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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Robert Schantz

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Virginia Martinez

Virginia Martinez

Feb 25, 2011

Virginia G. Martinez (nee Garcia), 76, of Hoffman Estates, died Friday, February 25, 2011 at St. Alexius Hospital. Born September 26, 1934 in Big Well, TX. She was the daughter of Julio and Ursula (nee Mijares) Garcia. Virginia enjoyed playing Bingo but her true passion was being with her family and spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include children...

Mary Vicari

Mary Vicari

Feb 24, 2011

Mary “Ann” Vicari (nee Calabria), 88, of Hoffman Estates. Born July 10, 1922 in Iona, Michigan. She was the daughter of Carlo and Anna Marie (nee Evola) Calabria. Survivors include daughters Rosemary Carioscia of Downers Grove and Ann (William) Kuta of Roselle; grandchildren Donna (Paul) Ruiz, Nicole (Cedric) Andrews, Vincent (Nicole) and Christopher Carioscia, Bill (Jennifer) Kuta and Lisa (Steven)...

Lawrence Esposito

Lawrence Esposito

Feb 24, 2011

Lawrence Esposito, 72, resident of Streamwood for 44 years passed away February 24, 2011. He was the beloved husband of Marie nee Santoria for 52 years; loving father of Donna Kish, Larry Esposito and Lisa (Joe) Peteck; cherished grandfather of Selina (Marty), Ricky, Austin, Nathan, and Taylor; dear great grandfather of William; caring brother of the late Richard. After working...

Kenneth Bellanger

Kenneth Bellanger

Feb 23, 2011

Kenneth W. Bellanger of Streamwood for 42 years; born 1/2/1940 in Chicago, IL; died 2/23/2011 in Hoffman Estates; beloved husband for 46 years of Sue nee Clancy; loving father of Jeff (Jeanell Santagata), Scott (Rita), Matt (Danielle) and Patrick; proud grandfather of Kyle, Kara and Ben; caring son of the late Carl and Geraldine nee Love; dear brother of Lynn...

Charlotte Chatfield

Charlotte Chatfield

Feb 23, 2011

Visitation for Charlotte Chatfield nee Poczatek of Schaumburg 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. Marcelline Church. Mass 11:30a.m. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. Born August 30, 1920 in Mosinee, WI, Charlotte died Wednesday February 23, 2011. She is the beloved wife of...

Donald Pauli

Donald Pauli

Feb 22, 2011

Donald D. Pauli, 79, of Schaumburg, passed away on February 22nd. Donald was the devoted husband of the late Gloria nee Oberkrom; loving father of Don (Lisa Ann), Cheri (Keith) Klempner, Jennifer Cox; proud grandfather of DJ, Megan, Mikey, Cody, Aubrey, Chrissy, Jessie, Ty, Kailee, and Neal.Visitation will be held Monday February 28th from 5:00 until 9:00 P.M. at the...

Arthur Nolan

Arthur Nolan

Feb 22, 2011

Arthur J. Nolan, Jr. of Hanover Park formerly of Carpentersville and Des Plaines; beloved husband of Glenna (nee Corder); dear son of Arthur J. (Beverly nee Bishop)Nolan, Sr. and Diane; loving brother of Dawn (Steve) Nolan and Sherri Nolan; fond son in law of Lorena (the late Carl) Crawford; brother in law of Garry Sr. (Sandy) Crawford, Lester (Rose) Corder,...

Gladys Leininger

Gladys Leininger

Feb 21, 2011

Gladys M. Leininger (nee Lindeman); beloved wife of the late Amos; loving mother of Mark (Peggy Gower) Leininger; dear sister of Raymond, Arthur Lindeman and Merle Nicolai; fond aunt of Norae Beasley, Raymond Lindeman, Jim Nicolai, Ted Nicolai, Diane Lindeman, Elaine Straub, Judy Franco, Ken Steier, Lorita Stevenson, Nadine Dunn and Arthur Lindeman. Memorial Visitation Saturday, March 5th from 12:00...

Donna Holder

Donna Holder

Feb 20, 2011

Donna Rae (Eyster) Holder of South Elgin went home to be with her Lord and Savior February 20, 2011. She was born in Ogle County, IL September 16, 1933 to Clifford Raymond and Blanche Olive (Butterfield) Eyster. Donna graduated from the KSB School of Nursing in Dixon, IL in 1955 and shared her love and compassion for people through nursing...

Mildred Kowalczyk

Mildred Kowalczyk

Feb 20, 2011

Mildred Sophie Kowalczyk (nee Szczepanik), 88, of Streamwood, died Sunday, February 20, 2011 at home. Born August 23, 1922 in Chicago. She was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (nee Barc) Szczepanik. Mildred always stayed positive through thick and thin. She enjoyed cooking and was a member of St. Ansgar for many years. Mildred especially enjoyed being with her family....

Eleanor Hamilton

Eleanor Hamilton

Feb 18, 2011

Eleanor Spurr Hamilton nee Muensterman of Bartlett formerly of Maywood; beloved wife of the late Harvey W. Spurr, Sr. and Walter H. Hamilton; loving mother of Harvey, Jr. (JB), Richard (Linda) Spurr, Nancy (Richard) Doerr, Lois (Ernie) Baumann and Susan (Robert) Auer; cherished grandmother of 16; proud great grandmother of 26; dear sister of Henry (Ellen) Muensterman and the late...

Helena Borycka

Helena Borycka

Feb 17, 2011

Visitation for Helena Borycka nee Kulpinski of Roselle will be held Friday 9:00a.m. until time of prayers 10:45a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 333 S. Roselle Rd. Roselle to Divine Mercy Polish Mission Church. Mass 11:30a.m. Interment Assumption. Born Nov. 23, 1914 in Poland Helena died Thursday Feb. 17, 2011. She is the beloved wife of the late Stanislaw; loving...

Robert Petersen

Robert Petersen

Feb 17, 2011

Robert “Bob” L. Petersen, 88, Beloved husband to the late Irene (nee Landen) and Shirley (nee Breese); Loving father to Robert L. II(Joyce) and Chris R. (Gricelda); Cherished grandfather to Meghan, Taylor, Carly and Brianna; Dear son to the late Peter and Margaret (nee Bierow); Fond brother to the late Mildred and Muriel; Loving uncle to many. Proud WWII U.S....

James Burauer

James Burauer

Feb 17, 2011

James A. Burauer of Elgin. Beloved son of Donald and Evelyn nee Skierka. Loving brother of Daniel and the late Michael and late Nancy. Cherished uncle of Toni and Christopher. James enjoyed skiing and rock climbing all over the world. Visitation Wednesday 3;00 p.m. until time of services 7:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 95 S. Gilbert...

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