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 Snyder
Jan 4, 2012
Frank C. Snyder, 89, of Roselle died January 4, 2012. Born September 15, 1922. He was the son of Frank and Alma (nee Berg). Frank was the owner of Snyder's Drug, amongst others, in Roselle where many sought out his advice. He enjoyed hunting, cars, collecting coins and old westerns but what he enjoyed the most was his family. Survivors...
Kenneth Fisher
Jan 3, 2012
Kenneth N. Fisher, Sr., 84 of Streamwood, IL formerly of Miami, FL. Loving husband for 51 years of the late Mirta J. (nee Brey). Kenneth was never the same after the love of his life died. Born Aug. 24, 1927 in Washington, D.C., Ken died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012. Beloved father of Cora (Charles) Mullins, Ken Jr. (Barbara), Delia Wynn,...
Robert Kissel
Jan 3, 2012
A memorial gathering for Robert A. Kissel of Streamwood since 1994 will be held Saturday January 7, 2012 at Hoosier Grove Barn 700 W. Irving Park Rd. Streamwood, IL 60107 from 11:00a.m. until 3:00p.m. Services 11:30a.m. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Born June 14, 1952 in Melrose Park, IL Bob died Tuesday January 3, 2012. Retired from the...
Marion Wolski
Jan 2, 2012
Marion P. Wolski, 88, (nee Hartranft) of Roselle; the beloved wife of the late Eugene “Red” Wolski; loving mother of Gene (Carol) and the late Deborah McNulty; proud grandmother of Karen, John, Sarah, Natalie and Kelly. She was preceded in death by her sisters Virginia and Margaret & her brothers James and Gerald. Visitation will be Saturday, January 7 from...
Dorothy Barnish
Jan 1, 2012
Dorothy V. Barnish, 88, (nee Bjork) of Schaumburg (formerly of Phillips, WI); the beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Michael K. (Donna)and Mary Elin; proud grandmother of Debra and Megan; and loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, January 5 from 3:00pm to 9:00pm at the Countryside Funeral Home 333 South Roselle Road,...
Vera Vandewarker
Jan 1, 2012
Vera Josephine Van De Warker nee Dispenza of South Elgin, beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Frank. Born October 11, 1913 in Chicago, Vera died Sunday January, 1, 2012. Visitation Wednesday 9:30a.m. until time of mass 10:00a.m. at St. John Neumann Church. Arrangements by Countryside Funeral Home (847) 289-8054 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com.
Arvid Hagg
Jan 1, 2012
Arvid S. Hagg, Jr., 65, of Hanover Park passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012 in Chicago. He was born December 20, 1946 in Chicago; the son of Arvid and Lillian Biss. He was a veteran of the Army. Beloved husband for 37 years of Gloria (nee Mailnot). Loving father of Ryan and Renee (fiancé Michael Edwards); brother of Barbara (Ted)...
Joseph Scianna
Jan 1, 2012
Visitation for Joseph Scianna of Streamwood since 1972 will be held Thursday 3:00p.m. until time of service 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Prayers Friday 11:00a.m. Interment Lakewood Memorial Park. Born June 19, 1928 in Chicago, Joe died Sunday January 1, 2012. He is the beloved husband of 58 years of Gail...
Victor Cross
Jan 1, 2012
Victor H. Cross of Elgin; beloved husband of the late Joanne (nee Wolter); loving father of Vickie (Adam) Walencik, Steven W. (Brenda) and Valerie (Robert) Rios; cherished grandfather of Joey, Justin, Jeffrey and Johnny; brother of William (the late Dee); dear master of Buster. “The most important thing you put on each day is a smile” Visitation Wednesday, January 4,...
Maria Campos
Dec 31, 2011
Maria Campos (nee:Gallegos) of Hanover Park, beloved wife of Gonzalo; loving mother of Ben, Leo, Gonzalo, Rosellia, Josefina, Cruz,RC and the late Rene ; dear grandmother, great grandmother and aunt to many; She was one of nine children, and was also preceded in death by her parents Antonio and Carmelo Gallegos, and beloved son Rene. Visitation Monday 5:00 to 9:00pm...
William Christopher
Dec 31, 2011
Memorial Visitation for William "Bill" Christopher, 80, of Schaumburg, will be held Friday, January 6 from 3:00p.m. until time of memorial service at 8:00p.m. the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 1640 S Greenmeadows Blvd(at Barrington Rd), Streamwood/Schaumburg. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. William died Saturday, December 31, 2011. He was born July 8, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI. He...
Omparkash Bhalla
Dec 30, 2011
Visitation and funeral services for Mr. Bhalla of Oak Brook will be held Saturday, December 31st, 2011 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
Daniel Kalasa
Dec 29, 2011
Daniel H. Kalasa of Bartlett; beloved husband of Joanne (nee Culotta); loving father of Susan (Dennis) Mazur, Gail (James) Selir, Karen Josephs and Daniel J. (Sook); cherished grandfather of 8; proud great grandfather of 11; dear brother of Geraldine (Keith) Hunt and the late Edward “Bud” (Barbara), the late Mary Ann (late Loren) Kirk. Visitation Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 from...
Norman Fluett
Dec 28, 2011
Norman H. Fluett, age 81 of Bartlett formerly of Chicago; beloved husband of Philomena (nee Guido); loving father of James (Jean), Teresa and Mary (Fred) Ricciardi; cherished grandfather of Angela, Alisa, Matthew and Frank; dear brother of Daniel (the late Peggy); proud uncle of David (Peggy) Daniel and Stephen. He was a production scheduling manager for Brach’s Candy Company in...
Susan Freeman
Dec 28, 2011
Susan L. Freeman (nee Johnsen) of Bartlett formerly of Norridge; beloved wife of Gordon; loving mother of Michael (Audrie) and Scott; cherished grandmother of Charles and Jack; dear sister of Nancy (William) Finkler; fond aunt of William and Laura; daughter of the late Edward and Betty; loved by many friends and family. Visitation Monday, January 2nd, 3:00 – 9:00 p.m....
Marie Kolancinski
Dec 28, 2011
Marie “Mary” Kolacinski (nee Rudzinski) of Roselle for 59 years; beloved wife of the late Roman; loving mother of Gregory (Kathy), Chris (Rich) Karnuth, Cathy (Rollin) Hansen, Diane (Rich) Provenzano and Rob (Karen); cherished grandmother of 13; proud great grandmother of 9; dear sister of Helen and the late Joe, Bill, Stanley, Ben, Martha and Sophie. Visitation Saturday, December 31,...
Charles Schrade
Dec 28, 2011
Charles Schrade, 73, resident of Hanover Park for 49 years, died Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Born December 13, 1938 in Chicago. He was the son of Charles and Josephine. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Joanne (Upton); children Charles C. (Cheryl), Liz A., Tony (Stephanie) and Mark (Tarina); and proud grandfather of Charlie, Anthony, Melody, Allen, Cori, Jimmy, Melissa...
Daniel Galateanu
Dec 27, 2011
Daniel Galateanu,56 of Lake Zurich; Beloved husband of Maria. Visitation Thurday December 29, 2011 6:00pm to 7:00pm, at the Roman Baptist Church, 484 East Northwest Highway, Des Plaines. Funeral Friday December 30, 2011 11:00am at Countryside Funeral Home, 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd., Streamwood/Schaumburg (at Barrington Rd.) with interment to follow in Evergreen cemetery, Barrington. Info (630)289-8054
Vernon Brunner
Dec 27, 2011
Vernon “Vern” L. Bruner, 88, of South Elgin, died December 27, 2011 in Elgin. Born and raised in Elgin, he graduated Elgin High School in 1941. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps where he became a B-17 Bomber pilot during WWII. Following the war Vernon was a commercial pilot, with multi-engine and flight instructor ratings. He and his family...
Leona Davis
Dec 27, 2011
Visitation for Leona M. Davis of Schaumburg will be held 9 a.m. Saturday, January 7 at St. Peter Lutheran Church (202 East Schaumburg Road Schaumburg) until service at 11:00 a.m. Interment St. Lucas Cemetery. Born December 5, 1915 in Chicago, Leona died December 27, 2011. She was the beloved wife of the late Jack. Loving Mother of Marjorie and Richard;...
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