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 Kraut

Dorothy Kraut

May 27, 2009

Dorothy A. Kraut nee Waschbusch; beloved wife of the late Warren; loving mother of Shirley (Tony) Rickert and the late Dorothy and Kathleen; cherished grandmother of Warren (Jackie), Ryan and Kristina (Neil); proud great grandmother of Sam, Justin, Kylie and Robert; dear sister to many brothers and sisters. Visitation Saturday 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass 10:00 a.m. at...

Narsukumari Madina

Narsukumari Madina

May 26, 2009

Narsukumai Noorunisa Madina of Hanover Park; beloved wife of Raj; loving and devoted mother of Kishore (Lakshmi), Vijaya (Satyarao) Kilani, Chandram (Padmaja) and Syamla (John) Porcelli; proud grandmother of Naveen, Pradeep, Jyotsna, Swapna, Anup, Revanth, Kasmira and Bujji; dear sister of Rao Murukurthy, Prabhavathi (Ramarao) and the late Appala Raju. We all love you. Visitation Wednesday 2:00 p.m. until the...

Barry Messina

Barry Messina

May 23, 2009

Barry Messina of Streamwood. Beloved husband of Yolanda (nee: pasquini). Loving father of Philip Anthony , Patrick Christopher Messina, Anthony Robert and Mario Robert Wenc. Dear son of the late Anthony Christopher and Esther (nee:Mastrofsky). Fond brother of Mitzie Messina-Ogura. Proud grandfather of 8, Great grandfather of 2. Visitation Wednesday 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home, 1640...

James Farrell

James Farrell

May 22, 2009

James F. Farrell Jr.,71, of Streamwood, died Friday, May 22, 2009, in Hoffman Estates. Born February 14, 1938, in St. Clair Shores, Michigan He was the Beloved husband of Lois nee Walston; Loving father of Kathleen Farrell, Michael (Tracy), and Patrick Farrell; Cherished grandfather of Jamie (Eric), Justin, Michael, Taylor, Zach, Nicholas, Kyle, and Shelby and Great grandfather of Ava;...

Thomas Bednarke

Thomas Bednarke

May 22, 2009

Tom Bednarke of Elgin Visitation for Tom J Bednarke, 71, formerly of Schaumburg, will be from 3-9pm on Tuesday, May 26, at Countryside Funeral Home-950 S. Bartlett Road in Bartlett. Visitation will continue from 10 a.m. until time of mass 11 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 215 Thomas More Drive, Elgin. Born July 25, 1937 in Chicago, he...

Enrique Escalante

Enrique Escalante

May 20, 2009

Enrique Escalante of Roselle; beloved husband of Ofelia nee Ochoa; loving father of Jessica Lisette Escalante, Narciso Escalante, Maria Guadalupe and Celeste Escalante; dear brother to many brothers and sisters. Visitation Saturday 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Sunday 2:00 p.m. until the time of funeral service 8:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home, 333 S. Roselle Rd., Roselle. Burial Panteon...

Raymond Janisch

Raymond Janisch

May 20, 2009

Raymond Janisch of Bartlett formerly of Hanover Park; beloved husband of Maryann nee Korpics; loving father of John (Angela) and Linda (Tom) Marzullo; cherished grandfather of Cristen (Lucas) Overton, Danielle Janisch, Michelle, Emma and Alyssa Marzullo; dear brother of Erv (Peggy) and the late Edna (late Casey) Siwek. A former sergeant in the Army. Memorial Visitation Monday 3:00 – 9:00...

Lilly Hayes

Lilly Hayes

May 20, 2009

Lilly Hayes nee Finlan, of Streamwood; Beloved wife of Dennis. Memorial visitation Monday 9:00am unitl time of prayers 10:15am at Countryside Funeral Home, 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd (at Barrington Rd) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Mass 11:00am at Church of the Holy Spirit, Schaumburg,IL. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. In lieu of flowers donations to Christian Children's Fund, 2821 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond VA...

Gary Sloane

Gary Sloane

May 19, 2009

Services for Gary Jennings Sloane, 54 of Schaumburg since 2005, formerly of Wauconda will be private. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. He is a graduate of Kent College of Mortuary Science in Louisville, KY and holds a dual degree from the Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago. He was awarded the Le Cordon Bleu French Culinary Chef, degreed...

Thomas Master

Thomas Master

May 18, 2009

Visitation for Thomas G. Master, 75 of Glen Ellyn, formerly of Bangladesh will be held Friday 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 333 S. Roselle Road Roselle, IL 60172. Visitation will be held again Saturday 9:30a.m. until the time of funeral mass 10:30a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church 427 Army Trail Road Bloomingdale, IL 60108. Interment Mount Carmel...

Bouasy Syavong

Bouasy Syavong

May 17, 2009

Bouasy Syavong, 86, of Elgin died Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Sherman Hospital. Visitation will be Friday from 3 - 9 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home, Bartlett. Services will be Saturday from 1 p.m. until time of cremation 3 p.m. at the funeral home.

Jorge Mota

Jorge Mota

May 17, 2009

Jorge Mota,76 of Bartlett. Beloved Husband for 50 years Eduvijes nee Antuna. Loving father of Laura (Phillip)Newmeyer, Jorge Jr., Marco Antonio, Lupe(Mark)Czerwinski, and Ricardo. Proud grandfather of Marc(Lindsay), Cassie, Matt, Lindsay, Katie, Annie, and Elena. Dear brother of Judith and Virginia Mota. Cherished son of the late Guadalupe Mota Diaz. Visitation Thursday 3pm to 9pm at the Countryside Funeral Home...

Violet Herod

Violet Herod

May 15, 2009

Services for Violet A. Herod nee Brandenburg, 90, of Schaumburg for the last 15 years will be private. Cremation was also private at the Countryside Crematory. Raised in Chicago, she was born January 5, 1919 in Chicago and died May 15, 2009 in Elk Grove Village. She is the beloved wife of the late William F. Herod for 44 years;...

Merlene Winclechter

Merlene Winclechter

May 14, 2009

Merlene “Cathy” Winclechter nee Siminon, of Streamwood since 1969; born June 17, 1939 in Rensselaer, IN; died May 14, 2009 at home; beloved wife of Edward J.; loving mother of Crystal Winclechter of Elgin and Laurie (Dan) Olson of Streamwood; cherished grandmother of Aaron Olson and Darrien Ely; special daughter of the late Clarence and Irene nee Kitterman Siminon; dear...

Doris Ricker

Doris Ricker

May 11, 2009

Prayers for Doris L. Ricker nee Rietschel of Carol Stream, formerly of Hanover Park will begin Friday 9:45a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg to St. Ansgar Church. Mass 10:30a.m. Following Mass, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Visitation will be held Thursday 5:00 – 8:00p.m. at the funeral home. Doris and...

Susan Luebke

Susan Luebke

May 11, 2009

Prayers for Susan M. Luebke nee Boettcher of Streamwood for 30 years will begin Friday 8:45a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg to St. John the Evangelist Church for mass at 9:30a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. Visitation will be at the funeral home Thursday 3:00 – 9:00p.m. She was the chairperson...

Vera Bodnar

Vera Bodnar

May 10, 2009

Vera Bodnar formerly of Chicago; beloved mother Irene (Bogdan) and John (Patti); loving grandmother of Nicole, Eric and Tyler; dear sister of Michael (Zina) and Carl. Visitation Wednesday 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home, 95 S. Gilbert St., South Elgin. Funeral service Thursday 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to...

Jack Ricketts

Jack Ricketts

May 9, 2009

Jack Ricketts, 91, longtime area resident. Born January 24, 1918 in Des Moines, IA, he died May 9, 2009 in Arlington Heights, IL; beloved husband of the late Dorothy nee Lund; loving father of Kay (Paul) Kokun, Cathie (Larry) Fincher, Jack Ricketts, Jr. and Gary Ricketts; cherished grandfather of Sharon, Laurie, Robyn and Jennifer; proud great-grandfather of 1. Jack was...

Walter Saracino

Walter Saracino

May 8, 2009

Walter T. Saracino, 85, of Roselle; Date of birth January 21, 1924 in Chicago, IL Date of death May 8, 2009 in Glen Ellyn, IL Beloved husband of the late Elaine F. nee Pfeifer; Loving father of Linda S. (Gary) Nevills, Jeffrey W. (Pamela) and Phillip K.; Cherished grandfather of Keith (Joy) Nevills, Todd (Julie) Nevills, Kevin (Jenny) Nevills, Chad,...

Susan Sibbald

Susan Sibbald

May 8, 2009

Loving daughter of Joan nee Swanson and the late Donald Sibbald. Dear sister of Donald J. (the late Karen) Sibbald and Lori (Rick) Deluca Special aunt of Ricky and Bobby Visitation Saturday 3:00 PM until the time of Service 8:00 PM at the Countryside Funeral Home 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mi south of Irving Pk. Rd) Roselle. Following services,...

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