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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Jean Rabe
May 13, 2022
Jean F. Rabe (Schroeder), 86, died May 13, 2022. Jean was the beloved wife of late Herbert Rabe Sr., loving mother of Kathleen Griese (Marc Sr.), Herbert Rabe Jr. (Judy), Laureen, Richard (Laura), and Michelle (Mike) Gorniak; Proud Grandmother of 12, and Great Grandmother of 19; Cherished sister of late Joyce Hansford, late Joan Centracchio, late Marion McGillis and late...
George Michalski
May 13, 2022
George Michalski, Born August 9, 1928 passed May 13, 2022. Beloved husband of Carol (nee: Fredricksen); loving father of Gary, Mark (Cathy); dear grandfather of Valerie; fond brother of Virginia (Sandy), Ed (Marge), Bob (Caroline) and Richard (Judy) and son of Robert and Nellie. George attended Lake Tech High School and was drafted into the Army in 1950 where he...
Ann Calabrese
May 13, 2022
Ann Calabrese (nee LoBianco) 98 years old of Schaumburg, IL. Born April 28, 1924, Died May 13, 2022. Ann’s wit was razor sharp. She was known to say the most shocking things in the hopes of making all around her laugh. She was a kind, generous and compassionate women who loved her entire family. Ann was truly a one-of-a-kind women...
Suzan Pophal
May 11, 2022
Suzan Pophal, 75, of Bartlett, died Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Born August 16, 1946 in Elmhurst. Suzan was a daycare operator out of her home for many years. She loved mountains especially the Rockies. She will be missed. Beloved wife of Mark; loving mom of Marc (fiancé Jami Burton) Weihofen and Derek (Jeffrey Wright) Weihofen and cherished grandma of Jason...
Scott Moore
May 11, 2022
Scott L. Moore, 63, of Bartlett, died Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Born September 28, 1958 in Chicago. Scott was an incredible artist and left behind many beautiful sketches. He enjoyed music, cars and was an avid Cubs fan. He will be greatly missed by his family. Beloved husband of the late Dawn; loving dad of Lindsay (Aaron) Moore and Ryan...
Diane Wilkens
May 10, 2022
Visitation for Diane M. Wilkens nee Clucas, 75, of Hanover Park since 1977 will be held Monday, May 16, 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. Funeral Tuesday 9:15am. To St. Marcelline Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. An avid bowler and...
Chester Kamys
May 10, 2022
A Memorial Service for Chester Kamys, of Streamwood, formerly of Niles, will be held Saturday, June 4, 2022 2:00p.m. at Immanuel United Church of Christ 1500 Old Church Rd. Streamwood. Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears attire will be welcomed. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. A Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served during the Korean War, Chester...
Kathleen Chesworth
May 10, 2022
Kathleen Chesworth (nee Taylor), 83, of Bartlett, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2022. Born July 16, 1938 in England. Kathleen loved to travel, especially to the Caribbean or her home county. She will be missed. Beloved wife of the late Noel; loving mother of Alison (Paul) Damm; cherished grandma of Haley (Daniel), Craig (Mandi) and Keely; dear great-grandma of Jackson,...
Eileen Mcgill
May 8, 2022
Services for Eileen M. McGill nee Hoffman, of Streamwood for 54 years will be private. An avid Chicago Sports fan, Eileen is the beloved wife of the late Fred E.; loving mother of Michael (Kelly) and Fred (Iram); cherished grandmother of Andrew, Matthew and Finn; loving sister of Donald Hoffman, James (Judy) Hoffman, Willie (Cathy) Hoffman and the late Judy...
Shirley Ponzoni
May 6, 2022
Shirley (nee Blue), 86, and Gilbert Ponzoni, 89, of Schaumburg, passed away together peacefully at each other's side on Friday, May 6, 2022. Shirley was an avid Bears fan who enjoyed the Statler Brothers, and Gilbert, an Army Veteran, was an avid bowler whom enjoyed playing chess and watching MASH together with Shirley. Beloved mother and father of Doug (the...
George Evans
May 6, 2022
Committal Services for George Kenneth Evans will be held Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 20953 W. Hoff Rd. Elwood, Illinois. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Visitors Center no later than 1:45p.m. for 2:00p.m. service to be held at the committal shelter within the cemetery. A veteran of the US Army and Merchant...
Gilbert Ponzoni
May 6, 2022
Shirley (nee Blue), 86, and Gilbert Ponzoni, 89, of Schaumburg, passed away together peacefully at each other's side on Friday, May 6, 2022. Shirley was an avid Bears fan who enjoyed the Statler Brothers, and Gilbert, an Army Veteran, was an avid bowler whom enjoyed playing chess and watching MASH together with Shirley. Beloved mother and father of Doug (the...
Sally Gallardo
May 5, 2022
Sally Gallardo, 92, of Bartlett and formerly of Elmhurst and the South side of Chicago, born April 14, 1930 and passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022. Wife of the late Refugio "Coke" Gallardo; daughter of late Nell (Gonzalez) Castillo and late Frank Lopez; mother of Joseph Lawrence "J" Lopez (Terri Orozco), Candice Lopez (late Paul) Garcia, Diane Lopez (Freddie) De...
Marvin Mensching
May 4, 2022
Marvin E. Mensching, 85, U.S. Army Veteran passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Marvin was the beloved husband of Carol for 36 years; loving father of Robert (the late Marni) and Ronald (Michaeline) Mensching; proud grandfather of Lisa (Tim) and Sarah (Zach); great grandfather to McKenna and Alexis; and cherished brother of Betty (the late Arnold) Northcutt. Marvin enjoyed...
Laurence Cornel
May 1, 2022
Laurence C. Cornel, 59, of Streamwood, died May 1, 2022. Born September 5, 1962 in the Philippines. Laurence was a nurse having last worked for Forestview Nursing Home in Itasca. He enjoyed watching the news and singing karaoke whenever he could but his biggest passions were traveling and long road trips. He will be missed by his family and friends....
Patrick Mcauliff
May 1, 2022
Visitation for Patrick Michael McAuliff of Silver Glen, South Elgin, formerly of Lake Carroll will be held Saturday, May 7, 2022 10:00a.m. until time of service 1:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Patrick is the beloved husband of 64 years...
Esther Lebbin
Apr 30, 2022
Visitation for Esther Linda Lebbin of Hanover Park for 20 years will be held Saturday, May 7, 2022 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Funeral 5:00p.m. Following visitation, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Esther is the beloved mother of Esther (Jake) Hansen; cherished grandmother of...
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