Carmelo Gonzalez Carlos
Aug 29, 2024
Carmelo Gonzalez Carlos, 47, of Elgin died August 29, 2024. Carmelo was the beloved husband of Aleyda; loving father of Aleyda, Alondra, Ricardo and Jesus; proud grandfather of Naomi, Dominic, Yisel, Sebastian, Benjamin, Mateo and Tadeo; dear brother of Erica, Mabel, Ricardo and Mayra. Visitation Friday, September 6, 3:00pm - 9:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett...
Kathryn Selpien
Aug 28, 2024
Kathryn “Kathy” Marie Selpien (Rohrbacher), 64, of Saint Charles, IL passed away under hospice care on August 28, 2024. She had battled throat cancer in recent years and was regaining her strength and independence when she had a sudden decline in her health and was hospitalized. She was born in Elgin, IL to Therese and George Rohrbacher on May 1,...
Tina Kunze
Aug 25, 2024
Tina Marie Kunze (nee: Nezelskis), Beloved wife of Jim; loving mother of Jonathan (Corina) Glos and Jamie Glos (Rick); dear nana of Brayden, Gianna, Bella, Bentley and Bryson; caring daughter of the late Joseph Nezelskis and the late Grace (the late Barry) Sullivan; fond sister of Linda (Ken) Buhlman and Terese (Dan) Losch; she is also survived by her uncle...
Jakub Kolodziejczyk
Aug 25, 2024
Jakub Kolodziejczyk, 28, of Arlington Heights, passed away suddenly Sunday, August 25, 2024. Dear husband of Joanna (nee Golebiowska); cherished son of Janusz and Beata (nee Brzuszek) Kolodziejczyk; loving brother of Piotr and Aneta Kolodziejczyk; devoted uncle of Agata. Visitation Thursday, August 29 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.),...
Mike Stein
Aug 24, 2024
Mike Stein, 70, of Morton Grove since 1992, died Saturday, August 24, 2024. Born November 23, 1953 in Chicago. He was known for being social, his sarcastic sense of humor and constant smile. He was an avid White Sox fan who enjoyed road trips, good food, beer with great company and cheap red wine. His biggest passion was always...
John Bjorvik
Aug 23, 2024
John C. Bjorvik, 91, resident of Bartlett, Illinois passed away on August 23, 2024. Born and raised in Chicago, John was a member of the Chicago Fire Department where he served for over 30 years. He was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 58 for over 50 years. He also served his country during the Korean Conflict. John is...
Joseph Picardi
Aug 23, 2024
Joseph Picardi, 23, of Bartlett died August 23, 2024. Joseph was the beloved son of James Picardi and Lisa Picardi (Pamela Genz); dear brother of Vincent (Shana) Picardi and Matthew (Gina) Picardi; cherished grandson of Charles and Patricia Picardi and the late Thomas Genovese and Mae Genovese Lewan; fond newphew and cousin to many. A memorial visitation will be held...
Linda Zaverdas
Aug 23, 2024
Linda Zaverdas, 71, of Streamwood, IL passed away on August 23, 2024. Linda was born on January 5, 1953 in Chicago, IL to Ralph and Carmella Cimino. Linda is survived by her beloved husband of 41 years Jimmy; loving sister of Tony (Ginger); cherished aunt of Christie (Mike), Michelle (Steve), Brother in Law of Rick, Kimberly (Reggie); great-aunt of Alexa,...
James Kaeseberg
Aug 22, 2024
James Scott Kaeseberg, beloved husband, devoted father, and Navy veteran passed away suddenly on August 22, 2024, at the age of 58.
Born on January 14, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois, Scott was the beloved son of James and Jane Kaeseberg. He grew up with a deep love for his country and a strong sense of duty, which...
Donald Manikas
Aug 22, 2024
Donald J. Manikas, 82, of Westmont, formerly of West Chicago, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024. An avid Green Bay Packers fan, Don was a skilled carpenter who built his family home and was a project manager for large Chicagoland construction projects. He enjoyed driving a school bus in his retirement years after his career. Beloved father of Don (Kim)...
Daniel Hess
Aug 21, 2024
Daniel “Dan” Hess, 67, of Streamwood, died Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at home. Born June 26, 1957, in Oak Park. Dan enjoyed auto racing and all things cars. He was very patriotic and a proud member of the NRA. He will be missed. Beloved son of the late William and Gladys Hess; loving brother of David (Sheri) Hess, Catherine (Mike)...
Evelyn Schultz
Aug 21, 2024
Evelyn “Eve” L. Schultz (nee Spoczynski) 78, of Streamwood, IL passed away peacefully in her home on August 21, 2024. She was born in Chicago, IL to Louis and Gertrude Spoczynski. Evelyn graduated from Robert A. Waller High School in 1963. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son Brian. Left behind to cherish her memory is...
Mary Smith
Aug 20, 2024
Mary Virginia McCray Smith was born on May 23rd,1935 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky from the union of Arthur McCray and Mary Frances Cattlett. Sisters Loretta and Marie McCray die at birth and her mother die when Mary was an infant. Mary was a toddler when her grandmother Mattie and husband John Montgomery moved her to Chicago Heights, Il. 1938. Mary graduated...
Joyce Mikasen
Aug 20, 2024
Joyce D. Mikasen, age 88, of Bartlett passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland and spent most of her early years in that beautiful place. However, she was eventually bitten by the travel bug and moved to Germany to work for Motorola. It was there that she met the love of her life, George....
Dorothy Meyer
Aug 20, 2024
Dorothy Anne Meyer (nee Lyons, 83, of Roselle, died August 20, 2024. Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Donald E. Meyer; mother of Deanna (Mike) Addyman; proud grandmother of Donnie and Charlotte; dear sister of the late Ambrose Lyons, Jr., and the late Mary Ellyn Lyons. Burial will be private at All Saints Cemetery.
Janina Kosek
Aug 17, 2024
Janina Kosek, 96, of Roselle since 1979, died peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at home. Born March 23, 1928 in Poland, Janina survived Nazi occupied Poland and Siberian concentration camps. She also lived in the Middle East, Kenya and the UK before coming to the United States. She enjoyed sewing, traveling and spending time with her family. Beloved wife...
Claudia Weber
Aug 16, 2024
Claudia Weber (nee Umlauf), 85, of Streamwood, IL passed away on August 16th, 2024 at The Oaks at Algonquin surrounded by her family. Claudia was well-known as a lunch-mom at Heritage Elementary School, serving as the neighborhood safe-haven for those who needed a place to go, and for adoring children. Claudia proceeded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Claire;...
Norma Kokaska
Aug 15, 2024
Norma O. Kokaska (nee Gubitz), 97, died peacefully with her Jesus by her side Thursday, August 15, 2024. Born August 9, 1927, in Chicago to Adolph and Olga Gubitz. Norma grew up on the west side and graduated from Luther Institute, married the love of her life, William Kokaska on August 14, 1948. Norma was very social, enjoying plays, playing...
Jack Karlov
Aug 15, 2024
Jack M. Karlov, 73, of Bartlett died August 15, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Jack was the beloved husband of Susan Karlov (nee Tadel); loving father of Alyson (Justin) Kline, Jeffrey (Lisa) Karlov, and Kyle Karlov; and proud grandfather of Jack, Jillian, Isabelle, Connor, and Julia. Jack found the most joy in spending time with family. He was also, a...
