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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Raj Bhatara

Raj Bhatara

Apr 22, 2013

Raj Bhatara passed away peacefully Monday April 22, 2013 surrounded by people who loved her dearly. Raj was the loving wife of the late Dr. Ram Kumar Bhatara; cherished mother of Rashma (Parvinder) Kumar, Sushma (Pardeep) Bhanot, Manju (Anil) Shori, Anju (Sundeepan) Sharma, Rajni (Sanjay) Asija and Vikas (Kavita) Bhatara; devoted grandmother of Mohita (Saurabh) Narad, Siddharth Kumar, Rina (Anil)Puri,...

Olga Sklar

Olga Sklar

Apr 22, 2013

Olga Sklar born September 28, 1921 in the Ukraine, died April 22, 2013 in Woodstock, IL; loving mother of Pierre (Nadiya), Alex (Susan) an the late Nadia (Jerry) Konidaris; cherished grandmother of Nickos, Alexander, Russ, Christopher, Colleen and Kevin; proud great grandmother of Logan and Jaxson. Visitation Thursday, April 25th 3 – 9 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home &...

Richard Meyer

Richard Meyer

Apr 21, 2013

Richard A. Meyer, 63, of Roselle, died Sunday, April 21, 2013. Born May 1, 1949 in Chicago. He was the son of Lawrence J. and Bernice (nee Welch). Richard was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served in the Air Force. Survivors include wife Karen (nee Johnson; children Richard T. Sr (Anne) and Laura A. (Brant) Boyer. Grandchildren Katherine,...

Eleanor Dancik

Eleanor Dancik

Apr 21, 2013

Eleanor Dancik (nee Jandeska), of Lauderdale by the Sea, FL, formerly of Brookfield and Roselle, IL; beloved wife of the late Charles; loving mother of Lois (Gary) Solkovits and Janet (Roger) VonHolt; proud grandmother of Genevieve, Jeffrey, Christopher; step grandmother of David and Kim; fond great grandmother of Jasper, Ella and Coen; step great grandmother of David, Alex and Tyler;...

Phyllis Golon

Phyllis Golon

Apr 20, 2013

Phyllis C. Golon, 64, died April 20, 2013. Phyllis was very loved and will be greatly missed by her children Michele (Gary) Schoeneman, and Keith, and her cherished grandchildren Katlyn and Nicole. She loved birds and other animals. Phyllis also enjoyed listening to music and most of all cherished her two grandchildren. A memorial service for Phyllis will be held...

Dennis Kelley

Dennis Kelley

Apr 19, 2013

Prayers for Dennis Martin Kelley of Cedar Rapids, IA formerly of Streamwood will begin Friday April 26, 2013 9:15a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrinton Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg to St. John the Evangelist Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Thursday 3:00 - 9:00p.m. Born December...

Richard Duncan

Richard Duncan

Apr 17, 2013

Richard Brandon Duncan 64, of Elk Grove Village. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Guadagno) Duncan; loving father of Kelly Weisz and Rick (Laura) Duncan; proud grandfather of Brianna and Danielle Duncan, Jacob and Joshua Weisz. Visitation Friday April 19, 2013 from 3pm to 9pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. Bartlett. Funeral Saturday 11am at...

John Mavros

John Mavros

Apr 17, 2013

John Mavros, of Hampshire, passed away peacefully Wednesday night while being held by his only daughter Chrysoula. He was the dear husband of the late Anna; beloved father of Chrysoula (Menelaos) Zannis and Milton Mavros; cherished grandpa of Maria - Kanella, Anna and Angelika. He has many nieces and nephews both in the Chicagoland area and still back home in...

Joseph Stern

Joseph Stern

Apr 17, 2013

Joseph, 91, a decorated WW II veteran, passed away April 17. Formerly of Oceanside, NY, Palm Harbor, FL, and South Elgin, IL, Joseph enjoyed a successful career in the garment industry. He was predeceased by his parents, Yetta and Sam Stern, a sister, Ada Abramson, an infant daughter, Lorraine, and his loving wife of 47 years, Anita. Joseph was a...

Isaias Datoon

Isaias Datoon

Apr 16, 2013

Isaias A. Datoon 87, of Glendale Heights. Visitation for Isaias will be Friday April 19, 2013 from 2:00p.m. to 9:00pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 South Roselle Road, Roselle. Burial will be at Sara Catholic Cemetery Iloilo Phillippines

John Klein

John Klein

Apr 14, 2013

Visitation for John A. Klein of Hanover Park since 1966 will be held Tuesday 10:00a.m. until time of mass 11:00a.m. at St. Ansgar Church 2040 Laurel Ave. Hanover Park, 60133. Following mass, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Born December 5, 1926 in Chicago, John died Sunday April 14, 2013. He is the beloved husband of 58 years...

Walter Dec

Walter Dec

Apr 14, 2013

Walter J. Dec, 86, of Bloomingdale, Born February 23, 1927 in Chicago, he was the son of the late Jan and Mary(nee: Mitus); Beloved husband of Jean E. (nee: Patience); loving father of Christine(Richard) Wilson, John Dec, Thomas Dec and Jeffrey (Mary) Dec; proud grandpa of 10 and great grandpa of 10; he was preceeded in death by four brothers...

Charlotte Tiknis

Charlotte Tiknis

Apr 14, 2013

Charlotte "Charly" Tiknis of Bartlett for 57 years; beloved wife of 65 years to Bill; loving mother of Clay (Kathe), Mark (Pat) and the late Cory; cherished grandmother of Laurel, Zachary, Noah, Thoreau and Sophie; proud great grandmother of Oscar and Henry; many nieces, nephew, cousins, relative and friends. Charly was a former teller at the Bartlett State Bank, a...

Thaddeus Wasielewski

Thaddeus Wasielewski

Apr 14, 2013

Services for Thaddeus "Ted" Wasielewski of Streamwood since 1978 will be private. Born June 18, 1935 in Chicago, Ted died Sunday April 14, 2013. He is the beloved husband of 37 years of the late Nancy nee Fairman; loving father of Dave Cannella of San Diego, CA, Pat Wasielewski of Streamwood, Jim (Cindy) Cannella of Geneva and Chris Cannella of...

Lawrence Pedrigi

Lawrence Pedrigi

Apr 14, 2013

Lawrence R. “Larry” Pedrigi, 66, of Elgin, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013 at his home. Born September 12, 1946 in Chicago, he was the son of Frederick and Maxine (nee Weston). Larry enjoyed the Chicago Cubs and taking short road trips but his true passion was being with his family. Beloved husband of 42 years to Marianne (nee Masson);...

Silvestre Saladino

Silvestre Saladino

Apr 13, 2013

Visitation for Silvestre Jose Saladino of Kissimee, FL formerly of Bartlett will be held Saturday April 20, 2013 11:00a.m. until time of mass 11:30a.m. at St. Matthew Church 1001 E. Schaumburg Rd. Schaumburg. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. Born December 12, 1913 in Argentina, he died Saturday April 13, 2013. Silvestre is the beloved husband of the late Iliria nee...

Jutta Heymann

Jutta Heymann

Apr 11, 2013

Jutta Maria Heymann, 77, of Schaumburg, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013. She was born August 4, 1935 in Germany. Beloved mother of Denise Cusimano, Danielle (Frank) Mugnaini, Sam “Vince” (Yelena) Cusimano and the late Rene Cusimano; Loving grandmother of 4; dear daughter of the late Felix J. and Gertrud A. (nee Buettner); cherished sister of Peter Heymann, Barbel Pruess,...

Margaret Colgrove

Margaret Colgrove

Apr 10, 2013

Margaret "Peggy" M. Colgrove, nee Groves, 98, of Radondo Beach, California; dear wife of the love of her life the late Harold "Hal"; cherished mother of the late Gergeanna O'Rourke; loving grandma of Stacy (Jeffrey) Jensen, Leslie Jones, Randi (Jim) Baker; beloved greatgrandma of Jennifer, Margaret and Benjamin MacCrindle, Travis, Jenna and the late Justin Jensen, Tyler, Brittany and Griffin...

Hermine Kasow

Hermine Kasow

Apr 10, 2013

Hermine Kasow (nee Holbach), 91, of Chicago. Born April 24, 1921 in Verschatz, Yugoslavia. Beloved wife of the late Ralph; Loving mother of Margo (the late Rick) Sims; Cherished grandmother of Jay (Tammy) Sims and Jeff (Bridget) and great-grandmother of Caroline and Liam; dear daughter of the late Frank and Karolin (nee Bader) Holbach and sister of Robert (Rose) Holbach...

Chris Sikora

Chris Sikora

Apr 9, 2013

Chris A. Sikora, 54, of Elgin, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Born March 3, 1959 in Chicago. He was the son of Jon and Phyllis (nee Stoltz). Chris enjoyed fishing and racing. He especially enjoyed being with his family and playing with his grandkids. He will be missed by many. Survivors include wife Mary (nee Shelton); daughters Holly, Jamie...

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