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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Leroy Zaehler
Apr 14, 2022
LeRoy Charles Zaehler, 80, passed away on April 14, 2022. He was born in Chicago on August 17, 1941 to LeRoy John Zaehler and Cecilia (Dassinger) Zaehler. Upon highschool graduation he joined the U.S Air Force and served from 1961-1964. Lee was retired from the U.S Postal Service as a mechanic. He is a 4th degree Knight of Columbus at...
Bill Gustafson, Jr.
Apr 14, 2022
Wilfred "Bill" E. Gustafson, Jr., 81, of Bartlett and formerly of Schaumburg for 50 + years; husband of 62 years to Sandy, nee Jordan; father of Brian (Renee), Craig (Deb), Keith (Joanne), Brandee (Jay) McBride and Aimee Gustafson; grandfather of Dan (Cassie), Kevin, Tyler, Cassie (Ben) Detig, Mark (Lindsey) Osiecki, Shane (Emily), Izzy, Maddie and Ky; great grandfather of Chloe,...
Donald Sentek
Apr 12, 2022
Donald “Don” L. Sentek, 87, of Bartlett, died Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Born August 31, 1934 in Fairchild, Wisconsin. A veteran of the U.S. Army. Don enjoyed fishing, gardening, wood working, puzzles and playing cards. He will be missed by his family. Beloved husband of Lunell (nee Stueve); loving dad of Cindy (Scott) Malis, Bonnie (Dale) Linden and the late...
Dolores Fisher
Apr 12, 2022
Sister Dolores Fisher SSJ TOSF, 93, of Bartlett, born November 10, 1928 in Chicago. Entered eternal life April 12, 2022. Entered her religious community on August 28, 1946 and gave 75 years of devoted service. She is survived by her sister Dorothy Sorce, many nieces and nephews and the Sisters of St. Joseph TOSF. She is proceeded in death by...
Lawrence Schweik
Apr 12, 2022
Lawrence Walter Schweik, 87, died April 12, 2022. Larry was the beloved husband of Nancy Schweik (nee Urbanski) for 59 years; loving father of Andrew (Kimberly) and Matthew (Laura); proud grandfather of Katelyn Ann, Matthew and Bradley; cherished brother of Harold and the late Marjorie; dear uncle of 13 nieces and nephews. Larry loved to sing and when in the...
Walter Tilford
Apr 12, 2022
A memorial gathering for Walter L. Tilford, a resident of Hanover Park since 1978 will be held Saturday, June 18, 2022 4:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Service 6:00p.m. Wally is the beloved husband of Roxanne nee Hamilton; loving father of Brad, Erin (Jeremy) Randall and Sarah (fiancé Bobby...
Donna Ball
Apr 12, 2022
Donna J. Ball nee Nelson of Streamwood since 1965, aged 82, died April 12, 2022. Donna is the beloved wife of the late Robert E.; loving mother of Glenn Alan and the late Larry Edward (Cindy); cherished grandmother of Eric and Michael; dear sister of Judy (the late Jim) Kurak and David (Cathie) Nelson. Donna will be interred with her...
Rita Silchuck
Apr 12, 2022
Rita M. Silchuck (nee Brzostek), 93, former resident of Merrimac, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Born September 5, 1928, Rita grew up and spent almost half her life in the Chicagoland area. She was a 1947 graduate of Cathedral High School. Rita worked part-time at The Golf Mill Sears in Niles before retiring to Merrimac. She was a very...
Mary Woodroffe
Apr 11, 2022
Mary "Peggy" Woodroffe, 96, of Bartlett, died April 11, 2022. Peggy was the beloved wife of the late Basil; loving mother of Tom, Barb (Randy) Thomas, Kevin (Linda) and Patti Sanders; proud grandmother of Tricia, the late Jeff (Jessica), Tyler, the late Chad and Kyle, (Tammy); dear great grandmother of Justin, Cameron, Ellie, Jake and Kate; cherished sister of Marcy...
Joel Jenkins
Apr 11, 2022
Joel W Jenkins, Born April 20, 1938, "Joel", "Joe", or "Wayne" to some, was an American success story. His parents, Clarence and Ethel, came to Chicago from rural Indiana looking for steady work. They found jobs and settled into the west side of the city, raising their son Joel. Joel would say he had a haand a ppy childhood, recalling...
Carl Trippett
Apr 10, 2022
Carl Edward Trippett, 85 years old, of Kernersville, NC passed away on Sunday, April 10th, 2022 after a long battle with medical issues. Born in Baltimore, MD to Glen and Gertrude Trippett. Carl was a curious and tenacious young man. He proudly served in the Navy during the Korean War onboard the USS Keppler. Carl was a force of nature...
Eleanor Gilski
Apr 9, 2022
Eleanor S. Gilski (nee Buganski), 62, of Bartlett, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022. An avid cook and baker, Eleanor always made others her priority. Beloved wife of 39 years to Kenneth; loving mother of Stephanie (Derek) Bergren and Anthony (Jamie Heffern); proud grandmother of Archer, Paxton, Izzy, and Donnie; dear sister of Martin (Gail) Buganski; fond aunt of Brenda...
Angela Marie (Repp) Ceasario
Apr 6, 2022
Angela Marie (Repp) Ceasario, 41, of Rockford, died April 6, 2022. Angela is survived by her beloved son David Repp-Ceasario; loving parents Cathy and Gene Repp; beloved sister Katrina (Mark Lea) Ceasario; dear family members Geno and Nikolas Ceasario; best friend Johnny Ruiz; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation Monday April 11, 6:00pm until time of stories 8:30pm at Countryside...
Richard T. Bigoness
Apr 5, 2022
Richard T. Bigoness, 90, formerly of Cable and Janesville, WI. Proud Navy Veteran and respected Bank Officer. Survived by children Maureen Netzel, Mike (Peggy) Bigoness, Patty (James) Lewicki and his brother Jerry (Sally) Bigoness. Richard will also be fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Tom Bigoness and Patrick Bigoness, Kellie (Sean) Meister, Amanda (Brandon) Pessina, Joe (Kae) Lewicki, Maddie Lewicki and...
Michael Franz
Apr 4, 2022
Michael J. Franz, 69 of Elk Grove Village, died Monday, April 4, 2022. Born April 14, 1952 in Chicago. Michael enjoyed fishing, especially at Quiet Lakes in Hayward, Wisconsin. He will be missed by his family and friends. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Genevieve (nee Jesuit) Franz; loving brother of Carol (the late Joseph) LaPuma, Jim Sr and...
Evelyn Kondratowicz
Apr 3, 2022
Evelyn M. (Wheeley) Kondratowicz, R.N. August 28, 1926 - April 3, 2022 Bloomingdale, IL Evelyn M. Kondratowicz (nee Wheeley) was born in Chapeau, Ontario, Canada to Thomas J. Wheeley and Rose A. Daniels. Her siblings include the late Daniel J. Wheeley (Margaret) and Lillian M. Wheeley, (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada). Widowed five years into their marriage, her mother moved the family...
Jacqueline Tomaso
Apr 3, 2022
Jacqueline “Jackie” Tomaso, nee Ward, daughter of Francis and Lottie(nee Sarli) Ward and stepdaughter of Robert Zoller, left us suddenly Sunday morning April 3rd. Jackie was born and raised in Chicago, IL. Jackie is survived by her husband Ronald E. of 57 years and daughters Michelle (Nate) Bockrath and Traci Tomaso. She is also survived by her brother Frank “Butch”...
Ruben Rodriguez
Apr 2, 2022
Ruben Rodriguez, 63, of Genoa City, WI, died Saturday, April 2, 2022. Born July 9, 1958 in San Benito, TX. Beloved husband of Michelle; loving dad of Kylie and Jessica; cherished son of the late Luis Sr and Rebecca (nee Montemayor); kind brother of Jerry, Rene, Raul (Sarah), Yolanda (Mario) Castaneda, Mary (Larry) Jolley, Diane (Beto) Cantu, Edna (Paul) Durham,...
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