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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Donald Avery
Apr 30, 2013
Donald “Gator” Avery passed away on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 after a long struggle with emphysema. He was born October 22nd, 1954, formerly of Sarasota, Florida. His is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Avery (nee Ishmael), married March 8th, 1980. Proud and loving father of Katie Eileen Avery and Timothy Michael Avery. Cherished son-in-law of Eileen Ishmael and the...
Leonard Heidenreich
Apr 30, 2013
Leonard H. Heidenreich, 80, died April 30, 2013. Leonard was the Beloved husband of Genevieve (nee: Calomino); loving dad of Harold(Cheryl), Louis(Debbie) and Lenny( Diana); dear grandfather of William and Emma; He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Lillian and one brother Elmer. Leonard was and Iron worker in Chicago with Local 1, he also served in...
Edward Ableseth
Apr 30, 2013
Edward P. Abelseth, Jr, 69, of Bartlett, formerly of South Barrington; husband of Cristina Gonzalez, father of Julianna (David) Best and Michele Abelseth; grandpa of Derek Thompson, Daniel Best and Courtney Kane; greatgrandpa of Ella Rose Thompson; brother of Leonard and the late Patricia (Carl) Volz; uncle of Carolyn, Carl, Jr and Cathy. Visitation Thursday 3:00 - 9:00 pm at...
Patricia Mattingly
Apr 28, 2013
Patricia R. Mattingly, 84 died April 28, 2013. Patricia was the loving mother of Mary (Joe) Liptak, John Mattingly, Jane (Paul) Cizek, Tom Mattingly, Ellen (Rich) Silski, Becky (Harold) Ellingsworth, Joe (Sian), Kate, Peggy (Eric) Wittersheim. Proud grandmother of Jessica, Jordan, Chris, Lisa, Andy, Matt, Bobby, Trisha, Angela, Mike, Stacey (Ryan), Brandon, Becca, Cole, and Lilly. Great grandmother of Blake,...
Lorraine Palma
Apr 28, 2013
Lorraine Dona Palma (nee Garofolo) of Schaumburg formerly of Hoffman Estates for over 50 yrs. Lorraine was born in Chicago, Feb 5, 1928 & passed away April 28, 2013. Beloved angel and wife of Thomas Palma, for 67 glorious years. Loving matriarch and mother to Thomas (Kathy) Palma, Kathleen (Michael) Reilly, and Joseph (Bonnie) Palma. Loving and affectionate grandmother to...
Frances Goduto
Apr 28, 2013
Frances E. Goduto (nee Reda), 97, of Hoffman Estates died peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, April 28, 2013 at St. Alexius Hospital in Hoffman Estates. She was born February 22, 1916 in Madison, Wisconsin to Joseph and Lusina Reda. Frances married Leonard D. Goduto, Sr. on November 19, 1944. Frances was a home maker and loved to cook, but most...
Earl Delaney
Apr 27, 2013
Earl E. Delaney, 83, of South Elgin, died Saturday, April 27, 2013 at home. Born September 4, 1929 in Chicago. Earl was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked for American Airlines for 25 years. He enjoyed being outdoors, traveling and was devoted to his family and faith. Beloved husband of Tina (nee Seno); loving father of Earl Jr,...
Herman Clinton
Apr 26, 2013
Visitation for Herman Lee Clinton of St. Charles will be held Wednesday May 1, 2013 10:00a.m. until time of service 12noon at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 95 S. Gilbert St. (at Middle St.) South Elgin. Interment Union Cemetery. Born July 12, 1931 in Sesser, Herman died Friday April 26, 2013. He is the beloved husband for over 40...
Marilyn Gallagher
Apr 25, 2013
Marilyn J. Gallagher, nee Wehlage, of Hanover Park, passed away peacefully Thursday morning at home with her husband, of 50 years by her side. Marilyn was born on April 15, 1931 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is survived by her devoted husband Jim, cherished children Elizabeth Chipchak, Mark (Laura) Gallagher and Ann Watson; dear grandchildren Erika, Abby and Ava Gallagher, Claire,...
Laverne Stowell
Apr 25, 2013
LaVerne D. Stowell 91 of Bartlett, formerly of Calgary, Alberta. Beloved wife of the late Donald Stowell; loving mother of Jackie (Jerry) Jurek and Jeanette (the late Albert) Wilber; proud grandmother of Becky (Michael) Gummerson, Brad Jurek, Nicole VanAcker, Kelly (Bill) O’Brien and the late Michelle DoMoe; cherished great grandmother of Chase, Choying, Tsomo, Eloise and Grant; dear sister of...
Francis Mcdonald
Apr 24, 2013
Rev. Francis Bernard McDonald was born in Chicago on September 7, 1931 to John McDonald and Mary Ann Green McDonald. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 28, 1960 and assigned to St. Rose Parish in Wilmington. Subsequent assignments as associate pastors included St. Walter Parish in Roselle (1964) and St. Scholastica Parish in Woodridge (1967). Father McDonald was...
Ludmila Sorrentino
Apr 22, 2013
Ludmila “Millie” Sorrentino 88, of Bartlett formerly of Mt. Prospect. Beloved wife of 64 years to Joseph Sorrentino; loving mother of Susan (the late Charles) Arndt and Annette (Mark) Wilcox; proud grandmother of John and Joseph (Laura) Arndt, Donna Wilcox and great grandmother of Matthew, Michael, David and great great grandmother of Madeline; dear sister of the late Sue, Betty...
Robert Tobiaski
Apr 22, 2013
Robert G. Tobiaski, 61 years, suddenly, April 22, 2013. Beloved husband of Barbara A., nee Fasso. Loving father of Cindy (Chris) Ostrega. Dearest son of Robert (Berniece). Fond brother of Michael (Dixie). Dear son-in-law of Isabelle (the late Gus) Fasso. Funeral Friday, 9:45 am from Countryside Funeral Homes, 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Road), Streamwood/Schaumburg, to Holy Family Church, 2515...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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