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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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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