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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Carol Ostrowski
Jan 12, 2014
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 Knebel
Jan 11, 2014
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...
William Christian
Jan 10, 2014
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 Gunn
Jan 9, 2014
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...
John Szul
Jan 9, 2014
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,...
Tilak Patel
Jan 8, 2014
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
Jan 8, 2014
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 Schoenfeld
Jan 7, 2014
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 O'Hara
Jan 7, 2014
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 Ritter
Jan 7, 2014
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 Burzynski
Jan 7, 2014
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
Jan 7, 2014
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 Leal
Jan 6, 2014
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...
Patricia Koptik
Jan 5, 2014
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...
Joseph Zappia
Jan 5, 2014
Joseph Zappia of Medinah; dear brother of the late Tina (the late Charlie) Collinane, the late Loretta (the late John) Hayes and the late Angelo (Marlene); son of the late Anthony and Loretta (nee Romando); many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, January 11th, 2014 at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 333 S. Roselle Rd., Roselle 9:00a.m. until the...
Edward Duffy
Jan 4, 2014
Edward Duffy, best known to those he loved most as Dad or Papa, left this earth on Saturday surrounded by his girls. Born in 1945 to Edward & Dorothy Duffy, it was obvious from the start that the world would be changed by this young boy. He made wonderful childhood memories with best friends and siblings, Bill and Patty. He...
Babulal Patel
Jan 3, 2014
Babulal Patel, 62. of Roselle, died suddenly on January 3, 2014. He is survived by his wife and family. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 8, 2014 from 11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd, Bartlett. Cremation to take place in India.
Savitaben Desai
Jan 1, 2014
Funeral Services for Mrs. Savitaben G. Desai of Carol Stream will be held Saturday, January 4th, 2014 10:30 a.m. until the time of cremation 12:30 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., Bartlett, Il 60103. 630-289-7575
Mildred Kedziora
Jan 1, 2014
Mildred Kedziora (nee Trifilio) of Bartlett; loving mother of Michael and the late James; dear sister of Mary Lou Lay and Joseph (Linda) Trifilio; many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, January 4th, 2014 9:00 a.m. until the time of funeral 10:00 a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd, (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Burial Mt. Hope...
Hiru Patel
Dec 30, 2013
Visitation for Hiru Patel Thursday, January 2, 11:00a.m. until the time of cremation 2:00p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home 950 South Bartlett Road (at Stearns Road) Bartlett. Following services cremation will take place at Countryside Crematory. For information (630)289-7575.
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