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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Francis Miller

Francis Miller

Jul 30, 2012

Francis W. Miller Jr, 89, of Hoffman Estates, died Monday, July 30, 2012. He was a veteran of the United States Army. A celebration of life will be held at Countryside Funeral Home, Bartlett, at 7:00p.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2012. Interment Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, New York.

Anne Appleton

Anne Appleton

Jul 28, 2012

A memorial mass for Anne F. Appleton nee Goodman of Bartlett will be held Friday August 3, 2012 10:30a.m. at Corpus Christi 1415 Lies Rd. Carol Stream. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Born March 22, 1927 in Kansas City, KS, Anne died Saturday July 28, 2012. Retired from Bell Labs in 1983 now Lucent Technologies. Anne enjoyed taking...

Barbara Lunebach

Barbara Lunebach

Jul 28, 2012

Barbara A. Lunebach nee Vaal, 57 of Elgin peacefully passed away on July 28, 2012. Barbara was the loving wife of Jerome Lunebach; devoted mother of Jennifer (Jeremy) Reimer and Chris Fahey (Emily Appleby) and devoted stepmother to Kristen (Damian) Skinner and Michelle Lunebach (Daniel Mathieu); proud grandmother of Violet and Gavin Skinner, Rebecca and Logan Reimer. Memorial visitation Thursday...

Charles Cummings

Charles Cummings

Jul 28, 2012

Charles F. Cummings 87, of Schaumburg. Beloved husband for 30 years to Dolores nee Zara; loving father of Chuck (Loreta), Brian (Jill), Carrie (Jay) Bontempo, Mark (Whitney), Dennis, Sharon (Tom) Reese, Sharon Baxter; dear brother of Frank, Rosemary, Bob, Patricia, Margaret, Dorothy, Theresa, Carol, Jean, and the late Mike, Jim, John; proud grandfather of 11 and great grandfather of 1;...

Robert Kaczmarek

Robert Kaczmarek

Jul 26, 2012

Robert W. Kaczmarek, age 74 passed away on July 26, 2012. Loving husband of Shirley nee Wojciechowska for 54 years, devoted father of Cynthia (Joe), Cathleen, Celeste (John), Robert, Jr., Carol and Richard; Proud grandfather of Melissa, Janelle, Nicole, Bobby, Kimmy, Tony, Joey, Stephanie, Michael, Johnny, Kyle and David; Great-grandfather of Charlotte. Visitation Sunday 2:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside...

Frank Larsen

Frank Larsen

Jul 26, 2012

Frank Larsen, 83, of Schaumburg, formerly of Elmwood Park and Franklin Park. Beloved husband of Eugenia (Jean); loving father of Kenneth (Candice) and the late Karen; dear grandpa of Jason, the late Eric and great grandpa of Liam; fond son of the late August and Helga and brother of Richard (Judy); he was also a loving uncle to many nieces...

Ann Dubiak

Ann Dubiak

Jul 24, 2012

Ann H. Dubiak (nee Plata) of Streamwood; beloved wife of Steve; loving mother of Alvin (Deborah) of Bartlett, Steve M. (fiancé Laura) of Bartlett and the late Carol La Spesa; cherished grandmother of Kim, Denise, Dorell, Michelle, Melissa and the late Sandy; proud great grandmother of Cassie, Elisa, Ashley, Cortney, Jen, Zachary, Tyler, Alycia, Jack, Nick, Arianah and Annelise; great-great...

Alice Mahoney

Alice Mahoney

Jul 24, 2012

Alice Mahoney of Devonshire in Hoffman Estates; dear aunt of Louise Dewald, Eileen Kelly, Mary Looser and Robert (Kathy) Mahoney; many grandnieces and grandnephews; daughter of the late Michael and Alice (nee Ambrose) and sister of the late John Mahoney. Alice was a teacher in the Chicago school system for over 35 years. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00 a.m....

Bruno Nutof

Bruno Nutof

Jul 24, 2012

Bruno Nutof, age 95, of Bartlett, IL, went to join his Maker and his wife, Charlotte, on July 24, 2012. He missed her terribly since her passing in January and they will celebrate their 75th anniversary together in heaven. Bruno was the loved and respected patriarch of his family, which includes their daughter, Marlene Eck and husband John, and son,...

Lorraine Neary

Lorraine Neary

Jul 23, 2012

Lorraine C. Neary (nee DuChene) of Lindenhurst for 7 years, formerly of Bartlett; beloved wife of the late Patrick; loving mother of Colleen (the late Kevin) Stutson, Joe (Patricia), and Maureen (Marc) Mann; cherished grandmother of Eric, Brian and Kelly Stutson, Erin and Kelly Neary and Sean, Alexa and Shane Mann; dear sister of Victor DuChene, Vivianne Illg, Barbara Reese...

Anna Mavros

Anna Mavros

Jul 22, 2012

Anna Mavros, 84, of Hampshire, died Sunday, July22, 2012. Born September 20, 1927 in Greece. She was the daughter of John and Vasiliki (nee Marantou) Giannakopoulos. Anna enjoyed gardening, crocheting and cooking. Survivors include husband of 60 years John; daughter Chrysoula (Menelaos) Zannis and son Miltiades “Milton”; granddaughters Maria-Kanella, Anna and Angeliki; brothers Odyseus (Mahi) and Nicholaos; Sister Demetra; and...

Kenneth Mills

Kenneth Mills

Jul 22, 2012

Kenneth G.”Ken” Mills, 65, of Bartlett, died Sunday, July 22, 2012. Born October 26, 1946 in Boston. Ken enjoyed classic rock and having a good time. He was an avid Boston Red Sox and Bruins fan. Ken loved all animals, especially his pet cat Buddy. Ken will be missed by many. Beloved husband to Judi (nee Foy); Loving dad to...

Carol Bardeleben

Carol Bardeleben

Jul 22, 2012

Carol J. Bardeleben, 74, of Elgin, died peacefully Sunday July 22, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family. Born March 11, 1938 in Chicago, Carol enjoyed the many things that life had to offer especially spending time with her family. She was an exceptional mother and the heart of our family. Her kind heart and fun-loving personality made her...

Severene Mathisen

Severene Mathisen

Jul 21, 2012

Severene J. Mathisen, 69, of Streamwood, died Saturday, July 21, 2012. Born January 8, 1943 in Chicago. Severene embraced life for everything it offered and will be deeply missed by her family. Loving mother of Julie Kozil and the late Frederick and Andrew; cherished grandmother to Ashley, Frankie, Anthony, Anthony, Sara and Elora. A memorial visitation will be Thursday, August...

Jerome Reich

Jerome Reich

Jul 20, 2012

Jerome “Jerry” Y. Reich, 71, died Friday, July 20, 2012. Born April 16, 1941 in Chicago. Jerry was a Mr. Fix-It who loved to tinker with anything. He loved traveling with his wife of 29years, Kathleen, all over the country in their RV. He also enjoyed astronomy, and kites but his true passion was spending time with his family. Beloved...

Ruth Anderson

Ruth Anderson

Jul 20, 2012

Ruth F. Anderson (nee: Richardson), age 88, of Bartlett (formerly of Elgin) passed away peacefully on Friday, July 20 surrounded by her family. She was a resident of Elgin from 1957 until 2008. She was born on June 24, 1924 in Sandwich Illinois to Mable and Edward Richardson. She was a founding member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Elgin and...

Bartley Nee

Bartley Nee

Jul 19, 2012

Bartley “Bart” Nee of Roselle. Beloved husband of the late Jeanne; loving father of Patrick (Carole), Thomas (Bridget), Michael (Elizabeth), Mary (Mark) Weiksner, Bartley (Mary), and the late Kathleen; proud grandfather of 16; dear brother of Patrick, Colleum, Sally, Margaret and the late Mary, John, Peter, Nora; many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday July 24, 2012 from 3pm to...

Kristina Gabbard

Kristina Gabbard

Jul 18, 2012

Kristina S. Gabbard, nee Mojica of Streamwood, wife of the late Brandon; loving mother of Jacob McCreary and Billy McCreary, III; cherished daughter of Linda Flanagan and Juventino Mojica, step daughter of Victor Flanagan; dear sister of Marisa Mojica, Ivan Mojica and Juvenal (Jessica) Mojica. Kristina was a U.S. Army Veteran. She enjoyed singing, making people smile and had a...

Tom Blinn

Tom Blinn

Jul 15, 2012

Tom Blinn of Schaumburg, formerly of Chicago; husband of Ellen (nee Heintz), stepfather of Craig, brother of Bob (Mary), Ken and Sue (Dan) Schmitz, son of Marie and the late Saul, uncle of Patrick. Tom was a member of IUEC Local 2 and in his spare time he loved to have fun and ski. Memorial visitation Saturday (7-21-12) 10 am...

Sara Anslow

Sara Anslow

Jul 14, 2012

Sara Anslow,95, of Hanover Park, passed away early on Saturday morning, July 14, 2012; beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Russell; dear grandmother of Mimi (nee: Verno), Phil, Greg, Doug, Michael, Dave, Linda, Paul and Matt; she is also survived by many great grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews. Sara was also preceded in death by...

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