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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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...

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...

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