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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Alice Ponce

Alice Ponce

Feb 8, 2014

Alice “Cookie” Ponce (nee Chira) of Bartlett, died February 8, 2014. Alice was the beloved wife of Louis Ponce for 49 years; Loving mother of Vickie (Daniel) Strong, and Lisa (Carlos) Jurado; Proud grandmother of Megan and Erica Strong, Carlos, Joseph, Rafael and John Jurado. Many loving nieces and nephews. Alice was well known for her Tina Turner dance moves....

Vathsaladevi Shunmguavelu

Vathsaladevi Shunmguavelu

Feb 8, 2014

Vathsala Shunmugavelu, 67, of Wheaton. Services will be from 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 and will continue on Thursday from 10:00a.m. until time of cremation at 12:00 noon at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd, Bartlett.

Clarence Abbott

Clarence Abbott

Feb 7, 2014

Clarence “Bud” Abbott, age 88, passed away peacefully in the early hour on February 7, 2014 at Friendship Village in Schaumburg, Illinois. Bud was born in New Hampshire on July 16, 1925 and enlisted in the US Army at the end of World War II. He served as part of the US Occupational Forces in Post WWII, where he met...

Vikram Desai

Vikram Desai

Feb 6, 2014

Visitation and funeral services for Mr. Desai of Inverness will be held Sunday, February 9th from 10:00 a.m. until the time of cremation 12:00 (noon) at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett.

Carl Kruger

Carl Kruger

Feb 5, 2014

Carl J. Kruger, 87, of Roselle, died February 5, 2014. Carl was the beloved husband of the late Maxine for 66 years. Loving father of Maxine (David) Smith, Carl Joseph (the late Rebecca) Kruger, Roy Kruger, Fred Kruger, and Carolyn (Gregory) Lamb; Proud grandfather of Robert Summers, Richard Smith, Linda (Steven) Fine, Sara, Sherry, and Joseph; Cherished great grandfather of...

Ronald Pawlicki

Ronald Pawlicki

Feb 4, 2014

Visitation for Ronald A. Pawlicki of Streamwood since 1972 will be held Saturday February 8, 2014 10:00a.m. until time of service 12:30p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. Born November 30, 1946 in Canada, Ron died Tuesday February 4, 2014. He is the beloved husband of 45...

Sanjay Patel

Sanjay Patel

Feb 4, 2014

Visitation and funeral services for Mr. Patel of Hoffman Estates will be held Friday, February 7, 2014 from 12:00 (Noon) until the time of cremation 2:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett.

Joanne Nelson

Joanne Nelson

Feb 4, 2014

JoAnne Grace Nelson (nee Schweihs) of Streamwood for 40 years; loving mother of Janice (Roger) Perfors, Steve (Chris), Michael, Richard (Gayla), and Bob (Robin); adored sister of Gene (Sandy), Thomas (Kathy), Allan (the late Dee), Connie (Rich) Reagan, Ed (Ellie), the late Robert Inman and James (Ruth) Schweihs; daughter of the late James and Florence Schweihs of Maywood; loved by...

Glenn Cunningham

Glenn Cunningham

Feb 3, 2014

The Cunningham family is sad to announce the passing of Dr. Glenn D Cunningham Sr., on February 3, 2014. He died peacefully at home in West Chicago, Illinois. He has resided there the past five years in the loving care of his two daughters, Sheila Cunningham and Colleen King and his three grandsons, Nolan, Kevin and Logan King. Glenn was...

Hasmukh Patel

Hasmukh Patel

Feb 2, 2014

Visitation and funeral services for Mr. Patel of Hoffman Estates will be held, Tuesday, February 4th from 12:30 p.m. until the time of cremation 2:30 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., Bartlett. 630-289-7575 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com

Janis Reischel

Janis Reischel

Feb 1, 2014

Janis Reischel, nee Karr, of West Chicago, wife of Donald; mom of Linda (Mike) Witt, Richard and Suzanne (Steve) Helfers, twin sister of Janet Frederickson; grandma of Eric, Katie, Steven and Amanda; great grandma of Chase; daughter of the late Stanley and Helen Karr, nee Bacon. Visitation Monday 4:00 - 9:00 pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950...

Radha Ahuja

Radha Ahuja

Feb 1, 2014

Visitation for Radha Ahuja will be held Monday, February 3, 2014 from 12 noon until time of cremation 2:oop.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd (at Stearns Rd) Bartlett, IL. Radha was born January 3, 1930 and died February 1, 2014. For information 630-289-7575

Janice Rupprecht

Janice Rupprecht

Jan 31, 2014

Janice A. Rupprecht (nee Jamrisko), 78, of Bartlett. Beloved mother of Margaret Pare, Theresa (Geno Rucker), Nancy (Gerald) Meer and Laura (Gregg) Hutchison; loving grandma of Stephanie (Mike) Nika, Jillian (Shawn) Gillespie, Graceanne, Rob, Colleen, Jack, Neil, Monica, Eric and Rachel; cherished great-grandma of Anna and Ethan; dear daughter of the late Casper and Margaret (Nee Dickey) Jamrisko and sister...

William Fredendall

William Fredendall

Jan 30, 2014

A memorial service for William "Bill" James Fredendall of South Elgin, Ill. will be held Sunday April 6, 2014 11:00 until time of service 1:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 95 S. Gilbert Rd. (at Middle St.) South Elgin. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. He passed away on Jan. 30, 2014, following complications from surgery. He...

V. Schertz

V. Schertz

Jan 29, 2014

V. Eric Schertz of Bartlett; beloved husband of Linda Zimmer; loving brother of Vera Agonafer, Irene Schertz, Stephen Schertz and Susan Moreno; great uncle to many nieces and nephews; dear son of the late Vernon and Betty (nee Lewis). Eric was a design engineer and project manager at Chamberlain, an avid motorcyclist who loved woodworking and animals. The family has...

Norman Karolewski

Norman Karolewski

Jan 29, 2014

Norman Karolewski, 83, of Bartlett. Beloved husband of Geri (nee Karol); loving son of the late Anton and Helen (nee Klich); dear brother of Richard (the late Elaine); cherished uncle of Wayne (Lisa) and several great nieces and nephews. Norman was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Visitation 9:30a.m. until time of Mass 10:30a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2014 at...

Elaine Atchison

Elaine Atchison

Jan 29, 2014

Elaine Atchison (nee Jensen) of Bartlett; beloved wife of the late Melbourne; loving mother of Michael (Tonya) Atchison, Joyce (Dale) Anderson, Mary (Alex) Moore and the late Ronald Atchison; cherished grandmother of Tasha and Erik Atchison, Rebecca Graves and the late Brandon McClinsey; proud great grandmother of 8; dear sister of Wayne (Theresa) Jensen and Violet (the late Eugene) Haase;...

Mary Daudelin

Mary Daudelin

Jan 28, 2014

Mary Ann Daudelin, nee Klaus, age 81, of Bartlett, beloved and loving wife of Richard E. Daudelin for 61 plus years. Loving mother of Denise (Ron) Novak, David (Barbara), Steve (Camille), and Bob (Karen) Daudelin. Fond grandmother of Christina (Matthew) Deeley, Ryan, Katie, Danny, and the late Michael Daudelin. Great-grandmother of Broderick, and Anders Deeley. Loving sister of Bob (Mickey)...

Lois Chiappetta

Lois Chiappetta

Jan 27, 2014

Lois Ann Chiappetta (nee McKeehan); beloved wife of the late George Jr.; loving mother of George III, Jackie, Jeff (Nancy) and Patrick (Linda); cherished grandmother of 3; proud great grandmother of 6; dear sister of Paul, John, Robert, William McKeehan, Betty McBride, Shirley Kipps, Barbara Straub, Margaret Mowery and the late Edgar, Parker and James McKeehan; daughter of the late...

William Grippando

William Grippando

Jan 26, 2014

William Grippando, of Hoffman Estates, loving father of William (Katie), Camille, and Sarah; dear grandfather of William, Jr. and Robert. Visitation for William Saturday, February 1, 2014 from 2:00p.m. until 7:00p.m. with the service at 4:00p.m. Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 1640 S. Greenmeadows Blvd (at Barrington Road), Streamwood/Schaumburg. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Please...

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