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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Eugenia Harding

Eugenia Harding

Jun 17, 2011

Eugenia Geis Harding, 99, died June 17, 2011. Eugenia was the beloved wife of the late Henry Geis and William P. Harding. Loving mother of Ronald (Theresa) and Shirley (Richard) Francke, Proud grandmother of Susan, Scott, Cheryl (Gary), Brian (Dina), Todd (Sarah), and Christine (Paul). Cherished great grandmother of 12 and great great grandmother of 1. Visitation will be Tuesday,...

Marion Greenstein

Marion Greenstein

Jun 16, 2011

Marion F. Greenstein nee Ervin, 68, of Hoffman Estates died June 16, 2011. Marion was the beloved wife of Allen; Loving mother of Samuel D., Kathryn (Dean) Klutch, Gary, and Amanda; Proud grandmother of Deanne, Sam, Daniel, James, Joey, great grandmother of Haley, Daneille, Seth, and Olivia. Cherished sister of Edna Unzetta. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. For...

Mary Mullins

Mary Mullins

Jun 10, 2011

Mary E. Mullins nee Taylor of Streamwood since 1962, born Sept. 7, 1933 in Reklaw, TX, died Friday June 10, 2011. Cremation is private at the Countryside Crematory. Mary enjoyed quilting and needlepoint and made blankets for all her children and their children. She is the beloved wife of Sam; loving mother of Shawn (Christina) of Beach Park, Samuel Thomas...

Hartzell Smith

Hartzell Smith

Jun 9, 2011

Hartzell D. “Smitty” Smith, 89, of Elgin, died Thursday, June 9, 2011 at his home. Born February 5, 1922 in Mitchell, SD. He was the son of Jesse and Violet (nee Fisk). A veteran of WWII having served in the Marines. Smitty was very proud of being a veteran and was a member of the American Legion in Elgin. He...

Helen Schneider

Helen Schneider

Jun 9, 2011

Visitation for Helen Schneider nee Kocanda of Hanover Park since 1954 will be held Tuesday 9:00a.m. until time of prayers 10:45a.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 Mt. Hope. Born May 20, 1922 in Chicago, Helen died Thursday June 9, 2011. She worked for 7...

Mary Ruscito

Mary Ruscito

Jun 7, 2011

Mary Ruscito formerly of Chicago; loving aunt of Greg (late Miji) Binkley, Michael(Marie) Binkley and Dawn(William) Smith; beloved sister of Angelo (late Juanice) Ruscito, Gloria (late Ross) Vollman and the late Lucille(late Fred) Binkley; cherished great aunt to many great nieces and nephews; dear daughter of the late Vincenzo and Lena nee Simonelli. Visitation Saturday 9:00 a.m. until time of...

Ghanshyam Patel

Ghanshyam Patel

Jun 6, 2011

Visitation and funeral services for Mr. Patel of South Barrington will be held Thursday, June 9, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. (noon) until the time of cremation 2:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. 630-289-7575

Charles Harper

Charles Harper

Jun 5, 2011

Visitation for Charles E. "Skip" Harper of Elgin will be held Tuesday 2:00 p.m. until time of service 7:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home, 95 South Gilbert Street, South Elgin. Following services, cremation will be private at Countryside Crematory. Born March 14, 1945 in Chicago, Skip died Sunday, June 5 in Geneva. He is the beloved husband of Gail...

Marjorie Cool

Marjorie Cool

Jun 4, 2011

Visitation for Marjorie E. Cool nee Brod of Woodstock formerly of Chicago will be held Tuesday 3:00p.m. until time of service 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Born Sept. 13, 1926 in Chicago, Marjorie died Saturday, June 4, 2011. She is the...

Thomas Schiferl

Thomas Schiferl

Jun 3, 2011

Thomas L. Schiferl, 78, of Bartlett since 1966 died June 3, 2011. Thomas was named Bartlett “Living Legend” in 1999. He was one of the founders of Bartlett Little League, organizer of Bartlett Raiders football, and past president of the Bartlett Lions Club. Thomas enjoyed calling bingo at St. Peter Damian where he also was a member of the Knights...

Thakorbhai Patel

Thakorbhai Patel

Jun 3, 2011

Visitation and funeral services for Mr. Patel of Des Plaines will be held Sunday, June 5th from 10:00 a.m. until the time of cremation 12:00 p.m. (Noon) at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, Bartlett. 630-289-7575

Rosemarie Ramsell

Rosemarie Ramsell

Jun 2, 2011

Rosemarie Ramsell nee DeVega, 83, of Hanover Park died June 2, 2011. She was the loving mother of Nancy (Michael) Petkovic, Lori (Don) Kwasniewski, John (Amy) Ramsell, and the late Robert Wiggins; Proud grandmother of Robert, Gina, Shauna, Malerie, Kelly, Madison, Alyssa, and Ethan; Cherished great grandmother of Joseph and Mckenzie. She is also survived by her faithful companion Raymond....

Helen Hansen

Helen Hansen

Jun 2, 2011

Helen Hansen(nee Conliff) of the Devonshire, Hoffman Estates, formerly of South Pasadena, FL; beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mother of David (Debbie), Donald, and Douglas (Russ Conlan) Hansen; cherished grandmother of Shelley, Stacey (Eddie) Adamo, Ryan (Leah) and Jennifer (Chad) Teresi; proud great grandmother of Makayla. Memorial Visitation Sunday 1:00 p.m. until the time of Memorial Service 2:30...

Thomas Morgan

Thomas Morgan

May 31, 2011

Thomas P. Morgan, of Streamwood, Born in Belfast northern Ireland, Thomas was the beloved husband of Josephine (nee Stratton); loving father of Michael (the late Donna), Mary (Scott) Ruffino, Tom (Patty), Lisa (Joe) Borrasso and the late Joseph; proud grandfather of Joseph, Tara, Desire, Ross, Kevin, Erin, Tommy, Molly, Joey, Jenny, Matty, Trevor and the late Angel; dear great grandfather...

Nirmalaben Desai

Nirmalaben Desai

May 30, 2011

Visitation and funeral services for Nirmalaben will be held Thursday, June 2nd from 12:00 p.m. (noon) until the time of cremation 2:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. 630-289-7575

George Cpd

George Cpd

May 29, 2011

Prayers for George E. Weathers, CPD, originally of Chicago, 64 of Streamwood will begin Friday 10:45a.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 Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. Born Aug. 1, 1946, at rest May,29 2011. He is...

Harry Rogowski

Harry Rogowski

May 29, 2011

Harry Rogowski "Rogers" of Bartlett formerly of Chicago passed away peacefully May 29th. He was the cherished husband of Adeline nee Mulkewicz; loving father of Cynthia (Vincent) Zipparo, Audrey (Dr. Alfred) Karnicki and Claudia (Michael) Meier; dear brother of the late Chester (Jean) Rogowski; Proud grandfather of 9 and greatgrandfather of of 16. Visitation Wednesday 9:00 am until the time...

Anna Hooker

Anna Hooker

May 29, 2011

Prayers for Anna Johanna Hooker nee Krause of Schaumburg will begin Friday at Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg to St. John the Evangelist Church. Times are pending. Interment Ridgewood. Visitation will be held Thursday 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the funeral home. Born June 20, 1923 in Chicago, Anna died Sunday May 29, 2011. She is...

Lawrence Goto

Lawrence Goto

May 27, 2011

Lawrence H. Goto, 93, of Hoffman Estates and formerly of Roselle and Milwaukee for many years. Born December 8, 1917 in Chicago. Lawrence was a graduate of the University of Illinois majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He enjoyed working around the house, especially in his yard but his true passion was his wife and family. Beloved husband of 70 years to...

Peter Witek

Peter Witek

May 26, 2011

Prayers for Peter F. Witek of Schaumburg since 1985 will begin Saturday 8:45a.m. at Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg to Church of the Holy Spirit. Mass 9:30a.m. Interment St. Adalbert. Visitation will be held Friday 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the funeral home. Born Sept. 17, 1937 in Chicago, Peter died Thursday May 26, 2011. A...

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