Payne, Jr. of Bloomingdale; beloved husband of the late Joyce (nee Templin); loving father of John (Mary), Nancy Ruff, Richard, Betty (Carl) Weise and Thomas (Lana); cherished grandfather of Candace, Christopher, Caroline, Timothy, Ted, Bethany and Kristina; proud great grandfather of Cameron; dear brother of Sidney. Cabell was a WWII Veteran, 1st SGT. EF-7, US Army – Retired...
Donna Campbell
Oct 27, 2014
Donna K. Campbell (nee Keating) died peacefully at home Monday, October 27, 2014 after a long illness. Born in Milwaukee, she grew up in Chicago and later lived in Elk Grove Village, Itasca and Bartlett; loving mother of Donald (Mary) Campbell; beloved grandmother of Michele (Brian) Schinker, Michael (Jennifer and dawn Campbell; dear great-grandmother of Lauren, Sara, Madison, Ella, Kylie,...
Raymond Ketch
Oct 27, 2014
Raymond K. Ketch, 75; beloved husband of the late Suzy; loving father of Kevin (Betty) and Matthew; dear grandfather of Michael (Amanda), Nicholas and Savanna and a great grandchild to arrive in April. Raymond enjoyed golf, bowling, cards and cars. Visitation for Raymond Thursday, October 30th 4:00pm – 8:00 pm Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 95 S. Gilbert St (at...
Jean Siers
Oct 26, 2014
Jean M. Siers (nee Cullotta) formerly of Chicago; beloved wife of the late Casey; loving mother of Dave, Linda (Jim) Kowalczyk and Larry; cherished grandmother of Pamela (Ben) Wagner, Kimberly, Robert (Melissa) William, James and Joseph; dear sister of Frank and Joe (Pam); proud aunt of Josette, Andrea, Diane, Rick and Carol. Jean was a long time member of St....
Kumund Patel
Oct 25, 2014
Kumund N. Patel, 64, of Carol Stream. Service Monday, October 27, 2014 from 4:00p.m. until time of cremation 6:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 S Bartlett Rd (at Stearns Rd), Bartlett.
Loretta O'Neil
Oct 24, 2014
Loretta V. O’Neil nee Ceas; beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Edward (Peggy), Patricia (Glenn) Janowiak, Earl, and Peggy (John) Schneider; dear grandmother of Daniel (Melissa) Janowiak, Ryan (Jennifer) O’Neil, Jennifer O’Neil, Colleen Sullivan, Zachary & Zoe Schneider, the late Shannon Schneider, and the late Gretchen Schneider; great grandmother of Aidan, Ashlyn, Liam, Colton, Declan and one...
Richard Nechvatal
Oct 23, 2014
Richard F. Nechvatal, of Streamwood since 1959; beloved husband of the late Lillian Juanita nee Keltner; loving father of James (Julie), Ken (Gay) and Susan (Pete Dethlefs); doting grandfather of Craig, Alex, Brett and Michael; caring brother of Betty Moore. Visitation Thursday, October 30th 4:00pm until time of service 7:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at...
Keshavlal Soneji
Oct 23, 2014
Visitation and funeral services for Mr. Soneji of Des Plaines will be held Saturday, October 25th from 2:00 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.
Tara Walker
Oct 22, 2014
Tara L. Walker, 44, of Bartlett, died Wednesday, October 22, 2014. Born November 6, 1969 in Chicago, Tara enjoyed scrapbooking, movies, and spending time with her nephews. Survivors include her loving mother Willella, dear brother Johnny (Marianne) III, she was the proud aunt of Johnny IV and Charlie and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation Monday, October 27, 2014...
Roseanne Beckmann
Oct 21, 2014
Roseanne Beckmann (nee Fitzsimmons); beloved wife of the late William H. Beckmann; loving mother of the late William R. (Susan) Beckmann and the late Marianne (Steve) Bingham; cherished grandmother of Alicia Stepul, Christopher Bingham, Jennine Beckmann, William M. (Keri) Beckmann, Michaline (Michael) Rutkowski; proud great grandmother of Alyssa, Mica and Ian. Visitation Thursday, October 23rd, 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. at...
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