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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Dorothy Junge

Dorothy Junge

May 30, 2010

DOROTHY JUNGE nee RATHMAN OF BARTLETT FORMERLY OF SCHAUMBURG AND MELROSE PARK; BELOVED WIFE OF THE LATE ROBERT; LOVING MOTHER OF DIANE(KEN) WOJCIK AND THE LATE ALLEN; CHERISHED GRANDMOTHER OF PAMELA (ERIC) NIELSEN, BRIAN (THERESE) AND DEBRA; PROUD GREAT GRANDMOTHER OF DAVID, LUCAS AND EMILY; DEAR SISTER OF THE LATE FRED, ED, WILLIAM AND FRANCES. SHE WAS A LONG TIME...

Emil Blaha

Emil Blaha

May 28, 2010

EMIL W. BLAHA OF BARTLETT WAS BORN JANUARY 29, 1926 IN CHICAGO, DEVOTED SON OF THE LATE EMIL J. AND SOPHIE nee FAITLE. BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE LATE MARGARET nee ALTERGOTT WHO PASSED AWAY IN DECEMBER OF 2005. LOVING FATHER OF WILLIAM (GAIL) OF ST. CHARLES, GAIL (STEVEN) FREI OF BARTLETT AND GARY OF ADDISON. CHERISHED GRANDFATHER OF SHERRI (BRIAN)...

Evelyn Pace

Evelyn Pace

May 27, 2010

Prayers for Evelyn Ann Pace nee Docimo, 89, of Port St. Lucie, FL, formerly of Schaumburg will begin 9:15a.m. Saturday at the Countryside Funeral Home 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns) Bartlett to St. Walter Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven. Visitation will be held Friday 4:00 – 9:00p.m. at the funeral home. Born in Chicago Evelyn died May...

Viola Straub

Viola Straub

May 26, 2010

Viola C. Straub (nee Botterman), 98, of Schaumbug, went to her heavenly home on May 26, 2010. She was at her home in Schaumburg when she passed away. Viola was the daughter of Herman and Anna (Katz) Botterman of Schaumburg and was born August 24, 1911. On May 30, 1936 she married Albert Straub. A lifelong member of St. Peter...

John Eckhorn

John Eckhorn

May 26, 2010

John R. Eckhorn of Hanover Park; beloved husband of the late Mary nee Tyznik; loving father of Bob (Donna), Lisa (Steve) Bourne, Dorene (Frank) DeLegge, Mike (Barb) and Jenny (Tim) Davidson; cherished grandfather of Rachel, Bobby, Kyle, Chris, Sarah, Amy, Ashley, Anthony, John, Oz, Bennett, Tom & Katy; dear brother of Wallace, Elizabeth Clardy and the late Jack. An Army...

Leo Stickling

Leo Stickling

May 26, 2010

Leo Stickling; beloved husband of Dorothy nee Hill; loving father of James (MaryEllen), Richard (Theresa), John (Carol), Robert, Nancy Woolcott, Annette Hinman, Mary (the late Gary) Sierks and the late Joseph (Judy); cherished grandfather of 26; proud great grandfather of 31; dear brother of Eilzabeth (the late John) Fay, Maryanne (the late JT) Snider and Sr. Jeanne Stickling. Leo enjoyed...

Charles Murphy

Charles Murphy

May 26, 2010

Charles J. Murphy 57, of Streamwood for 35 yrs. Beloved husband of Janet nee Schmitt. Loving father of Terry(Matt)Amenell and Tom(Heather)Murphy. Cherished grandfather of Jacob and Hannah Murphy and Will Amenell. Dear brother of Sibbee(Art)Lange. Proud son of the late Charles and Wanda nee Stoklosa. Memorial visitation Wednesday 3:00pm to 9:00pm at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at...

James Kemper

James Kemper

May 24, 2010

Prayers for James Henry Kemper of Hanover Park for 38 years will begin Friday 11:45a.m.at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.)Streamwood/Schaumburg to St. Ansgar Church. Mass 12:30p.m. Visitation will be held Friday 10:00a.m. until the time of prayers at the funeral home. Born Sept.; 2, 1942 in Chicago, James died Monday, May 24, 2010. He was...

Anthony Colby

Anthony Colby

May 24, 2010

Anthony “Ace” Colby of Friendship Village, Schaumburg; beloved husband of the late Evelyn nee Dombroski; loving father of James (Rita), Thomas and Jeanne (the late Ricahrd) Wagar; cherished grandfather of Steven, Lisa, David, Wayne, Richelle, Dawn and Catelyn; proud great grandfather of Shawn, Brian, Luke, Owen, Jack, Finnegan and Madailein; dear brother of the late Frank, Albert, Raymond, John, Clarence,...

Richard Zienty

Richard Zienty

May 23, 2010

Richard Zienty of Elgin. Beloved husband of Rita nee Kennedy; Loving father of Renee (Thomas) Nelson and Raymond (Debbie); Cherished grandfather of Robert Nelson, Richard Zienty, Daniel Nelson, Stephanie Zienty, Paul Zienty and Michael Zienty; Dear brother of the late Frederick (late Nada); Proud uncle of Mark (Lynn), Michelle (Marc), Nan (Bruce), Barb (Steve) and Erika; Brother in law of...

Werner Haney

Werner Haney

May 23, 2010

Werner L. Haney, 99, of Northbrook, IL. Beloved husband of 63 years to the late Mary J. (nee Klasen); loving father to Terese (Duane) Huber, John, Robert (Marcia), and the late Paul [Kathleen (Michael) Haney-Sayers]; cherished grandfather to David, Laura, Dena (Sam), Jessica, Jacob, Jeferey (Trina), Michael P. (Angel), Andrew, Carrie, Jennifer (Adam), Kyle, Michael J., and great grandfather to...

Linda Stem

Linda Stem

May 23, 2010

Linda Ellen Stem; beloved mother of Teri (Simon) Brown of Hanover Park and Cindy (Edward) Kilcullen of Antioch; cherished grandmother of Paige, Emma and Barrett; dear sister of Mary Green of California; aunt of Dee. Memorial Visitation Saturday, May 29, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Memorial Service 12:00 p.m. (noon) at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory,...

Alice Vuorenmaa

Alice Vuorenmaa

May 22, 2010

Alice E. Vuorenmaa nee Hummelberg, 58 of Plato Center. Loving mother of Casey(Mary), Mark(Jenny), and Carl(Angie). Dear sister of Beth (Dave Dimmlich)Hummelberg. Cherished grandmother of Christian, Gunnar, Zeke, Ramsey, Macy, Jaxson, Rowdy, Jordan, and Nick. Proud Daughter of the late Herbert and Alvina Hummelberg. Visitation Wednesday 3pm to 9pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd....

James Browne

James Browne

May 22, 2010

James J. Browne 79, of Hoffman Estates since 1967. Beloved husband for 50 years of Arlene nee Nebrich. Loving father of Paul(Denese), Evan, Colin Browne and Tara(Keith)Dombrowski. Cherished grandfather of Autumn, Kevin, Jonothon, Jordan, Brittany, Erin, Jeremy, Josie, and Jenna. Proud son of the late Ralph and Anna Browne nee Westerman. Dear brother of the late Harry and Agnes. Visitation...

Joan Moore

Joan Moore

May 22, 2010

Memorial Visitation will be held Sunday, June 6, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of memorial service 1:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd, (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. 630-289-7575 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com

Hans Vincke

Hans Vincke

May 21, 2010

Hans W. Vincke, 78, of Hanover Park, died Friday, May 21, 2010. Born October 24, 1931 in Germany. He was the son of Franz and Maria (nee Muhlenschulte). Having come to the U.S. in 1956, Hans worked for Bricklayers and Allied Craftworks Local 21 for 44 years. An avid soccer and hockey fan. His biggest passion was working in his...

James Caruso

James Caruso

May 21, 2010

James Caruso, 67, of Schaumburg. A veteran of the U.S. navy and Naval Reserve, he served aboard the USS Enterprise and was on the ship when it was commissioned. He was a member of Millwright Local 1693. Beloved husband of Donna (nee Mattioda); loving father to Dr. James L. (Pamela) of the U.S. Navy, Louis J (Jamie) and Michael R.;...

Barbara Eggers

Barbara Eggers

May 20, 2010

Barbara Eggers nee Sedore of Bartlett; cherished wife of Gary E.; mother Gary A., Scott (Becky), Michael (Jennifer) and Brian; grandmother of Jorie; daughter of Walter and the late Violet; sister of Lisa and the late Walter H. Visitation Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until the time of funeral service 12:00 p.m. (noon) at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South...

Wanda Grief

Wanda Grief

May 20, 2010

Wanda Jean Grief, nee King of Medinah Born in Melburn, Ky. on July 23, 1938. She was the loving wife of Alton “Ed”. Beloved mother of Rhonda of McHenry, Tracy (Ray) Vyas of Sublette, Il., and the late Roger Dale and Patricia Lee. Cherished grandmother of Tana, Nicole and Brittany, Krystle Jean. Beloved sister of Edward, Harold, Donnie, Gary and...

Richard Slove

Richard Slove

May 20, 2010

Richard A. Slove, 68, of Streamwood for 30 years, died Thursday, May 20, 2010. Beloved husband of 30 years to Connie (nee Zemanek), Loving father to Kim Hampton and Donna (Rich) Muhlbach; Dear grandfather to Emily Cardenas, Stephanie and Richie Mulbach; Cherished son of the late Anton and Mildred (nee Ryan); Fond brother to Joe, Pat (the late Little Joe)...

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