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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Norman Pawlikowski
Jan 26, 2014
Norman Michael Pawlikowski of Schaumburg; loving father of Candace (Kevin) Nykiel and David; cherished grandfather of Jordan, Michael and Kailey Pawlikowski, Zachary, Zhdanka, Zeiven, Zander and Zenia Nykiel; son of the late Michael and Stella (nee Laskowski) Pawlikowski. Visitaiton Wednesday, January 29th, 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 333 S. Roselle Rd., Roselle. Funeral Thursday...
Debora Burman
Jan 25, 2014
Debora E. Burman (nee: Hempfling) of Streamwood, Beloved wife of Stanley; loving mother of Steven and Christopher; dear daughter of Roy E. and the late Mary Ellen Hempfling; fond sister of Doreen(Edwin) Cunningham, Laurie (Richard) Strauss. Memorial visitation Wednesday 3:00 until the time of service 7:30p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd., Bartlett. (630)289-7575
Monica Sayavong
Jan 25, 2014
Visitation for Monica M. Sayavong Friday, January 31, 4:00p.m-8:00p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 S. Bartlett Road (at Stearns Road) Bartlett. Funeral Saturday 1:00p.m. until the time of cremation 4:00p.m. Cremation will take place at Countryside Crematory. Monica was the beloved wife of Victor Sayavong; loving mother of Samisou, Judy, and Natalie; proud grandmother of Ricky, Jasmine, Daisy,...
Des Malhotra
Jan 25, 2014
Des Raj Malhotra, 86, of Glendale Heights passed away peacefully at home January 25, 2014. Des was the beloved husband of Kanta Malhotra (nee Seth) for 56 years; loving father of Deepak, Rajat, and the late Bob Malhotra; proud grandfather of Nicholas, Katherine, Nina, Priana; cherished brother of Om Malhorta. Visitation for Des Malhotra Monday, January 27, 10:00a.m. until the...
Bernard Buchanan
Jan 24, 2014
Bernard "Bill" Buchanan, formerly of Bartlett died on Jan. 24, 2014 in Kentucky. Husband of the late Caroline, nee Lesmeister; father of Dr. Bill (Vicky) and the late Jean; grandfather of Caroline, James and Rebecca and a half brother of Maxine (late Fred) Bollhoffer. Bill worked for Modern Dairy as their office manager for 35 years. Visitation Monday 4:00 pm...
Robert Brekhus
Jan 24, 2014
Robert E. Brekhus, 68, of Presque Isle, formerly of Chicago and Streamwood, IL, passed away at his home on January 24, 2014. He was born in Chicago, IL on Dec. 17, 1945 to Alfred and Mildred (nee Orell) Brekhus. Robert was a Vietnam Veteran, he served in the US-Marine Corps from 1966-68. He was employed for 37 years with Transo...
David Barker
Jan 24, 2014
David Barker, 65, of Bartlett, passed away peacefully at home January 24, 2014. David was the beloved husband of Sherry for 46 years; Loving father of Stephanie (Jason) Artingstall and Heath Barker; Proud grandfather of Lynkin, Delanie, and Dylan Artingstall, and Cassie; Cherished son of the late Robert and Arlene Barker; Dear brother of Michael (Jan) Barker; Proud uncle of...
Helen Gibson
Jan 23, 2014
Helen T. Gibson (nee Matzuka), 86, of Schaumburg beloved wife of the late James Gibson; Loving mother of Arielle Marq, Suzanne (Robert) Delaney, and Denise (Peter) Solmo; Proud grandmother of Andrew Hurman, Tara Delaney and Mallory Delaney, Peter Solmo, Jr., Anthony Solmo, and Dina Solmo; Cherished sister of Marie Lore. Visitation for Helen Monday, January 27, 3:00p.m. – 9:00p.m. at...
Leon Wera
Jan 21, 2014
Leon J. Wera, Jr., 89, of Streamwood, beloved husband of the late Elaine M. (nee Lewis); loving father of Alan, Beverly, and Glenn (Darlene); dear grandfather of Andrew and Elizabeth. Leon was a WWII Navy Veteran and a 20+ year employee at LittelFuse, Inc. of Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Fund of America (AFA) would...
Ruth Strack
Jan 20, 2014
Visitation for Ruth Strack of the Dominican Republic, formerly of Prospect Heights will be held Saturday March 1, 2014 9:00a.m. until time of service 11:30a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Interment St. Adalbert. Ruth is the beloved wife of the late Walter; loving mother of James...
Rose Wodynski
Jan 19, 2014
Rose S. Wodynski nee Stec, 89 of Bartlett, beloved wife of 66 years of the late Gene; loving mother of Barbara (Richard) Lesch; cherished grandma of Pamela (Charles) Bell and Brian Lesch and great-grandma of Jeffery, Steve and Michael. Visitation Wednesday 9:00a.m. until time of mass 10:30a.m. at the Sacred Heart Chapel at Clare Oaks 825 Carillon Dr. Bartlett. Interment...
Pearl Schaffer
Jan 18, 2014
Pearl "Joan" Schaffer, 92, of Bartlett. Beloved wife of the late Sherwin; loving mother of Sandra "Sandy" (Paul) Gaynon, Elanie Schaffer and Bonnie (James) Bosco; and cherished grandma of Elliot, Rachel, Rebecca, Angelo, Robert and Stephanie. She was truly loved and will be deeply missed. Graveside services will be held at 1:00p.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at Shalom Memorial Park,...
Mabel Burkhart
Jan 18, 2014
Visitation for Mabel M. Burkhart of Streamwood since 1989 will be held Tuesday January 21, 2014 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Lying in state Wednesday 10:00a.m. until time of service 11:00a.m. at Immanuel United Church of Christ 1500 Old Church Rd. Streamwood. Interment Bartlett Cemetery. Mabel died Saturday...
Donald Jensen
Jan 16, 2014
Donald G. Jensen of Hoffman Estates, formerly of Hanover Park, beloved husband of Debbie for 28 years; loving father of Donald (Linda), Jr., Dawn, Douglas and Derek; cherished grandfather of Matt; fond brother of the late Loren. Cremation is private at the Countryside Crematory. Memorial service pending. (630) 289-8054 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com.
Marilyn Medina-Perez
Jan 15, 2014
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...
Carmella Balrig
Jan 15, 2014
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 Baublitz
Jan 14, 2014
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 Lass
Jan 14, 2014
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 Price
Jan 14, 2014
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 Galbreath
Jan 14, 2014
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...
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