Elizabeth Villella
Jul 29, 2023
Elizabeth Ann Villella, or Betty as most knew her, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at age 88. She was born in Elgin, IL on December 23,1934 and was the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Ostdick. She was a sister to Rita, Jim, Jean, Chuck, and Fran. She was married to the late Edward Villella for...
Gail Chovanec
Jul 29, 2023
A Memorial Visitation for Gail Marie Chovanec nee Allen of Mundelein, raised in Glenview, will be held Wednesday, August 9, 2023 5:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Memorial Mass Thursday 12noon at St. Walter Catholic Church 130 W. Pine St. Roselle. Cremation was private at the...
John Berghofer
Jul 28, 2023
A 1991 graduate of Streamwood High School, John will be remembered for his love of cats, riding his Spyder motorcycle, which he called "Therapy", feeding the squirrels and his love of gaming with his nephew. John is the cherished son of the late Elmer V. and Mary Diane Berghofer nee Padbury; beloved brother of Chris (Kevin) Brandner; loving uncle of...
Joseph C. Stiglianese
Jul 27, 2023
Joseph C. Stiglianese, 91, of Elgin, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 27, 2023. Joe was a career tool and die maker who enjoyed golfing, hunting, dancing, and playing bocce ball. Beloved family man and husband of Mary Ann (nee Caruso) and the late Mary Ann (nee Rose); loving father of Mary Carmella, Michael John, and Joseph James Stiglianese and step...
Leonard Gargas
Jul 27, 2023
Leonard J. Gargas, 89, of West Chicago for over 50 years, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023. An Army Veteran during the Korean War, Leonard was an avid Chicago Bears fan who enjoyed all Chicago sports as well as golf, bowling, and horse racing. He was a devoted fan of his grandchildren's sporting events. Beloved husband for almost 56 years...
Bernard Rich
Jul 24, 2023
Bernard Joseph Rich (B. March 14, 1942 – D July 24, 2023) Husband to his beloved wife Dolores F. Rich for over 60 years. Father to Joseph Bernard Rich (Fiancée Maria Sanders) and Bonnie Joan (Mike) Saxinger. Grandfather to Tiffany and Caitlin Saxinger. Brother to Ronald Rich (MaryAnn)and Edward Rich, Uncle to many - Friend to ALL. Graduate of Elmwood...
Russell Koca
Jul 23, 2023
Russell Vincent Koca, 77, of Bartlett, IL passed away at his home on July 23, 2023. Russ is survived by his beloved wife of almost 56 years, Mary Jo; loving children Cheryl (David) Heber, Jennifer (Peter) Drozt, and Matthew (Dawn) Koca; cherished grandchildren Matthew, Michael and Amanda Drozt, and Evelyn and Nicholas Heber. Russell was preceded in death by his...
Marilu Arendt
Jul 23, 2023
Marilu Arendt (Kaad), 77, of Bartlett, passed peacefully Sunday, July 23, 2023. Born October 31, 1945 in Chicago. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Arendt; loving mother of Richard, Heather (Frank) Changet, Michelle (Bob) Jacob and Brian (Shelleen). She was a devoted grandmother to Paige, Chase, Zoe, Hunter, Quetzie, Lennon, Cheznie and cherished sister to Barbara Collins,...
Raymond Gould
Jul 23, 2023
Services for Raymond Gould, a resident of South Elgin since 1958 are private. Raymond is the beloved husband of the late Eldean nee Hrubetz; loving father of Lori, Richard and the late Gary Lee and Josephine; cherished grandfather of Stephanie Elliott and Kristofer McMullen; caring great grandfather of Alexis, Meghan, Jessica, Emily, Noah and Michael; proud great great grandfather of...
Margaret Byrom
Jul 22, 2023
Margaret G. Byrom, 95, of South Elgin and formerly of Georgia and Louisiana, died Saturday, July 22, 2023. Born August 28, 1927 in Dubach, Louisiana. Margaret was an avid Cubs fan who enjoyed crocheting, but her biggest passion was always her family. Beloved mom of Diane (Allen) Simon, Paula (the late John) Duros and the late Liz Napier; cherished grandma...
Humberto Rocha
Jul 22, 2023
Humberto Raymond Rocha, 78, died the 22nd of July 2023 suddenly. Commital service is Friday, July 28th, 2023 at 12:30pm. Located at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, Illinois. Born in Laredo, Texas. Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia A. Rocha, parents Jose Benito Rocha and Maria Cruz Ybarra Rocha, his sister Janie, his...
Norma Rowe
Jul 21, 2023
A Memorial Service for Norma G. Rowe of Streamwood since 1973 is being planned for a later date. Norma is the beloved wife of the late Wendell; loving mother of Sabrina Rowe and Denise (Scott) Dollinger; cherished grandmother of Justin (Alexandra) Lundsteen, Colton Dollinger, Berek Dollinger, Tristan (Alexandra) Dollinger, Duncan (Taryn) Dollinger and Jared (fiancé Hadley Saute) Dollinger; dear sister...
Ellen Laechel
Jul 20, 2023
Ellen Mary Laechel, 80, of Streamwood, IL passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Ellen is the beloved wife of 56 years to Walter G. Laechel and the loving mother of Mark, Sharon, and Michael Laechel and dear sister of Kathleen Kowalewski. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Ellen Kinahan of Ireland and...
Christopher Lorch
Jul 20, 2023
Chris is the cherished son of David Lorch and Lynn Ahrens; beloved brother of Danielle (Michael Smith) Lorch; caring uncle of Stella Margaret Smith; loving grandson of Dennis Ahrens and Christine (Chuck) Molitor and the late Gerald and Norma Lorch; dear nephew of David (Tina) Ahrens, Danny (Cindy) Ahrens, Mindy (Steven) Blumenthal and the late Dale Lorch. Visitation 4:00pm to...
Paula Winterhalder
Jul 19, 2023
Paula Marie Winterhalder, nee Brown, of Winfield and formerly of Bloomington, Indiana; loving wife of the late Ambros "AJ"; dear mom of Lisa Winterhalder, John (Julie) and Michael (Marianne); cherished Oma of Anna, Ella, Ava, Maddie, Mason and Max; beloved daughter of the late Paul and Mary Jo. Visitation Friday, July 21, 3:00 - 8:00 pm at the Countryside Funeral...
Patricia Faulstich
Jul 17, 2023
Surrounded by her family, Patricia (Patti) Kay Faulstich, age 71, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2023 at JourneyCare Hospice Facility in Barrington, Illinois. The former Patricia Gryzwa was born on July 14, 1952 at St. Joseph Hospital in Menominee, Michigan to Frank and Katherine Gryzwa. Patti attended St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School and graduated in 1970 from Peshtigo High...
Carol Mcnevin
Jul 16, 2023
Carol McNevin, 84, of Streamwood, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 16th with her loving family by her side. Carol is a beloved Wife to Ed; loving Mother to the late Terri McNevin; Patti (the late Kevin) Stockwell, Mary (Carl) Paulson and Kelly (the late Pat) Switzer. Cherished Grandmother of Tom and Joe Switzer; Austin, Ryan (Emily) and Tyler...
Ethan Stepanian
Jul 16, 2023
Ethan Harley Stepanian, 25, passed away suddenly Sunday, July 16, 2023. Ethan graduated from Dominican University in 2022 with a degree in finance and was employed at Bank of America as a financial planner. An avid Cubs fan, Ethan was loved by everyone for his kind spirit. Beloved son of Mark and Katie (nee Polley) Stepanian; cherished brother of Mora...
Kenny Long
Jul 16, 2023
Kenny is survived by mother Dawn nee Sciaccotta (Vic) Menendez, siblings Stacy Bratcher, Keith (Kristin) Bratcher, and Karl (Whitney) Long, niece and nephews Kayla, Connor, Paxton, Vincent and Thomas, nephew to Kathy Sciaccotta, (Don) Hardt and Tami (Mike) Marcanio, and grandson to Anthony Sciaccotta, and lots of cousins. He is preceded in death by his father, James F. Long, grandparents,...
