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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Jeanne Yankowski

Jeanne Yankowski

Sep 16, 2011

Jeanne Marie Yankowski, 50, of Streamwood, formerly of Schaumburg and Berwyn. Devoted wife of Patrick; cherished mother of Katie; dear sister of Greg(Tammy), Steve (partner Rick Barlow), Mark and Linda; proud aunt of Tara, Justin and many other nieces and nephews. Jeanne was a dedicated employee of Newlyweds Foods where she worked for over 29 years. She was a nature...

Daniel Palumbo

Daniel Palumbo

Sep 16, 2011

Daniel A. Palumbo ,87, of Schaumburg passed away Sept. 16. Daniel was the beloved husband of 63 years to Dolores (nee: Murphy) ; Loving father of Deborah (Daryll) Beeson, Denise (Michael) Schmidt, Dean (Karyn) Palumbo and the late Daniel; Proud grandfather of Tiffany (Chuck)Wood, Dan (Natalie) Beeson, Caiti Schmidt, Nicole and Matthew Palumbo, Mitchell, Margaret and Christian Kramer; and great...

Myra Arns

Myra Arns

Sep 15, 2011

Myra J. Arns, 77, of Hoffman Estates, Died Thursday, September 15, 2011. Born April 11, 1934, Myra was a giving person who helped anyone she could. Survivors include son Jimmy (Stacy) Arns and grandchildren Timothy, Rachel, Jimmy and Jayden. Visitation Tuesday, September 20, 2011 from 10:00a.m. until time of service noon at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 333 S....

Gerald Prybylski

Gerald Prybylski

Sep 15, 2011

Gerald L. Prybylski of Bartlett; beloved husband of 39 years to Rochelle (nee Pantaleo); dear brother of Marlys, Roger, Steve, Michael, Henry (Gwen), Dorothy (Don) Scow, Robert (Kathie) and the late Edward and Richard (Dorothy); brother in law of Paulette (Victor) Keegan; loving uncle of nieces and nephews Kathi, Lynette, Michael, Tracy, Martin, Donnie, Joel, Bret, Kelly, Rachel, Shelly, Brian,...

Cathleen Valerio

Cathleen Valerio

Sep 15, 2011

Cathleen “Cathy” E. Valerio (nee:Feidt), born July 28, 1950 to John and Thelma Feidt. Cathy worked in health care most of her life. She loved animals and had several dogs and two horses. The last few years she fostered cats for Paws in California, where she lived for many years. She would nurse the cats back to health and fatten...

Joshua Lindgren

Joshua Lindgren

Sep 13, 2011

Visitation for Joshua Robert Lindgren, 17, of Hoffman Estates will be held Sunday September 18, 2011. 3:00-8:00PM at Calvary Community Church, 1000 S. Springinsguth Rd. Schaumburg, 60193. Funeral Monday 10:30AM at the church. Following services, cremation will be private at Countryside Crematory. Born August 10, 1994 in Maryville, Il, Joshua died Tuesday, September 13, 2011. Josh was a senior at...

Rene Ortiz

Rene Ortiz

Sep 11, 2011

Visitation for Rene Ortiz of Hanover Park will be held Tuesday September 13, 2011 3:00p.m. until the time of service 8:30p.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 July 6, 1973 in Mexico, Rene died Sunday September 11, 2011. He is the beloved father...

Dale Sanow

Dale Sanow

Sep 10, 2011

Dale J. Sanow of Streamwood; loving companion of Gerry Neander; beloved father of Debbie, Dale and Diana Sanow; dear brother of Judy (Ron) Cox and John (Sharon) Sanow; cherished son of Ann and the late Melvin. Visitation Wednesday, 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Funeral Thursday 11:00...

Patricia Perez

Patricia Perez

Sep 9, 2011

A Memorial mass for Patti will be held on Saturday, September 24th at 9:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, (large church, not the chapel) 427 W. Army Trail Rd., Bloomingdale, IL 60108 Visitation for Patricia Perez was held Tuesday, September 13th from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns...

Jeffrey Gordon

Jeffrey Gordon

Sep 8, 2011

Jeffrey L. Gordon, 52 of Bartlett, IL passed away on September 8, 2011 after a 4 year battle with cancer. He was born March 22, 1959 in Kalamazoo, MI. Jeff grew up in Northwest Indiana, graduating from Griffith High School in 1977. He married his high school sweetheart, Cathy Hardin Gordon in 1979. Graduating from Indiana University in 1981 with...

Kathleen Oleksy

Kathleen Oleksy

Sep 6, 2011

Kathleen Oleksy (nee Dawson) of Schaumburg; beloved wife of Kenneth S.; loving mother of Colleen (Christopher) Rymut and Brian; cherished grandmother of Kristin; dear sister of Margaret (the late Allan) Smith and the late James Dawson Jr.; many other loving relatives and friends. Visitation Friday, 3 – 9 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd....

Charles Culotta

Charles Culotta

Sep 6, 2011

Charles Louis "Chuck" Culotta, 65, of Bartlett for 39 years, died Tuesday September 6, 2011. Born March 12, 1946. He was the son of Louis and Shirley (nee DeTrain). A chaplain for VFW Post 11018 in Bartlett. Chuck was employed by the Department of Human Services, Elgin and was the owner of DJ Express. He was a devoted husband, father...

Otto Jaeger

Otto Jaeger

Sep 6, 2011

Otto J. Jaeger, 84, of Chicago; beloved husband of the late Arlene C. (nee Sommers); loving father of Marcus C. (Leeandra), Douglas J. (Denise), Shannon P. (Kristen) and Vincent O. (Anitra Brodie); proud grandfather of Emmett, Dylan, Lindsey, Quinn and Madeline; dear brother of Lorraine (the late Frank) Halwax; cherished uncle of Jennifer (Mike) Conlon, Kristen (Bob) Graack, Pamela (Dean)...

Mary Gozdziewicz

Mary Gozdziewicz

Sep 6, 2011

Mary Gozdziewicz (nee De Vita) of Hanover Park; beloved wife of the late Arthur H.; loving mother of Vito (Mary); cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Edward) Herman, Lisa and Vincent Gozdziewicz; proud great grandmother of Elise, Michael and Kayla Herman; dear sister of Vicki (Richard) Ursetti and the late Carl De Vita. Visitation Thursday, 3-9 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home...

Matthew Orland

Matthew Orland

Sep 3, 2011

Memorial visitation for Matthew will be held Saturday, September 10th from 9:00 a.m. until the time of mass 11:30 a.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church 30W350 Army Trail Rd.,Wayne, IL 60184

James Gordon

James Gordon

Sep 3, 2011

James A Gordon, of Streamwood, leaves behind the love of his life Marlene nee Dawson who were united in marriage on Dec.1, 1952; children Pamela Spitzer, Timothy and Daniel (Sharon); grandchildren Ben, Amanda, James, Carl, Heather, Dwain and Wesley; brothers Johnny (Dot), Norman (Peggy) and the late George, sisters Rosemary Donile and Brenda (Jess) Comstock; daughter in law Kim Gordon;...

Yash Mehta

Yash Mehta

Sep 3, 2011

Yash Mehta, 69, of North Aurora. Services Sunday, September 4, 2011 from 11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, Bartlett. Following services cremation private for the family.

Matthew Orland

Matthew Orland

Sep 3, 2011

Matthew Thomas Orland, 09/04/1986 - 09/03/2011, beloved son of Suzanne Zachreus Orland and Thomas Orland; stepson of Marianne Murphy Orland. Matt was a scholar, an amazing breakdancer and a gifted musician. He was an inspiration and a role model to his many cousins and huge circle of friends. He was a smart, funny, compassionate and much loved young man. A...

Carmen Perez

Carmen Perez

Sep 1, 2011

Carmen Yolanda Perez, 24 of Hanover Park. Visitation Wednesday, September 7, 2011 from 3:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, Bartlett. Funeral Thursday 11:00a.m. Interment Bluff City.

Bernard Malo

Bernard Malo

Sep 1, 2011

Bernard “Berny” D. Malo, 64, of Roselle, died Thursday, September 1, 2011. Born August 26, 1947 in Chicago. He was the son of Benny and Elaine (nee Steif). Survivors include wife Carol (nee Hart); sister-in-law Janet Owens; nephews Doug Owens and niece Laura (Brent) Fowler; and special canine friend Amber. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister...

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