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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Hagen Schuessler

Hagen Schuessler

Jan 22, 2013

Hagen C. Schuessler, 73, of Elgin, died January 22, 2013. Born July 11, 1939 in Chicago. He was the son of Carl and Lena (nee Hein). A proud member of the NRA and West Chicago Gun Club. Hagen enjoyed playing poker, watching the stocks and crosswords. Survivors include daughters Debbie (Jerry) Buttice and Christine (Tony) Lomnicky and grandchildren Tyler, Matthew,...

Devchand Gajjar

Devchand Gajjar

Jan 22, 2013

Visitation and funeral services for Devchand Gajjar will be held Saturday, January 26, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of cremation 12:30 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. For information 630-289-7575.

Benita Guzman

Benita Guzman

Jan 22, 2013

Nacidó 3 de Abril 1938 Benita Guzman morió 22 de Enero 2013 Benita era la esposa amorosa del difunto Joel Garcia; cariñosa madre de Margarita, Javier, Hermila, J. Guadalupe, M. Rosio, Martin, Jorge, y Gerardo. Querida abuela de 22 y bisabuela de 17. Visitación Jueves 24 de Enero 3:00PM – 9:00PM a Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 S. Greenmeadows...

Joy Miller

Joy Miller

Jan 19, 2013

Joy V. Miller, 83, of Streamwood died Saturday, January 19, 2013. Loving mother of Marsha (Steve) Dale and Yvonne (the late Richard) Painter; cherished grandmother of Beth Nicks, Archie Steen III and their families; dear daughter of the late Elmer and Emma Leathers; fond sister of Ray (Gerrie), Royce(the late Lou Ann) and James (Sun Yo) Leathers, Linda (the late...

Cindy Malatia

Cindy Malatia

Jan 18, 2013

Visitation for Cindy Lynn Malatia (nee DeLano) of Elgin, Wednesday January 23, 3:00PM-9:00PM at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 95 S. Gilbert Street (at Middle Street) South Elgin. Funeral Thursday 10:00AM at the funeral home. Interment Bluff City Cemetery. Cindy was the beloved wife of Anthony for 20 years; Loving mother of Jennifer, and Jessica; Cherished daughter-in-law of John and...

Leona Huege

Leona Huege

Jan 18, 2013

Services are private for Leona F. Huege of Woodstock, formerly of Des Plaines. Born November 16, 1934 in Des Plaines, Leona died January 18, 2013. She is the beloved sister of Richard "Duke" (Kathleen) Huege and the late Mary Lee and LaVerne. (630) 289-8054 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com.

Arthur Cwerenz

Arthur Cwerenz

Jan 17, 2013

Prayers for Arthur John Cwerenz of Elgin since 1991 will begin 9:15a.m. Monday January 21, 2013 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg to Church of the Holy Spirit. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment St. Joseph. Visitation will be held Sunday 2:00 - 8:00p.m. at the funeral home. Arthur, 94, died on Thursday, January 17,...

Freddie Steelman

Freddie Steelman

Jan 17, 2013

Visitation for Freddie Ann Steelman nee Farmer will be held Monday January 21, 2013 from 10:00a.m. until time of service at 11:00a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Interment Lakewood Memorial Park. Born August 13, 1925 in Middlesboro, KY, Freddie Ann died Thursday January 17, 2013. Freddie had such an outgoing personality,...

Rosemary Martin

Rosemary Martin

Jan 16, 2013

Visitation for Rosemary N. Martin nee Nault of Schaumburg since 1968 will be held Tuesday January 22, 2013 9:30a.m. until time of mass 10:00a.m. at St. Marcelline Church 820 S. Springinsguth Rd. Schaumburg. Services and interment will also be held Thursday in Iron Mountain, MI. Born November 1, 1927 in Iron Mountain, MI, Rosemary died Tuesday January 16, 2013. She...

Eugene Lamesch

Eugene Lamesch

Jan 15, 2013

Eugene J. Lamesch, 82, of Hanover Park, died Tuesday, January 15, 2013. Born May 24, 1930 in Oak Park. Eugene was veteran having served in the U.S. Marine Corps and former co owner of Uptown Garage in Maywood. He enjoyed boating, animals and a good glass of wine. He will be missed by many. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Janetzke);...

Scott Grotback

Scott Grotback

Jan 15, 2013

Visitation for Scott W. Grotback of Elgin for 13 years will be held Friday January 18, 2013 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Memorial visitation Sunday Janurary 20, 2013 12noon - 3:00p.m. for friends...

Lois Blair

Lois Blair

Jan 15, 2013

Lois Blair (nee Collins) of South Elgin; beloved wife of Earl H.; loving mother of Erin Blair and Roger (Jennifer); cherished grandmother of Megan Zbinden, Allie Zbinden, John Zbinden, Alicia Blair and Alexa Blair. Memorial visitation Saturday, January 19th 2:00 p.m. until the time of memorial service 4:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 95 S. Gilbert St.,...

Prakash Kamdar

Prakash Kamdar

Jan 15, 2013

Prakash C. Kamdar, 66, of Wheaton, formerly of Taboria Tanzania, passed away peacefully, surrounded by those who loved him. His survived by his proud children Meha of Wheaton and Dev (Lindsay), grandson Owen, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. He as preceded in death by his wife and soulmate Kiran. Prakash was a valued employee of West Suburban Hospital, in the...

Michele Hudak

Michele Hudak

Jan 15, 2013

After a long battle with breast cancer Michele L. Hudak (nee Harrington) passed away January 15, 2013. Michele was the beloved wife of Steven for 32 years. Loving mother of Stevie, and Jordan. Cherished sister of Shamar, and Al. Fond aunt of Ryan, and A.J. Michele was a sports mom, as well as a Hanover Park Hurricane Football team mom....

Carol Hoppe

Carol Hoppe

Jan 14, 2013

Services for Carol Marie Hoppe nee Fiset of Hanover Park for 36 years will be held Saturday January 19, 2013 11:00a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Friday 3:00 - 8:00p.m. Born September 4,...

John Liepins

John Liepins

Jan 13, 2013

John J. Liepins 74, of Carol Stream for 35 years. Beloved husband for 48 years to Cheryl Lee (nee Larsen); loving father of James W. (Diane), John E. and Sherry Lee; proud grandfather of Lauren and Mark; dear son of Marta and the late Karlis. Visitation Wednesday January 16, 2013 from 3pm to 9pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and...

Emil Huart

Emil Huart

Jan 12, 2013

Emil “Ted” Huart Sr. 84, of Roselle since 1958. Beloved husband of 60 years to Gertie (nee Fulkerson); loving father, hero and best friend of Ted (Connie) and Steve (Betty) Huart; proud grandfather of Jennifer(Leon), Cole (Vicky), Jimmy (Shelbie), Lindsay (Rich), Mike (Tomissa),and great grandfather of 12; Cherished friend of Dave and Judy Ciaglo; dear brother of the late Joe...

Stella Cassidy

Stella Cassidy

Jan 12, 2013

Stella C. Cassidy (nee: Prazer), of Streamwood. Beloved Wife of the late William J.; loving mother of Patrick, Joseph (Maureen), Elizabeth (Kendall) Page and Terry; dear grandmother of Kira (Shane), Keely (Brian), Brenna, Shawna (Manny), Justin and Holly; and great grandmother of Elijah; fond sister of Bernice Amistad and the late Walter Prazer. Stella was a parishioner of St. John...

Philip Montalbano

Philip Montalbano

Jan 12, 2013

Philip A. Montalbano, 85, of Schaumburg. Beloved husband of the late Antoinette (nee Coffaro); loving father of Carol (Bob) Chubb; cherished grandfather of Scott and Christopher; dear son of the late Paul and Calloggia (nee Cacioppo); fond brother of Anthony (Margaret) and the late Michael (Evelyn), Virginia (Nick) Armato, Theresa (Henry) Cannella, Joseph (Elva), Mary (Vincent Charles) Gendusa, Leonard (Mamie)...

Satchidananda Damaraju

Satchidananda Damaraju

Jan 9, 2013

Satchidananda M. Damaraju, 73, of Schaumburg. Funeral, Thursday, January 10, 2013 from 2:00p.m. until time of cremation 4:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, Bartlett.

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