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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Joseph Prusinski

Joseph Prusinski

Oct 6, 2012

Joseph L. Prusinski of Schaumburg; formerly of Oak Park and Chicago; born 4/7/1932 in Chicago, IL; died 10/06/2012 in Hoffman Estates; beloved husband of Dolores nee Lubner ; loving father of Jay Charles (Mary Ann) Sartor and Carol Lynn (Timothy) Benson; proud grandfather of Natalie, Cynthia, Nels and Erin, and great grandfather of Damiana and Antonios; dear brother of Grace...

Judith Jankowski

Judith Jankowski

Oct 5, 2012

Judith A. Jankowski (nee Kaderbek) age 56 of Bartlett. Beloved wife of 23 years to Steve Jankowski; loving mother of Anna and Emily Jankowski; proud daughter of Julie nee Nash and the late Charles Kaderbek; dear sister of Stan (Marian) Kaderbek. Memorial visitation Thursday October 18, 2012 from 3pm to 9pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South...

Alfred Bilger

Alfred Bilger

Oct 2, 2012

Vistitation for Alfred Bilger, Jr. of Streamwood, will be held Thursday, October 4, 2012 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Homes & Crematory 1640 S. Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Road) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral services and interment will be private. Born May 30, 1950 in Serbia, Alfred died Tuesday, October 2, 2012. He is the beloved husband of Martha (nee...

Mamie Zavila

Mamie Zavila

Oct 2, 2012

Vistitation for Mamie R. Zavila nee Covington of Hoffman Estates, will be held Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. until time of service, 7:30 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1640 S. Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Road) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Entombment will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Memorial Park, 9900 Gross Point Road, Skokie. (Meet at the Cemetery office)....

Walter Mazan

Walter Mazan

Oct 1, 2012

Walter “Wally” J. Mazan, 72, of Bartlett. Beloved father of Catherine (Sam) Mazan Murata, Michael and Steve (Denise); Loving grandfather of Elle and Calvin; dear significant other of Barbara and former husband of Jacqueline; cherished son of the late Walter Sr and Marie; fond brother to Marge and the late Clarence and Edwin. Visitation Friday, October 5, 2012 from 3:00p.m....

Stanislaw Waskiewicz

Stanislaw Waskiewicz

Sep 28, 2012

Stanislaw Waskiewicz, 65, of Streamwood since 1987, died Friday, September 28, 2012. Born September 9, 1947 in Poland. He was the son of Anthony and Waclawa Waskiewicz. A former member of the Polish Running Team and gold medal winner in the European Championship. Stanislaw also enjoyed cooking and politics. Survivors include wife Maria (nee Szaleniec)and children Christopher and Monika. He...

Leonard Stolp

Leonard Stolp

Sep 27, 2012

Leonard Lee Stolp, 41, of Roselle, formerly of Aurora and Wheaton passed away suddenly September 27th. He is survived by his wife of 7 years Lesley, nee Heydenburg, 5 year old son Nelson; a brother Gary (Theresa), sisters Sandra Stolp, Sheila Phillips, Brenda Stolp and Ella (Ed) Moore; he was the uncle of many nieces and nephews; brother in law...

Nely Bailon

Nely Bailon

Sep 27, 2012

Nely Bailon, 18 , of Hanover Park; visitation Sunday 2:00 pm until the time of her service 8:00 pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. ( at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory following her services.

Mary Smalley

Mary Smalley

Sep 26, 2012

Mary Ann Smalley, nee Martin, 73, of Bartlett, formerly of Elmhurst and Chicago; wife of James A.; mother of James K. (Lorraine), Mary Katherine (Chris) Wlezen, Michael (Sandy), Patricia (James) Ankrom; grandma of David (Shannon), Jamie (Tommy), Amanda, Eric, Jessica and James W., great grandma of Aaliya; sister of Harry "Buddy" Jr. (Angie), Kevin and the late Mickey (late Pat);...

Virigina Woloszynski

Virigina Woloszynski

Sep 25, 2012

Committal services for Virigina M. Woloszynski nee Lan of Glendale Heights will be held Thursday September 27, 2012 1:00p.m. in the chapel of Maryhill Cemetery 8600 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles. Born February 21, 1924 in Chicago, Virginia died Tuesday September 25, 2012. She is the beloved wife of the late Stanley; loving mother of Lawrence (Donna) Bosshart and Janet (David)...

Heuang Phanthavong

Heuang Phanthavong

Sep 24, 2012

Visitation for Mr. Phanthavong of Carol Stream will be held Friday, October 5th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) funeral services will be held Saturday, October 6th from 1:00 p.m. until the time of cremation 4:00 p.m. 630-289-7575

Sa Keophoxay

Sa Keophoxay

Sep 22, 2012

Visitation for Mr. Keophoxay of Chicago will be held Friday, September 28th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 29th from 1:00 p.m until the time of cremation 4:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory. 630-289-7575

Diana Valenziano

Diana Valenziano

Sep 22, 2012

Visitation for Diana L. Valenziano nee Petersen of Schaumburg will be held Tuesday September 25, 2012 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Funeral Wednesday 9:30a.m. to St. Walter Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment All Saints. Born July 29, 1928 in Chicago, Diana died Sunday September...

James Kahl

James Kahl

Sep 20, 2012

James "Jimmy" Kahl 34, of South Elgin. Loving husband of Stephenie nee Andres; loving father of James David and Tara Destinee Kahl; proud son of James Anderson and Rita Thomason-Innis; dear brother of Joe Kahl, Andrea Thrun, Michael Thomason, Justin Hollenback, Sarah Anderson and Ryan Anderson. Visitation Tuesday September 25, 2012 from 3pm to 9pm at the Countryside Funeral Home...

Gracelyn Sheffler

Gracelyn Sheffler

Sep 20, 2012

Memorial visitation for Gracelyn will be held Thursday, September 27th from 11:00 a.m. until the time of memorial service 1:00 p.m.at the Countryside Funeral Home & Cremtory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Gracelyn was the beloved daughter of Jason and Elizabeth (nee Ruby) Sheffler.

Joseph Bonura

Joseph Bonura

Sep 19, 2012

Joseph Bonura Sr. of Bloomingdale for 38 years; beloved husband of 50 years to Caterina (nee Giammona); loving father of Sandra (Terry) Fields, Joann Muffoletto and Joe; cherished grandfather of T.J. (Amy), Nicholas (Heather), Nicole (John), Anthony and Michael; proud great grandfather of Everett and Bryce; dear brother of Madaline (the late Joe) Marono, Nancy (the late Tony) Conigliaro and...

Debra Schwarz

Debra Schwarz

Sep 19, 2012

Debra Schwarz, nee Ziegenthaler, 49, of Streamwood; loving wife of Ken; cherished mother of Donald and Christina; beloved sister of Diana (Angelo) Geraci and Donald (Pat) Ziegenthaler, Jr. Debra loved watching Donnie wrestle and Christina ride her horse in competitions. Visitation Sunday 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 South Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington...

Dino Lombardi

Dino Lombardi

Sep 19, 2012

Dino Lombardi, 88, of Bartlett; loving husband for 63 years to Catherine nee Recchia; cherished father of Carol (Ron) Lietz and Rick (Sandi); dear grandfather of Tiffany, Nicholas, Alex and Ashley. Mr. Lombardi was a dedicated employee of East Leyden High School in Franklin Park, retiring as grounds superintendant after 30 + years of service to the school. His family...

Diane Olson

Diane Olson

Sep 18, 2012

Visitation for Diane L. Olson nee Karowsky of Streamwood will be held Thursday September 20, 2012 at the Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Friday September 21, 2012 11:00a.m. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Born October 27, 1944 in Chicago, Diane died Tuesday September 18, 2012. She is...

Violet Erickson

Violet Erickson

Sep 18, 2012

Violet L. Erickson (nee Mueller) age 92; born in Chicago on July 28, 1920 to William and Martha Fuchs, a resident of Lexington of Streamwood passed away on September 18, 2012 at St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates. She was the wife of 58 years to the late Eugene Erickson; beloved mother of Dale (Patricia) Erickson; loving grandmother of...

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