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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Mary Branon

Mary Branon

May 26, 2011

Mary E. Branon (nee:Bradley), age 72, of Elgin, died Thursday, May 26, 2011. She retired from EKCO products, Wheeling, and was a long time member and financial officer for IAM Union local 2125. She was the Beloved friend of Richard Peabody; loving mother of Judy(Ken) Czarnecki, Tim(girlfriend Melissa Petrucci) Branon, Robbie (Teri) Calvery and Michael(Holly) Calvery; Dear grandmother of Kevin,...

Michael Tjemmes

Michael Tjemmes

May 26, 2011

Michael R. Tjemmes 66, of Beecher. Passed away May 26, 2011 after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved husband of 45 years to Jane (nee Donovan). Loving father of Michael(Sherri) Tjemmes and Michelle(Tom) Williamson. Proud grandfather of Donovan, Merideth Tjemmes, Cooper and Fletcher Williamson. Dear brother of Georgia Fazzini. Fond brother-in-law and uncle of many loving nieces and nephews....

Chiyeko Mayeda

Chiyeko Mayeda

May 23, 2011

Services for Chiyeko "Sue" Mayeda nee Sasaki of Schaumburg since 1964 are pending. Born June 29, 1926 in Sacramento, CA, Sue died Monday May 23, 2011. She is the beloved wife of the late Hiroshi; loving mother of Gene and Kathy of Schaumburg; dear sister of William (Kazu) Sasaki, Sam (the late Ursula) Sasaki, Alice (Tom) Matsushima and the late...

Pushpa Patel

Pushpa Patel

May 21, 2011

Visitation for Pushpa A. Patel of Aurora, will be held Monday, May 23rd, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. until the time of cremation 4:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, Bartlett.

Fred Goins

Fred Goins

May 21, 2011

Visitation for Fred F. Goins, Jr. of Roselle will be held Thursday 3:00p.m. until time of service 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Following services cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Born Dec. 14, 1944 in Champaign, IL Fred died May 21, 2011 in Inverness, Fl....

Joel Welch

Joel Welch

May 20, 2011

Joel R. Welch, 64, of Bloomingdale, died Friday, May 20, 2011. Born September 28, 1946 in Pontiac, Michigan. A veteran of the U.S. Army. Joel was a model railroading enthusiast. He enjoyed road racing and attended many Grand Prix, but his true passion was his family. Beloved husband to Virginia A. (Kinsella); loving father to Virginia A. (John) Carlin and...

Arthur Bloomfield

Arthur Bloomfield

May 19, 2011

Arthur “Lyle” Bloomfield a resident of Elgin for over ten years. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Phyllis (nee Morgan) of Elgin; children Anita (Frank) Baker of West Chicago, Diane Bloomfield of Elgin, Dale Bloomfield of Glen Ellyn and Craig Bloomfield of Arlington Heights; grandchildren John (Kate) Baker and Alan Bloomfield; stepgrandchildren Andrea Powers and Meghan...

Bruce Hill

Bruce Hill

May 17, 2011

Bruce M. Hill 57, of Streamwood. Loving brother of Rita Urso Hill, Laura(Terry)Borden, Jimmy(Chris)Nicosia, Karen Hill, and the late Scott Hill. Proud son of the late Harold Hill and Gert Nicosia (nee Gery). Cherished uncle of Lisa Ann(Jim)Krisch, Julie(Jeff)Ferguson, and Sarah Mary(Nick)Baird. Dear great uncle of Matthew, Jacob, Ryan Krisch, and the late Jade Mary Ferguson. Memorial visitation Sunday May...

Catherine Matthews

Catherine Matthews

May 17, 2011

Catherine Matthews, 86, of Medinah, formerly of Chicago, died Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Born September 11, 1924 in Chicago. She was the daughter of Elmer and Margaret (nee Miller) Nyquest. A secretary for Just Manufacturing for over 40 years. Catherine was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary for VFW Post 7746 and enjoyed playing Bingo. Survivors include son John; daughter...

Christine Smolinski

Christine Smolinski

May 17, 2011

Christine M. Smolinski nee Mrowczynski, 66, of Streamwood, formerly of Chicago died May 17, 2011. Christine loved to travel. She was beloved former wife of Martin J. Smolinski. Loving mother of Marty (Roiann) Smolinski, Marybeth Hutting, and Debby Farley. Proud grandmother of Erin, Catherine, Kayley, and Derick. Cherished sister of Connie (the late Jim) Cherry, the late Barb (Bill) Trafton,...

Kevin Heinl

Kevin Heinl

May 17, 2011

Kevin Garrett Heinl, 19, of Roselle. Born September 9, 1991 in Hoffman Estates. Kevin was the life of every social gathering and was loved by everyone whose lives he touched. He had a big smile and an even bigger heart. He loved snowboarding, dancing, music and was a 2010 graduate of James B. Conant High School. Kevin will be missed...

Constance Stringini

Constance Stringini

May 15, 2011

Connie Stringini nee Giovanelli of Lake in the Hills; beloved mother of Mike (Michele) Cain, Helen (Dean) Romito, Yolanda Nielsen, Bobby (Carol) Cain, Marla (Jon) Romine, San(Jenn) Stringini and the late Joseph; loving grandmother of 9; dear sister of Rita Strogin and the late Yolanda and Helen; Beloved aunt to Michele Dolan and Gio Roman. Visitation Wednesday 3:00 p.m. until...

James Farley

James Farley

May 14, 2011

James J. "Jim" Farley, 74, of Streamwood passed away Saturday May 14, 2011 at 9:10a.m. at St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates. James was born in Chicago on Feb. 19, 1937 to William V. and Effie Farley. James served in the Army and was employed as a postal clerk at US Post Office in Palatine for 38 years. On...

Elvenia Walver

Elvenia Walver

May 14, 2011

Memorial visitation for Elvenia Rae Walver nee Selvidge of Streamwood, formerly of Hanover Park and Eagle River, WI will be held Thursday 6:00p.m. until time of service 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Born Oct. 8, 1928 in Loudon, TN, she died Saturday May 14, 2011....

William Staub

William Staub

May 14, 2011

Funeral services for William "Bill" A. Staub of Roselle since 1972 will be held Thursday 11:00a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Following services cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Wed. 3:00 - 9:00p.m. Born July 29, 1928 in Chicago,...

Mohinder Singh

Mohinder Singh

May 13, 2011

Visitation Thursday 11:00 a.m. until time of cremation 1:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 S. Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett, Il.

Dana Castillo

Dana Castillo

May 12, 2011

Dana Castillo, nee Herndon was born to Lee and Elizabeth Herndon in Springfield, Mo. on May 15, 1953. She graduated from Central H.S. in 1971. Dana also graduated from the Univversity of Chicago with honors. Dana married Mario Castillo on December 27, 1974. She has loved in the metro Chicago area since 1977 until her death on may 12th after...

Jane Mcnevin

Jane Mcnevin

May 12, 2011

A memorial visitation for Jane I. McNevin nee Manson of Streamwood, formerly of Niles, will be held Sunday July 3, 2011 2:00p.m. until time of service 3:00p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church 208 E. Schaumburg Rd. Schaumburg. Born July 3, 1917 in Rockford, died Thursday May 12, 2011. She is the beloved wife of the late Laurence; loving mother of...

Joan Hish

Joan Hish

May 12, 2011

Joan Hish (nee DeBrun)of Hampshire formerly of Bartlett; beloved wife of Wilbur; loving mother of Barbara Broners, Richard (Cathy), Robert (Jeanne), Michael (Patty), Christopher and Linda (Rob) Carlin; cherished grandmother of 12; proud great grandmother of 5. Visitation Friday, May 13th, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett....

Abed Nesheiwat

Abed Nesheiwat

May 11, 2011

Abed Elghani Sulieman Nesheiwat of Schaumburg; father of Rabi (Rabab), George (Reen), John, Lana and Julia; survived by Janet Hermiz and the mother of his children Nawal Nesheiwat; grandfather of 10; brother of Abdelkarim, Abdelhafith, Antoinette and the late Zaid, Suad, Fadwa and Nada. Visitation Friday 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 333 S. Roselle...

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