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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Ann Orlandi

Ann Orlandi

Sep 17, 2014

Ann E. Orlandi nee Ellis, formerly of Park Ridge; beloved wife of the late Albert; loving mother of Ann (James) Tazbier, Barbara (Steve) Mitchell and Robert (Brenda); cherished grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 9; adored sister of the late Thomas (Lucille) Ellis, Catherine (Thomas) Barrett, Claire (Francis) Sypin, Eileen (Bud) O’Boyle, and James (Marilyn) Ellis. Visitation Saturday, September 20,...

Dolores Palumbo

Dolores Palumbo

Sep 16, 2014

Dolores L. Palumbo, 86, of Schaumburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by family September 16, 2014. Dolores was the beloved wife of the late Daniel Palumbo for 63 years; loving mother of Deborah (Daryl) Beeson, Denise (Mike) Schmidt, Dean Palumbo and the late Daniel Palumbo; proud grandmother of Tiffany (Chuck) Wood, Daniel (Natalie) Beeson, Caiti Schmidt, Nicole and Matthew Palumbo; cherished...

Wayne Goritz

Wayne Goritz

Sep 15, 2014

Wayne Michael Goritz of Bartlett; loving father of Mike (Kim), E. Clayton and Lisa (Mario Szczesny); cherished grandfather of Gabi, Zach, Alex, and Henry; dear brother of Donald (Pamela), Daniel (June) and Sharon (Jim) Lucas; former husband of Linda M. Goritz; proud master of Missy and Sylvester. Visitation Wednesday, September 17th, 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home...

Elsie Idarius

Elsie Idarius

Sep 15, 2014

Elsie A. Idarius nee Ryl, 89. Beloved wife of the late Donald Idarius. Loving mother of Kevin and Pam (John) Rohleder and five Golden Retriever girls all named Taffy. Cherished grandma of Kyle. Elsie was born in Chicago to the late Karl and Alvina Ryl. She was the youngest of four children and sister of the late Art (late Olga),...

Grace Price

Grace Price

Sep 13, 2014

Grace A. Price; beloved wife of the late Bert Price; loving mother of Tom (Rita); loving grandmother of Melissa (Dan) Skarr, James A., and Steven T.; great-grandmother of Carleigh; cherished sister of Dr. James P. (Harriet) Ahstrom, Jr. Grace was a member of the Christian Woman’s Club and a founding member of the Bloomingdale Gardening Club. Visitation Tuesday, September 16,...

Eugene Mclaughlin

Eugene Mclaughlin

Sep 13, 2014

Visitation for Eugene "Bud" McLaughlin of Algonquin, formerly of Schaumburg for 30 years, originally from Muskegon, MI, will be held Tuesday, September 16, 2014 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Liturgical Wake Service 7:00p.m. Funeral Wednesday 10:30a.m. to Church of the Holy Spirit. Mass 11:00a.m. Interment St. Michael the...

Mary Visvadra

Mary Visvadra

Sep 13, 2014

Mary Sue Visvadra nee Russo, of Streamwood since 1967; beloved wife of Sam for 53 years; loving mother of Steve (Amy), Sam, Michael, Anthony, and Kelli; doting grandmother of Ashley (Cody) Thomas, Courtney Ginnosa, Brianne, Zachary, Travis, Dylan, Jaxsen and Justin; cherished sister of Richard (the late Judy) Russo. She will be missed by her companion Brandi. Visitation Tuesday, September...

Jayant Patel

Jayant Patel

Sep 11, 2014

Visitation and funeral services for Mr. Patel of Streamwood will be held Sunday, September 14th from 10:00 a.m. until the time of cremation 12:00 p.m. (Noon) at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. 630-289-7575

Kashiben Sheth

Kashiben Sheth

Sep 10, 2014

Visitation and funeral services for Mrs. Sheth of Carol Stream will be held Saturday, September 13th, 2014, 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

Colleen Mcgreer

Colleen Mcgreer

Sep 10, 2014

Colleen McGreer of West Chicago; loving mother of Kevin (Mary), Scott (Amy) and Kelly (Dan) Darrow; cherished grandmother of Abby, Sally, Kaylin, Jack and Emily; dear sister of John (Carol) Whalen, Patrick (Alyce) Whalen, William " Whalen, Joanette (Patrick) Gerrity, Mary (Richard) Fuentes, Ann (Thomas) Obucina, Maureen (Frank) Duggan, Margaret Whalen and the late Terry; many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Sheldon Schwerdtmann

Sheldon Schwerdtmann

Sep 10, 2014

Sheldon Schwerdtmann, of Schaumburg; beloved husband of Nancy nee Dunwoody; loving father of David (Chris), Dan (Joanne), Gary, Glen (Amalia), and Janet (Doug) Lyjak; devoted grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 10; cherished brother of Ranny (the late Kate). Sheldon was employed by Illinois Bell for 37 years. A veteran of the US Army, he loved bowling, golfing, bingo, traveling...

Shirley Szul

Shirley Szul

Sep 10, 2014

Shirley Mae Szul (nee Lackowski); beloved wife of the late John W.; loving mother of Gregory (Catherine), Kenneth (Deborah), Dale (Mary) and Geralyn (the late Paul) Toth; cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Ryan) Lipumano, Capt. Jonathan Szul USAF, Caroline (Capt. Matthew USAF) McGrath, Dale Jr., Steven and Kevin Szul, Sarah, Elizabeth and Rachel Toth; proud great grandmother of Ellie and Benjamin...

John Popernik

John Popernik

Sep 8, 2014

John Popernik, 97, an Army Veteran, died September 8, 2014. John was the beloved husband of the late Lorraine; loving father of Diane (Dan) Hupert, Donald (Nonny), and the late John (Linda); proud grandfather of Cara, Rachel (Brian), Kelly (Mark), and Mallory (Justin); cherished great grandfather of Grey. Visitation for John Friday September 12, 9:30a.m. until the time of Mass...

Alma Sarna

Alma Sarna

Sep 8, 2014

Alma C. Sarna (nee Zatto), 88, died Monday, September 8, 2014. Born February 8, 1926 in Chicago. Alma enjoyed camping and square dancing. She was a member of the Moose Club in Elgin and a member of St. Luke Church since 1962. She will be missed by many. Beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mom of J. Lee Kolbusz;...

George Martucci

George Martucci

Sep 7, 2014

George M. Martucci, 87, of Elk Grove Village; beloved husband of the late Marian (nee McMillen); loving father of Gregory (Patty), George (Cindy), Lisa Bishop, Gary (Gina),Glen and Richard (Lisa); cherished grandfather of Katarina, Jena Martucci, Angela Bishop, Julia, Jackson, Luke Martucci; dear brother of Violet Tardiff and Corinne (Hank) Laundy; many loving nieces and nephews. He was 39 year...

Nancy Bartell

Nancy Bartell

Sep 7, 2014

Nancy Arlene Bartell nee Majewski, Hanover Park for 14 years, formerly of Streamwood. Loving mother of Richard A. (Lynda), Barbara (John) Ceasario, and Pamela Bartell-Simpkins; proud grandma of Kyle and Karlea Ceasario; dear sister of Joyce Solofra, Dorothea Przybycien, Bonnie (Ed) Adamczyk, and the late Conrad and Raymond Majewski; many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, September 11, 2014, 3:00-9:00pm...

Jane Pauwels

Jane Pauwels

Sep 7, 2014

Jane L. Pauwels of Caledonia, MI; loving mother of Rachel (Martin) Broderick and Alexander (Catherine) Stewart; cherished grandmother of Madeline, Gavin, Kylie, and a grandson on the way; dear sister of Tony (Jackie) Pauwels, Jim (Kitty)Pauwels, Gerry (Chris) Pauwels, Teresa (Jerry) Massa and Tom Pauwels. Jane was an electrical engineer at Smith's Aerospace. She enjoyed gardening and liked to crochet....

Helen Ehrhardt

Helen Ehrhardt

Sep 6, 2014

Helen Josephine Ehrhardt (nee Romano), 82, of Bartlett since 1958, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Helen was the beloved wife of Roland for 60 years; loving mother of James Ehrhardt, Debbie (Dave) Wilson, Carolann (Dennis) Rohrsen, Bill (Laura) Ehrhardt and Betty-Jo (Jerry) Holk; proud grandmother of 10; proud great grandmother of 1; cherished sister of Joe and Ron...

Lorraine Schauder

Lorraine Schauder

Sep 4, 2014

Lorraine M. Schauder, nee Brown, 96, of Bloomingdale, wife of the late Frank; mother of Diann (Terry) Klehr and Karen (Kenneth) Doerr; grandmother of Mike(Debbie), Tim(Donna), Pat(Janet), Ryan(Peggy), Jason Jones and the late Jessica; great grandmother of Zak, Alyssa, Gabrielle, Andrea, Hannah, Bianca, Ethan, Evan and Addison; sister of the late Charlotte (late Wayne) Free; daughter of the late Jaye...

Mahendra Patel

Mahendra Patel

Sep 3, 2014

Visitation and funeral services for Mr. Patel were held Saturday, September 6th, 2014 at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett.

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