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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Ralph Peters
May 6, 2011
Prayers for Ralph S. Peters of Schaumburg since 1961 will begin Wednesday 9:15a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg to St. Marcelline Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment Acacia Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Tuesday 3:00 - 9:00p.m. Born July 27, 1925 in Chicago, Ralph died Friday May 6, 2011. He was...
Dorothy Roberts
May 6, 2011
Dorothy “Dottie” Roberts nee Bacon, 85, of Bartlett, formerly of San Diego CA; Loving mother of Doug (Nancy) Faulls, Janie (Calvin) Montgomery, Lisa (Ralph) White, Marc Goodman, and Jess (Kathryn) Goodman; Proud grandmother of Ryan (Lisa) White, Brittany White, Aaron Faulls, Meredith (Tim) Brokopp, and great grandmother of Trevor, Whitney, Evan, and Olivia; Cherished daughter of the late Walter A....
Robert Post
May 5, 2011
Robert A. Post, 84, of Hampshire; beloved husband of 61 years of Elizabeth nee DeBusman, loving father of Steven (Kelley), James (Andrea), Karen (Rob) Squires, Laura (John) Skiba, Nancy (Don) McMillan, David (Kathy) and the late Robert (Debby); dear grandfather of Jeff, Jennifer, Lisa, Katie, Bobby, Marc, Melanie, Jackie, Kristin, Megan, Amber, Drew, Alex, Danel, Brandon and Justin. Robert was...
Nancy Marella
May 3, 2011
Nancy E. Marella (nee McMullin) of Hanover Park formerly on Schaumburg; beloved wife of the late Charles; loving mother of Sandra Marella, Patricia (George) McCormack and Lynn (Dewayne) Gajeske; cherished grandmother of Jon, Lora, Mark, Shannon, Megan, Steven and Kara; proud great grandmother of Justin; dear sister of Neil P. McMullin, Sara Eskra and the late Frances, George, Wilson, Ruth,...
Robert Bailey
May 2, 2011
Robert Bailey of Streamwood; husband of the late Doris May (nee Furlow); father of Elizabeth Jane (Joel) Goldentyer, Bob (Linda) Bailey and Barbara (Peter) Jongbloed; grandfather of Clark, Barbara, Kathleen "Katie", Robert, Bailey, John and Walter; son of C. Graham and Mildred. Robert was an Attorney for over 50 years, graduating from the University of Chicago Law School and Wesleyan...
Deth Nakhammouane
May 2, 2011
Visitation for Mr. Deth Nakhammouane will be held Friday, May 6th, 2011 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Funeral services will take place at the funeral home, Saturday, May 7th from 2:30 p.m. until the time of cremation 4:30 p.m.
Wayne Hoppe
Apr 30, 2011
Wayne E. Hoppe, 68, of Poplar Grove; formerly of Hanover Park; beloved husband of Sharon nee Bollin; loving father of Jodi, Steven (Shannon) and Christopher (Brigette); cherished grandfather of Michael, Steven, Shawn, Kailey, Taylor, Tyler and Holley; caring son of the late Edwin and Evelyn nee Szopinski; dear brother of Gerald (Diane) and fond uncle to many nieces and nephews....
Laura Kroll
Apr 29, 2011
Laura J. Kroll, 91, of Roselle, died Friday, April 29, 2011. Born April 27, 1920 in Johnston City, IL. She was the daughter of George and Olive (nee Pogue) Edwards. Laura enjoyed many things including reading, quilting and gardening but her true passion was animals and her family. Survivors include children Dr. Carol Hurley, Michael (Kathleen) and Joanne Peace; grandchildren...
Leo Cassidy
Apr 29, 2011
Leo J. Cassidy, 98, of Geneva, Illinois passed away April 29, 2011. Born April 19, 1913 in Chicago. He married Jeanette Zonius June 27, 1936 living their entire lives in the Chicago area. Beloved husband to the late Jeanette (nee Zonsius); Loving father to Jeanne (Martin) Stanton, Mary Jo (George) Olen, Judith (Kenneth) Bartels, Catherine (Salvatore) Ingraffia, Leo G. (Patricia),...
Thomas Kogler
Apr 28, 2011
Prayers for Thomas C. Kogler, 63, of Schaumburg since 1990 will begin Monday 9:15a.m. at Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg to St. Marcelline Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Entombment All Saints. Visitation will be held Sunday 2:00 - 8:00p.m. at the funeral home. Born in Sheboygan, WI on May 27, 1947, Thomas passed away Thursday April 28,...
Bruno Baer
Apr 28, 2011
Bruno Baer,99 of Bartlett. Beloved husband of the late May (nee Rosell). Loving father of Susan Baer. Proud son of the late John and Olga Baer. Dear brother of Raymond and the late Hilda, John, Barbara, Otto, Clara, Leonard, Richard, and Robert. Many loving neices and nephews. Bruno was a private pilot and loved to go flying, he was a...
June Anderson
Apr 28, 2011
June Audrey Anderson (nee Knuth); 85, of Bartlett formerly of Streamwood, Matteson and Hazel Crest; beloved wife of the late John L.; loving mother of Jo Ann (Tom) Heath and Terry Anderson; proud grandmother of Jeremy, Derek and Aaron Baessler, step-grandmother of Ashley and Gary Heath; great-grandmother of Ian Baessler and Phoebe Baessler; dear sister of Carol Neuber. Memorial service,...
Robert Mondro
Apr 26, 2011
Robert “Bob” E. Mondro, 62, of Streamwood, formerly of Chicago, died Tuesday April 26, 2011 at home. Born August 21, 1948 in Chicago. He was the son of Edward and Stephanie (nee Mazur). A veteran of the U.S. Army, Robert enjoyed cooking and was incredibly handy, but his true passions were fishing and his family. Survivors include wife Elizabeth (nee...
Mary Franczkowski
Apr 24, 2011
Mary Elizabeth Franczkowski, 59, of Schaumburg. Dear sister of Marge(late Vernon) Koenen, Henry(Marsha), Lucille Tomasko and the late Michael(Bonnie); cherished aunt of many; loving niece of many aunts and uncles. Beloved daughter of the late Henry and late Harriett, nee Naruszewcz. Mary was very proud to be a part of the team at Dominicks (Rt. 72 and Meacham Rd. Schaumburg)...
Joseph Williams
Apr 24, 2011
Visitation for Joseph E. Williams of Bartlett for 15 years will be held Wednesday 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Funeral Thursday 9:15 a.m to St. Peter Damian Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. Born Sept. 29, 1935 in Chicago, Joseph died April 24, 2011. He is...
George Grib
Apr 23, 2011
Visitation Friday 10:00 AM until the time of Prayer Services 10:30 AM at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.)Streamwood/Schaumburg. Interment Mt. Emblem Cemetery.
Janice Greely
Apr 21, 2011
Janice L. Greely, 77, of Illinois (formerly of Philipsburg, PA), died Thursday, April 21, 2011, in Elgin, IL. She was born January 29, 1934 in Canonsburg, PA, a daughter of the late Lee and Margaret Baxter Adams. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Surviving are her children, Mike (Bev) Kasavich, Jeff (Mary Ellen) Kasavich, Terri Winiecki...
Sylvia Karnal
Apr 20, 2011
Sylvia Zuckerman Garson Karnal of Bartlett, IL formerly of Cleveland and Cincinnati, OH; loving wife of the late Theodore Garson and Leo Karnal; adored mother of Cheryl (Richard) Stanczak and the late Marc Garson; beloved grandmother of 2 grandaughters Morgan Elizabeth and Teddi Garson-Stanczak; cherished daughter of the late Nathan and Miriam Zuckerman; dear sister of the late Myron; loving...
Cheryl Meyer
Apr 18, 2011
Cheryl Meyer (nee Perkins), 55, of Genoa, previously of Burlington, died Monday, April 18 at her home. Born September 5, 1955 in Elmhurst, IL. Cheryl loved spending time in Wisconsin where she could catch fish, but most importantly spend time with her family; beloved wife to Steve; loving mother of Robert Rodriguez, Tessa and Kevin Meyer; cherished daughter to step...
Michael O'Claire
Apr 17, 2011
Michael O’Claire of Streamwood; born 12/22/1952 in Bartlett, IL; died 4/17/2011 at his home; Beloved of Dorothy; loving father of Jennifer (Michael) Walker of Carpentersville, Justin of Streamwood and Christopher of Belvidere;also survived by the mother of his children Dorothy and dear siblings Raymond, Jr. (Mary), Paula (Jim) Doll and Janie Kish. Mike’s true passion was his family and music....
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