Aug 17, 2023

George Werderich “Your story is the greatest legacy that you will leave your friends.  Legacy is not leaving something for people, its leaving something in people.”   -Orville Wright George Werderich lived a life of fulfillment and accomplishment.  He surrounded himself with people that he loved, going places that he wanted to go, doing things he wanted to do.  George was...

Aug 16, 2023

Beverly Jean Waszkowski (nee Zakrzewski), 79, of Streamwood, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023. A devoted parishioner for many years at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Beverly enjoyed her red wine with ice as well as visiting the casino. She was an avid cook known for her famous meatballs and eggplant parmesan. Beloved wife for almost 55 years to...

Aug 15, 2023

Sandra Mae Bartlett, 83, of Streamwood, IL passed away on August 15, 2023. Sandra was the beloved wife of the late Robert Bartlett; loving mother of Robert J. (Linda) Bartlett, Dianne (the late Mark) Sellergren, Timothy (Barbara) Bartlett, and Tammy Yanuzzi; cherished grandmother of Bobby M. (Catrina) Bartlett, Melissa Bartlett, Mallory Bartlett, Jami (Jason) Szczepanski, Adam (Elizabeth) Hardt, Lisa (Jonathan)...

Aug 15, 2023

Danny Crawford, 45, of Elgin, IL passed away on August 15, 2023. Danny was a Rolling Stones Fanatic! He had over 60 tattoos dedicated to his favorite band, one could say he was a Rolling Stone. Danny leaves behind his beloved mother Doris; loving brother of Rex (Jenny), Steve, and Jodie Crawford; dear and cherished uncle, great-uncle and friend to...

Aug 12, 2023

Rosemarie Jatis nee Kokenes of Streamwood, beloved wife of the late Joseph; beloved mother of John (Victorine Diouf) Chavers, step mother of Christopher and Jeff (Maria) Jatis; loving sister of the late Diane (the late Grady) Mayson and Thomas (Martha) Kokenes; dear aunt of Christopher (Keri) Kokenes, Thomas (Martha) Kokenes and Stephanie Fjeldheim. Arrangements by Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory...

Aug 12, 2023

Mary L. Zietlow (nee Hanzlovic), 75, of Wood Dale, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023. Mary enjoyed playing Pinochle, going bowling, reading, as well as baking. Beloved wife of the late Henry; loving mother of Stephanie (Alex) Cusma and John (Antionette); proud grandmother of Kayla, Gianna, Donella, and Alessia. Cremation private at Countryside Crematory.

Aug 11, 2023

Reynaldo L. Thompson, Jr., 81, of Hanover Park, IL died at homeFriday, August 11, 2023.   A Graveside Service will be held at Memory Gardens, Arlington Heights, IL May 24, 2024 at 2:00 pm with a celebration of his life at a future date to be determined. Survivors include his daughters, Debra Thompson DiPeri (Joseph) of Texas;  Tamara Thompson (Jesse) of...

Aug 11, 2023

John A. "Papa" Strupeck, 74, of Carol Stream, died August 11, 2023. John was the beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Doman) for 53 years; loving father of Michael (Allison) and Jennifer (Jason) James; proud papa of Brandon, Alexis and Nathan; dear brother of Marilyn "Midge", Joseph, Margaret "Peggy", Susan, Mary and Joan. He will be missed by many nieces, nephews...

Aug 10, 2023

Aug 10, 2023

In Loving Memory of Casimer W. Grendzinski March 4, 1926 - August 10, 2023 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Casey Grendzinski, at the age of 97. Casey was the second of six children born to Alex and Jennie (Losiewicz) Grendzinski in Thorp, Wisconsin. As the eldest son, Casey spent his early years attending school and working with...

Aug 10, 2023

Mark J. Hepner of Bartlett, left this world suddenly at the age of 62 on August 10th, 2023. Mark was the cherished husband of Therese (nee O’Malley) for 38 years, loving father of Joseph (Jessica). He was predeceased by his parents George and Joan, and his brother James (Jean). He left behind his brothers Scott (Kimberly) and Terry and his...

Aug 8, 2023

Benjamin Alan Fulham was born on November 5th 2022 at Christ Medical Center in Oaklawn. Benji was the beloved son of Patrick and Jennalyn Fulham. He was born 15 weeks premature and was diagnosed with medical conditions that he faced at birth. As a sick child and a fighter, he had aggressively gone through care plans to get him home...

Aug 8, 2023

Walter “Walt” A. Pretkelis, 80, of Elk Grove Village; husband for 54 years to Ann (nee Wozniak) who preceded him in death, and father of Walter Jr. "Wally" (Barbara) and Geoffrey (Jane); grandfather of Neil, Ren, Alexa, Ben and Mallory; son of Emilija (nee Schmidt) and (late) Augustus Pretkelis, and brother of Algrid “Al” Pretkelis. Brother-in-law to Irene Wozniak and...

Aug 7, 2023

Anthony Patrick Campagna passed away on August 7, 2023, peacefully in his home following a brief battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Sharon Caddigan, and loving father to Antonio and Silvia. He was predeceased by his parents Thomas Campagna and Julianna Silvestre, his adored grandmother Nora Fahey, and his loving sister Cynthia Vallone. He was a devoted brother, uncle, cousin,...

Aug 7, 2023

Candice was born January 11, 1953, in Westfield, Massachusetts, and passed away peacefully on August 7, 2023, with her sister Pam by her side. She was employed by Digital Equipment Corp. for 20 years, and then by Westfield State College in the Cafeteria for 15 years. Mom, Daddy, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, the members of First Congregational Church in Westfield...

Aug 6, 2023

John Phillip Mahoney, 61, of Bartlett died August 6, 2023. John was the beloved husband of Sharon (nee Racutt) for 38 years.; loving father of John (Julie) and Nicole (Jimmy) Jankowicz; proud grandfather of Molly, Johnny and Jimmy; dear brother of James (Josephine) Mahoney and the late Mary (Dan) Dorich; cherished son of the late James and Genevieve Mahoney; fond...

Aug 6, 2023

Beatrice A. "Bea" Golub (nee Vacco), 87, of Streamwood, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023. Beatrice loved the Lord and was devoted to her family. She was an avid theater enthusiast and performer known for her play writing and directing of many Christian plays. Beloved wife of Arthur; loving mother of Terry (Kim), Pam, and Rob Skweres, and step mother...

Aug 6, 2023

In Memory of Jeffrey Alan Jacobson January 22, 1961 - August 6, 2023 With hearts full of memories, we gather to remember the life of Jeffrey Jacobson, who completed his journey at the age of 62. Jeff embraced life in his own unique way, leaving behind a legacy of diverse experiences and connections. Jeff was a hardworking father and husband,...

Aug 4, 2023

Visitation for Rose Bagnole of Bartlett will be held Friday, August 11, 2023 at the Countryside Funeral Home 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett 8:30a.m. until time of prayers10:15 a.m. to Resurrection Catholic Church. Mass 11:00a.m. Following mass, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Rose is the cherished daughter of the late Angelo and Josephine Bagnole...

Aug 3, 2023

Frank Saraceno was born June 25, 1922 and passed away on August 3, 2023, at the age of 101. He was born in Cortale, Italy, and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, until the family immigrated to the United States in 1938. He served as a Radio Operator in the Army Air Force during WWII in the China-Burma-India theater, flying many...