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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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Duane Tazbier

Duane Tazbier

Dec 12, 2010

Duane James Tazbier age 51 of Bartlett; beloved husband of Jill nee Bolden; loving and proud father of Amanda (Chris) Johnson, Danny and step father of Janay Behning; cherished "Papa Du" of Kenny and Abby; dear son of Jim and Ann ( nee Orlandi); fond brother of Scott (Marsha), Joann (Andy) Felten, Jamie (Jerry) Chlopek and Jim (Cheryl); many nieces...

Kathleen Swietlik

Kathleen Swietlik

Dec 12, 2010

Prayers Kathleen Swietlik nee Dus of Bartlett for 34 years will be held Thursday, December 16, 2010 at the Countryside Funeral Home 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett to St. Peter Damian Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven. Visitation will be held Wednesday 3:00 – 9:00p.m. at the funeral home. Born Sept. 28, 1939 in Chicago,...

Robert Nebgen

Robert Nebgen

Dec 10, 2010

Robert T. Nebgen, age 79, of Streamwood , formerly of Des Plaines; born 2/3/1931 in Belleville, Il. and died 12/10/2010; beloved husband for 51 years of Gail A. (nee: Stratton); loving father of Karen(Jeff) Goodell, Kris(Dan) Blouin, Carol(Tim) George, Mary(Mario) Delafeld, Diane Nebgen and Kate(Shawn) Hopkins; cherished grandfather of Keegan, Katy and Kelsea Goodell, Megan and Michael Blouin, Nicole(Michael) Ackley,...

Shashikant Patel

Shashikant Patel

Dec 10, 2010

Visitation and funeral services for Mr. Patel will be held Saturday, December 18, 2010 from 12:00 p.m. (noon) until the time of cremation 2:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. 630-289-7575

Leona Vatch

Leona Vatch

Dec 8, 2010

Leona Paula Vatch, 87, died Wednesday, December 8, 2010 in Rockford. Born November 7, 1923 in Chicago. She was the daughter of Nicholas and Magdalen Dowgun. Leona enjoyed many things including bingo and her Cac-a-sacka. She especially enjoyed being with her family. Survivors include children Nina (John) Crain, Nadine King, Edward (Lois), Earl (Joan), Ernest (Ann) and Eugene (Nancy) Vatch;...

Dwayne Dukes

Dwayne Dukes

Dec 8, 2010

Dwayne Dukes, 60, of Hanover Park died Wednesday, December 8, 2010. Visitation Monday, December 13, 2010 from 3:00p.m. until time of Service 7:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, Bartlett. Following services cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory.

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...

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