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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Eleanor Wykle
Jan 31, 2012
Eleanor A. Wykle, 96, died January 31, 2012. Born July 11, 1915 in Chicago. Eleanor was artistic in many ways including water colors and ceramics. She even had work featured at the Art Institute of Chicago. Eleanor also enjoyed playing cards but what she enjoyed the most was spending time with the family. Beloved wife to the late James. Loving...
Peter Becker
Jan 28, 2012
Peter Becker ,age 70 of Hanover Park, Peter was the loving Husband of Dolores “Laurie” (nee: Frank); dear father of Peter (Lisa), Cheri (Ken) Abernathy, Eric (Julie) and Andrew; loving grandfather of Colin, Caitlin, Abbie, Carley, Zoie, Shelby and Zacary; fond brother of Pat (the late Ray) Hurst; he was preceded in death by his parents Peter and Myrtle. Visitation...
Gregory Kascewicz
Jan 26, 2012
Gregory John Kascewicz Sr., 67, passed into eternal life on January 26, 2012. Faithful husband of Sandra (nee Pashup), beloved father of Gregory (Kristin Floress) and Amy (Alex) Prociuk. Loving grandfather of Maximilian Prociuk and Quinn Kascewicz. Brother of Martin (Kathleen) and Mary Beth (Ralph) Doyle. Brother-in-law of Neil Keith, Pamela Provost (nee Pashup), and Casimir (Barbara) Pashup. Uncle to...
Anna Kurtz
Jan 26, 2012
Anna Kurtz (nee Altmeyer) 86, of Schaumburg; visitation Sunday January 29, 2012 from 2p.m. until time of service 7p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. (630)289-7575
Louise Wiley
Jan 26, 2012
Louise M. Wiley, age 92 of Streamwood, Louise was the beloved wife of the late Charles H.; loving mother of James, William and Richard (Chris); dear grandmother of Thomas (Jennifer), Christine, Megan, Richard (Megan) and Sean; and great grandmother of Angelina, Thomas and Devin; she was preceded in death by her parents George and Elise, and by her brothers George...
Patrick Jennings
Jan 26, 2012
Patrick J. Jennings, 66, of Park Ridge. Beloved husband of Rita (nee Cottini); loving father of Natalie (Cary) Swider and Christine. Proud grandfather of David and Renee. Dear brother of Nancy Zima, Jack Jennings, Lori Leska and Maureen McKenna. Visitation Sunday, January 29, 2012 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Highway, Park Ridge. Funeral...
Casimir Layman
Jan 26, 2012
Casimir T. Layman, 82, originally of Brighton Park; Beloved son to the late John and Genevieve (nee Blaszkiewicz); Loving brother to Eleanor (Frank) Miciunas and Theresa (the late Edward) Ptaszek; Cherished uncle to Perry (Janet), Darlene (Kevin), Eddie (Julie), Susan (Christopher), Donna (Guy), Jerry (Michele) and 19 great-nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, January 30, 2012 from 9:00a.m. until time of...
Judith Johnson
Jan 26, 2012
Judy Johnson (nee Richardson), 69 of South Elgin formerly of Villa Park, beloved wife for 49 years to Leonard Johnson; loving mother of Cindy (John) Slocum and Pam (Dave) Jaras; proud grandmother of Jeff, Samantha, Scot, Sarah, Joshua and Hannah; cherished great grandmother of Emma and Holly; dear sister of the late James Richardson. Visitation Monday January 30, 2012 from...
Charlotte Nutof
Jan 25, 2012
Charlotte Nutof, nee Kwasny, age 93 of Bartlett, IL, passed from this life on January 25, 2012. She was the loving and devoted wife for 74 years to husband, Bruno Nutof, loving mother to their daughter, Marlene Eck and husband John, and son, James Nutof and wife Josephine, proud grandmother to grandsons David Domke, Scott Domke, Michael Domke and wife...
Joseph Pittenger
Jan 25, 2012
Memorial services for Joseph H. Pittenger of Glen Ellyn, IL formerly of Lancaster, PA and Ft. Myers, FL will be held at a later date in Pennsylvannia. Born Oct. 24, 1916 in Pittsburgh, PA, Joseph died January 25, 2012. He retired as an executive of Armstrong Cork Company after more than 40 years service. He was a pioneer in transferring...
Dianna Hernandez
Jan 22, 2012
Dianna Lynn Hernandez (nee Villa) of Montgomery; beloved wife of Guillermo; loving mother of Guillermo "Memo" Juan; cherished daughter of Vickie and Juan Villa of Hillside; dear sister of Carrie, Jose Antonio Villa, Lucia (Onix) Molina, Juana (Junior) Martinez, Wendy (Eduardo) Llamas; grandaughter of the late Alice Hunt (Bob Bankston). Visitation Saturday, January 28th from 3 - 9 p.m. with...
Eunice Schaffhauser
Jan 21, 2012
Eunice Schaffhauser, 96, of Bloomingdale. Beloved wife to the late Anthony F; loving mother to Anthony (Carole), Michael and to Mary Harris; cherished grandmother to Della (John) Crone, Anthony (LaNelle), Juliet, Erik (Kristi) Harris, Heide (Sie) Sauers, Gretchen (Andrew) Sperry and Anna Harris; dear great-grandmother to James, Magnus, Lauren, William, Eli and Charles; caring daughter of the late Charles and...
James Stone
Jan 20, 2012
James “Jim” H. Stone Sr, 86, of Lake Villa, died Friday, January 20, 2012. Born January 10, 1926 in Granite City, IL. He was the son of John and Louisa E.(nee Jones). A veteran of WWII having served in the Navy, Jim was a lifetime member of VFW Post #8385 and part of the Military Order of Cootie. He was...
Daniel Gratzl
Jan 20, 2012
Daniel E. Gratzl 57 of Wood Dale Beloved husband and best friend of Jeanne nee Schiller Proud father of Nicholas (Alicia) and William Gratzl Dear son of Emery (Irmgard nee Schrage) Gratzl Loving brother of William (Barb), Robert (Tina) and Timothy (Rhonda) Gratzl Wonderful uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews Cherished brother-in-law of several. Dan was a...
Fritz Miller
Jan 20, 2012
Fritz Henry Miller, 40 year resident of Bartlett, passed away Friday, January 20 in Hoffman Estates. He was born September 21, 1916 in Fountain Township, MN. Loving husband of 71 years to Dorothy (nee White). Devoted father to Reverend David P. (Joyce) of Bonduel, WI, Roger H. (Susan) of Menomonee Falls, WI, Linda L. (Philip)Pendelton, Ohio, Verne W. (Mie) of...
Barbara Skrabacz
Jan 18, 2012
Funeral for Barbara G. Skrabacz nee Maney of Streamwood since 1975 will be held Monday 10:00a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Interment Maryhill. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Sunday 2:00 - 8:00p.m. Born April 27, 1946 in Chicago, Barbara died Wednesday January 18, 2012. She is the beloved wife of...
Jerome Regan
Jan 18, 2012
Jerome “Jerry” Regan, 74, of Hanover Park. Born September 22, 1937 in Chicago. He died Wednesday, January 18, 2012. Beloved husband to Carol (nee Ogorek); loving father to Michael (Nancy) and Eric (Kathy); dear grandpa to Melanie, Shaleigh, Nick and Mike; cherished son to the late John and Margaret (nee Kloss); fond brother to Dorothy, Joan, Jim, Patricia, Priscilla, Kathleen...
Joann Runowski
Jan 17, 2012
Visitation for JoAnn Runowski nee Bartelt of Streamwood, formerly of West Chicago and Arkansas will be held Saturday January 21, 2012 3:00p.m. until time of service 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Following services cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Born November 2, 1943 in Janesville, WI JoAnn died Tuesday January...
Phouthong Patthana
Jan 16, 2012
Phouthong Patthana, 76, of Algonquin. Visitation Thursday, January 19, 2012 from 3;00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home, bartlett. Funeral saturday, January 21, 2012 from 2:00p.m. until time of cremation 5:00p.m. at the funeral home.
Takashi Dodohara
Jan 16, 2012
Services for Takashi Dodohara of Elgin will begin Saturday January 21, 2012 10:00a.m. at Immanuel United Church of Christ 1500 Old Church Rd. Streamwood, 60107 where he will lie in state until time of service 11:00a.m. Interment Lakewood Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Friday 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg....
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