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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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Donald Russell

Donald Russell

Mar 4, 2013

Donald N. Russell, 91, of Streamwood, died Monday, March 4, 2013. Born August 23, 1921 in Gladstone, Mich. He was the son of Donald “Dan” and Lela (nee Nicholas). A member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Donald was very passionate about the Bible and his faith. He will be missed by many. Survivors include daughters Sharon and Linda Russell,...

Tomasz Wiater

Tomasz Wiater

Mar 3, 2013

Tomasz L. Wiater, 33, of Hoffman Estates. Loving husband of Halina (nee Bielec); cherished father of Jacub; dear son of Zbigniew and the late Elzbieta (nee Startek). Memorial Mass 10:00a.m. Friday, March 8, 2013 at St. John the Evangelist Church, 502 S Park Blvd, Streamwood. Inunrment Maryhill Cemetery.

Yolanda Borchardt

Yolanda Borchardt

Mar 3, 2013

Visitation for Yolanda Borchardt nee Vena of Elgin since 1988, will be held Sunday March 10, 2013 2:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Monday 9:15a.m. to St. Ansgar Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Entombment Mt. Olive. Born August 1, 1930 in Chicago, Yolanda died March 3, 2013. She is the...

Lauren Kopkowski

Lauren Kopkowski

Mar 2, 2013

Lauren Shannon Kopkowski 53, of St Charles. Beloved wife of John Kopkowski; loving mother of Patricia (Freddy) Saez; proud grandmother of 11; dear sister of Susan (fiancé Fred) Collins, Carrie (Barry) Highbloom, Ellen (Don) Krubsack, Barry and Neil Fifield; cherished daughter of the late Ralph and Patricia Fifield. Visitation Friday March 8, 2013 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Countryside...

Adam Kulik

Adam Kulik

Mar 2, 2013

Adam Kulik, 22, passed away unexpectedly March 2nd. He is survived by his parents Wes and Alicia, nee Stroinski, a brother Paul (Brooke) and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Adam was a 2008 graduate of Bartlett High School. He briefly attended E.C.C. He was currently employed at Davies Molding in Carol Stream. His passion was working out both at...

Jerome Groth

Jerome Groth

Mar 2, 2013

Jerome D. Groth (Joe), 74, of South Elgin, IL, passed away on Friday, March 1st at Presence St. Joseph's Hospital in Elgin, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be Thursday, March 7, 2013 from 3:00p.m.to 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 95 S Gilbert St (at Middle St),South Elgin. Lying in state Friday from 9:30a.m. until time of...

Walter Vlasak

Walter Vlasak

Feb 28, 2013

Walter Vlasak, 87, of Bartlett for 82 years, died Thursday, February 28, 2013. Born July 7, 1925 in Chicago. He was the son of George and Marie (nee Regocki). Walter was a veteran having served in the Merchant Marines and volunteer Bartlett firefighter for many years. He enjoyed many things especially bowling and fishing, but his true passion was his...

Robert Sarsfield

Robert Sarsfield

Feb 28, 2013

Robert R. Sarsfield, 70 of Streamwood, formerly of Coraopolis, PA. passed away unexpectedly at home. He is survived by his children Robert (Grace), Dana Kozak, Donna (Jim) Schaaf, Melissa (Paul) Badalamenti and Daniel; grandchildren Tyler, Samuel, Spencer and Madeline; aunts Dorothy Johnston, nee Sarsfield and Mary Schaffer, nee Sarsfield. He was preceded in death by his wife Josette, nee Painter....

Edward Gottschalk

Edward Gottschalk

Feb 27, 2013

Edward A. Gottschalk 79, of Roselle. Beloved husband of the late Joan (nee Sheehan); loving father of Kevin Gottschalk, Loretta (Larry) Prentis, Elaine (Greg) Hugar and Patrick (Diane) Gottschalk; proud grandfather of Eric, Peter Gottschalk, Dan, Kate Hugar and Dave Prentis; dear brother of Sr. Janet Gottschalk Order of Medical Mission Sisters, and the late Jean, Vincent, Claire and Robert....

Katherine Wright

Katherine Wright

Feb 26, 2013

Katherine A. Wright, nee Kramer, of Bartlett, formerly of Des Plaines; cherished wife of Andrew; proud mom of Matthew (Sara), Hannah, Forrest, Willow and Griffin; dear sister of Steven (Alexandra); beloved daughter of Peter (Marylu) and Anne Swan - Johnson; caring aunt of Allison and Peter. She was a 1980 graduate of Main West. She received her bachelors degree from...

Ilona Szabo

Ilona Szabo

Feb 26, 2013

Ilona Szabo, 89. Beloved wife of the late Steven; loving mother of Amy (Dezso) Szalay; cherished grandmother of Sarah, Vincent, Jennifer, Suzanne and Thomas. Mass 11:00a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013 at St. Stephen King of Hungary, 2015 W Augusta, Chicago. Interment Calvary Cemetery.

Mary Paszkiet

Mary Paszkiet

Feb 25, 2013

Visitation for Mary Christine Paszkiet of South Elgin, formerly of Arlington Heights will be held Monday March 4, 2013 9:00a.m. until time of service 11:00a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory 95 S. Gilbert St. (at Middle St.) South Elgin. Interment St. Adalbert. Born August 8, 1955 in Chicago, Mary died Monday February 25, 2013. She is the cherished...

Irene Heier

Irene Heier

Feb 22, 2013

Irene M. Heier, 89, of Roselle, died Friday, February, 22 2013 in Elk Grove Village. Beloved wife of 63 years to the late Harold A.; Loving mother of Wayne (Gail) and Harry (Karen); Cherished grandmother and great grandmother to many; dear daughter of the late Robert and Sophie (nee Suchan) Cerny and sister of Virgie, Melvin, Jerry, Don and the...

William Taylor

William Taylor

Feb 21, 2013

William F. Taylor “Frank” of Elgin, Beloved husband of Connie M. (nee: Erickson); Loving father of Lisa (Tim) Reinwald, John (Kimberly) and Carrie (Keith) Jones; Cherished son of Anna and the late William; dear brother of Ron (Norma); loving Papa of Ernie, Meghan and Noah He was a 34 year employee for school district 54 Schaumburg, as well as a...

Allen Fraas

Allen Fraas

Feb 21, 2013

Allen W. Fraas of Delavan WI, formerly of Bartlett; beloved husband of 52 years to the late Betty; loving father of Michael (Lynn), Greg (Peg) and Kathryn Fraas; cherished grandfather of Jeff, Jillian, Dan and Amy; proud great grandfather of Ethan, Aiden and Liliana; dear brother of Don. A 34 year member of the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department, former owner...

Grace Martino

Grace Martino

Feb 20, 2013

Visitation for Grace Carol Martino nee Brown of South Elgin will be held Saturday February 23, 2013 3:00p.m. until time of service 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory 95 S. Gilbert St. (at Middle St.) South Elgin. Interment private. Born June 27, 1933 in Chicago, Grace died Wednesday February 20, 2013. She is the beloved wife of the...

Joyce Ryan

Joyce Ryan

Feb 19, 2013

Joyce A. Ryan; beloved wife of the late Van E. Ryan; loving mother of Kathy Richey, Robert (Nancy), Jean Laube, Mike (Debby) and Lon (Tammy); cherished grandmother of Sarah, Jason, Laura, Jessica, Tim, Jenny, Daniel, Nick and Hunter; dear sister of Gene (Mary) Copeland, Linda (Tom) Linford and the late Marvella (the late Hank) Kurasciewicz. Memorial visitation Friday, February 22nd...

Tessie Mays

Tessie Mays

Feb 18, 2013

Tessie E. Mays (nee Zaleski) 88, of Streamwood for 28 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert G. Mays; proud daughter of the late Stanley and Charlotte (nee Witort) Zaleski; loving aunt of William T. (Irene) Zaleski, Debbie (Richard) Kwayzer, Jill (William) Nangle and the late Bette Littlefield; many loving great nieces and nephews; cherished sister of the late William,...

Roy Murray

Roy Murray

Feb 18, 2013

Roy Murray, Jr., 90, died February 18, 2013 in Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, Februay 22, 2013 from 6:00p.m. until 9:00p.m. at Calvary United Petecostal Church, 19W701 Army Trail Rd, Addison. Funeral Saturday, 10:00a.m. at the church. Interment Elm Lawn Memorial Park. Mr. Murray was born on April 10, 1922, in Roberts, KY; the son of the Late Roy Murray,...

William Techter

William Techter

Feb 18, 2013

William "Bill" C. Techter Jr., 67, of Bartlett, formerly of Lafayette, Ca. and Chicago; passed away at home surrounded by family. He leaves behind a son Christopher (Jackie) of Bartlett and a daughter Jamie (Aaron) Zatz of Florida; grandchildren Hayden, Carie, Ethan and Emma; brother Ron (Linda); mother Emily O., nee Ozga ; nieces Wendy and Kelly and great nephew...

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