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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Frank Cardinal
Jul 14, 2012
Frank A. Cardinal 81, passed on July 14, 2012. He is survived by his children Vicki (Michael) Kirkpatrick, Christy (Bruce) Moeller, Frank Cardinal, Rick Cardinal and Jean Domain: nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren; sisters Marylou (Ray) Steele, Sandy (Robert) May, and brother Paul Cardinal. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Cardinal, mother, Santa Cardinal, sister, Josephine...
Jacqueline Romanello
Jul 13, 2012
Jackie Romanello --- October 26th 1954 – July 13th 2012 Jacqueline Romanello born on October 26th, 1954 to John and Delores Theobald in Evanston, IL. After a long and courageous battle, she passed away on July 13th 2012 at Lexington Nursing home in Schaumburg, IL. She was an extraordinarily strong woman who made an impact on all the lives she...
Mary Taylor
Jul 13, 2012
Mary E. Taylor, nee Best of Streamwood, wife of the late William Gresher and the late Richard Taylor; mother of Sherri (Dean) Deldin, Peggy (Dan) Moseley and Kathy (Dave) Gresher - Thorsen; grandma of 9; greatgrandma of 12; sister of John; daughter of the late Leslie and Ellen Best nee Schwartz. Memorial visitation Wednesday 4:00 pm until time of her...
Floyd Jennings
Jul 11, 2012
Floyd L. Jennings, 89, of Hanover Park. Born in Herrin, Il, he died July 11, 2012 in Bloomingdale. He was the beloved husband of Margaret (nee: Corso); loving father of the late Jon Alan and stepfather of Sharon Thompson and James Indoranto; dear grandfather of Michael J. Jennings and Tasha M. Wagner also great grandfather of Clara, Jace, Mimi, Syvie...
Debra Beasley
Jul 10, 2012
Services for Debra S. Beasley nee Fried of Hanover Park since 1992 are private. Born September 21, 1952 in Chicago, Debra died Tuesday July 10, 2012. She is the beloved wife of Herbert; loving mother of Nannette Bernico of Streamwood; adored grandmother of Zachary; cherished daughter of Marilyn and the late Ernest Fried; much loved sister of Barbara (Ken) Pittman...
Ramanbhai Patel
Jul 10, 2012
Visitation and funeral services for Mr. Ramanbhai Patel of Des Plaines will be held Saturday, July 14th 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
Leona Leeds
Jul 8, 2012
Prayers for Leona Leeds nee Bocianoski of Schaumburg will begin Thursday 9:15a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg to St. Marcelline Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. Visitation Wednesday 5:00 - 8:00p.m. at the funeral home. Born September 1, 1924 in Glassport, PA, Leona died Sunday July 8, 2012. A...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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