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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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;...
Darlyne Whyte
Dec 27, 2011
Darlyne M. Whyte (nee Biegler); beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Randy (Lucy), Sandy (Craig) Modahl, Craig (Sharon), Karyn (Bill) Johnson and Jeff (Patty); cherished grandmother of Jeremy (Jennifer), Melissa (Jimmy), Nick, Ryan, Jennifer, Sara, Jacob, Logan, Brandon, Luke, Eli and Jaquelyn; dear sister of Dorothy (Bob) Whiteside and the late Joseph; daughter of the late Jacob...
Robert Skocz
Dec 27, 2011
Prayers for Robert C. Skocz of Hanover Park since 1978 will begin Friday 9:45a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg to St. Ansgar Church. Mass 10:30a.m. Following mass, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Thursday 3:00 - 9:00p.m. Born June 11, 1950 in Chicago,...
Douglas Conner
Dec 26, 2011
Memorial service for Douglas W. Conner of Streamwood is pending. Born June 8, 1946 in Woodstock, died Monday December 26, 2011. Douglas is the beloved husband of Teresita Bentley; loving step father of Gilbert (Vincent Barbosa) Bentley and Yvette Therese (Juan Carlos) Bentley; dear brother of Patricia (Jerry) Conner Erickson and Terrance (Andrea) Conner. He is preceded in death by...
Gary Lauer
Dec 25, 2011
Gary A. Lauer of Bartlett lost his 5 year battle with cancer on Sunday December 25, 2011 at his home with his beloved wife by his side. Gary was born in Chicago in February of 1950. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Elizabeth "Betty" nee Gillette, sons Kevin of Bolingbrook, Brian of Phoenix, Az. and granddaughter...
Loraine Medal
Dec 23, 2011
Loraine E. Medal, 93, of Bridgeway Christian Village in Bensenville. Beloved mother to Teresa (Richard) Schuck and the late Robert; Loving grandma to Christy (Michael) Brim and Michelle (Paul) Hollock; Cherished great-grandma to Chloe, Samantha, Ashley, Austin and Hailey; Dear sister to Ruth (Kenneth) Marshall. Family and friends to gather Wed. Dec. 28, 2011 9:45a.m. at St. Marcelline Church, 822...
James Kroll
Dec 22, 2011
James Kroll, 66, of Hanover Park. Beloved husband to Veronica (nee Serwanski); Loving father to Doreen (David) Lambert and Paulette (Michael) Jozwiak; Dear grandpa to Jeric, Jacelynn, Marissa and Kyle; Cherished son-in-law to Susan Serwanski; Fond son to the late Mitchell and Josephine (nee Grudzien); dear brother of Reginald. Visitation Monday, December 26, 2011 from 3:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at the...
Richard Hozian
Dec 19, 2011
Prayers for Richard E. Hozian, Sr. of Carol Stream since 1990 will begin Friday December 23, 2011 9:15a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett to Corpus Christi Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Thursday 3:00 - 9:00p.m. Born December 7, 1944, Rich died December...
Genevieve Pensinger
Dec 19, 2011
Genevieve Pensinger of Hanover Park for 50 years; beloved wife of LaVern for 50 years; loving mother of Laura (Mark) Skolozynski, Carl (Rosemary), Kevin (Jolanta) and Joseph (Kathy) Martin; cherished grandmother of Genevieve, Joe, James and Michael; proud master of Peanut. Visitation Thursday, December 22nd from 9:00 a.m. until the time of funeral service 11:00 a.m. Interment Mt. Emblem.
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