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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Mary Szymanski
Nov 12, 2009
Sr. Mary Majola Szymanski of Bartlett; loving sister of Damon Szymanski, the late Phyllis Holewinski, Sylvester, John, Aloysius, Cherubine, and Marion; cherished daughter of the late Frank and Anna (nee Wielgus); fond sister in law of Irene Szymanski; niece of Sr. Marcella Wielgus. In the religious community for 78 years she was a 1st grade teacher who taught at parishes...
John Stecko
Nov 8, 2009
John Charles Stecko of Carol Stream; beloved son of John and Cheryl Stecko; loving brother of James Kevin and Sarah Ann. A 2 year employee with Garda Security Company John aspired to make a difference in people’s lives and had dreams of becoming a police officer. Visitation Wednesday 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950...
Linda John
Nov 7, 2009
Linda Mae St.John, 62, of Hanover Park. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Road), Streamwood. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Maine Township Cemetery. Born May 13, 1947, in Chicago, she died Saturday, November 7, 2009, at...
Anna Dzieglewicz
Nov 7, 2009
Anna G. Dzieglewicz, 86, formerly of Bensenville, died Saturday, November 07, 2009 after a long illness. She is now at peace with the lord. Born September 8, 1923 in Chicago, she was the daughter of Michael and Sophie (nee Glowa) Kulig. Anna was a Medical Tech at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed playing the organ, bingo, traveling and going to...
Myrtle Carlsen
Nov 7, 2009
Myrtle M. Carlsen nee Marron 93, of Bartlett formerly of Calumet City. Beloved wife of the late Finn. Loving mother of Charles(Linda)Carlsen and Carolyn(Norm) Wetherton. Proud grandmother of Brian(Stephanie)Carlsen, Laura(Mark)Petty, David(Tracy) and Diane Wetherton. Cherished great grandmother of Robby, Blake, Grant, Michael Wetherton, Connor Petty, Charley, Jessie Carlsen, and Melissa Southern. Dear Sister of Jerry Spangler and the late Irene,...
Alberto Gonnella
Nov 7, 2009
Alberto Gonnella of Roselle; Beloved husband of Teise Gonnella nee Pennacchi; Loving father of Gilberto (Patrizia) of Italy, Velia (Sal) Faso of Roselle and Tony (Carrie) Gonnella of Roselle; Cherished grandfather of Ariana, Alessandra, Nicholas and Gina; Dear brother of Gianpiero (Lauretta) Gonnella of Italy and Iva (Tony) Giambastiani of Norridge. Memorial Mass Saturday November 28th, 11:30 a.m. at St....
Laurie Kincaid
Nov 6, 2009
Laurie Kincaid nee Forest, 82 of Bartlett. Beloved Wife of the late Edwin; Loving mother of Barbara, Steve, and Rick; Proud grandmother of Austin Grey Kincaid, Brie Anna England. Dear sister of Tom(Maria)Hargett and the late Roxie(late Roger)Price, Earl(late Martha), Dorothy Freed. Visitation Tuesday 4pm to 8pm with a funeral service at 5pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory,...
Donna Kummerow
Nov 5, 2009
Donna J. Kummerow nee Bachleda of Belvidere formerly of Streamwood; beloved wife of the late Carl; loving mother of Cheryl (Jeff) Kolar, Debbie (Ivan) Maior and the late Adam; cherished grandmother of Jeffrey, Alexandra, Ivan Jr., Andrew, Bradley and Amanda; dear sister of Patricia O’Brien; proud aunt of Amy (Rob) Brenner, Cindy (Lewis) Harris, Laura O’Brien; daughter of the late...
Gloria Diaz
Nov 3, 2009
Gloria Diaz nee Morales, 56, of Streamwood. Born 9-3-1953 in Laredo, TX; Died 11-3-2009 in Hoffman Estates, IL Beloved wife of Juan Jose Diaz, loving mother of Delores (the late Anthony) Rosario, Maria Diaz, Gloria Ann (Trinidad) Guerrero, John Joseph Diaz, Jr., Billy Jack (fiancée Tiffany Hernandez) Diaz and Roxanne Rose Diaz; cherished grandmother of Lisa, Ashley, Kaytlyn, Angelica, Miranda,...
Ralph Kanak
Nov 3, 2009
Ralph F. Kanak, 70, of Streamwood for 35+ years, died Tuesday, November 3, 2009. Born March 20, 1939 in Chicago. He was the son of Frank and Anna (nee Cermak). Ralph was employed by United Airlines for 32 years before retiring. He enjoyed traveling and working with his hands. Ralph especially enjoyed being with his family. Survivors include wife of...
Bhupendra Kamdar
Nov 2, 2009
Visitation and funeral services for Bhupendra R. Kamdar will be held Wednesday, November 4th 2009 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. 630-289-7575.
Robert Kiepura
Nov 2, 2009
Robert W. Kiepura of Lakewood Ranch, FL formerly of Streamwood; beloved son of Robert and Joyce nee Stanley; loving brother of Peter, Violet (Alan) Nix, Monika, Jessica and Ricky; cherished grandson of George (the late Dorothy) Kiepura and the Rev. Dwaine and Ruth Stanley; proud uncle of Emma. He was a Master Mechanic, enjoyed computers, watching NASCAR, walking on Siesta...
Ida Cione
Nov 2, 2009
Ida Cione nee Scarnato; formerly of Bartlett for many years. Beloved wife of the late Frank A.; loving mother of Thomas F. (Corinne) of Crest Hill, Richard of Bartlett and Harry (Phyllis) of Lake Zurich; cherished grandmother of Carolyn, Laura, Donna, Mary Ellen, Thomas J., Lisa, Samantha, Kimberly, Frank and Tracy; proud great grandmother of 17; dear sister of Thomas...
Jean Rashky
Nov 2, 2009
Jean A. Rashky nee Mack; formerly of Lombard; beloved wife of the late Harold; loving mother of Donna (the late Carl) Rittenhouse of Fort Wayne and Sara (Kent) Scharringhausen of Roselle; cherished grandmother of Carl Brian Rittenhouse and Melissa Erenberg; dear sister of Dory Youngberg, Trudy Wadley, Lynn Ferency, Bea Leimnetzen and John Macowiak. Visitation Friday, November 6, 2009 11:00...
Warren Volkening
Nov 1, 2009
Warren C. Volkening of Elgin passed away at home Nov. 1, 2009. He was born Nov. 8, 1926 to Herman and Alma Volkening, Jr. nee Radde. On March 13, 1948 he was married to Arlene Van Alstine at St. John Lutheran Church. They recently celebrated their 61st anniversary. He has two sons, Stephen (Mary Jo) of Joliet and Michael (Kris)...
Louis Clauss
Nov 1, 2009
Louis E. Clauss of Elk Grove Village for 45 years Born May 7, 1918 in Dayton Ohio, Louis died November 1, 2009 at Sherman West Court in Elgin. Lou was raised in the Pythian Home, from the age of 5, in Springfield, Ohio due to the early death of his father. He is preceded in death by his parents, William...
Jigesh Patel
Nov 1, 2009
Visitation and funeral services for Mr. Jigesh Patel will be held Wednesday, November 4, 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 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com
Salvatore Scianna
Oct 30, 2009
Salvatore "Sam" Scianna, Jr., 63, of Streamwood. The funeral for Sam will be held at 10a.m. Tuesday, at Countryside Funeral Home 950 S. Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Interment will be in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery in Palatine. Visitation is 3 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Born May 12, 1946 in Chicago Sam died Oct....
James Zgoda
Oct 30, 2009
James William Zgoda Sr., 68, of Schaumburg for 41 years, died Friday, October 30, 2009. Born, October 29, 1941 in Chicago. James was the son of Edward and Marcella, nee Kelly. James enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. Survivors include wife Karen, nee Mundt; children James W. Jr. and Elizabeth; grandchild Jessica; sister Mary (Alfred) Bartosik; sister-in-law Valerie...
Anneliese Vincke
Oct 30, 2009
Prayers for Anneliese Vincke nee Wessling of Hanover Park, will be held Tuesday 9:15a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg to St. Marcelline Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Following mass cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Visitation will be held Monday 4:00 – 8:00p.m. at the funeral home. Anneliese was born June...
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