Les Blackburn
Oct 14, 2022
Leslie Briasson Blackburn, 72, died on October 14, 2022 in Bartlett, Illinois. Les was born on June 13, 1950 in Chicago. He grew up in Waukegan and Deerfield, Illinois. He graduated from Deerfield High School in 1968 and attended Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas on a full-tuition tennis scholarship. After college, he worked as a tennis pro in Lake Forest,...
Gail Sparrow
Oct 14, 2022
A Memorial visitation for Gail Ruth Sparrow nee Willer of Elmhurst, will be held Saturday October 22, 2022 10:00a.m. until time of service 11:00a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Born and raised in Elmhurst, Gail has lived in California, Hawaii, Lake...
Edwin Hunter
Oct 12, 2022
Edwin E. Hunter, 78, of Bartlett and was raised in the Hermosa neighborhood of Chicago; husband for 46 years of the late Maryann, nee Strack; dad of Tiffany (Christopher) Johnson and Cary (Gail); grandpa of Luke and brother of Edmund "Moon", late Eugene, late Celestine and late Casimir. Ed was a longtime member of Saint Peter Damian Church in Bartlett....
Robert Elsner
Oct 12, 2022
Services for Robert Lester Elsner of Carol Stream, formerly of Glendale Heights, are being planned for a later date. Robert is the beloved husband of the late Joan nee Furtak; loving father of Jim (Jennifer) Elsner and Kristyn (Kevin) Boyer; cherished grandfather of Trevor Elsner and one on the way; dear brother of the late Tom (Trina) Elsner; fond uncle...
David Marcus
Oct 11, 2022
David P. Marcus, 79, passed away October 11, 2022 with family by his side. Dave, as many friends called him, was born March 12, 1943 to Sol and Fannie [Cohen] Marcus in Chicago, Illinois. Young Dave spent his time playing sports and running around the alleyways on Talman Ave in Roger's Park with his younger twin siblings Bill Marcus and...
Kim Smith
Oct 10, 2022
Kim “Dood/Doodles/Doodle Bug” Smith, 55, of Elgin, died Monday, October 10, 2022 at home. Born August 18, 1967 in Melrose Park. Kim enjoyed life to the fullest. She was an avid sports fan, always supporting the Bears and White Sox. She loved to travel with family and friends to warm destinations with a sandy beach. She enjoyed cooking and was...
Larry Grose
Oct 9, 2022
Larry Bruce Grose, 75, a Marine Veteran of Streamwood, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022 at his residece with his family by his side. As a child growing up in Des Plaines, IL, our Dad, Larry Grose, formed lifelong friendships with several boys. Collectively known as “The Counts” and individually known by nicknames unsuitable for print, Byron Roebke, Bob Giles,...
Valentino Gementiza
Oct 9, 2022
Valentino S. Gementiza, 61, of Pingree Grove died October 9, 2022. Valentino was the beloved husband of Rowena; loving father of Kirby (Cristina) Gementiza and John (Joanne) Gementiza; proud grandfather of Xyren Zachary and Joaquin Makisig; dear brother to many siblings. Valentino enjoyed cooking and gardening. He was a hard worker and loved spending time with his grandchildren Visitation 3:00...
Christine Sutton
Oct 9, 2022
Dr. Christine Sutton, 93, of Wayne, died Sunday, October 9, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Simon Thomas the V; loving mom of Marcy (Peter) Menke, Thomas (Erica) Sutton the VI, and Giles Sutton; cherished grandma of Corinne (Bryan) Fitzgerald, Kelsey (Xavier Stiles) Menke, Tommy Sutton the VlI and Stephen Sutton; dear great grandma of Owen, Lily, Ezra, Norah and...
John Cocat
Oct 9, 2022
John Cocat, 69, of Roselle passed away on: Sunday, October 9th, 2022. John was the Beloved Husband of: Barbara (nee: Bundy). Loving Father of: Sean (Kelly) and Michael (Laura). Proud Grandfather of: Nolan, Lilah, Emma and Daniel. Cherished Son of the late: John and Frances. John enjoyed spending time with family and especially his grandchildren, from teaching them to fish...
Dolores Scott
Oct 9, 2022
Dolores E. Scott, 89, of Bloomingdale, IL passed away on October 9, 2022. Devoted wife of the late Lee; beloved mother to the late Walter (Debbie) Bedtke, Jack (Cindy) Bedtke, the late Leonard Bedtke, and Frank (Donna) Bedtke; loving grandmother to Brian (Amy), Robert (Angela), Christopher (Allison), Scott (Cory), Alissa, Natalia, and Jack; cherished great-grandmother to Joey, Haley, Maddy, Izzy,...
Walter Sikocinski
Oct 5, 2022
In Memory of Walter Sikocinski - 1947 - 2022. Walter is the beloved father of Melissa Ventura and Raymond (Devin Steele) Sikocinski, Randy Liebich & Denise Foster; loving grandfather of Anabella Ventura, Vincent Ventura and Dominic Sikocinski; dear brother of Patsy Nigro-Sikocinski and Diane Massat. Walter loved working on cars and was always up for an adventure. He will be...
June Detamble
Oct 3, 2022
June W. DeTamble, 98, formerly of Westland and Canton, Michigan; wife of the late Arthur James, mother of Gloria (Dennis) Dinkins; grandmother of Jason (Laura) Dinkins and great grandmother of Leo and sister of the late John Wiitala and Pearl (Donald) Mann. Funeral service Saturday 10:00 am at Glen Eden Memorial Park Cemetery 35667 Eight Mile Road Livonia, Michigan. In...
Peter Umlor
Oct 3, 2022
Peter D. Umlor, age 84, passed away on October 3, 2022. He was born on December 7, 1937 in Conklin, Michigan, the son of Donald and Rose (Van Oeffelen) Umlor. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Margaret, his children Sue (Mike) Duda, Steve (Lori) Umlor and Paul (Nora) Umlor. Grandchildren, Matt (Bridgette) Duda, Katlyn (Tony) Bohacs, Mike...
Joel Maschinski
Oct 3, 2022
Joel Maschinski, 62, of Streamwood passed away October 3, 2022. Joel was the beloved husband of Sabina (nee Hilton); loving father of Justin and Carly; cherished son of the late Joseph and Esther Maschinski; dear brother of Peggy, Polly, Sam and Matt. He will be missed by many loving nieces and nephews. Joel will also be remembered by his friend...
Jack Weber
Oct 2, 2022
A Celebration of Life for Jack Daniels Weber of Delavan, WI, formerly of South Elgin, IL will be held Tuesday, October 4, 2022 5:30 – 8:30p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 95 S. Gilbert St. (at State St.) South Elgin. Jack was born June 20, 1984 and left this world Sunday October 2, 2022. He enjoyed playing softball, watching Marvel...
Decnie Jeschke
Oct 1, 2022
A Memorial Visitation for Decnie S. Jeschke nee DeBouver of Schaumburg since 1995 will be held Friday, October 7, 2022 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Story sharing at 7:00p.m. **Per the family's request, masks will be required. Decnie is the beloved wife of...
David Sikora
Oct 1, 2022
David Sikora, 69, of Chicago; beloved son of Lorraine, nee Hergenreder and the late Steve; dear brother of William, Paul (Marian), Carol (William) Czaska and Ken. David lived and worked as a cab driver in Chicago. David was an excellent athlete, excelling as a third baseman for the River Park baseball team, which his father coached. Visitation Wednesday 3:00 pm...
