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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Lillian Suchecki
Mar 9, 2011
Lillian Suchecki (nee Kolek); beloved wife of Lad; loving mother of Denise (Paul) Friedrich, Brian (Jennifer) and Bridgett (Anthony) De John; cherished grandmother of Cameron, Justin and Kyle; dear sister of Irene (Lawrence) Schmitt; devoted daughter of Helen (nee Bogobowicz) and the late Mitchell Kolek; proud aunt of Kristin (John), David, Daniel, Melissa, Mark, Derek (Rene) and Jennifer. Visitation Sunday...
Kenneth Bletz
Mar 7, 2011
Kenneth H. Bletz passed away in the arms of his loving family at his home in Bartlett, Illinois at 9:30 AM on Monday, March 7, 2011. He was 66 years old. He was born to Emerson E. and Elisabeth R. (nee Etzel) on September 22, 1944 in Mansfield Ohio. He was an employee of the FAA for 27 years and...
Helene Harper
Mar 7, 2011
Helene “Oma” Harper nee Lehnert of Friendship Village, Schaumburg; formerly of Elk Grove Village; born 11-12-1934 in Germany and died 3-7-2011 in Schaumburg; beloved wife of the late Richard Dwayne Harper; loving mother of Richard Keith (Mary Kay) Harper of Schaumburg and step-son Michael (Lori) Harper of Gurnee; cherished grandmother of Richard, Gregory and Michael Harper and Katie and Drew...
Robert Ellithorpe
Mar 6, 2011
Hear ye, hear ye, hear ye! Know all of the passing of the good man and citizen, Robert Ellithorpe on Saturday, the 5th day of March 2011. Born in 1925, son of Gilbert and Evelyn Ellithorpe and younger brother to Bert, he is survived by his second wife Carmen, five children Jon (Rita) , Clark (Jane), Virginia (Roger Newberry), Chris...
Johanna Comitz
Mar 6, 2011
Johanna J. Comitz (nee Lenza) of Bloomingdale. Born in Chicago, Johanna just celebrated her 84 birthday yesterday with her family. The daughter of Charles and Anna (nee Fiarito) Lenza. Johanna two favorite things in life were cooking and her family. Survivors include husband Frank; sons James (Elaine) and Ron (Donna) Markel; daughter Karen (Kevin) Rhea; grandchildren James, Kelly, Jay, Allison,...
Dennis Holtane
Mar 6, 2011
Dennis Holtane, of Streamwood, devoted husband of the late Theresa, nee Conradi; loving father of Brian (Tracey), Jeffery (Pegeen) and Chris; cherished grandpa of Jordan, Jared, Oona, Lily, Jude, Bella and Sadie; fond brother of Bill (Sue), Karen (Jim) Piccione and Ken; dear son of the late Ralph and Lorraine , nee Schmidt. Dennis was an active member of the...
Robert Behrens
Mar 5, 2011
Robert C. Behrens; beloved husband of Sandra L. (nee Wahl); loving father of Tamara (Gregg) Skala, Scott (Beth) and Kevin (Cindy); loving grandfather of Jake, Ryan, Luke, Adam, Kyle and Matt; dear brother of William (Sheryl), Donald (Nancy) and the late Sharon; dear son of Ruth (nee Balak) and the late Robert H. Visitation Thursday 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. at...
Mary Hennigan
Mar 3, 2011
Mary Hennigan (nee Glenn) of Bartlett formerly of Chicago, beloved wife of the late John; loving mother John (Maria Elena), William (Britt-Lee) and Mary (Jim) Polheber; cherished grandmother Brenden, Brittney, Steven, Daniel, Sean and the late Mary; loving sister of the late William (Joanne) and Frances. Visitation Sunday 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950...
Pong Vongsa
Mar 3, 2011
Visitation for Mrs. Vongsa will be held Saturday, March 5, 2011 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 6th from 11:00 a.m. until the time of cremation 2:00 p.m.
Jim Hogue
Mar 2, 2011
Jim Hogue of Streamwood, passed away on March 2nd. Jim was the loving husband of Beth nee Baldwin; devoted father of Bob(Tammy), Tracy(Tony) Garcia and Denise; proud Papa of Robert(Candace), Matt, Jordan, Nick, Brittany, Hallie, Nikco and Gianna; caring greatgrandpa of Zack, Zoey, Zabrina, Alex and Rhyan; beloved brother of Bill(Jean), Clara Hogue Nytko, Rosemary(Carl) Pensinger and the late Ruth(late...
Richard Fenhouse
Mar 1, 2011
Funeral services for Richard F. Fenhouse, Sr. of Roselle for 39 years will be held Monday 10:00a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 333 S. Roselle Rd. Roselle 60172. Interment Private. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Sunday 2:00 - 8:00p.m. Born January 9, 1932 in Melrose Park, IL, Richard died Tuesday March 1, 2011. He is the beloved...
Marjorie Shilkus
Mar 1, 2011
Marjorie Ann Shilkus nee Carlsen; beloved wife of the late Anthony; loving mother of Mark Anthony (Gloria) Shilkus, Valerie Ann (Thomas) Rominski, John Arthur (Norma) Shilkus and the late Teri Lynn Shilkus; cherished grandmother of Richard, Benjamin (Jamie), Margaret (Jon), Katelyn, Matthew, Joseph (Courtney) and Deanna; proud great grandmother of Rex, Gavin and Angelie; dear sister of Judith Marie Hemesath,...
Sharon Berg
Mar 1, 2011
Sharon A. Berg (nee Harris) of Bloomingdale; beloved wife of Arnold M.; loving mother of Susan Berg and Helene (Steve) Kardas; cherished grandmother of AJ and Kevin; dear sister of Barbara Harris. Memorial services / shiva to be held at the family home March 12th beginning at 5:00 p.m and March 13th from 11 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. please call...
Ann Waclawik
Feb 28, 2011
Visitation for Ann T. Waclawik nee Bak of Streamwood for 39 years will be held Saturday 9:00a.m. until time of mass 9:30a.m. at St. Monica Church 5136 N. Nottingham Chicago 60656. Interment St. Adalbert. She is the beloved wife of the late Joseph CPD; loving mother of Joanne (Michael) Lorkowski, Jerry (John) Bott of Chicago, Joseph (Ingrid), Janice (Frank) Smith...
Robert Schantz
Feb 28, 2011
Visitation for Robert W. Schantz of Streamwood will be held Thursday 3:00p.m. until the time of service 8:00p.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 Oct. 2, 1948 in Chicago, he died Feb. 28, 2011 at St. Alexius Medical Center Hoffman Estates. Bob served...
Telford Kral
Feb 28, 2011
Telford L. Kral 79 of Plainfield. Life companion of the late William Hays. Loving brother of several siblings in his hometown of Johnstown Pennsylvania. Cherished family member of Mary Hansen and Sue VanHousen. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass Monday March 21, 2011 10:30 am at Holy Spirit Church 2003 Hassert Blvd. Naperville. Cremation Private. Please no...
James Parker
Feb 27, 2011
James W. Parker of Elgin; beloved husband of Jane nee Megley; loving father of Sandra Soucie, James (Jennifer), Kathleen (Joseph) Fagan, Sheila (Mike) Dillon and Bruce (Joanne); cherished grandfather of 21 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. James was an active volunteer with Meals on Wheels and member of the Elgin Post 57 American Legion....
Louis Baksa
Feb 27, 2011
Louis Baksa passed away at the age of 75, in his home in Roselle, IL on February 27, 2011. Louis served in the United States Army after graduating high school in West Virginia and then later worked for Northwest Airlines for 35 years. He was a valued member of the vestry of the Church of St. Columba in Hanover Park,...
Deborah Ledesma
Feb 25, 2011
Deborah G. Ledesma nee Helton; beloved wife of Leo; cherished mother of Laura, Monica and Heather; devoted daughter of Roy and Juanita Helton; dear sister of Byron, Wendee, Andre, Patrick and the late Gerrett Helton. Debbie was a graduate of the Ravenswood School of Nursing and had a fulfilling career as registered nurse. She enjoyed cooking, fishing and traveling but...
Donald Bloss
Feb 25, 2011
Donald C. Bloss, 79. Beloved husband to the late Josephine(nee Zobott); Loving father to Jenny (Terry) Mullally and Steve (Sharene); Cherished grandfather to Nicole (Chad) Schauber, Lisa and Patrick; Fond son to the late Clarence and Regina (nee Jazewski); Dear brother to Georgette (the late Fred) Wurm; loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, February 28, 2011 from...
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