Obituaries

Feb 27, 2023

Dianne Lynn McKee, 68, of Bartlett, peacefully passed away on February 27, 2023. Dianne was the beloved wife of Paul David McKee, Jr.; loving mother of Jennifer McKee; proud grandmother of Jayden and Isaiah; dear sister of Gail, Cindy, Shelly, Steve, Paul and Ernie; fond aunt of many loving nieces and nephews. Dianne enjoyed crafting and shopping. Memorial visitation Saturday,...

Feb 27, 2023

Robert “Bob” Deacon, 67, of South Elgin, died Monday, February 27, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. Born April 4, 1955 in Chicago. Bob worked for JBC Filippo or what is now known at the J B Sanifilpo & Son Company for over 30 years and helped it grow to what it is today. He loved Harley Davidson and...

Feb 27, 2023

Maxine Wilson, 86, formerly of Countryside, Illinois and San Diego, California, passed away February 27, 2023. She is survived by her children, Vicki Frederick (James Hinton), Patti Frederick, Michael Frederick (Beth), Teresa Frederick and Laura Phillips; grandchildren Rachel Frederick and Richard Crnkovich; great-grandchildren Alexus Camacho and Rhiannon Day; and great-great grandson Santino Zaragoza. She was preceded in death by her...

Feb 26, 2023

Pat Pitcha, nee Sullivan, 80, of Bartlett and formerly of Elmhurst; cherished wife of the late Frank; loving mom of Sue George, Dave (Carrie) Baughcum and stepmom of Laur (Ron) Lawler, Ron and the late Terri; proud grandma of Mitchell, Nicole, Crystal (John), Sydni (Anthony), Ryan, Taylor, Erin, Kyle, Patricia, Annabeth and Kiya; caring sister of James (Barb), Steven (Nancy),...

Feb 26, 2023

Donald “Don” G. Wetzbarger, 83, of Bartlett, Died Sunday, February 26, 2023 at home. Born September 23, 1939 in Iowa. A veteran of the U.S. Army. Don was a mechanic for Nicor for several years. He loved cars, especially the Camaro. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will be missed. Beloved husband of Constance “Connie; loving father of Keith...

Feb 26, 2023

Hedvig Takacs, 84, of Medinah, Illinois passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2023. Hedvig is the devoted mother of Cynthia Takacs Csato and Melody Takacs, beloved mother-in-law of Peter Csato, loving grandmother of Xavier Takacs Csato and Makoa Takacs Aweau, and cherished sister of Steven Venci. A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2023 from 1 to 5...

Feb 25, 2023

The family of Anne E. Miller (Wehner), of Bartlett, IL, is saddened to announce her passing on Saturday, February 25th, 2023 at the age of 80 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, Donald, of 61 years; children, Tammy (Felix), Donald Jr. (Amy), Karl (Laura); grandchildren, Carrie (Richard), Kevin, Jennifer...

Feb 25, 2023

Geeta M. Jotwani, died February 25, 2023. Funeral Tuesday, February 28, 11:00am until time of cremation 1:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Road (at Stearns Road) Bartlett.

Feb 24, 2023

Francisco Avila, 60, of Hoffman Estates, IL passed away on February 24, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Ma. Elena and his children Helen and Frank Avila. A visitation will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023 from 3-8 pm at Countryside Funeral Home, 1640 S. Greenmeadows Blvd. Streamwood, IL. Prayers Saturday March 4, 2023...

Feb 24, 2023

A visitation for Judi A. McCarthy nee Griffiths will be held Saturday, March 11, 2023 11:00a.m. until time of memorial service 12:30p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Judi is the beloved mother of Daniel (Debbie) McCarthy and Kelly (Shawn Sim) McCarthy; cherished daughter of...

Feb 24, 2023

Louis A. Stockman, 81, of Streamwood, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023. A former bowler, Louis enjoyed vacationing with family on the beach, going to Disney as well as weekend getaways, watching Star Wars and Curse of Oak Island. He also had a love for lighthouses and collecting angel statues. Beloved husband of 60 years to Janice (nee Shelton); loving...

Feb 22, 2023

Grace B. Cabalum, (nee: Balabagno), 59. Beloved wife of Cid, loving sister of Rolando (Araceli) Balabagno, Wenona (Russel) Hormigoso, Violeta (Ricardo) Puno, Marietta (William) Losbanes, Minda (Renato) Oracion, Perpetual (Craig) Kukielski, Mojana (Robert) Weyh, Richard (Lariza) Balabagno and the late Shirley (the late Keith) Levitt, The late Fely (the late Modesto) Mercado; fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. Grace...

Feb 21, 2023

Laverne Jacobazzi (nee Kielmar), 92, of Chicago died February 21, 2023. Laverne was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Jacobazzi; loving mother of Paul Jacobazzi, Claudia (Alexander) Hantel, Peter (Gail) Jacobazzi, Renee (Richard) Jacques and the late Sharon Chapman; proud grandmother of Paul, Nicholas, Andrew, Christopher, Sarah, Michael, Michael, Nicole, Ricky and Samantha; dear great grandmother to many; cherished...

Feb 19, 2023

Feb 19, 2023

Daksha Suketu Gandhi, 63, of Idaho Falls, ID passed away on February 19, 2023. A service will be held on Sunday, March 5, 2023 from 1:00 pm until time of cremation 3:00 pm at Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 S. Bartlett Rd. Bartlett, IL 60103

Feb 18, 2023

Visitation for Milca D. Macias of Cicero will be held Friday, February 24, 2023 3:00p.m. until time of service 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Milca is the beloved mother of Gabriel Islas and Lourdes (Ivan Carlos, Sr.) Macias; adored grandmother...

Feb 18, 2023

Visitation for Mary Jean T. Madsen nee Whitney of Streamwood since 1986 will be held Thursday, February 23, 2023 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Friday 9:15a.m. to St. John the Evangelist Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. Mary Jean is the beloved wife of the late Kenneth;...

Feb 17, 2023

Nancy Lee (Kurek) Waichulis, 77, loving mother of Anthony and Jeffery Waichuils, was born on September 29th, 1945, to Anthony and Sophie (Selovich) Kurek in Chicago, where she grew up with her sister Sandra Hissong. She passed away on February 17th, 2023. She loved being a mother and always smiled whenever she talked to her boys. She was proud of...

Feb 17, 2023

Betty Lee Crofton nee Brashear, 86 passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 after a short illness. Betty was born on the family farm in Viper, Kentucky, with six brothers and sisters, that she loved dearly. She moved to Chicago when she was 18 years old and met and married her life-partner of 67 years, George Crofton. Betty worked at...

Feb 16, 2023

A memorial visitation for Rob Eguchi of Bartlett for 20 years will be held Sunday, February 19, 2023 3:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. A Memorial Mass will be held Monday at St. John the Evangelist Church 502 Parkside Circle Streamwood. Mass 10:00a.m. Cremation was private at the Countryside...