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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Gerald Pinka

Gerald Pinka

Dec 10, 2011

Gerald Pinka, age 55 of Streamwood, IL was called home to God on December 10, 2011 after his battle with cancer. Beloved son of the late Peter and the late Eleanor, nee Jordanek. Loving father of Margaret and John. Dear twin bother of Gary(Pat). Proudly worked as facilities operating engineer at Columbia College of Chicago and member of the Operating...

Alberta Montgomery

Alberta Montgomery

Dec 9, 2011

Visitation for Alberta Montgomery nee Sample of Schaumburg, formerly of Chicago since 1946 will be held Saturday, December 17, 2011 10:00a.m. until time of service 12noon at the Countryside Funeral Home 333 S. Roselle Rd. (at Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Prayers Monday 10:00a.m. to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Committal services 12:30p.m. Born June 4, 1921 in Durant, MS, Alberta died...

Matthew Wilson

Matthew Wilson

Dec 9, 2011

Visitation for Matthew James Wilson of Bartlett, will be held Wednesday December 14, 2011 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Coutryside Funeral Home 950 South Bartlett Rd. Bartlett. Following, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Born April 28, 1994 in Des Plaines, Matt died Friday December 9, 2011. He is the cherished son of David and Patricia Wilson nee...

Barbara Sachs

Barbara Sachs

Dec 9, 2011

Barbara Ann Sachs (nee Rhode), 74, Beloved Wife of the late William M. Sachs; (Married for 51 years) Loving Mother of Connie (Tim) Williams, Mike (Carol Irwin), Mary, Jim, and Patty (Berni) Stach; Dear Grandmother of Sarah, Jack, Abby, Mattie, Jay, Kelly and Rachel; Fond Sister of the late Bob Rhode, Joyce (Bob) Albertini, Carol Pennington, Renee (Bob) Cronin, Corinna...

Stephanie Helft

Stephanie Helft

Dec 8, 2011

Memorial Visitation for Stephanie will be held Saturday, December 10th from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.), Bartlett. Stephanie was the wife of Howard; step mother of Michelle Jahns and Laura Helft; step grandmother of Austin Jahns and Nicholas Sherry, Jr.; sister in law of Robert Helft....

Raymond Dunphy

Raymond Dunphy

Dec 5, 2011

Raymond J. Dunphy, 72 of Hoffman Estates; Beloved husband of the late Maureen (nee Cannon), Loving father of Janell (Robert) Winters, Michael Dunphy and Stepfather of Jill and John Jurgensen; grandfather of Justin, Alexandra Winters and Jordan Jurgensen. Dear brother of Elsie (Michael) Nugent and the late James (the late Renee) Dunphy and Carol (Richard) Sheridan; fond uncle of many...

Edward Kozlowski

Edward Kozlowski

Dec 4, 2011

Edward E. Kozlowski, Jr., 55 of Rockford, formerly of Streamwood. Born December 6, 1955 in Chicago. He was the loving father of Michael, Heather, Matthew, Brian and Johnathan; and grandfather of Simona and Alexis; beloved son of Edward E. Sr. and Viola Kozlowski; dear brother of Bruce (Pati) Kozlowski and Laura Sullivan; caring god father of Aleece Sullivan and uncle...

Joan Olson

Joan Olson

Dec 3, 2011

A memorial service for Joan Nell Olson (nee Geyer), of Roselle since 1970, will be held Thursday, December 8, 1:00 PM at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Road (1/2 South of Irving Park Road) Roselle. Memorial visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM. Cremation was private at the Countryside...

John Dye

John Dye

Dec 2, 2011

John G. Dye of Huntley; born 2/14/1950 in Clintwood, Virginia; died 12/2/2011 in Elgin; beloved husband of Carol L. Kurowski-Dye ; loving father of Paul, Jacquline and Michelle; proud grandfather of Jackson; caring son of Jessee and Alberta (nee:Artrip) Dye ; dear brother of Jessee Lee (Kay) , Jack Ray (Barbara) and Jimmy ( Barbara) and the late Janet; fond...

James Livergood

James Livergood

Dec 2, 2011

James L. Livergood Sr, 72, of Romeoville, formerly of Glendale Heights, died Friday, December 2, 2011. James was born January 25, 1939 in Chicago. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. James was an iron worker in the city of Chicago having helped with the Sears Tower, Hancock Building and much more of the skyline. He enjoyed fishing, politics and...

Edwin Kramp

Edwin Kramp

Dec 2, 2011

Edwin Kramp of Chicago; beloved husband of the late June M. (nee Koziol); loving father of Deborah A. Murphy, Jeffery M. (Patti), Eric A. (Jackie) and Andrea (Karl) Grasemann; cherished grandfather of Markus, Samantha, Lee, Zachary and Katrina; dear brother of Evelyn Burns, Ellen (Steve) Skala and the late Irene Doyle, Joseph Wesolowski and Mildred Ferencek; many loving nieces and...

Pushpa Jani

Pushpa Jani

Dec 1, 2011

Visitation and funeral services for Mrs. Pushpa Jani of Oak Forest will be held Saturday, December 3rd from 11:00 a.m. until the time of cremation 1:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., Bartlett. 630-289-7575

Prabhavanti Gosalia

Prabhavanti Gosalia

Dec 1, 2011

Visitation and funeral services for Mrs. Prabhavanti Gosalia of Roselle will be held Saturday, December 3rd, from 1:30 p.m. until the time of cremation 3:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. 630-289-7575

Solange Cynova

Solange Cynova

Nov 30, 2011

Solange P. Cynova nee Florimont, November 30, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Richard T. Loving mother of Francine (Jon) Thorton, Michael (Karen), MarieAnne (Richard) Hoffmann, Daniel (Lori) and the late Christine Kolstoe. Dear grandma of 11. Fond sister of Jean Florimont, Christian Florimont and Jacqueline Florimont-Dial. Dear cousin of Judy Baldwin. Funeral services Saturday, 9:30 am at Countryside Funeral...

Theresa Ruebenson

Theresa Ruebenson

Nov 29, 2011

Theresa G. Ruebenson of Wooddale; born 5/29/1926 in Chicago ; died 11/29/2011 in Geneva; beloved wife of Arthur; loving mother of Gloria (Mark) Schneider, Sharon (Steve) Balazs, Lesley (Rick) Baseley, Art and Lynn (Ray) Amundson; dear grandmother of Mark, Lisa, Tyler, Kyle and Ryan; fond sister of Eleanor (Chuck) Hosey and the late George(the late Laverne) Vanderheyden; caring cousin of...

Edward Valach

Edward Valach

Nov 28, 2011

Services for Edward J. Valach Melrose Park for 35 years, will be private. Born April 30, 1935 in Chicago, Ed died Monday, November 28, 2011. Beloved father of Audreen (Clarence) Mengler of Schaumburg; proud grandfather of Robert and Tiffany; cherished son of the late John and Mary nee Klimeck. (630) 289-8054 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com.

Arlene Pauling

Arlene Pauling

Nov 27, 2011

Arlene Pauling age 79; passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2011. She was the loving daughter of the late Otto and Helen Herrmann; beloved wife of Richard W. for 59 years; loving mother of Dan (Candy), Debbie, Tim, Robert (Janet) Pauling, Christine (Michael) Keller, Cindy (Pat) Reese; cherished grandmother of Jackie, Jeff, Joe, Tawney, Regina, Josh, Stefanie, Daniele, Lauren, Tyler...

Rita Rosiak

Rita Rosiak

Nov 27, 2011

Rita M. Rosiak (nee Cifonie) of Hanover Park; beloved wife of the late Eugene T.; loving mother of Gene, Tom and Cindy (Fiance Wayne Destree); cherished grandmother of Angela, Robert and Brittany; dear sister of Philomena and the late Ralph and Patricia. Visitation Thursday, December 1st from 3:00 p.m. until the time of funeral service 7:30 p.m. at the Countryside...

William Johnson

William Johnson

Nov 27, 2011

William J. Johnson, 72, of Streamwood for 43 years died Sunday, November 27, 2011. Born July 26, 1939 in Sheboygan, WI. He was the son of George and Leona (nee Trester). William was a veteran having served in the Navy. He was also a proud member of many clubs including AMVETS, American Meteorological Society, and the Knights of Columbus #8699...

William Lovell

William Lovell

Nov 27, 2011

William Harold Lovell of Wood Dale; beloved husband of Darlene (nee Boettcher); loving father of Bill, Kelly, Tammy and the new reunited Wayne, Tim, Theresa and Alice; cherished grandfather of Nicole, Ashley S., Josh H., D.J., Michael, Jessica and the newly reunited Kristen, Sherri, Harry, Heidi, Derek, April, Melissa, Amanda and Josh; proud great grandfather of Ashley and Justin; dear...

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