Dr. Marilyn Medina-Perez, 43, of Schaumburg, died Wednesday, January 15, 2014. She was born September 6, 1970. Marilyn was a social worker at Vanguard High School where she worked directly with troubled teens. She loved meeting with them one on one and truly believed in its therapeutic values. She was even awarded Social Worker of the Year in 2011 from...
Visitation for Carmella E. Balrig nee Ariola formerly of Streamwood, will be held Sunday January 19, 2014 2:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Monday 10:15a.m. to St. Hubert Church. Mass 11:00a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven. Born January 20, 1924 in Chicago, Carmella died Wednesday January 15, 2014. Carmella...
 
            David M. Baublitz, cherished son of the late David I. and Mary (nee Uva); dear brother of Kathryn (Larry) Brandal, Michael (Cathy), and Linda (Dennis) Ranahan; loving uncle of Juliann and Marie Ranahan, Kristina and Melissa Baublitz, and Matthew and Jeffrey Brandal. Services private. Arrangements made by Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory. 630-289-8054
Jeanine C. Lass nee Peters, beloved wife of Robert; loving sister of Sharon Peters and the late Dennis (late Patricia), and the late Ronald (late Christine); dear aunt of Deborah, Susan, Michael, Alan and Tammy; proud great aunt and great great aunt. Jeanine was a member of Rebekah Lodge. She’ll be missed by her “buddy” Bailey. Visitation Friday 10:00am until...
 
            June E. Price (nee: Peterson), 0f South Elgin formerly of Roselle and Monmouth. Beloved wife of the late Stanley R. Halley and the late Dr. Roy B. Price; Loving mother of Shelba (the late Richard) Lefort, Monica (John) Roberts, the late Stanley B. Halley; dear grandmother of Michelle, Melissa, Jason, Melanie and Shawn; proud great grandmother of 9; fond sister...
Richard D. Galbreath of Elgin; father of Shaun, Daniel and Anthony; son of Mona (nee Dixon) and the late Richard; brother of Michael. Visitation Friday, January 17th 3:00 p.m. until the time of funeral service 8:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 95 S. Gilbert St., (at Middle St.) South Elgin. Following services cremation will be at the...
 
            Carol L. Ostrowski,47, nee Fredin, of Elgin formerly of Streamwood. Loving wife of 20 years to Thomas; adored mother of 8 year old Richard; dear sister of Paula (Lupi) Rayes, Gary (Marcella) and Walter; step sister of Lou, Chris and Vince Bertoncini; cherished daughter of Philip and step mom Jerri and mom Pat Love; aunt of Lupito. Carol was the...
Richard A. Knebel of Medinah; beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Tomczyk); loving father of Amy (Joe) Meister and Dan Knebel; cherished grandfather of Lydia Meister; dear brother of Judith (Howard) Geake and John (Marge); many loving nieces and nephews; son of the late Arnold and Esther (nee Hergert). Visitation Wednesday, January 15th 3:00 p.m. until the time of funeral 7:00...
 
            Dr. William James Christian, of Bartlett, formerly of Arlington Heights and Sun City Huntley. Beloved husband of Betty L. (nee: Tressett) for 62 years; Loving father of William James Jr., Carol (Richard) Lesniak, Jeffrey (Helen) and Paul (Linda); dear grandfather of 10 and fond brother of Winifred Gehr. William had a PhD in Chemical Engineering, and served his country in...
 
            Raymond M. Gunn of Schaumburg, formerly of Des Plaines, beloved husband of the late Bertha nee Krowka; loving father of Raymond (Rose) and Nancy (Anthony) Gadachy; cherished grandfather of Raymond (Angie), Jr., Kimberley Andersen, James (Jana), Tony Gadachy, Jr. and Michael Gadachy; proud great-grandfather of Lydia, Kyle and Gavin. WWII Naval Veteran, member Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce, Elks Club...
Visitation for John W. Szul, resident of Bartlett for 20 years, formerly of Chicago will be held Friday, January 17, 2014, 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.)in Bartlett. Funeral Saturday 9:15a.m. to Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Carol Stream. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment St. Michael the Archangel, Palatine. Born June 25,...
 
            Visitation and funeral services for Tilak will be held Friday, January 10th from 11:00 a.m. until the time of cremation 1:00 p.m. at at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. 630-289-7575
Slawomir Gos, of Bartlett. Beloved husband of Sylvia; loving father of Sebastian and Sandra; dear brother of Danuta Kordial. Slawomir enjoyed fishing, the outdoors and the time he spent with his family. He will also be missed by his daschunds, Skooter and Sierra.
Diane L. Schoenfeld, 65, of Streamwood for 30 years, died peacefully at home January 7, 2014. Diane was the loving mother of Kevin (Laurie), Joseph “Joe” (Lisa), and Vickie (Rich Ricciardi) Schoenfeld; Proud grandmother of Chandler, Isabella, Joey, Richie, Kaylee, and Lucia; Cherished sister of Vic (Sheri) Jozefowicz, Rita (Robert) Smith, the late Edward Jozefowicz and the late Chester Rapacz;...
Sylvia E. O’Hara, 81, died January 7, 2014. Sylvia was the beloved mother of Michael P. O’Hara, Debra A. Dardano, and Edward J. O’Hara; Loving grandmother of Lenita N. Taylor, Dawn DePirro, Kenny Dardano, Michele, Steve, Johnathan, and Taylor O’Hara; Proud great grandmother of Ma’Kayla, MaKendric, Jessie, Gina, Sophia and Joey; Cherished aunt of Barbara, Susan, and David, TeriAnn, Rick,...
John M. Ritter, Jr.; husband of the late Irene (nee Kotik); father of Michael Ritter and Diane Krueger; grandfather of Gage, Jake and Taylor; brother of Evelyn Ferguson. John was a 40 year employee of American Airlines. Visitation Friday, January 10th, 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 95 S. Gilbert St. (at Middle St.), South...
Lillian M Burzynski (nee Dolbin), 88, of Roselle since 1965. Beloved wife of 66 years to George; loving mother of Gary (Elisa) and Gail (Joseph) Ramos; cherished grandmother of Jessica (Peter) Bess, Jeffrey Ramos and Melissa Wujick; dear great-grandmother of Matthew, Sarah, Alex, Angelina and Adrianna; caring daughter of the late John and Angeline (nee Marczctek) Dolbin and sister of...
George Prochnow of Bloomingdale formerly of Chicago; beloved husband of Christine (nee Tharpe); loving father Ralph (Julie) and Cheryl; step-father of Sharon (the late Joseph) Hernandez; step grandfather of Joe (Tammy) Hernandez, Jr.; great great grandfather of Tayler, Tanya and Sasha; brother of the late Lorraine; proud master of Toby. George worked for Commonweatlh Edison for over 30 years, he...
Vicente Guerrero Leal, 32, murió 6 de Enero 2014. Vicente era el querido hijo de Juan Guerrero Atriste y Hermelinda Leal Huerta; Cariñoso hermano de Juan Jose Guerrero Leal, Roberta Guerrero Leal, Kathy Guerrero Leal, Margarita Guerrero Leal, Noel Guerrero Leal y Maximino Guerrero Leal. Que será extrañado por sus muchos sobrinos, primos y otro familiars. Vicente le gustaba jugar...
 
            Visitation for Patricia Ann Koptik nee Donnersberger of Homer Glen, formerly of New Buffalo, MI and Downers Grove will be held Thursday 5:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Funeral Friday 10:30a.m. to St. Walter Church. Mass 11:00a.m. Interment private. Born May 7, 1930 in...