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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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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...

Hal Jernigan

Hal Jernigan

Sep 1, 2011

Hal Jernigan, 71 , of Streamwood. He is survived by his wife Marge nee Taylor; children Mike (Melissa) Jernigan, Donna (Duane) Palmer, Kathy (Scott) Federighi and Roger (Mary Ann) Seglem; grandchildren Taylor, Alex, Brandon, Dylan, Logan, Chase, Emma, Halie and Austin; sister in law Sarah Jernigan. Visitation will be Tuesday 3:00 p.m. until the time of his services 8:00 p.m....

Tressie Piper

Tressie Piper

Sep 1, 2011

Tressie M. Piper, 88, of Roselle. Beloved wife to the late Alfred W.; Loving mother to Carol (Sanford)Weisberg,Fred (Susan), Mark (Carolyn), Devi and Philip “Cub” (Linda); cherished grandmother to Ronald, Jill, Melissa (Aron) Thompson, Melanie, Alison (Paul) DiFranco, Lauren, and Stephanie Weisberg; dear great-grandmother to Elle. Memorial service Saturday, 10:00a.m. at Sunny Place Church of God, 901 E. Oak St,...

Dorothy Merey

Dorothy Merey

Aug 31, 2011

Dorothy M. Merey, 92, of Roselle for over 50 years. An avid gardener. Dorothy was devoted to her church and to her family. Beloved wife to the late Henry; loving mother to Joellyn Bohlman and Kathy (Dennis) O’Hara; cherished grandmother to Heather (Vito) Fornarelli, Michael Seibert and Jennifer O’Hara and great-grandmother to Devin, Kelly, Antonio and Jackie; cherished daughter to...

Catherine Kapsis

Catherine Kapsis

Aug 29, 2011

Catherine J, Kapsis, 54, of Carol Stream. Beloved mother to Joe and Nikki Snodgrass; loving daughter to Frances (nee Chiparo) and the late Joseph; dear sister to Tony (Eyvonna); caring aunt to Cherie and Christina and great-aunt to Tyree; cherished niece and cousin to many; fond feline owner of Bonnie. Visitation Friday, September 2, 2011 from 3:00p.m.until time of service...

William Sittig

William Sittig

Aug 27, 2011

William A. Sittig (61) of Bartlett. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Parker) Sittig, loving father of Ryan Sittig, proud son of Hildegard and the late Albert Sittig, dear bother of Karin(Ed)Popkin, Marnie(Chuck)Pennington, and Dick(Diane)Sittig. Bill retired as Vice President of Operations from Budget Rent a Car Corporation in 1997 (after 25 years) and started his own consulting company The Peer...

Walter Mroz

Walter Mroz

Aug 26, 2011

Visitation for Walter J. Mroz of Bartlett for 32 years will be held Monday 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Funeral Tuesday 9:15a.m. to Resurrection Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment Assumption. Walter passed away on August 26, 2011 on Friday at his home in Bartlett. He was born in Chicago on...

Dorothy Yonkosky

Dorothy Yonkosky

Aug 24, 2011

Dorothy Yonkosky, nee Sopola, 95, passed away August 24, 2011. A private visitation and service will be held at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 S. Bartlett Rd.(at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett.

John Spero

John Spero

Aug 23, 2011

John L. Spero of Elgin; loving father of Brendon; beloved son of Sam and Mona (nee Krohn); dear brother of Nicholas and Nancy (Bill) Arnold; cherished grandson of Louanne Parrish and great grandson of Thelma Povilaitis; many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, August 27th from 3:00 p.m. until the time of funeral service 8:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home...

Frances Giron

Frances Giron

Aug 22, 2011

Frances Giron (nee Trejo), 88, of West Chicago, died Monday, August 22, 2011. Born March 9, 1923 in Del Rio, Texas. She was the daughter of Juan and Eufemia (nee Briones) Trejo. Frances enjoyed many things especially cooking, eating out and gardening but her true passion was being with and spoiling her grandchildren. Survivors include children Sandy (Dan) DuPree, Alma...

Gerald Allen

Gerald Allen

Aug 20, 2011

Visitation for Gerald "Jerry" S. Allen will be held Monday August 22, 2011 3:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 95 S. Gilbert St. (at Middle St.) South Elgin. Tuesday lying in state 10:00a.m. until time of service 11:00a.m. at Elgin Bible Church 1580 Chicago St. Elgin, IL 60120. Interment Bluff City. Born June 12, 1963 in Oak Park,...

E. Saller

E. Saller

Aug 20, 2011

Memorial visitation for E. Frank Saller of Bartlett will be held Saturday August 27, 2011 11:00a.m. until time of service 1:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Born July 30, 1961 in Chicago, Frank died Saturday August 20, 2011. An avid boater, he will be...

Henry Mashke

Henry Mashke

Aug 19, 2011

Henry “Hank” Howard Mashke died on Friday August 19, 2011. He passed away peacefully in his sleep with his wife Mary by his side. Hank Mashke was born Jan. 1, 1933 to Ester Loewe and Henry K. Mashke. He lived in Chicago on Monticello Ave. with his parents, uncle and grandmother. With the passing of his mother after a long...

Kathy Hernandez

Kathy Hernandez

Aug 19, 2011

Visitation for Kathy Hernandez of Streamwood for 20 years will be held Monday Aug. 22, 2011 from 9:00a.m. until time of prayers 11:00a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg to St. John the Evangelist Church. Mass 11:30a.m. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. Born August 7, 1925 in Mexico, Kathy died Friday August 19, 2011....

Grace Eck

Grace Eck

Aug 18, 2011

Grace C. Eck (nee Feeley) of Bartlett; beloved wife of the late Herbert Peter Eck; loving mother of Michael (Arline), Terry (Priscilla) and Larry (Heather); cherished grandmother of 8 and proud great grandmother of 12. Visitation Sunday 4 – 8 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Visitation continuing Monday 9:30...

Elizabeth Kolich

Elizabeth Kolich

Aug 17, 2011

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Kolich (nee Whalen) of Elgin, formerly of Streamwood, Illinois and Kansas City, Kansas. Beloved wife of Albert “Al” J. Kolich Sr.; Loving mother of Helen (James) Metz, Albert J. Jr. and Lawrence (Lynn) Kolich, Michelle Holland, Barbara (Michael) Brzeczek, Joseph (Amy) Kolich, Theresa (John) Wahl, Kenneth Kolich, Christina (Brian) Satterlee, Elizabeth (Jeffery) Mahoney, Gregory Kolich, Jacqueline (Jason)...

Richard Surges

Richard Surges

Aug 16, 2011

Richard L. Surges of Schaumburg, formerly of Melrose Park. He is survived by two cherished daughters Rachel (Ken) Carlson and Rebecca (Michael) Alther and two sons Richard (Sophia) and Dr. Christopher (Christina) Gianvecchio. Dear brother of Donna (the late Harold) Hein, Patricia (Gary) Cook, Roy (Lorene) Surges and Gladys (Bruce) Smith. Loving grandpa of 12 including Kierra, Kaden, Kyle and...

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