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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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Helen Slindee
Nov 3, 2012
Visitation for Helen Grace Slindee will begin Wednesday from 3:00p.m. until 9:00p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows blvd.(at Barrington Rd.), Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral service 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Following services, burial will be in Memeory Gardens Cemetery. Helen was the beloved wife of the late Grant MacDonald and the late Edward Slindee; loving mother of Grant (Patricia)...
Gurmeij Shahi
Nov 2, 2012
Gurmeij K. Shahi, 80, of Bartlett, died Friday, November 2, 2012 at home surrounded by her family. Funeral Tuesday, November 6, 2012 from 12:00p.m. until time of Cremation 3:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, Bartlett.
Jose Garcia
Oct 31, 2012
Nacidó 8 de Noviembre 1950 Jose Jesus Garcia murió el 31 de Octubre 2012. Jesus era el esposo amoroso de Esmeralda Gavina; carinoso pade de Mario Garcia, Patricia Garcia, Laura Garcia y Dorian Garcia, querido tio de Oscar Garcia y suegro de Yesenia Castillo. Él será echado de menos por muchos de sus amigos y todo su familía. Jesus le...
Diana Jenkins
Oct 30, 2012
Diana Jenkins (nee Nice), 61, of West Chicago, died Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at home surrounded by her family. Born June 30, 1951 in Danville, IL. She was the daughter of Woodrow and Helen (nee Brynn) Nice. Diana was an avid bowler with the Bowling Green Lassies. She recently retired from the finance department at DuPage County Convalescent Center. Diana...
Lois Hoffman
Oct 27, 2012
Lois Hoffman (nee Drake), 88, of Mt. Prospect, died October 27, 2012. Born July 3, 1924 in Chicago. She was the daughter of Robert and Lillie (nee Olsen) Drake. Lois was an active volunteer at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights for many years and an avid world traveler. Survivors include children Christine (Tom) Kunce, Therese (Stan) Mensching and Philip...
Cheryl Stanczak
Oct 27, 2012
Visitation for Cheryl Garson Stanczak of Bartlett will be held Monday October 29, 2012 12noon until time of service 1:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (st Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Interment Wayne Township.Immediately following interment, shiva will be held at Congregation Kneseth Israel 333 Division St. Elgin.Born April 18, 1953 in Cleveland, OH, Cheryl died...
Leslie Mefford
Oct 25, 2012
Leslie Mefford (nee Leale) of Bartlett formerly of Northern California; beloved wife of Rob; loving mother of Robert, Tiffany and Victoria; dear sister of Dougie (Amy) and Barbara Leale; proud aunt of 5 nieces and 4 nephews; daughter of the late Douglas and Katherine (nee Sommer). Leslie was a very giving person that donated time and effort to various charities....
Champaben Thakkar
Oct 25, 2012
Visitation and funeral services for Mrs. Champaben Thakkar of West Chicago, will be held Sunday, October 28th from 9:30 a.m. until the time of cremation 11:30 a.m at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. 630-289-7575
Patricia Jeske
Oct 24, 2012
Prayers for Patricia Jeske nee Nadolski of Schaumburg will be held Monday, October 29, 2012 9:15 a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory 1640 South Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Road), Streamwood/Schaumburg to St. Marcelline Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Sunday, October 28 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Born...
Louise Lilla
Oct 23, 2012
Louise A. Lilla (nee Azzato), 89, formerly of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Irwin; loving mom of Christine and the late Lynn; cherished grandmother of David, Donna, Patrick and the late Daniel; dear daughter of the late George and Mae (nee Madrzycki) Azzato; fond sister of the late Marianne. Louise was a former Jewel checker. Visitation Saturday, October 27,...
Kenneth Kirby
Oct 23, 2012
Kenneth Kirby, 63, formerly of Bartlett, passed away after a courageous battle with bladder cancer. Beloved husband of Christine; loving dad of Jeanette (Harvey Elliott) Shrewsbury and Gregg (Suzi); cherished grandpa of Cullen and Amber; dear son of the late Walter and Bonnie (nee Blom); caring brother of Vicki Collazos; fond uncle of Felisa Collazos and great uncle of Ayanna...
Asher Debouver
Oct 23, 2012
Born September 10, 2012, Asher James DeBouver passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Loving son of James and Jennifer (nee Mihecoby). Information about Asher DeBouver: www.lovesissy.com/asher Visitation Sunday, October 28, 2012 1:00 p.m. until time of service 2:00 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory 333 South Roselle Road (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Road), Roselle. 630-529-5751
Mary Vasquez
Oct 22, 2012
Prayers for Mary J. Vasquez nee Perez of Woodstock, formerly of Streamwood will begin Saturday 9:15a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg to St. John the Evangelist Church, 427 Cedarcrest Drive, Streamwood. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment St. Michael the Archangel 1185 West Algonquin Rd., Palatine. Visitation will be held at the funeral home...
Evelyn Larson
Oct 21, 2012
Evelyn L. Larson, 79, of Hanover Park; Beloved daughter of the late Gus and Millie (nee Lind); loving sister of Gene and the late Ernie (Arlene); dear aunt of Jeff, Greg, Steve and Dave. Inurnment 11:00a.m. Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Cremation was private at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, Streamwood.
David Schmitz
Oct 21, 2012
David E. Schmitz, 54, of Bartlett died Sunday, October 21, 2012 at home surrounded by his family after a courageous 2 1/2 year battle with Melanoma. Born at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan, WI to Sylvester and Delphine. David grew up with his parents and siblings on a farm in Kiel, WI. David enjoyed auto racing at Road America. He...
Annette Schaefer
Oct 21, 2012
Annette R. Schaefer (nee Wagner) 72, of Streamwood, Loving mother of Theodore (Jennifer), Deborah (the late Steve) Cahill and Joan Schaefer; dear daughter of the late Michael and Anna Wagner; fond sister of the late Joan Webb. Per her wishes, cremation and services will be private. Arrangements by the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd Streamwood/Schaumburg (630)289-8054 or...
Neetika Kapoor
Oct 20, 2012
Visitation and funeral services for Mrs. Neetika Kapoor of Carol Stream will be held Sunday, October 21st from 1:30 p.m. until the time of cremation 3:30 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. For information 630-289-7575.
Alan Arista
Oct 19, 2012
Nacidó 3 de Noviembre 2008, Alan Salvador Rosas Arista, morió 19 de Octubre 2012. Amoroso hijo de Salvador Rosas y Veronica Arista. Querido sobrino de Francisco Arista, Abel Arista, Estella Arista, Raquel Arista, Carlos Mars, Jose Rosas, y Benigno Rosas. Cuidado nieto de Maria de Jesus Rivera y Sabina Gonzalez. Visitación viernes 26 de Octubre 3:00PM al tiempo de servicio...
Robert Greaney
Oct 18, 2012
Robert Joseph Greaney of Cocoa Fl, formerly of Hoffman Estates; beloved husband of the late Joan who he was married to for 55 years and he passed away on what would have been their 60th wedding anniversary. Loving father of Patricia Greaney of Coca, FL, Lawrence (Lisa) of Las Vegas, Daniel (Susan) of Poplar Grove, Nancy Trout of Melbourne, Fl...
Beatrice Cannella-Warner
Oct 17, 2012
Beatrice Cannella-Warner (nee Uccardi) died October 17, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Elwood “Tiny” Warner and Samuel Leroy Cannella Sr., Loving mother of Patricia Lee Cannella and Sam Cannella. Proud grandmother of Lisa (Mark) Kluge, Erin (Steve) Lukasiewicz and Joseph (Aurelie) Cannella. Cherished sister of Phyllis Zenzola and many other late brothers and sisters. Many loving nieces and nephews....
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