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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John Zurawski
Nov 13, 2008
John F. Zurawski, 69, of Streamwood. Beloved husband of Bernadette H. (nee Sellers). Loving father of Kevin and Kathleen; brother of Patricia (Lee) Lowell and uncle of Kimberly, Candice, Allyson, Bayleigh and makenzie. Visitation Weds, Nov. 19 3:00-9:00 PM at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Thurs, Nov. 20 8:45 AM to St. John...
June Robbons
Nov 12, 2008
June Ann Robbons nee Ankebrant; beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of Pam (Mike) Thele, John (Sharon), April (Gerritt) VanRiet, Connie and May (Don) DeFrancesco; cherished grandmother of Danielle, Christopher, Brittany, Ashley, Stephanie, Megan, Gerrit, Jamie, Allen, Joseph and Daniel; proud great grandmother of Jordan and Lydia; sister of Leonard Ankebrand; dear friend of Al Dent. Visitation Friday...
Stanley Leeds
Nov 11, 2008
Stanley Leeds, 86, of Schaumburg. Died Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at his home. Born October 1, 1922 in Cleveland, OH. The son of John and Stella, nee Dardzinski, Lepkowski. Stanley was a veteran of WWII. Survivors include wife, Leona, nee Bocianoski, Leeds; Children Dennis (Elly), Connie, Kenneth, and Loraine Leeds and grandchildren Kristin and Darren. He was preceded in death...
Arlene Koltz
Nov 10, 2008
Arlene Koltz nee Bender, 85, of Streamwood for 18 years and longtime resident of Des Plaines. Born in 1923 to Henry and Mary Bender of Howard, SD and a 1941 graduate of St. Agatha High School. Arlene came to Chicago where she worked for Dunn & Bradstreet. Married in 1947 to Richard Koltz. Arlene devoted her life to her family;...
Guadalupe Reyes
Nov 9, 2008
A memorial visitation for Guadalupe K. Reyes of Streamwood since 1980, will be held Thursday 4:00 until the time of service at 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Guadalupe was loved by his children and family and will be sadly missed. He is the beloved husband...
Margie Bloomberg
Nov 9, 2008
Margie Lynne Bloomberg, age 58 of Bartlett; beloved sister of Ron (Dawn) and Patricia Pierce; cherished daughter of the late Richard and Marion; also survived by nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Saturday 12:00 p.m. (noon) until the time of Memorial Service 2:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Cremation was...
Bernice Lewandowski
Nov 9, 2008
Bernice C. Lewandowski nee Seaholm, 88, of Friendship Village in Schaumburg. Born December 17, 1919 in Chicago, IL Passed away November 9, 2008 in her home. Beloved wife of the late Leonard; loving mother of Joseph E. (LouAnn) and John Thomas (Linda); cherished grandmother of John, Christine, Rebecca and David and great-grandmother of Joseph Robert Meyer; dear sister of Shirley,...
Sherry Costello
Nov 8, 2008
Sherry Lee Costello nee Patton of Hanover Park formerly of West Chicago; Born January 8, 1961 in St. Charles she passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008 in Hanover Park. Sherry worked at Butera Market for 7 years. Beloved wife of Charles Costello, Jr., loving mother of Michael Spillman, Jared and Charles Costello; proud grandmother of Destiny Lee Spillman; dear sister...
Ernest Schmidt
Nov 8, 2008
Ernest J. Scmidt, 61, of Hanover Park for 38 years, died November 8, 2008. Born December 22, 1946 in Chicago. He was the son of Ernest and Bernice, nee Grabowski, Schmidt. A veteran of the U.S Army serving in intelligence. He enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing, wood crafting and model trains. Survivors include wide Judy A., nee Kaminski, Schmidt of Hanover Park;...
Ernest Schmidt
Nov 8, 2008
Ernest J. Schmidt, 61, resident of Hanover Park for 38 years, died Saturday, November 8, 2008 at his home. Born December 22, 1946 in Chicago, the son of Ernest J. and Bernice M, nee Grabowski, Schmidt. A veteran of the U. S. Army serving as an A.S.A. Ernest enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, wood crafting, and model trains. Survivors include wife Judy...
Karen Kieskowski
Nov 8, 2008
Karen Kieskowski nee Mitzelfeld of Bartlett Born August 14, 1953 in Chicago, Died November 8, 2008 Beloved wife of Thomas Loving mother of Kim (Brian Wheeler) and Thomas Jr. Proud and loving grandmother of Kylie Madison Dear sister of Stephen (Linda), Edward and Alfred Cherished daughter of Frances Kelly and the late George Mitzelfeld She was a wonderful neighbor and...
Gary Mlekush
Nov 7, 2008
Gary Michael Mlekush of Bartlett; born May 24, 1947 in Chicago, died November 7, 2008 in Bartlett Father of Elisa (John), Victor III, Anthony (Bridget), Tina and Rochelle (Josh) Brother of Janice (Ronald) Grandfather of Alexandra, Christian, Miranda, Victor IV, Jamie Ann, Madison, Aleia and Blue Uncle of Jeff, Randy and Jill Friend of Roxanne, Mel Gregory, Kent Greenholt, Megan,...
Sarah Cadle
Nov 5, 2008
Sarah D. Cadle nee Reese of South Elgin Born March 4, 1977 in Jacksonville, IL Died November 5, 2008 in Elgin, Il Beloved wife of 11 years to Steven E.; loving mother of Steven, Collin, Brooke and Bethany; dear sister of Maile (Tom) Ciccone, Mary (Doug) Cook, Tyler Murphy and Kennedy Reese; cherished daughter of Becky Murphy nee Spradlyn. Visitation...
Patrick Scutella
Nov 4, 2008
Patrick J. Scutella, age 87, a longtime resident of Schaumburg; beloved husband of 18 years to Carolyn nee Delo; loving brother of Betty Disorbo, two late sisters and one late brother; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Pat had a profound influence on so many people especially his caregiver, Ibrahim Muwanga, whom he called his adopted son. He was a...
Marian Sarzynski
Nov 4, 2008
Marian Sarzynski, 54, of Hanover Park. Beloved husband of Barbara; loving step-father of Maggie. Born Sept. 9, 1954 in Poland and passed away Nov. 4, 2008 at his home. Marian was an electrician. Visitation Thursday 5:00PM until time of service 7:00PM at Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Interment in Poland. (630)289-8054
Lillian Uhlarik
Nov 2, 2008
Lillian Marie Uhlarik nee Ourada of Bartlett formerly of Cicero and Long Lake. Born Sept. 17, 1914 at rest Nov. 2, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Stephen M.; loving mother of John G. (Geri) Vavrik, Rosemary Banks, Joan E. (William) Wright and the late Jerry Robert Vavrik; dear sister of the late Jerry (Bernice) Ourada; cherished grandmother of 7...
Andres Solis
Nov 1, 2008
Andres Solis, 19, of Streamwood, cherished son of Adrian and Felix nee Quezada. Beloved brother of Adrian, Angelica, and Araceli. Visitation Tuesday 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. Streamwood, 60107. Funeral Wednesday 11:15 a.m. to St. Ansgar Church. Mass 12:00 p.m. Interment St. Michael Cemetery. (630/847)-289-8054.
Erick Silva
Nov 1, 2008
Erick Silva, 18, of Streamwood, cherished son of Armando and Margarita nee Cervantes. Beloved brother of Mario, Oscar, and Cesar. Visitation Tuesday 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. Streamwood, 60107. Funeral Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to St. Ansgar Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment East Dundee Township. (630/847) 289-8054.
Marco Leon
Nov 1, 2008
Marco Antonio Leon, 19, of Elgin, cherished son of Yolanda and Marco Antonio Leon, Sr. nee Lopez; beloved brother of Samantha Y. and Alexander E. Visitation Monday 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. Streamwood, 60107. Services 7:00p.m. Cremation Private.
Edeltraud Ellicock
Nov 1, 2008
Edeltraud “Trudy” Ellicock nee Perz; of Bartlett formerly of Northlake; beloved wife of Andrew R. Sr.; loving mother of Andrew M. Jr. (Teri), Loretta (Joe) Adams, Dolores “Dee” (Doyle) Hadley, Jeanette (Bill) Dudley, Rosemarie (Edward) Niccum and the late Ernie; cherished grandmother of Daniel, Jennifer, Christopher and Dylan; dear sister of Helene (Anton) Hohn, Joseph (Anna) and Siegfried (Gertrude); daughter...
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