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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Lauretta Frost
Sep 2, 2014
Lauretta Frost (nee Schrage), 97, of Roselle, died September 2, 2014. Lauretta was the beloved wife of the late Daniel Frost; loving mother of Dalores (Erling) Hansen, Donald, Delbert (Gini), Dennis, and Daryl Frost; proud grandma of Janet (Christopher Hughes) Hansen, Lisa Parker, John-Erik (Nicole) Hansen, Tiffany, Daniel, John (Nomi), Dustin, Danielle, and Aimee Frost; dear great grandma of Dylan...
Eleanore Koonce
Sep 1, 2014
Eleanore A. Koonce, nee Fortun, 77, mother of Jim (Pam) and Ken (Mary); Grandmother of Carlie, Caitie and Matt; sister of the late Jerry; daughter of the late Walter and Helen Fortun, nee Lundberg. She was a dedicated employee of the U.S. Post Office for 25 years. She was an avid book reader, painter and crafter. In her spare time...
Mathilda Nast
Sep 1, 2014
Services for Mathilda Nast nee Trnka of Roselle are private. Born July 2, 1926 in Chicago, Il, she died Monday September 1, 2014. She is the beloved wife of the late Fred; loving mother of Susan Nast; cherished grandmother of Joshua Fred Bachi; dear mother-in-law of Eugene Bachi. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Arrangments
Casimir Wenc
Aug 31, 2014
Casimir “Casey” Wenc, of Streamwood for 58 years died August 31, 2014. Husband of Rosemary nee Ouska for 58 loving years; loving father of Michael D. (Diane), Mark A., and Sue (Michael) Zych; proud grandfather of Michael (Emily), Bryan, David, Eric, Elania, and Evan Wenc, and Bradley and Kelley Zych; dear brother in law of Ann (Lenny) Jablonski and Joseph...
Antoinette Bert
Aug 30, 2014
Visitation for Antoinette "Toni" Bert nee Sughero of Schaumburg for 36 years will be held Wednesday, September 3, 2014 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 Thursday 10:00a.m. Committal Services 1:00p.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 20953 W. Hoff Rd., Elwood, IL. Born March...
John Wittbold
Aug 30, 2014
John L. Wittbold, 90, of Schaumburg, formerly of Hanover Park, died Saturday, August 30, 2014. John was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed photography, and even helped found the Schaumburg Photographic Society. John was a long time member of the Kiwanis and loved to watch birds, hockey and listen to classical music. He will be missed...
Timothy Murphy
Aug 28, 2014
Timothy J. Murphy, 68 passed away August 28th. He was loved by his wife Carol(nee Valentino); his children Suzanne(Thomas John) Gsell, Jeannie, and Patrick(Jenna); his grandchildren Matthew, Emma, Faye, and Demi; his siblings Rita(Richard) Ruzecki, and the late John T.; his brother in laws Leonard Valentino, Emanuel(Eileen) Valentino, Cesare(the late Albie) Favia, and Ralph(Veronica) Valentino; and many nieces, nephews, and...
Robert Brueske
Aug 27, 2014
Robert “Bob” J. Brueske formerly of Schaumburg; beloved husband of Fayetta “Fay” (nee Suehl) loving father of Julie, Tom (Lynn), Kathy (Scott) MacDonald and Daniel (Shari); cherished grandfather of Tiffany, Sean; dear brother of Gloria (Ron) Lindberg, and the late Roscoe (late Pat), the late Elizabeth “Betty” (late Robert) Gallager; son of the late Lester and Florence. He was a...
Lawrence Campbell
Aug 26, 2014
Lawrence C. "Chuck" Campbell of Hanover Park; dad of Anthony C; son of Lawrence and Margaret (nee Wright); brother of Hayward; uncle of Owen; many aunts and uncles. A 1993 graduate of Streamwood High School, employed by O'Hare Towing Company, loved old trucks, cars and driving he drove trucks all his life. A devoted family member and friend. Visitation Saturday,...
Victor Fachet
Aug 26, 2014
Victor S. Fachet, of Roselle, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Victor was our handsome, charming, good looking, sweet, young, devil-may-care man of the world. Beloved husband of the late Nancy L. nee McCarthy; loving father of Donald R. (the late Nadine), Lynn A., Karan S. and Connie (Timothy) Lavin; proud grandfather of Daniel (Laura) Fachet, Alicia (Matthew) Jachimstal,...
Thomas Litts
Aug 26, 2014
Thomas “Tom” E. Litts, 73, of Streamwood died Tuesday August 26, 2014. Born June 26, 1941 in Freeport, IL. Tom was the son of William and Betty (nee Smith). A veteran of the U.S. Marines Corps, Tom enjoyed fishing, bird watching and just being outdoors, but his true passion was his family. Beloved husband of Cheryl (nee Knell); loving dad...
Laverne Pearson
Aug 24, 2014
LaVerne Campisano Pearson, wife of the late Fred Campisano and Ronald Pearson; mother of Carol (Mark) Wojtulewicz, Pamela (Sonny) Budziszewski and Fred (Karen) Campisano; grandmother of Anthony (Stephanie), Joseph, Michael (Noel), Gary (Kristin), Daniel (Megan) Wojtulewicz, Jason (Kristen) Celentani, James (Dawn) Campisano and Kim (Sean) Belford; greatgrandmother of 14; sister of Donald (Joan) Clark; preceded in death by 1 sister...
Julian Byrdy
Aug 24, 2014
Services for Julian Anthony Byrdy of Streamwood since 1972 are pending. Born December 21, 1925 in Chicago, Julian died Sunday August 24, 2014. Veteran of WWII having served in the Army Air Force. He is the beloved husband of Karen M.; loving father of Jeffrey (Tracy) and Richelle; proud grandfather of Reid Michael and Jack Conner; dear brother of the...
David Emerson
Aug 23, 2014
David Richard Emerson, 54 was called home by God on Saturday August 23, 2014. He was born January 29, 1960 to Frank and Christine Emerson in Chicago, Illinois. David was a devoted Christian who believed in Jesus Christ as his savior. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. David loved to play with his grandchildren...
John Ferris
Aug 23, 2014
John Alec Ferris, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family August 23, 2014. John was the beloved husband of Joy (nee Brani) for 63 years; loving father of Janice (Alex) Kiss, David (Christine) Ferris, the late Gail (Greg) Lenz, and the late Robert (Pam) Ferris; proud grandfather of John (Jillian Goodlove) Kiss, Emily Kiss, Katherine (Ryan) Beland, and Carolyn Ferris....
Jose Martinez
Aug 22, 2014
Jose Duran Martinez, of Glendale Heights, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 22, 2014 after a long battle with Leukemia. Jose was the beloved husband of Maria (nee Rodriguez) for 58 years; loving father of Juanita “Janie” (Joe) Pasternak, Jesse Martinez, Jack Martinez, Janet (Angelo “Bob”) Chapa, Diana (Clarence) Penge and Cindy Martinez; proud grandfather of Jacklyn (James)...
Cleonice Tortorice
Aug 22, 2014
Cleonice “Cleo” V. Tortorice (nee Dentino), 78, of Bartlett. Beloved wife of 57 years to Vincent; Loving mom of Peter (Kathryn) and Len (Sheri); cherished grandma of Vince, Dominic, Samantha, Madelyn, Joseph and Olivia; dear daughter of the late Roger and Gilda (nee Florio) Dentino. Visitation 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m.Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950...
William Debartolo
Aug 22, 2014
William “Bill” Edward DeBartolo, 54, died August 22, 2014. Bill was the beloved son of Kathy Gallagher and the late John DeBartolo, and stepson of Mike Fritze; loving father of Codi; loving brother of Karen (Mark) Conyers, and the late John “Hammer” DeBartolo; cherished half-brother of Maria (Trent) Klein; adored uncle of Ashley and Angela; cherished stepbrother of Teresa and...
Patricia Virnich
Aug 20, 2014
Patricia Jean Virnich nee Radford; beloved wife of Allan; loving mother of Michele Quagliano, Maria Annese, and Michael Annese; loving grandmother of Dominik, Emilee, Koree, & Carlee. Visitation Sunday, August 24, 2:00-8:00pm Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd (at Barrington Rd.), Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Monday 10:30am. Information 630-289-8054 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com.
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