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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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Stanley Kozlowski

Stanley Kozlowski

May 11, 2011

Stanley J. Kozlowski Jr., 62, of Schaumburg, formerly of Chicago, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Born December 25, 1948 in Chicago. He was the son of Stanley Sr. and Genevieve (nee Skrzypczak). Survivors include wife of 32 years Gail (nee Hottat); children Laura and John; sister Linda (Jack) Peterson; nephew Andy (Amanda); and great nieces and nephews Brooklyn, Braxton and...

Thurman Chennault

Thurman Chennault

May 10, 2011

Thurman "Lindy" Chennault, Sr. of Streamwood, formerly of Chicago. Beloved husband of the late Margaret nee Amesquita; loving father of Yvonne of Streamwood, Thurman of Dowagiac, MI and the late Charles; dear grandfather of Jeffrey C. of Chicago and Shaun T. of MI. Visitation Saturday 9:00 AM until the time of prayers 11:15 AM at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640...

Edward Boekenhauer

Edward Boekenhauer

May 9, 2011

Edward "Rick" Boekenhauer of Streamwood; loving father of Justin and Amy Wille; cherished grandfather of Alexis and Mason Wille. A dedicated employee for the Village of Hanover Park for 29+ years. Visitation Friday, May 13th,3:00 p.m. until the time of funeral service 7:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd, (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Following...

Esther Burtz

Esther Burtz

May 8, 2011

Esther M. Burtz nee Ottoson, 93, formerly of Evanston/Skokie died May 8, 2011. Esther was the beloved wife of the late Donald Edward Wittkamp, Sr for 25 years, and the late Richard V. Burtz; Loving mother of Hap (Jan) Wittkamp of Hoffman Estates, the late Donald E. Wittkamp, Jr. Proud grandmother of Donald Wittkamp, Bill Wittkamp, Wendy Battaglia, Cheri Sleboda,...

Ralph Peters

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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