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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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...
June Johnson
Apr 9, 2009
June A. Johnson nee Schoeder, 83, of Bloomingdale; beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Pam (John) Witkowski , Marilyn Johnson and John Johnson; cherished grandmother of Jennifer Witkowski; dear sister of Pearl (the late Robert) Eulberg, Gladys (the late Mac) McCarter and the late Trimbull. June was a current board member of the Independent Order of Svithiod....
Mary Shioli
Apr 9, 2009
Prayers for Mary Shioli nee Gogoel, 84, of South Elgin will begin Tuesday 9:15a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 950 South Bartlett Rd. Bartlett to St. Ansgar Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment Memory Gardens in Arlington Heights. Visitation will be held Monday 3:00 – 9:00p.m. at the funeral home. Mary is a parishioner of St. Ansgar Church in Hanover Park and...
John Ryvold
Apr 9, 2009
John Ryvold, Jr. of West Chicago A long time farmer, his farm is now part of the DuPage County Forest Preserve, a Highway Commissioner for Wayne Township for over 25 years. One time Wayne Township Republican Chairman, former president of DuPage County Highway Commissioners Association. He was known for his Christmas parties every year for his employees. He was a...
James Kelley
Apr 7, 2009
James "Jim" Patrick Kelley, Sr. of Streamwood for 33 years. Visitation for Jim will be Monday 3:00-9:00 pm at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Services Tuesday 8:45 am to St. John the Evangelist Church. Funeral Mass 9:30 am. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Jim, 59, passed at home April 7, 2009 after a courageous 4...
Marian Daniels
Apr 6, 2009
Marian Daniels nee Benjamin, 96, of Palatine. Beloved wife of the late Bryan; loving mother of Mary Ann (Jon) Weiner of Palatine and Daniel Daniels of Hoffman Estates; cherished grandmother of Laura, Keri, Kristi, Scott, Jeff and Mark; great-grandmother of Jaclyn, Alexis and Andrew; dear sister of the late Albert, Paul, Emanuel and Margaret. Visitation Wednesday 4:00-8:00 PM at the...
Mario Pollacchi
Apr 6, 2009
Mario A. Pollacchi, 88, of Schaumburg, died Monday, April 6, 2009. Born November 3, 1920 in Chicago, he was the son of Frank and Carlotta, nee Guerra. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served during WWII. Mario enjoyed cars. Survivors include children Karen (Sal) Colletti and Rick (Maryann); grandchildren Carla (Eric) and Michael (Chrissie); and many nieces and nephews....
Dolores Mcnamara
Apr 5, 2009
Dolores McNamara nee Lackowski of Bartlett; Beloved wife of the late John; Loving mother of John J. (Nancy),Patricia Debenbrock and Carolyn McNamara; A dear grandmother and great grandmother Preceded in death by 3 brothers and 1 sister. A crossing guard for the Bartlett Police Department for 10 years at Stearns and Prospect Rd. Visitation Wednesday 4:00 p.m. until the time...
Helen Zanillo
Apr 5, 2009
Helen M. Zanillo nee Dymowski, 92, of Schaumburg. Beloved wife of the late Louis; loving mother of Kathleen (Stanley) Stock, Louis, Robert (Eileen) and Michael (Jeanne); cherished grandmother of 3 and great-grandmother of 1; dear sister of the late Steve Dymowski. All Services for Helen Zanillo will be private.
John Dorner
Apr 4, 2009
John Dorner, age 58, died Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Park Ridge. Born August 26, 1950 in Chicago. He was the son of Jacob and Lydia, nee Tichelaar. John enjoyed listening to music, especially Elvis Presley, dancing, bowling and watching Dirty Dancing. He was also a proud participant in the Special Olympics. Survivors include sister Irma (Yasar) Nusret; niece and...
Florence Kowalczyk
Apr 2, 2009
Florence C. Kowalczyk nee Whitlock of Roselle since 1972 ; beloved wife of the late Stanley; loving mother of Sue Weiss and Diane (the late Chuck) Bergman; cherished grandmother of Shannon (Jim) Breon, Kristen Weiss, Dan, Erin and Paul (Jen) Bergman; proud great grandmother of Bryan, Dylan, Nathan and Sarah; dear sister of Carol Whitlock and John Whitlock. Visitation Monday...
Jennifer Wisniewski
Apr 2, 2009
Jennifer Lynn Wisniewski nee Bachmura, 32, of Hoffman Estates formerly of Hanover Park. Born October 27, 1976 in Chicago, IL and died April 2, 2009 in Hoffman Estates. Beloved wife of Anthony for 4 years; loving daughter of Ronald and Sharon Bachmura nee Buck; dear sister of Sheri (William) Beckley and Gina Bachmura; aunt of Lexi and William; granddaughter the...
Patricia Lebeter
Mar 31, 2009
Patricia Jean Lebeter nee Surdyk of Roselle for 18 years; Beloved wife of Ralph celebrating 52 years of marriage this Sept. 22. Loving mother of Ralph (Roberta), Scott and Karen (Eric) Lienitz Cherished grandmother of Courtnee, Summerlin, Lindsey, Brandon, Bradley, Timothy and the late Shannon and Christoper Proud great grandmother of Bridget, Brooke and Brianna and Zackary. Aunt of many...
Thomas Nirtaut
Mar 31, 2009
Thomas Frank Nirtaut of Bartlett for 18 years formerly of Chicago; Beloved husband of Joanne nee Gedville for 40 years; cherished father of Karen and Melissa; dear brother of Ronald (Carolyn); loving brother in law of Carole (Bill) Kemmerling and Jim (Sharon) Gedville; proud uncle of David (Teresa) Nirtaut, Amy (Dan) Cavanaugh and Audrey (Tom) Harmon; many loving nieces, nephews,...
Janine Koester
Mar 31, 2009
Janine Koester of Carol Stream; beloved daughter of Kenneth and Janice (nee Summins) Koester; dear sister of Julie (John) Winterhalder, Ken and the late Karen; Proud aunt of Anna, Ella and Ava; many loving cousins, aunts,uncles and special friends. A devoted friend, an avid Cubs fan, Janine loved being an Aunt. Visitation Friday 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Countryside...
Dorothy Arcykiewicz
Mar 29, 2009
Dorothy Anna Arcykiewicz nee Pelczar of Carol Stream; A 10 year employee of Prime Group Realty, LP. Loving mother of Madeline Marie Arcykiewicz and the late Henry and Jason Cherished daughter of John & Irene (nee Alencewicz) Pelczar Dear sister of Christine Zurowski Visitation Tuesday 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd....
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