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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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Shannon Walker

Shannon Walker

Sep 2, 2013

Shannon Walker, 35, of Roselle died September 2, 2013; beloved fiancée of Trent Kapp; Stepmother of Jessica and David Kapp; cherished daughter of Charlene Walker-Schaedel; loving sister of Kristin (Kip) Younglove, Tammy (Jeff) Chapman, Stephanie (Aaron) Brown and Michael (Rachelle) Schaedel; Ivan Walker was like a father to Shannon, and with him she also has two brothers Ivan Walker, Jr....

Daniel Dalessandro

Daniel Dalessandro

Sep 1, 2013

Visitation for Daniel Anthony Dalessandro of Bartlett will be held Wednesday Sept. 4, 2013 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Funeral Thursday 9:15a.m. to Corpus Christi Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven. Born April 6, 1963 in Chicago, Dan died Sunday September 1, 2013. Daniel is the...

Richard Schumacher

Richard Schumacher

Aug 31, 2013

Richard “Dick” Mathew Schumacher, 86, of Medinah for 57 years, died Saturday, August 31, 2013 surrounded by his family. Born May 13, 1927 in Lisle Township. He was the son of Hubert H. and Mary C. (nee Johanek). Dick was a veteran of WWII having served in the U.S. Navy and was an usher at St. Walter Church for over...

Richard Brucato

Richard Brucato

Aug 31, 2013

Richard Joseph Brucato of Chicago; father of Tiffany Brucato (Daniel Schmitt); grandfather of Zory and Addyson Schmitt, brother of Robert (Margaret). Visitation Wednesday 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm at The Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 South Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile South of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle Funeral Thursday 11:00 am. Interment Mt. Carmel. In lieu of flowers donations to...

Shawn Mcclure

Shawn Mcclure

Aug 29, 2013

A memorial visitation for Shawn McClure of Schaumburg, formerly of Mt. Prospect will be held Tuesday, September 3, 2013 3:00p.m. until time of service 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Born September 17, 1970 in Chicago, Shawn died Thursday,...

Steven Albergo

Steven Albergo

Aug 29, 2013

Steven R. Albergo, Jr. of Huntley, formerly of Schaumburg; loving dad of Steven and Alicia; cherished son of Steven & Joanne Albergo; dear brother of Scott (Nancy) and Nikki (Matt) Battles; proud grandpa of Isabella, Alexis, Xiomara and Marley; loyal friend to many. Visitation Thursday 3:00 - 9:00 pm at The Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 South Roselle Rd....

Gloria Schaible

Gloria Schaible

Aug 27, 2013

Gloria J. Schaible, nee Borkowski, of Elgin, formerly Roselle; loving mother of Kerry (Glenn) Christon and Kelly (David) Tiffany; dear sister of James (Sharon) Borkowski; cherished grandmother of Connor, Cole, Cooper, Claire and Laine. Gloria was an avid reader and a valued employee of RDI Group of Itasca for 20+ years. Cremation by the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950...

Robert Straus

Robert Straus

Aug 25, 2013

Robert "Bob" Baum Straus of Schaumburg; beloved husband of Caroline "Kelly" (nee Wynn); loving father of Keri (Phil) Giordano; cherished grandfather of Dexter and Ava; dear brother of Jim (Sharon) and the late Melvin L. III (Lindell); son of the late Melvin and Betty Jo; many loving nieces and nephews, he was a friend to many. Arrangements and cremation by...

Maxine Arneson

Maxine Arneson

Aug 24, 2013

Maxine Arneson (nee Gillian), 86, of South Elgin, died August 24, 2013. Maxine was the beloved wife of late late Donald L. Arneson, loving mother of Don (Diana) Arneson, Jodie K. (Derrick) Driscoe, the late Kathleen Marie (Richard) Leatherby, proud grandmother of Jill, Patrick, Brian, and Mathew Leatherby, Colin, and Graham Arneson, Christopher, and Conor Driscoe, cherished great grandmother of...

Helen Jones

Helen Jones

Aug 24, 2013

Helen Lo'ree Crandall Jones; age 77; died August 24, 2013 in her home in Bartlett, Il. Born June 10, 1936 in San Francisco, CA. She was the daughter of Thomas and Loretta Crandall. Helen was raised by her grandmother in the DePaul area of Chicago, where she met and married her husband Charles. Helen raised her family in the Albany...

Juan Rodriguez

Juan Rodriguez

Aug 23, 2013

Juan D. Rodriguez, 80, de Glendale Heights para 17 años, murió 23 de Agosto 2013. Juan era el esposo amoroso de Maria E. Rodriguez (Contero Barbosa) para 51 años; Padre cariñoso de Lucy, Juan, Luis, Martha, Victor, Blanca, and Ruben; Abuelo orgulloso de 15 nietos; Hermano acariciado del difunto Epigmenio, y el difunto Jose Pilar; Hijo querido del difunto Juan...

Thomas Atchitson

Thomas Atchitson

Aug 22, 2013

Thomas Frank Atchison, formerly of Chicago, Streamwood, Aurora and Byron; cherished husband of Faith Joanne, nee Esquivel, father of Linda Petrone, Patricia Kemp and Thomas; grandfather of 3; brother of Bobby, Al, Ruth, Katie and Margie. He was preceded in death by 3 siblings and his parents Milton and Marion nee Griffin. Thomas retired as the Chief of Police in...

Kevin Byrne

Kevin Byrne

Aug 22, 2013

Kevin Jospeh Byrne, 27, of Bartlett, dad of Aaron; fiance of Heather Betts; brother of Caroline (Scott) Schmauderer and Tim (Zoryana); son of Vincent and Helen nee Balansche; grandson of Simon and Christine Balansche; uncle of Mia, Hailey, Brendan and Veera; godfather of Katya and Brendan. He was a Bears and Cubs fan. He was a true friend to many...

Kenneth Bleichroth

Kenneth Bleichroth

Aug 21, 2013

Kenneth D. Bleichroth beloved husband of Bernadette (nee Piontek); loving father of Ronald (Dawn), Chad, Dawn (Vince), Kevin (Corinne), Debbie, Dawn, Deanna and Donna; cherished grandfather of 9; proud great grandfather of 2; fond brother of 4. Visitation Sunday, August 25th, 3:00 p.m until the time of funeral service 7:30 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South...

Charles Short

Charles Short

Aug 20, 2013

Charles M. Short, 64, of Hanover Park died Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Loving father of Jennifer (Roger) Karels and Matthew Short; cherished brother of Victoria (John) Pierce; adoring grandfather of Sean M. Stanko and Sky E. Karels; proud uncle of Megan (Mark) Altaweel and Andrew (Amy) Pierce and great uncle to Melinda Altaweel and Baby Pierce on the way. Charles...

Mila Levitt

Mila Levitt

Aug 20, 2013

Mila Levitt, 65, of Bartlett. Beloved wife of 42 years to Charles; loving mother of Matthew and Joshua(Brandy); cherished grandmother of Jaylen and Jacob; dear daughter of Claudina and the late Rafael; dear sister of Raymond, Carmen, Josephine and Iris. She was a teacher and Diagnostition for children with reading and learning disabilities, and loved gardening, flowers and feeding the...

Clifford Papacek

Clifford Papacek

Aug 19, 2013

Clifford Alan Papacek, 71, Dahlonega, Georgia died about 3:00 p.m. central time, Monday, August 19, 2013 in Columbia, Missouri from natural causes. Born September 2, 1941 in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Helen Papacek. Lived eight years in Dahlonega, Georgia, coming from Redington Shores, Florida. He married the former Judith Kammes in St. Mary...

Ivor Fruehling

Ivor Fruehling

Aug 17, 2013

Visitation for Ivor F. Fruehling of Roselle, formerly of Arlington Heights, will be held Tuesday August 20, 2013 4:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Wednesday lying in state 9:30a.m. until time of service 10:00a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church 405 S. Rush St. Roselle. Interment...

Irene Church

Irene Church

Aug 15, 2013

Irene Church (nee Mayfield), 91, of Schaumburg. Beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mom of Susan (Mark) Sotira; cherished grandma of Gina (John) Lange, Jason and Jessica Sotira and the late Nicholas. Visitation Sunday, August 18, 2013 12:00p.m. until time of service 2:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, Roselle. Interment Monday at Oakridge Cemetery.

Bhagwanbhai Patel

Bhagwanbhai Patel

Aug 14, 2013

Bhagwanbhai R. Patel, 88, of Naperville. Funeral Friday, August 16, 2013 from 11:00a.m. until time of cremation 1:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, Bartlett.

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