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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Richard Siemers

Richard Siemers

Dec 8, 2010

Richard Siemers of Streamwood formerly of Bensenville; beloved husband of the late Barbara; loving father of Michael (Roxanne) and David; proud grandpa of 7; dear brother of Ervin (Carol), James (Nancy); brother in law of June and Don Miller; wonderful uncle of many; great friend of the Rizzio family; proud master of Dallas and B.J. He served in Okinawa in...

Christine Burback

Christine Burback

Dec 7, 2010

Christine S. Burback nee Cherry, 74 of Chicago. Loving Mother of David(Rita), Dan(Laura), and Tim(Joanna) Burback. Proud grandmother of Ryan, Tyler, Nathan, Emily, and Thomas Burback. Dear sister of Kathleen Cherry and Lenore Hastings. Preceeded in death by her parents William and Emily Cherry nee Betanski. Visitation Friday December 10, 2010 from 3:00pm to 9:00pm at the Countryside Funeral Home...

Marta Rodriguez

Marta Rodriguez

Dec 6, 2010

Marta Rodriguez, 87 (nee Morales) died Monday, December 6, 2010 at her home. Born April 4, 1923 in Santa Lucia Oriente, Cuba. She was the daughter of Mario and Margarita (nee Sernadas) Morales. Marta and her family came to America in 1953 and were very proud to be Cuban Americans. She enjoyed traveling. Marta valued many things but the things...

Evelyn Lawson

Evelyn Lawson

Dec 6, 2010

Evelyn B. Lawson nee Kveton of Schaumburg; born 5/21/1950 in Oak Park, IL, she passed away 12/6/2010 at home; beloved wife of Michael D. ; cherished daughter of the late Raymond C. and Helene nee Coudoux; loving sister of Raymond J, Elizabeth (Edmund) Wojtowicz and Rita (Anthony) Zubinski and caring Aunt of Kenneth, Katherine, William and Joseph. Evelyn was a...

Hans Brueninski

Hans Brueninski

Dec 6, 2010

Hans Brueninski of Hanover Park, beloved husband of Elisabeth nee Joost, loving father of Monica Johnson and Angie Moss; dear Grandfather of Crystal (Brian), Ashley (James), Scott, Wesley, Luke and Desiree and Great-Grandfather of Mason. Visitation Thursday 3:00-9:00 PM at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Friday 9:15 AM to St. Ansgar Church. Mass...

Marie Ochwat

Marie Ochwat

Dec 5, 2010

Marie J. Ochwat nee Kajmowicz 91, of Schaumburg Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Patricia(Ray)Geilarowski. Proud grandmother of Dave(Natalie), Erin(fiancé Michael Johnson) Geilarowski. Cherished great grandmother of Courtney. Dear sister of the late John and Stanley Kajmowicz. Visitation Wednesday 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg....

Shawna Wagstaff

Shawna Wagstaff

Dec 5, 2010

Shawna Marie Wagstaff , age 35 of Streamwood; beloved wife of Chad; loving mother of Nathan Louis age 13, Elizabeth Marie age 10 and Benjamin Martin age 5. Dear daughter of Terry and Karen Nelson and fond sister of Jason (Lindsey), Adam ( Abby), Matthew (Julia), Chris (Megan), Emily (fiancé Kade Bankhead), Jonathan, Deborah and the late Stephen. She was...

Marilynn Potratz

Marilynn Potratz

Dec 4, 2010

Marilynn Potratz (nee Dall) of St. Charles, IL formerly of Wauwatosa; beloved wife of the late Elroy; loving mother of Jacqueline (Jay) Coffey and the late Dale (Elizabeth “Joanne”) Potratz; cherished grandmother of 4 and great grandmother of 2; dear sister of the late Glenn (Late LaVerne) Dall. Memorial service 11:00 a.m., December 15th at Wisconsin Memorial Park, 13235 W....

Marilynn Potratz

Marilynn Potratz

Dec 4, 2010

Marilynn Potratz nee Dall 89 of St. Charles formerly of Wauwatosa WI. Beloved wife of the late Elroy Potratz. Loving mother of Jacqueline(Jay)Coffey and the late Dale(Elizabeth “Joanne”)Potratz. Proud grandmother of 4 and great grandmother of 2. Dear sister of the late Glenn(late LaVerne)Dall. Memorial service will be December 15, 2010 at 11:00a.m. at Wisconsin Memorial 13235 W. Capital Dr....

Gerald Grendzinski

Gerald Grendzinski

Dec 2, 2010

Gerald Stanley Grendzinski 58, of Addison, formerly of Elk Grove Village. Loving father of Michelle, Michael (Heather), Richard (dating Hana Kenny) Grendzinski. Cherished grandfather of Taylor Jean Grendzinski. Devoted son of Casimer and Gertrude (nee Koziol) Grendzinski. Dearest brother of Susan Jo (Salvatore) Lazzara, Sharon (James) Dunn, and John (Christine) Grendzinski. Jerry was an Electrician with Local 134 of the...

Kevin O'Hara

Kevin O'Hara

Dec 1, 2010

Kevin R. O’Hara of South Elgin; beloved husband of Janet (nee Graebner); loving father of Matthew, Caitlin and Morgan; cherished son of Charles and Gretchen (nee Stout); dear brother of Sean (Peggy); fond son in law of Gus and Mary Lynne; brother in law of Dan (Tracy), Gail (Scott) and Paula (Rob); proud master of Izzie, Roxy, Sophie and Dexter;...

Matthew Stawiarski

Matthew Stawiarski

Dec 1, 2010

Matthew Michael Stawiarski, 91, of Streamwood; born 11-18-1919 in Chicago, IL; passed away 12/1/2010 in Elk Grove Village; beloved husband for 62 years of Beatrice nee Krause; loving father of Bruce (Ginny Kobilca), Cathy (Al) Tierney and Jan Stawiarski; cherished grandfather of Michael (Tina) and Patrick (Seiga) Tienery, Shannon (Chris) Roberts and Matthew and Kristen Stawiarski; proud great-grandfather of Jack,...

Edward Rogers

Edward Rogers

Nov 30, 2010

Edward Sheldon Rogers, age 82, of Bartlett, formerly of Princeton, Il; beloved husband of Laura nee Bohn; survived by a loving family. A celebration of Ed's life will take place on Sunday, January 16, from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers donations to the Princeton Public Library or...

William Campbell

William Campbell

Nov 29, 2010

Prayers for William Edward Campbell of Mount Prospect since 1959 will begin Friday 10:15a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg to Our Lady of the Wayside Church. Mass 11:00a.m. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Thursday 3:00 - 9:00p.m. Born March 6, 1953 in Chicago, Bill died...

Cooper Westby

Cooper Westby

Nov 29, 2010

Cooper Nathan Westby died Monday, November 29, 2010. Born June 27, 2010. Cooper was the son of Nathan and Kristin (nee Sansone). His smile will be remembered forever. Survivors include his parents, brother Charlie and twin brother Max, grandparents Mike and Mary Sansone, Ken Westby and Georgia Hess, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation Saturday, December 4, 2010 from...

Sanjay Patel

Sanjay Patel

Nov 28, 2010

Sanjay M. Patel of Northbrook; beloved son of Jaya and Magan; loving brother of Sangita (Amit); fond uncle of Rina and Shayna; nephew of; Maniben's family, Paliben's family, Late Gangarambhai's family, Kantibhai's family, Balchandbhai's family, Becharbhai's family, Somabhai's family and many other Uncles, Aunts, Cousins and Great Friends. Visitation and funeral services Thursday, December 2, 2010 from 12:00 - 2:00...

Henry Lambke

Henry Lambke

Nov 25, 2010

Henry “Duke” C. Lambke formerly of Bloomingdale; beloved husband of the late Joan; loving father of Richard (Holly), Karen (Michael) Blinstrup and Dave (Elizabeth); cherished grandfather of Courtney (Jason) Hobday, Aubrey, Katrina, Jason, Bryan, Kyrsten, Ian, Ryan, Meghan, Thomas and Eric; proud great grandfather of Caitlynn and Colleen; dear brother of Marie (late Frank) McGuire, Irene (late Ed) O’Shea, Bernice...

Jeffrey Wierzbowski

Jeffrey Wierzbowski

Nov 25, 2010

Jeffrey “Jeff” Wierzbowski Jr, 51, of Carpentersville, died Thursday, November 25, 2010 in Sycamore. Born May 9, 1959 in Canada. He was the son of Jeff Sr and Vivian (nee Miklos). An avid Cubs fan. Jeff enjoyed the outdoors, especially mountains and fishing. Survivors include wife Deborah (nee Berendt), son Robert, parents, and sisters Lori (Jeff) Roszkowiak and Terry Kania....

Von Nash

Von Nash

Nov 25, 2010

Von Nash of Bloomingdale; beloved husband of the late Louise (nee Clarizo); loving father of Susan (Ernie) Garcia and John; cherished grandfather of Lisa (Chris) Iverson and Michael Marlaire; dear brother of the late Rosetta Nix and Doyne Stan. Funeral services private. Arrangements by Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, Roselle. 630-529-5751 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com

Michael Digiovanni

Michael Digiovanni

Nov 24, 2010

Prayers for Michael A. DiGiovanni, 17, of Bartlett will be held Wednesday 9:15a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett to Resurrection Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Tuesday 4:00 - 9:00p.m. Born Sept 30, 1993, Michael died Wed. Nov. 24, 2010. He is the...

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