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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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
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
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
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
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
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...
Clara Voe
Feb 17, 2011
Clara E. Voe, 84, died Wednesday Feb. 17, 2011 peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born January 26, 1927 in Hungary to Maria and Lazslo Egyed in Pecs, Hungary. She married John Vöö and came to the United States in 1958. She earned her Masters Degree in Education at Northeastern University and taught at Blaine School in Chicago for...
Marvin Breitlow
Feb 15, 2011
Marvin H. Breitlow, 73, of Elgin, died Tuesday, February 15, 2011. Born September 26, 1937 in Milwaukee. He was the son of Fred and Elnora "Eleanor" (nee Boettcher). Marvin was a master plumber and designed swimming pools for many famous people. He enjoyed collecting toy soldiers, Matchbox cars and antiques, but his true passion was being with his family. Survivors...
Sophie Poweziak
Feb 15, 2011
Sophie H. Poweziak, nee Tluczek, of Schaumburg, beloved wife of the late John M.; loving mother of Joe (Cari), John (Liz) and the late June (Steve) Gregg; cherished grandmother of John, Zachary, Dawna, Jesse, Angela, Harmony and Josiah ; dear sister of Arthur (Dolores), Frannie ( late Ed ) Rutkowski, late Estelle (late Bruno) Bold, late Anette (late Clarence) Gunther,...
Dorothy Fruehling
Feb 15, 2011
Visitation for Dorothy "Dot" J. Fruehling nee Kibbey of Roselle, formerly of Arlington Hts., will be held Friday 4:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 333 S. Roselle Rd. Roselle. Saturday lying in state 12:30p.m. until time of service 1:00p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church 405 S. Rush St. Roselle 60172. Interment Fairview Memorial Park. Born Dec. 15, 1922 in...
Thomas Klos
Feb 14, 2011
Thomas “Tom” Klos, 62, of South Elgin, formerly of Elk Grove Village for over 30 years, died Monday February 14, 2011. Born December 14, 1948 in Chicago. He was the son of Harold and Evelyn (nee Gorzynski). Thomas was a proud father who enjoyed coaching his sons in many activities, especially soccer. He loved cars and owned a Corvette. Thomas...
David Shepherd
Feb 13, 2011
David Shepherd, of Huntley for 14 years, died Sunday, February 13, 2011 in Woodstock. Born June 21, 1941in Lamont, KY. He was the son of George and Inez (nee Fultner). David was a Ready Mix Driver working for Meyer Material of Streamwood for 27 years. He enjoyed many things especially fixing up old houses and being with family and friends,...
Delphine Juraszek
Feb 12, 2011
Delphine S. Juraszek 77, 0f Roselle formerly of Chicago. Loving mother of John (Illisa) Juraszek, David Juraszek, Troy(Chona)Czemerys and Erika(Rob) Wackenhut. Proud grandmother of Jeremy, Valarie, Hayley, Jeremy, Michael, Melissa, Matthew, Maggie Delphine, and Lauren. Dear sister of Dorothy(the late Donald)Robak, and the late Angnes and John Juraszek. Visitation Wednesday February 16, 2011 from 10am until time of service 12noon...
Stanley Cubala
Feb 11, 2011
Stanley E. Cubala, 63, of Bloomingdale. Beloved husband of Maureen M. (Nee: Brieske);Loving father of Kenneth and Kevin (Farrah); Dear son of the late Stanislaw and Alfreda Cubala; Fond son in law of Julius and Marcella Brieske. Stanley served in the Army during Vietnam. Visitation Tuesday February 15, 2011 from 3 till the time of Mass at 7:30 P.M., at...
William Kassal
Feb 11, 2011
William “Bill” S. Kassal of Medinah; loving father of Scott (Ronni) and Kelli Kassal; cherished grandfather of Ryan, Jeffrey, Justin and Jason; also survived by his former spouse Diane Kassal. Preceded in death by his fiancée Ardyth Gonzales. Visitation Wednesday 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 333 S. Roselle Rd., Roselle. Funeral Service Thursday 10:00...
Michael Mostacci
Feb 11, 2011
Michael J. Mostacci 81, of Streamwood. Beloved husband for 44 yrs to Jacqueline (nee Porter). Loving father of Michael J. III(Tracey), James D. (Christine) and the late John J. Mostacci. Proud grandfather of Anthony, Jimmy Dean, Stephanie, Nicole, Chelsea, Tito, Blanca, Michael and Demitri. Dear bother of Lillan(Patrick)Panico, Theresa(the late Thomas)Corbino, and the late Josephine, Carlo, Valetino and Laura. Visitation...
Florence Kuss
Feb 11, 2011
Florence Cecelia Kuss (nee Sobotka) 90, of Bartlett. Beloved wife of the late Eugene. Loving mother of Gregory(Mary Lou) and the late Richard(Julia)Szydlowski. Proud grandmother of Diane(Nelson)Ernst, Mary Beth, Matthew(Sara), Michael(Nicole), and Richard(Lisa)Szydlowski. Visitation Thursday February 17, 2011 from 4pm to 9pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Road (at Stearns Road) Bartlett. Funeral Friday 10:30...
William Fix
Feb 10, 2011
William "Bill" Fix a former Streamwood resident, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2011 in Herrin, IL. He was born on July 14, 1931 to William H. and Jennie L. (Jenkins) Fix who proceeded him in death. Visitation will be held Sunday 2:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Monday 10:00a.m....
Gregory Jiacomin
Feb 9, 2011
Visitation for Gregory Alan Jiacomin, Sr. of Roselle will be held Tuesday 3:00p.m. until the time of service 7:30p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 333 S. Roselle Rd. Roselle. After services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Born Dec. 29, 1950 in Chicago, Gregory died Wed. Feb. 9, 2011. He is the beloved husband of Donna nee Eriksen;...
Martin Kacmar
Feb 8, 2011
Martin "Marty" M. Kacmar, 85, of Streamwood formerly of Chicago, passed away on February 8th. Marty was the devoted husband for 57 years of Fran (nee Dolasinski); loving father of Frannie (Lowell) Yoder, Steven, and Martin II (Camille); proud grandfather of Alexis (Kevin) Plesic, Carleton Yoder, Steven Jason Kacmar, Martin III and Phillip Kacmar; dear great grandfather of Addison Grace,...
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