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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Larry Gildersleeve

Larry Gildersleeve

Nov 23, 2009

Larry C. “Gildy” Gildersleeve of Roselle formerly of Bradford, PA; beloved husband of Marcie nee Ramos; loving father of Ann-Marie (Steve) Tyler, Kathy (Tom) Pavlik, Amy (Jeff) Tatum and Stacey Gildersleeve; cherished grandfather of 17, proud great grandfather of 3;dear brother of Dorothea (Howard) Fesenmyer, Mary Ann (Dick) Bell and the late Jack Gildersleeve; step-father to Cheryl (Tom) Burke, April...

Janet Hansen

Janet Hansen

Nov 23, 2009

Janet C. Hansen nee Kukla of Schaumburg since 1976; loving mother of Terry (Mike) Mahoney of Rochester, NY, Carole Armes of F. Colins, Co, Michael (Laurie) Bushek of Geneseo, NY and Dean Bushek of Schaumburg, IL; cherished grandmother of Leslie, Alison, James, Jessica, Eric, Christina, Katherine, Joe and Evann; proud great grandmother of 12; dear sister of Joseph Kukla, Chris...

Daniel Mazzuca

Daniel Mazzuca

Nov 23, 2009

Daniel “Dan” Adam Mazzuca, 33, of Schaumburg, died Monday, November 23, 2009. Born July 19, 1976 in Park Ridge. Dan was the son of Carmen and Kathleen (nee Levandowski). Dan enjoyed being outdoors especially when landscaping and fishing. He was also an avid sports fan who enjoyed soccer and watching the Cubs and the Bears. Survivors include his parents; sisters...

Johnny Fujii

Johnny Fujii

Nov 23, 2009

Johnny T. Fujii “Toastie” of Elgin; beloved husband of Kathleen nee Dillard; loving father of Cynthia Fujii and Craig (Julia); cherished grandfather of Michelle, Jarret and Kira; dear brother of Teruo (Marjorie), Shizuko (Ted) Henmi, Takeo and Sadako; fond brother in law of Michael (Julie) Malone; loving uncle to many. Cremation and Funeral Services were private at the Countryside Funeral...

Santina Dalleska

Santina Dalleska

Nov 22, 2009

Santina “Tina” Dalleska, 78, of Huntley, died Sunday, November 22, 2009. Born September 15, 1931 in New Buffalo, Mich. Santina was the daughter of Frank and Jeannie (nee Vocarro) Davi. Santina enjoyed collecting Precious moments and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Survivors include children Michael, Stephen (Maryanne), Richard (Judy), Susan June and Robert (Jean); grandchildren Suzette, Dino,...

Shirley Deifel

Shirley Deifel

Nov 22, 2009

Shirley Jean Deifel nee McGuire of Streamwood; beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of John Patrick (Madeline), Mark, Matthew (Dolores), Therese (late Keneth) Staron and Martha (Chris) Farabaugh; cherished grandmother of Arika, Jarek, Keven, Andrea, Aaron, John, Brian,Renee and Kristin; proud great grandmother of Alexandria; dear sister of the late Bernard Jr. (Joan). Visitation Monday 3:00 p.m. until...

William Hausherr

William Hausherr

Nov 21, 2009

William J. Hausherr formerly of Hanover Park; beloved husband of the late Delphine; loving father of Thomas (Terry) of San Diego, Dorthy (Ralph) Taylor of Texas, Steven (Diane) of Addison, Debbie (Keith) Horton of Las Vegas; Susan Pollack of Houston, Candace (Donald) Thorne of Maryland and William of Maryland; cherished grandfather of 19, proud great grandfather of 2; dear brother...

Lowell Taylor

Lowell Taylor

Nov 21, 2009

Lowell A. Taylor of Schaumburg The Funeral Mass for Lowell A. Taylor, 87, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Church of the Holy Spirit, 1451 Bode Road, Schaumburg, where he will lie in state from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass. Entombment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, at the...

Mark Wilkiel

Mark Wilkiel

Nov 21, 2009

Mark Wilkiel, 39, of Geneva, died Saturday, November 21, 2009. Born December 17, 1969 in Chicago. Mark loved being with family and friends. He especially enjoyed being with his children.Survivors include sons Tyler and Braden; parents Mike (JoAnne) and Rebecca; sisters Debbie (Ira) Blistein and Christine; brother Michael; nieces and nephews Kelly, Jake and Becki; and several aunts, uncles and...

Diane Fry

Diane Fry

Nov 21, 2009

Diane Sophie Fry nee Bolsega of Bartlett, Il passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2009. A long-time resident of WoodDale, she was born in Chicago on August 27, 1940 to Matthew and Genevieve Bolsega. Her parents preceded her in death. Diane was the beloved wife of James D. Fry, who she married on October 18, 1958. He preceded her in...

Jai Randhawa

Jai Randhawa

Nov 20, 2009

Visitation and Funeral Services for Jai Kaur Randhawa will be held Saturday, November 28, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of cremation 1:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. 630-289-7575.

Joann Gwiasda

Joann Gwiasda

Nov 19, 2009

Visitation for Joann M. Gwiasda nee Creagh of Hanover Park for 40 years will be held Monday 3:00 – 9:00p.m at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg . Prayers will begin Tuesday 9:15a.m.at the funeral home to St. Marcelline Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago. Joann was born April 29, 1944 in Chicago...

Jeanette Bowers

Jeanette Bowers

Nov 18, 2009

Jeanette R. Bowers nee Long of Streamwood. Born June 15, 1928 in Freeport, IL; died November 18, 2009 in Hoffman Estates. Cremation private at the Countryside Crematory.

Albert O'Hara

Albert O'Hara

Nov 18, 2009

A memorial service for Albert Vincent O’Hara of Schaumburg formerly of Carpentersville will be held Saturday 3:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. A memorial gathering will be held from 1:00pm until the time of service. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Born Nov. 16, 1925 in Chicago, Albert died Nov....

Joan Lambke

Joan Lambke

Nov 18, 2009

Joan Lambke nee McCaffray formerly of Bloomingdale; beloved wife of Henry C.; loving mother of Richard H. (Holly), Karen J. (Michael) Blinstrup and David G. (Elizabeth); cherished grandmother of 11 proud great grandmother of 1; dear sister of 4. Visitation Monday 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 333 S. Roselle Rd., Roselle. Funeral service Tuesday...

Dorothy Danner

Dorothy Danner

Nov 18, 2009

Dorothy Danner nee Webber of Bartlett for 61 years; born in Winchester, Wis, Villas County; beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of and Deanna (Alfred) Grantham the late Barbara (the late Richard) Hardesty; cherished grandmother of Michael Hardesty, DeaLynn Stone and Amy Grantham; proud great grandmother of Courtney and Lauren Stone, Michael Richard and Katlynn Hardesty and Rachel...

William Ackerley

William Ackerley

Nov 17, 2009

William J. Ackerley of Bartlett for 40 years; beloved husband of the late Shirley; loving father of Bill Jr., Bob (Debbie), Linda, Patti (Nick) Mancini, Don (Kathy) and Mike (Nora); cherished grandfather of 9, proud great grandfather of 7; dear brother of 2. Visitation Thursday 3:00 -9:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at...

Helena Szkutak

Helena Szkutak

Nov 16, 2009

Helena Szkutak nee Pekala of Elgin. Born September 28, 1920 in Poland; died November 16, 2009 in Elgin. Visitation Friday 3:00-9:00 PM at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Saturday 9:15 AM to St. Mary Church in Elgin. Mass 10:00 AM. Interment Maryhill

Clark Lowell

Clark Lowell

Nov 13, 2009

A memorial service for Clark E. Lowell of Arlington Heights, will be held 11:00a.m. Friday Dec. 4, 2009 at the Lutheran Home for the Aged 800 Oakton Arlington Hts., IL 60004. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Born Sept. 13, 1915 in Calhoun County, MI, Clark died Nov. 13, 2009 in Arlington Heights. He attended Western Michigan University and...

Robert Meger

Robert Meger

Nov 13, 2009

Robert “Bob” Meger, 71, of Streamwood formerly of Schaumburg. Loving father of Joseph, John (Tracey), David (Jen) and James; cherished grandfather of Alex, Jackie and Michael John; son of the late Ted and Wanda Tylutki nee Kawa; former husband of Jeanne nee Baran. Robert enjoyed fishing and writing. Visitation Sunday 2:00-8:00 PM at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory 1640...

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