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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Phyllis Dameron
May 1, 2009
Funeral Services for Phyllis Joan Dameron nee Kinney, 69, of Streamwood for 36 years will be held Tuesday 11:00a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Interment will follow at Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin. Visitation will be Monday from 3:00 – 9:00p.m. at the funeral home. Born December 12, 1939 in Jenkins, KY, Phyllis...
James Simonelli
Apr 26, 2009
James Simonelli, age 87. Beloved husband of Julie (D’Ambrosia) for 62 years; loving father of Julianne (Henry) Shurba; Rosanne Bucaro and Vincent (Cindy); cherished grandfather of Gina (Brian) Newton; Domiano (Lisa) Shurba; Anthony (Sara); Jennifer Bucaro; Steven (Tara); Jessica (Frank) Doman; Jillian Bucaro; Michael and Elizabeth; great grandfather of Sarina and Angelina; fond brother of Carmen. WWII veteran of US...
Gerald Pieroni
Apr 24, 2009
Gerald R. Pieroni, 74, of Schaumburg, died April 24, 2009. Employed by Bodine Electric Company for 45 years. Beloved husband of Joanne nee Gutsch. Loving father of Kathleen (Kurt) Wendhack, and Jerry Pieroni. Adoring papa of Tina, Kim, Cindy Streng, Allison, and Ashley Pieroni. Dear brother of Phyllis (Foster) Baker, and Larry J. Pieroni. Visitation will be Monday from 3:00PM...
Stella Napierkowski
Apr 23, 2009
Stella Josephine Napierkowski nee Lutka, 90. Formerly of Chicago; Beloved wife to the late Frank; Cherished Mother of Jacquie Jochanwicz, Irene (Rich) Grzeszczak, and Gloria Contino; Loving grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of one. Visitation Wednesday 11:00 a.m. until time of service 1:00 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home, 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd (at Barrington Rd), Streamwood. Following services cremation will be...
John Sullivan
Apr 22, 2009
John L. Sullivan, 76, of Hanover Park; beloved husband of Helen nee Breeher; loving father of Jerry (Judy) Glatz, Richard (Cathy) Glatz, Kathy (Richard) Dobson, Steve (Gayle) Glatz and the late Nancy Glatz; cherished grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 19; dear brother of Patricia Osley and the late Colleen Sullivan. John was the proud owner/operator of J. Sullivan &...
Justin Intrator
Apr 21, 2009
Justin slipped away from living in the early morning hours of April 21, 2009. He will always live in the hearts of those he touched throughout his life. He tried to be a good friend and a hard worker. He was loved. He will be missed. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Donna Intrator, grandparents Don and Jean...
Katherine Fuog
Apr 20, 2009
Katherine Fuog, 93. Beloved mother of 4. Loving grandmother of 9. Cherished great-grandmother of 9. Cremation was private for the family. Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory assisted with the arrangements. 630-289-7575 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com
Virginia Mawhinney
Apr 20, 2009
Virginia Mawhinney nee Mateja of Bartlett; beloved wife of William “Bud”; loving mother of Patricia and John (Mary); cherished grandmother of Sam and Geena; dear sister of the late Edward. Visitation Wednesday 3:00 – 8:00 at the Countryside Funeral Home, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Funeral Service Thursday 10:00 a.m. Interment Lakewood Memorial Park. In lieu of...
Joseph Allen
Apr 19, 2009
Joseph A. Allen of Schaumburg; beloved husband of the late Laurice nee Fahel; loving father of Sharyn (David) Joseph, Denise (Michael) Procaccio and Richard (Imelda) Allen; cherished grandfather of 8, proud great grandfather of 12; dear brother of Marie (the late Michael) John, Mitchell (Vickie) and the late Albert (Barbara). A WWII Naval Veteran and a long time trustee at...
Shirley Lundgren
Apr 17, 2009
Shirley J. Lundgren, 76, of Wheeling died Friday, April 17, 2009. Born October 8, 1932 in San Francisco, CA, the daughter of Herbert and Hazel, nee Quattlander, Atwater. Shirley enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading and was devoted to her faith. Survivors include children Linda (George) Fanelli, Cindy (Marty) Bernau, Terri (Dave) Romani and Mark (Misty); grandchildren Dave (Rhona), Renee (Lieke), Brian...
Marjorie Anderson
Apr 15, 2009
Marjorie F. Anderson nee Forester, 86, of Carpentersville; born May 6, 1922 in Chicago, IL; died Weds, April 15, 2009 in Itasca; beloved wife of the late George C.; loving mother of Amy (James) Willard; cherished grandmother of James Little and Kristine (Christopher) Bell; great-grandmother of Janey, Elizabeth and Mac; dear sister of Norman Forester. Marjorie was a WWII Army...
Gust Dasakis
Apr 15, 2009
Gust Dasakis of Bartlett formerly of Lombard; beloved husband of Toula nee Brales; loving father of Jim (Valerie) and Maria (Ted) Costopoulos; cherished grandfather of Constantine, Evan and Paul; dear brother of Ted (Stella) and Souli (the late Stella). Visitation Monday 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. with a Trisagion Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home, 950 South...
William Hoeft
Apr 14, 2009
William "Bill" Hoeft, 58, of Elkhorn, WI died Tuesday, April 14, 2009. Survivors include brothers Wayne and Walter "Wally" Hoeft. He was preceded in death by his parents William Sr. and Mildred, nee Gunther, Hoeft and his brother Kevin Hoeft. Visitation will be Sunday from 3 - 9 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home, 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd, Streamwood. Funeral Monday...
Antoinette Wilborn
Apr 12, 2009
Antoinette “Toni” W. Wilborn, nee Wilk, age 70, of Roselle for 42 years, died Sunday, April 12, 2009. Born September 25, 1938, she was the daughter of Stanley and Antoinette, nee Garcarz, Wilk. She enjoyed gardening and was very devoted to her faith. Survivors include husband Lawrence “Larry; sons Robert, James (Erin); granddaughter Olivia Antoinette; ; niece Jennifer Haidenyak and...
Joseph Prusa
Apr 12, 2009
Joseph G. Prusa of Bartlett for 31 years; beloved husband of the late Sophie; loving father of Joseph (Carol), Linda (Mike) Kenny, Susan Merlak, Sandra (Edward) Slad and Nancy (Brian) Thiede; Cherished grandfather of Margie, Anna, Simone, Joey, Eddy, Garrett, Randy and the late Chris; dear brother of Elsie (Jim) O’Hara and the late Al (Delores) Prusa. Visitation Wednesday 3:00...
Jerome Smith
Apr 12, 2009
Jerome “Jerry” E. Smith, 70, of Huntley; born June 11, 1938 in Chicago, IL; died Sunday, April 12, 2009 in Elgin. Beloved husband of Francine nee Smith; loving father of Jennifer (Dennis) Sevilla; cherished son of the late Charles and Leslie nee Bahl; dear brother of Denise (Robert) Wisniewski and the late Charles and many nieces, nephews and other relatives...
Mary Ziemann
Apr 10, 2009
Prayers for Mary Ann Ziemann nee Rickertt , 92, of Hanover Park since 1963 will be held Wednesday 9:45a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg to St. Ansgar Church. Mass 10:30a.m. Interment St. Joseph in River Grove. Visitation will be held Tuesday 3:00 – 8:00p.m. at the funeral home. Born September 7, 1916 in...
Walter Laskowski
Apr 10, 2009
Walter T. Laskowski of Frostproof passed away on Friday, April 10, 2009 at the Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was born November 27, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Walter & Margaret Laskowski; he came to the Frostproof area in 2002 from Chicago. He was a retired self employed electrician in the residential construction business. He attended Our Lady...
Kurt Michl
Apr 10, 2009
Kurt Robert Michl, 70, of West Chicago. Born in Trostberg, Bavaria, Germany. Railroad engineer for Milwaukee, Sioux, and Metra lines for a total of 38 years. Beloved husband of Maria nee Meszner. Loving father of Martina (Jeremy) Hanson of Chicago, and Stephanie of Chicago. Caring brother of Rudy (Inge) Deimer and 3 brothers and 1 sister in Germany. Dear son-in-law...
Vincent Gendusa
Apr 9, 2009
Vincent Charles Gendusa, 96, of River Grove for 9 yrs. Born April 19, 1912 in Chicago and died April 9, 2009 in Elk Grove Village. Beloved husband for 71 years of Mary nee Montalbano; loving father of Anthony (Partner-Maureen Boris) and Margaret (Robert) Fontanetta; cherished grandfather of Doreen (William) Fischer, Philip (Lisa) Fontanetta, Vincent Fontanetta and Vincent Gendusa; great-grandfather of...
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