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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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Gerard Bastrentaz

Gerard Bastrentaz

Apr 26, 2012

Gerard Bastrentaz, age 58 of Wayne, Illinois formerly of Cognin, France, beloved husband of Mary; dear brother of Bernard, brother-in law of Holly (Phil) Pharmer, Joan MacLain and Bruce (Phyllis) MacLain; cherished uncle of Alexandra (Pascal) Crochet and Agnes, Dana Shuler, Aaron (Casey) Pharmer, Justin (Kim) Pharmer, Meghan MacLain and many great nieces and nephews. Gerard was an avid bird...

Frank Sauer

Frank Sauer

Apr 25, 2012

Visitation for Frank Joseph Sauer, Jr. of Hanover Park since 1965 will be held Sunday April 29, 2012 2:00p.m. until the time of service 7:30p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Following services cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Born November 19, 1943, Frank died Wednesday April 25, 2012. Member...

Noi Sayasane

Noi Sayasane

Apr 25, 2012

Visitation and funeral services for Mrs. Sayasane of Elgin will be held Saturday, April 28th from 12:00 p.m. until the time of cremation 3:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. 630-289-7575

Violet Baunach

Violet Baunach

Apr 25, 2012

Violet Baunach nee Lamonea of Hanover Park formerly of Chicago passed away April 25. Loving mother of John (Teresa) of Hinckley; cherished grandmother of John Paul, Sarah, Amanda and Alyssa all of Hinckley; dear sister of Vincent (Alice) Lamonia of Chicago, Mildred Rogers of Hanover Park and the late Celia Wilhelm; caring aunt of Carol Ann Rogers of Littleton, Co,...

Jayshree Valera

Jayshree Valera

Apr 24, 2012

Visitation and funeral services for Mrs. Valera of Yorkville will be held Friday, April 27th from 11:00 a.m. until the time of cremation 1:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. 630-289-7575

Robert Drufke

Robert Drufke

Apr 24, 2012

Robert J. Drufke of Wood Dale; beloved husband of 70 years to Elaine (nee Penar); loving father of Betty (Larry) Healy and Bob Jr. (Sandy); cherished grandfather of Michael, Peter, Tommy, Jennie, David and the late Patti; proud great grandfather of Liam, Aidan, Danielle, Jessica, Brandon, Ashton and Michelle; great great grandfather Juliana and Chase; dear brother of Catherine and...

Mary Taylor

Mary Taylor

Apr 23, 2012

Funeral mass for Mary Ann Taylor nee Juvancic of Schaumburg will be held Wednesday 10:00a.m. at Church of the Holy Spirit 1415 W. Bode Rd. Schaumburg 60194. Entombment All Saints. Born August 16, 1925 in Chicago, Mary Ann died Monday April 23, 2012. She is the beloved wife of the late Lowell A.; loving mother of Janice M. (Ken) Klosowski;...

William Bryant

William Bryant

Apr 23, 2012

William C. “Barnaby” Bryant, age 73; a resident of West Chicago, passed away Monday, April 23, 2012 at his home. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Christine V. Tilger (his soul mate) and brother, Robert Wayne Bryant. William Cullen Bryant was born to William Bryant and Lavina Doughterty Bryant in Phildelphia on February 3, 1939. He is...

Mary Bigoness

Mary Bigoness

Apr 22, 2012

Mary Ellen Bigoness (nee Hughes) of Janesville, WI; beloved wife of Richard; loving mother of Maureen Netzel, Michael (Peggy), Bob, Patty (Jim) Lewicki and the late Thomas; cherished grandmother of Tom, Kellie, Amanda, Patrick, Joe, Maddie, Grace and the late Brian; proud great grandma of one on the way; dear sister of the late Edward, Robert and George; many loving...

Lambert Suski

Lambert Suski

Apr 21, 2012

Sr. Lambert Mary Suski, 102 of Bartlett. Beloved daughter of the late John and Josephine ( nee Dzwonkowski) Suski; loving sister of the late Alex, Cass, Edward, Harry, Sr. Floriette Suski, Agnes Kornowski, and Ann Dysland; Cherished aunt of Don, John Kornowski, Barbara Miller, the late Jim (Mary) Kornowski and many loving great and great great nieces and nephews; a...

Crystal Fancutt

Crystal Fancutt

Apr 21, 2012

Crystal Lynn Fancutt, a lifetime resident of Hanover Park, born April 10, 1983 died April 21. She graduated from Dubuque, Iowa High School in 2001 and attended Clark College in Iowa. She was the beloved daughter of Darlene Fancutt, nee: Rakoczy and Glenn Fancutt; loving sister of Melissa Fancutt and Glenn Willie. Thanks to all friends and family for all...

Stephen Tappan

Stephen Tappan

Apr 21, 2012

Stephen Tappan,57 , Loving father of Aaron (Stephanie) and Daniel Tappan; Cherished grandfather of Asher; Dear son of Barbara (nee:Giles) and the late Peter; fond brother of Barbara (Mark) VonLanken; He will be greatly missed by his beloved family. Visitation Wednesday 4:00 until time of service 6:00 p.m. at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 415 W North Ave, Bartlett ....

Lorna Coyne

Lorna Coyne

Apr 20, 2012

Lorna "Jackie" Coyne nee Redd, of Schaumburg, formerly of Chicago. Jackie passed away the evening of April 20th. She is survived by her daughter Lorna (Fred) Smalarz; grandchildren Jennifer Smalarz and Catherine (Mark) Pape; great granddaughter Ava. Jackie was preceded in death by her husband Joseph F., her parents Frank and Mary Redd nee Womack and her companion Ed Schleichert....

Donald Hageman

Donald Hageman

Apr 17, 2012

Donald W. Hageman passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 in Bartlett, Illinois. He was born October 14, 1923 in Hinsdale, IL. He is survived by his wife Janet "Jan", nieces and nephews and his loving pets. Don was retired and had volunteered over 50 years of service to various local and civic organizations. He was a veteran of World...

Matthew Chrostek

Matthew Chrostek

Apr 16, 2012

Matthew Chrostek, 87, of Bartlett, died Monday, April 16, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Born September 28, 1924 in Chicago, he was the son of Paul and Anna. Matthew enjoyed walking and being in the outdoors. He was well versed in music playing the accordion and harmonica and enjoyed singing and listening to polkas, but his true...

Rashmikant Patel

Rashmikant Patel

Apr 16, 2012

Visitation and funeral services for Mr. Rashmikant Patel of Streamwood will be held Thursday, April 19th from 11:00 a.m. until the time of cremation 1:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. 630-289-7575

Nancy Nesper

Nancy Nesper

Apr 16, 2012

Nancy J. Nesper (nee Green) of Bartlett Since 1992; beloved wife of 16 years to Craig; loving mother of Tim (Katie) Donahugh, Megaen (Steve) Koscinski and Paul; cherished grandmother of Trevor, Samantha, Parker, Jesselyn, Shannon and Thomas; dear sister of Patricia (Phil) Garrison, Tom (Bonnie) Green, Mary (the late Tom) Grudnowski and the late Kathleen Newton. Memorial Visitation Friday, April...

Allan Breese

Allan Breese

Apr 15, 2012

Visitation for Allan Stephen Breese will be held Wednesday April 18, 2012 from 3 - 9p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. On Thursday, he will be lying in state from 9:00a.m. until the time of the service at 10:00a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church 2505 Helm Rd. Carpentersville, IL 60110-1305. Committal services will be...

Elizabeth Wersching

Elizabeth Wersching

Apr 14, 2012

Visitation for Elizabeth J. Wersching nee Kastelberger of Bartlett formerly of Chicagoland will be held Wednesday April 18, 2012 9:00a.m. until time of services 11:00a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Following services cremation will be private. Born October 21, 1914 in Chicago, Elizabeth died Saturday April 14, 2012. She is...

Souphaphone Vongphakdy

Souphaphone Vongphakdy

Apr 14, 2012

Souphaphone Vongphakdy, 32, of Elgin. Loving wife to Kittisan; dear mother to Devin and Aiden. Visitation Friday, April 20, 2012 from 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, Bartlett. Funeral Sunday, April 22, 2012 from 12:00p.m. until time of cremation 3:00p.m.

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