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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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...

Harold Rogers

Harold Rogers

Nov 23, 2010

Harold L. Rogers, 74, of Streamwood, died Tuesday, November 23, 2010. Born September 28, 1936 in Milwaukee. He was the son of Herman and Alfrida (nee Engle). Harold enjoyed gardening, and working with wood. He was an avid Packers fan but his true passion was his family. Survivors include son Kevin (Karla) and grandchildren Alexandra and Jacob. He was preceded...

Garrett Hartel

Garrett Hartel

Nov 21, 2010

Garrett S. Hartel, 23, died November 21, 2010 in California. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 30, 2010 from 3:00p.m.-9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd(at Barrington Rd), Streamwood. Funeral Wednesday 9:00a.m. going to St. John the Evangelist Church, Mass 9:45a.m. Interment St. Michael the Arch Angel.

Elsie Virnich

Elsie Virnich

Nov 21, 2010

Elsie Irma Virnich (nee Wnuck), 95, of Streamwood, died Sunday, November 21, 2010. Born May 15, 1915 in Chicago. Elsie was an employee of Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago for 37 years and Continental Bank for 13 years. She enjoyed being with her family. She was the daughter of Joseph and Olga Wnuck. Survivors include son Allan (Patricia); grandchildren Maria,...

Captola Barker

Captola Barker

Nov 21, 2010

Captola Barker (nee Pitts) of Bartlett; beloved wife of Bobby E.; loving mother of Jennifer (Brett) Fetzer the late Darla (Mike) Narhi and daughter by love Sheryl (Mike) Maraccini; cherished grandmother of Michael, Joey, Brad, Jake, Billy, Bryan, Kevin, Kaitlyn and Megan; dear sister of the late Joe, Buddy and Ermatrue. A long time realtor in the Bartlett area, past...

Carol Schmiecher

Carol Schmiecher

Nov 20, 2010

Carol Ann Schmiecher nee Kissel 67, of Carol Stream since 1986. Beloved wife for 44yrs to Ed Schmiecher. Loving mother of Nancy(Chris)Roudis and Ed(Christina)Schmiecher. Proud daughter of the late Richard and Clara Kissel nee Johnson. Dear sister of the late Richard Kissel. Memorial visitation Saturday November 27, 2010 from 11:00am until time of memorial service at 3:00pm at the Countryside...

Casimir Stozek

Casimir Stozek

Nov 18, 2010

Casimir John Stozek of Roselle; beloved husband of the late Marie (nee Gora); loving father of Robert (Sandra), Geoffrey and the late Gary; cherished grandfather of Lisa (Michael) Schultz and Shanon (Gary) Szczesny; proud great grandfather of Ethan, Emily, Ava and Grace; dear brother of Dolores (the late James) Voykovich, the late John (Florence)Stozek, the late Marie (John) Ernest and...

Dan Fry

Dan Fry

Nov 18, 2010

Dan Fry, age 43, of Elgin, passed away on Thursday, November 18. He was a 23 year member of the Carpenters Union Local 1869. Beloved husband of Tina, nee Roller; loving father of Christopher, Danny and Becca; dear son of John and Patricia (nee: Ash); fond brother of Kathy(Guy), Tom (Mary), Kevin (Julie), Jackie (Chris), Chris (Kim), Jenny (Wayne) and...

Muriel Floetl

Muriel Floetl

Nov 17, 2010

Muriel L. Floetl of Roselle since 1956; beloved wife of the late OJ “Luckie”; loving mother of Craig (Donna Jo) and Brian (Susan); loving grandmother of Ian, Jamison, Kyle and Corey; dear sister of the late Jim Mooney. Visitation Monday from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 333 S. Roselle Rd., Roselle. Following visitation cremation...

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