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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Vanhvilay Pechmak

Vanhvilay Pechmak

Sep 24, 2010

Visitation for Mrs. Pechmak will be held Friday, October 1st from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Oct. 2nd from 12:00 p.m. (noon) until the time of cremation, 4:00 p.m.

Eric Bernhardson

Eric Bernhardson

Sep 21, 2010

Eric “Swede” Bernhardson, 85 formerly of Chicago, veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of the late Betty Jean nee Rust; Loving father of Dorie (Brian) Adamczyk, Lynn (Steve) Vitez, the late Erik John aka Rick. Dear grandfather of David, Jamie, Jenna, Joey, Steven, Jason, Nicole, and the late Jeff. Cherished great grandfather of Kaitlyn, Ashley, Michael, Morgan, and Kyla....

June Behning

June Behning

Sep 20, 2010

June E. Behning nee Gritmacker of Lake in the Hills; formerly of Palatine. Beloved wife of the late Albert; loving mother of Michael, Roy (Gina), Mark (Carleen Fahey), Matthew, Ryan and the late Steven; caring grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 3; cherished daughter of the late John and Ruby nee Cook; dear sister of Elizabeth (Dennis) Huffman, Nancy (the...

Katherine Felde

Katherine Felde

Sep 19, 2010

Katherine Felde, 90, of Roselle. Beloved wife of the late Henry; loving mother of Darlene (Stanley) Elliott, Phylip (Janice), Dennis, and the late David; cherished grandmother to 11 and great-grandmother of 7; fond mother-in-law to Judith and the late Susan. Visitation Thursday, September 23, 2010 from 3-9p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home, 333 S Roselle Rd (1/2 mile south of...

Nicolena Perry

Nicolena Perry

Sep 18, 2010

Nicolena S. Perry, nee Petta, 87 of Streamwood passed away September 18, 2010. She was born July 5, 1923 in Chicago. She was the daughter of Joseph and Mary, nee Spinnella, Petta. Loving mother of Ralph Sr.(Rose), and Michael Jr. (Janet); Dear Grandmother of Ralph Jr (Kristi), Lori (Sean) Brda, Lauren, and Michael III; Cherished great grandmother of Alyssa and...

Norma Vachlin

Norma Vachlin

Sep 16, 2010

Norma M. Vachlin nee Haney of Streamwood, born Nov. 24, 1925 in Seattle Washington, died Sept. 16,2010 at Lexington Healthcare of Streamwood. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. She is the beloved wife of the late Karl; loving mother of Carl (Mary) of Streamwood and the late George; cherished grandmother of Carl (Kelly), Frank, Victoria (David) Weiser and Rebecca...

Ervin Dameron

Ervin Dameron

Sep 15, 2010

Ervin Dameron of Hanover Park for 30 years; born June 9, 1915 in Pikeville, KY; died September 15, 2010 at home; beloved husband for 75 years of the late June; loving father of Donna (Derb) Derby of Ocklawaha, FL, Berton (the late Phyllis) of Streamwood and the late Buford and Joel; caring grandfather of 8 and great-grandfather of 8; and...

Laverne Stewart

Laverne Stewart

Sep 14, 2010

LaVerne M. Stewart, 89, late of Friendship Village in Schaumburg and formerly of Des Plaines, died Tuesday, September 14, 2010. Born July 29, 1921 in Chicago. LaVerne was the daughter of William and Catherine (nee Olbeter) O’Conner. LaVerne enjoyed many things, but the thing she loved the most was being with her family. Beloved wife of the late William H....

Harris Gates

Harris Gates

Sep 13, 2010

Harris Glenn Gates 85, of Bartlett.Beloved husband of the late Pearl Gates (nee Hoth). Loving father of Gary(Sylvia) Gates. Dear brother of the late Thelma(the late Fred)Fohrman. Proud son of the late Monroe and Martha Gates. Harris was a WWII Veteran of the Navy serving in the Pacific, he was in Sheet Metal Worker Union Local #265 for over 50yrs....

Wilma Martin

Wilma Martin

Sep 12, 2010

Wilma T. Martin (nee Binder), 80 0f Bartlett; formerly of Chicago, passed into eternal life on Sunday September 12, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Frank Martin. Loving mother of Bob(Jan), and Linda (Steve) Martin-Harty. Cherished grandmother of Bob(Michelle), Pamela, Lisa, Kaitlin, Kristopher, and Kameron, Adoring great grandmother of Lahaila, and Penelope. Proud daughter of the late Lucas and Elizabeth...

Rose Pane

Rose Pane

Sep 7, 2010

Rose B. Pane nee Benigno of Schaumburg; beloved wife of the late Dominick; loving mother of Rosalie (the late Robert) Clifford, Marie (John) Lawrence and the late Peter (Linda) Pane; cherished grandmother of Dominick (Julie), Vincent (Jennifer), Peter (Barbara), Anthony and Jeremiah and proud great-grandmother of 12. She was preceded in death by many brothers and sisters. Visitation Monday 3:00-9:00...

Craig Jackson

Craig Jackson

Sep 7, 2010

Craig D. Jackson, age 54 passed away on Tuesday September 7, 2010 following a long battle with kidney disease. He was born February 16, 1956 in Gideon, MO to Raymond and Audrey (Featherstone) Jackson. The family eventually moved to Muskegon, MI where Craig spent most of his childhood. He moved to Illinois in the early 80’s where he worked as...

Raymond Till

Raymond Till

Sep 5, 2010

Visitation for Raymond P. Till, Jr. will be Thursday September 9, 2010 from 4:00 P.M. until time of services at 7:30 P.M. at the Countryside Funeral Home 333 South Roselle Rd., Roselle. Cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Raymond was currently employed with Joyce Ford in Chicago and formerly with Springhill Ford in East Dundee. He is survived...

Loretta Zolinski

Loretta Zolinski

Sep 4, 2010

Loretta Zolinski nee Golly of Chicago; wife of the late Paul; mother of Richard (Arlene) and the late Lorraine (late Bill) Martin late Barbara (Jack Hanger) Boyack; sister of the late Leona (late Walter) Osika and the late Hillard (late Rose) Golly. Mother inlaw of the late Leo Boyack; grandmother of 10 great grandmother to many. Visitation Monday, Sept. 13th...

Mary Wroblewski

Mary Wroblewski

Sep 3, 2010

Mary Ann Wroblewski of Bloomingdale; Beloved daughter of Mary R. nee Sharron and the late Walter; dear sister of Nancy(Lawrence) Jarden and the late Kenneth. Fond aunt of Robert(Cynthia, Laurie and Daniel. Visitation Monday 10:00 a.m. until time of services 12:00 noon at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Private Interment at Mt. Hope.

Michael Kennedy

Michael Kennedy

Sep 3, 2010

Michael S. Kennedy, 62, of East Dundee, died September 3, 2010 in Elgin. Born April, 19, 1948 in Decatur. He was the son of Thomas and Lois (nee Black). Mike graduated from Mt. Pulaski High School in 1966 and Illinois Wesleyan University in 1970. He was a member of Theta Chi fraternity. Mike was an avid hunter, snowmobiler and a...

Rev Preuss

Rev Preuss

Sep 3, 2010

Reverend Theodore “Ted” Preuss, of Bartlett. Beloved husband of late Phyllis (nee Widicus); loving father of late Marion and late Michael; dear brother of Joanne Skinner, Dr. Catherine (Rev. John) Oliphant and the late Elizabeth (late Richard) Ramsey. Reverend Preuss was the secretary of the Bartlett Lions Club for many years, chaplain for the Bartlett Fire Dept., and an election...

Raymond Livi

Raymond Livi

Sep 1, 2010

Committal services for Raymond C. Livi, Sr. of Schaumburg for over 30 years will be held Friday 3:00p.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery Roselle and Algonquin Rds., Palatine. Born March 14, 1925 in Chicago, Raymond died Wed. Sept. 1, 2010. He is the beloved husband of 66 years for Mary nee Minitello; loving father of Carol (Michael) Renaud of...

Richard Franz

Richard Franz

Sep 1, 2010

Richard “Rick” James Franz, 45, of Streamwood, died Wednesday, September 1, 2010. Born July 25, 1965 in Erie, Penn. He was the son of Richard and Barbara (nee McCleary). Rick enjoyed working with Computers and watching anything Sci-fi especially Dr. Who. Survivors include wife Michelle (nee Buras); brothers Mike (Loretta), Greg and Steve Schiller; sisters Cathy (Charles) Pope and Laura...

Anna Pineiro

Anna Pineiro

Aug 31, 2010

Prayers for Anna V. Pineiro nee Kramer of Hanover Park since 1967 will begin Saturday 9:15a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg to St. Ansgar Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Friday 3:00 – 9:00p.m. Born January 27, 1923 in Chicago, Anna died Tuesday...

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