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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Donald Mahoney
Jun 22, 2009
Donald J. Mahoney, 68, of Round Lake, formerly of Schaumburg; Date of birth: April 20, 1941 in Monmouth, IL; Date of death: June 22, 2009 in Round Lake, IL; Beloved husband of Barbara nee Snodgrass and the late Mary Ann nee Conrad; Loving father of Adam, Daniel (Suzy), Coleen (Jim) Schimenti, Michael (Inez), Mark (Laura) and Katy; Cherished grandfather of...
Geraldine Mathis
Jun 19, 2009
Geraldine A. Mathis nee Sokorski, 72, of Bartlett for 25 years, born June 7, 1937 in Chicago, died Friday June 19, 2009. Beloved wife of James P. for 55 years this August; loving mother of Diane Dougan and Marilynne Nelson; cherished grandmother of Patricia, Kathy and Daniel Dougan and Tammy and Bo (Jessica) Nelson; proud great-grandmother of Samantha, Jason and...
Edward Biesiadecki
Jun 18, 2009
Edward R. Biesiadecki, 84, of California, formerly of Chicago. Beloved husband of the late Juanita; Loving father to Edward M (Kathleen) and Leon G. (Sharon); Dear grandfather to Michelle (Paul) Biesiadecki-Kobos and Jeffrey (Ann); Fond great grandfather of Mia. Visitation Wednesday from 9 a.m. until time of service 10 a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home, 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd., Streamwood/Schaumburg. Interment...
Mary Wishon
Jun 14, 2009
Prayers for Mary Alice Wishon nee Quinn of Elgin, formerly of Streamwood for 40 years, will be Thursday 8:45a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg to St. John the Evangelist Church. Mass 9:30a.m. Interment All Saints in Des Plaines. Visitation will be Wednesday 4:00 – 8:00p.m. at the funeral home. Born November 17, 1927...
Dorothy Schultz
Jun 13, 2009
Dorothy Schultz will have a visitation Monday from 3 - 9 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home, 333 S. Roselle Rd, Roselle. Visitation will continue from 9 a.m. until time of service 10 a.m. at S. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1800 S. Rodenburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South.
Mildred Staerk
Jun 13, 2009
Mildred H. Janek Staerk, 92, beloved wife to the late Theodore Janek and the late Karl Staerk; devoted mother to James M. (Janis), Ted (Nancy) and the late Thomas Janek; dear step mother to Charlene (John) Price and Gerald (Cindy) Staerk; fond mother-in-law to Marilyn Staerk; loving grandmother to Julie Hardesty, Jennifer (Andy) Krysciak, Michele (Richard) Kilcoyne and Michael Janek...
Joan Tuma
Jun 11, 2009
Joan H. Tuma, 70, of Schaumburg died Thursday, June 11, 2009. Born January 19, 1939 in Chicago. She was the daughter of Joseph and Lottie Bohanek. She was a master gardener specializing in Delphiniums and Austin Roses appreciating the difficulty it took to get them to grow. She also enjoyed watching hummingbirds. Survivors include her three sons Mark (Monica), Scott...
Evelyn Fowler
Jun 11, 2009
Visitation for Evelyn A. Fowler 60, will be held Monday 11:00a.m. until time of service 1:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park in Elgin. A resident of Streamwood since 1961, formerly of England, she was born July 25, 1948 in Germany and June 11, 2009 at St....
Carol Batzkall
Jun 10, 2009
Carol A. Batzkall nee Murphy formerly of Stone Park and Delavan, Wisconsin. Beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Carolyn (Tony) Colasuono of Roselle, June (Rick) Gallatz of Bloomingdale and the late William (late Norma Jean); cherished grandmother of Glen (Angela) Matthews, David Matthews, Christine (Adam) Rolls, Stephanie and Ryan Batzkall; proud great grandmother of Ashlyn, Nina, Hailey,...
Donald Lister
Jun 7, 2009
Donald W. Lister of Streamwood; A member of Iron Workers Local Union #1, Sgt in 101st Airborne, he served in Korea. He loved to hunt and fish. He was very close to the Lord. Beloved husband of Janet nee Selby; Loving father of Debbie (Gary) Dyrek of Batavia, Lee (Stephen) Joyce of St. Charles and Matthew of Chicago; Proud grandfather...
Richard Nagler
Jun 5, 2009
Richard E. Nagler, 72, of South Elgin, formerly of Des Plaines. Born April 5, 1937, Chicago, IL died Friday June 5, 2009 in Des Plaines. He was a P.G.K. of Father Linden Council Knights of Columbus and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Beloved husband of Pearl A. (nee Grabow) for 45 yrs; Loving father of Linda (Al) Headley, Debbie...
John Luciani
Jun 5, 2009
John P. Luciani 83, of Schaumburg. Beloved husband of Jane nee Nixon. Loving father of John Luciani, and Debbie(John)Mathias. Caring Step father of David S. Carfello, and Cathy (Peter)Walters.Dear bother of Rina(the late Gabrielle)Bravata. Proud son of the late John and Celestine Luciani. Visitation Monday 3:00pm to 9:00pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington...
Nancy Feller
Jun 5, 2009
Nancy Ann Feller (nee Gawrysh) of Carol Stream; beloved wife of Kenneth; loving mother of Katie (Scott-boyfriend); dear sister of Al (Vicki), Donna (Tony) Schilingo and Mary Lou (Fred) Rosch; cherished daughter of the late Eugene and Ann (nee Fieler)Gawrysh; proud aunt to many nieces. Visitation Tuesday, June 9, 2009 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. with a funeral service at...
John Matz
Jun 4, 2009
John Ernest Matz, 59, of Hanover Park Born September 19, 1949 in IL died June 4, 2009 in Elk Grove Village, IL Beloved husband of Margaret Nachtrab Loving father of John Robert and Catherine Rose Matz Cherished son of the late John and the late Joan Matz nee Dunlap Dear brother of Linda (Joe) Thompson, Mary (Richard Peterson) Matz, Charles,...
Lawrence Kessel
Jun 4, 2009
Lawrence M. Kessel, 72, of Streamwood for 37 years. Born June 8, 1936 Chicago, IL and passed peacefully into God’s hands June 4, 2009. He was a graduate of Lane Technical High School in Chicago. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and he worked in the graphic arts industry as a typesetter and proofreader before retiring from ABD...
Lois Brown
Jun 3, 2009
Lois Marie Brown nee Zullo of Hanover Park formerly of Chicago; beloved wife of the late Walter for 46 years; loving mother of James (Rosemarie) of California, Thomas (Glorianne) of Roselle, Debbie Moore of Hanover Park and Sue (Chuck) Harley of Des Plaines; cherished grandmother of Michael, Matthew, Laura Beth, AmyJo, David, Mike, Becky, Brian, Kevin and Megan; proud great...
Helen Hall
Jun 3, 2009
Helen Irene Hall, 81, of Streamwood died Wednesday, June 3, 2009 in Schaumburg. Born April 2, 1928 in Morristown, Tenn. She was the daughter of Lona Martin. Helen enjoyed dancing and cooking. Survivors include husband of 59 years Ray Allan Sr. of Streamwood; children Diana (Bob) Kirschbaum of Hopkins, Mich, Ray (Heneritta) Jr., Connie (Terry) Jorden of Hopkins, Mich, Cathy...
Salvador Olguin
Jun 1, 2009
Salvador Olguin, 59, of Bartlett. Beloved husband of Graciela (nee Gonzalez); loving father of Bernardo and Michelle; cherished son of Namesio and Elvira (nee Benitez); dear brother of Amanda (Miguel) Pacheco, Namesio (Marta), Irene Olguin, Gricelda (Estael) Aguallo, Julian (Gloria), Tito Olguin, Julio (Lupita), Miriam (Pepe) Olguin, and the late Gilberto Olguin. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Countryside...
Josephine Slowik
May 31, 2009
Josephine Victoria Slowik, 92 of Schaumburg. Beloved daughter to the late Walenty and Victoria, nee Ulman; Loving sister to Frances (the late Herbert Carl), Valerie (the late Bennett Coan & Harold Jensen), Dolores (Bill) Fredericks and the late Jean and Frank; proud aunt to many loving nieces and nephews; and dear great aunt to many great nieces and nephews. Visitation...
Wilner Pressard
May 29, 2009
Wilner Pressard, 85, of Roselle. Visitation will be Saturday, June 6, 2009 from 11 a.m. until time of service 1 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home, 333 S. Roselle Rd, Roselle. Following the services cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory.
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