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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Emily Mittman

Emily Mittman

Jul 7, 2012

Emily I. Mittman, nee Smith (age 99); beloved wife of the late Henry; loving mother of Greg, Dan (Kathy) and Reneda; cherished grandmother of Carl, Nancy, Jim, Dan, Greg, Chris and Mike; proud great grandmother of Paige, James, Megan, Zach and Barbara; dear sister of Henrietta and the late Harry and Gene; special friend of Diane Brown.

Richard Gray

Richard Gray

Jul 7, 2012

Richard "Rich" Paul Gray III of Itasca passed away July 7th. He was born in Elgin on Sept. 8, 1958. He is survived by a son Richard "Paul" Gray IV, a brother Doug, his mother Marilyn and his ex wife Julie Rhyne. He was preceded in death by his father Richard Paul Gray II. Rich had a passion for weightlifting....

Florence Tomaka

Florence Tomaka

Jul 6, 2012

Visitation for Florence Helen Tomaka nee Jaworski of Locust Fork, AL formerly of Chicago area will be held Saturday July 14, 2012 9:30a.m. until time of mass 10:30a.m. at St. Walter Church 130 Pine St. Roselle 60172. Entombment will be private at Holy Cross Calumet City. Born December 26, 1923 in Chicago, Florence died Friday July 6, 2012. She is...

Edward Selonke

Edward Selonke

Jul 6, 2012

Edward M. Selonke of Arizona formerly of Chicago passed away July 6th, 2012 in Kingman, Arizona surrounded by family. He is survived by his children Debbie (Mitch) Matuga and Michael; a sister Lorraine (late John) Sourek; grandchildren Keith, Kristin, Eve and Adam; brother in law of Babe, Fran, Bill, John and Helen; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...

William Elder

William Elder

Jul 5, 2012

Prayers for William "Bill" C. Elder of Streamwood for 53 years, formerly of Chicago will begin Monday July 9, 2012 9:15a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg to St. John the Evangelist Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. Visitation Sunday 2:00 - 8:00p.m. at the funeral home. Born June 22,...

Hansaben Patel

Hansaben Patel

Jul 4, 2012

Visitation and funeral services for Mrs. Hansaben N. Patel of Melrose Park will be held Saturday, July 7th 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

Margaret Bergstrom

Margaret Bergstrom

Jul 3, 2012

Margaret “Peggy” Bergstrom (nee Benjamin), 74, of Schaumburg, formerly of Hanover Park, was the beloved wife of the late Eugene Bergstrom; devoted mother of Diane (Tom) Purvin, David Bergstrom and Daniel Bergstrom; loving grandmother of Delia, Jessica, Kirsten and Kaitlin Bergstrom, as well as Kristina, Madeline and Elizabeth Lopez. A private funeral service was held on Friday, July 6, 2012...

Beverly Wilkes

Beverly Wilkes

Jul 1, 2012

Beverly Wilkes nee Christensen of Hoffman Estates; beloved wife of Ronald; loving mother of Daniel (Ronda); cherished grandmother of Colleen and Caitlin. She served as a former Hanover Park Trustee. Memorial Visitation will be held Friday from 3:00 p.m. until time of service 7:30 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Cremation was...

Daniel Beasley

Daniel Beasley

Jun 30, 2012

Daniel Beasley, of Bloomingdale; beloved husband of Kathleen L. (nee: Lorenz); loving father of Jennifer (Nick) Rayola and Kelly (Scott) Folkes; cherished grandfather of Julia, Olivia, Jillian, Jacob and Ella; He was also the loving son in law of Al and Patricia Lorenz. Daniel was a member of Carpenters Local 58 and of Salmon Unlimited. Visitation will be held Monday...

Marcelino Racoma

Marcelino Racoma

Jun 27, 2012

Marcelino R. Racoma Sr., of Streamwood formerly of Schaumburg; beloved husband of 44 years to Araceli (nee Yalong); loving father of Raymond Y. Racoma, Melinda (Edward) Racoma-Hausser and Marcelino R. Jr. (fiancée Amabelle); proud grandfather of Alex, Nicholas “Nico” and Isabella Hausser; cherished son of the late Damaso and Maria. Visitation Saturday, June 30th from 6-9 p.m. and Sunday July...

Peter Dethlefs

Peter Dethlefs

Jun 26, 2012

Peter Edward Dethlefs, Sr., of Streamwood died Tuesday June 26, 2012. Loving father of Peter Jr. (Susan Nechvatal), Robert (Iris), Tracy McGee and the late Paul; dear brother of Jacob (Karin); grandfather of Paul and Jacob. Peter was a devoted, 27 year employee of Yellow Freight Systems and an Army Veteran. Visitation will be held Friday, June 29, 2012 from...

Richard Meid

Richard Meid

Jun 25, 2012

Richard J. Meid, 69 passed away June 25, 2012 after a valiant battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Lyn (nee Hrovat); loving father of Kelly (Mike) Brotnow and Steve (Brandy) cherished grandfather of Justin, Kate, Maddie, Jack, Matt, Ethan and Mara; dear brother of Jerry (Alice), Darlene (Robert) Schulte and Tom (Sue); proud and devoted son of the late Roman...

Kristen Forward

Kristen Forward

Jun 25, 2012

God saw she was getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put his arms around her and whispered, “come with me.” With tearful eyes we watched and saw her fade away. Although we loved her dearly, we could not make her stay. Please think of her as living in the hearts of those she touched... for...

Rose Perrone

Rose Perrone

Jun 24, 2012

Funeral services for Rose M. Perrone of Schaumburg for 46 years will be held Wednesday June 27, 2012 11:00a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. Visitation will be held Tuesday 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the funeral home. Born October 5, 1928 in Chicago, Rose died Sunday June...

Kevin Kelley

Kevin Kelley

Jun 24, 2012

Kevin Patrick Kelley, 55, of Elgin passed away Sunday June 24th. He is survived by his mother Leona nee Larkin, brothers Timothy, Dennis and Patrick (Caryn Palewski); many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; companion Sandy Kelley. He was preceded in death by his father Gregory. Visitation Wednesday 3:00 - 9:00 pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640...

Vignouvanh Keomuongchanh

Vignouvanh Keomuongchanh

Jun 22, 2012

Vignouvanh Keomuongchanh, 69, of Elgin, died Friday, June 22, 2012. Born November 22, 1942 in Laos. She was the Beloved wife of Prat and loving mother of Chin Keomuongchanh, Souky K. Rasavady,Vannareth Keomuongchanh and Kasey K. Garza. Visitation Friday, June 29, 2012 from 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, Bartlett. Funeral saturday 1:00p.m. until time of...

Eleanor Janachione

Eleanor Janachione

Jun 22, 2012

Funeral services for Eleanor S. Janachione nee Szerszen of Schaumburg for 13 years, formerly of Hanover Park will be held Tuesday June 26, 2012 10:00a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Interment Mount Hope. Visitation Monday 4:00 - 9:00p.m. at the funeral home. Born January 27, 1935 in Chicago, Eleanor died Friday...

David Lindeen

David Lindeen

Jun 22, 2012

David Brian Lindeen, 51. Born February 16, 1961. Brian was a 1979 graduate of Malta High School and a graduate of Kishwaukee College. He worked for Lehan Drugs and G.T.E. (SBC) Phone Company for many years. He is survived by his loving Mother, Marilyn E. Lindeen of DeKalb; his siblings: Kathy Lindeen of Wheaton, Daniel (Julie) Lindeen of DeKalb, Kenneth...

Bonnie Highberger

Bonnie Highberger

Jun 21, 2012

Visitation for Bonnie S. Highberger nee Rowold of Roselle will be held Monday June 25, 2012 2:00 - 4:00p.m. and 6:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Tuesday lying in state 10:00a.m. until time of service 11:00a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church 405 S. Rush St. Roselle....

Joseph Balija

Joseph Balija

Jun 18, 2012

Joseph “Joe” Paul Balija, 90, died Monday, June 18, 2012. Born December 26, 1921 in Chicago. He was the son of Joseph and Darinka (nee Zorich). A veteran of WWII, Joe enjoyed traveling, especially with his late wife Anne. Survivors include son Terry (Lynda), grandchildren Debee, Douglas, Christopher and Lisa; great-grandchildren Aurielle, Payton, Quincey, Justin, Morgan and David and sister-in-law...

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