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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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Frances Gawron
Feb 15, 2022
Visitation for Frances M. Gawron nee Smosna will be held Saturday, February 19, 2022 9:00a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. Frances is the beloved wife of 60 years of the late Edward; loving mother of Dave (Jackie), Richard (Melody), William...
Gladys Pales
Feb 15, 2022
Gladys A. Pales (nee Winiarski), 86, of Bartlett, died Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Born April 28, 1935 in Chicago. Gladys loved to travel especially to Las Vegas but her biggest passion was always her family. Beloved wife of the late Robert Sr; loving mom of Cynthia (Anthony Sr) Godek and Robert (Faith) Pales Jr; cherished grandma of Renee, Eric (Jamie)...
Kathleen Dahl
Feb 15, 2022
Kathleen G. Dahl (nee Murphy), 88, of Bartlett, died Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Born January 25, 1934 in Chicago. Faith and family were always important to her. Kathleen was also known for her volunteering at Resurrection Catholic Church and at the local food pantry. Beloved wife of the late Victor; loving mom of Phillip, Andrew, Jeffrey, Beverly and Brian; and...
Angelo Filipponi
Feb 14, 2022
Services for Angelo Filipponi will be private. Angelo is the beloved husband of the late Carol Beverly nee Venuto; loving father of Jean (Ron) Kleinschmidt, Sandra (Steve) Milano, Patricia (Harry) Ratschan and Anthony (Charmaine) Filipponi; cherished grandfather of Nicholas (Samantha), Eric (Travyn), Frank, Conrad (Krystal), Grace, Paige, Angelo and Dominic; proud great grandfather of Rowin and EyraLoree; dear brother of...
Carol Salerno
Feb 14, 2022
Visitation for Carol Ann Salerno nee Creer, of Schaumburg, will be held Sunday, February 27, 2022 2:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Funeral Monday 11:00a.m. Interment St. Paul/Evergreen Cemetery. Carol is the beloved mother of Brian (Orsolya); cherished grandmother of Alexander and Grace; loving...
Josephine Domaracki
Feb 13, 2022
Josephine E. Domaracki August 27, 1920 - February 13, 2022 Josephine “Jo” Emily Domaracki (nee Egan) passed away peacefully on February 13, 2022 at the age of 101. She was born on August 27, 1920 to James and Mary Egan and had three sisters (Agnes, Corrine and Irene) and four brothers (James, Allen, Charles and Clarence). She married John F....
Shobhar Chavda
Feb 12, 2022
Our beloved mother, Shobhar Chavda passed away at the age of 74 at her home in Addison, IL. Her husband, brother, sister in laws, daughters, son, six grandchildren, nieces and nephews were by her bedside every moment laughing, meditating, and capturing her recipes. Mom was born in India in 1947 but called the United States her home for 50 years....
Robert Perry
Feb 12, 2022
Robert Raymond Perry passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday morning February 12, 2022, Robert was born on December 5, 1936 to Raymond and Violet Perry in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He moved with his family to Harvey, Illinois when he was 12 years old. He was accepted into the Air Force Academy but was bumped from going because they needed a...
Kurt Engstrom
Feb 11, 2022
Kurt D. Engstrom, 51, of Bartlett, passed away suddenly Friday, February 11, 2022. An avid fisherman and tile setter, Kurt was a very active supporter of South Elgin boy's baseball. Beloved son of Roy A. (Marie) and Judy (the late Jim) Hastings; devoted father of Alek; dear brother of Koreen (Marcus) Shelton, and Kristen (David) Forman; former husband of Sarah...
Alice Hess
Feb 11, 2022
Alice Jean Hess, 87, died February 11, 2022. Alice was the beloved mother of Thomas (Gail) Hess and Brenda (the late Asencion Lemos, Jr.) Hess; proud grandmother of Lauren Hess; dear sister of the late Rosemary, John and Jack. She will be missed by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Alice loved to cook and bake. She was known for...
Charles Holder
Feb 10, 2022
Charles William Holder, 86, of South Elgin, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 10, 2022. He was born in Valier, IL on February 17, 1935 to William Albert and Dora Alice (nee Wheeler) Holder. Charles passed peacefully surrounded by his family whom had the privilege of caring for him at home during his final earthly...
Jozef Fela
Feb 10, 2022
Jozef "Joe" Fela, 64, of West Chicago; husband of Lucy, nee Guzik; father of Magdalena "Maggie" Fela (Jeffrey Lee), Anna Fela and Tom Fela; grandfather of Gabriella and Sebastian; brother of Wieslaw (Jolanta) and Ryszard and son of the late Mieczyslaw and Stanislawa, nee Skowyra. Visitation Tuesday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950...
Steven Zielinski
Feb 9, 2022
Services for Steven L. Zielinski of Elgin, formerly of Roselle, will be private. Steve is the beloved husband of 43 years of Paulette nee Perrone; loving father of Stacy Zielinski and Dana (Michael) Burrows; adored grandfather of Amelia; cherished son of Leonard and the late Virginia Zielinski nee Savast; dear brother of Gary (Vera) and Mark Zielinski; uncle of many...
Dennis Bingham
Feb 9, 2022
Dennis Bingham, 68 of Oak Park IL passed away suddenly on Wednesday February 9, 2022. Dennis was a Registered Nurse for over 30 years and an Army Veteran working as a Field Medic and Clinical Specialist. In 1980, Dennis graduated Magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Concordia College and in 1986, he graduated Summa cum...
Sue Reddy
Feb 8, 2022
Sue C. Reddy, 64 of Algonquin, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Born January 31, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio. Sue was loved by all she met. She had strength, grace, and a strong faith. Described by all as beautiful inside and out and a shining light. She dedicated her life to God, helping others and brought great joy to many...
Richard Kingdon
Feb 7, 2022
Richard “Rich” L. Kingdon Sr, 89, of Hanover Park, died Monday, February 7, 2022. Born Aprill 22, 1932. Rich was a veteran having served in the Marines. He loved sailing and even built three boats in his lifetime but his biggest passion was always his family. Beloved husband of the late Carole; loving dad of David (Barbara), Laura (Bill) Henry,...
Shannon Ryter
Feb 7, 2022
Shannon D. Ryter, Born March 3, 1970, in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, passed away on February 7, 2022, after a brief illness at the age of 51. Preceded in death by his father William F. Ryter and brother William "Bill" S. Ryter. Survived by his mother Del (Senecal) Ryter, brother Justin N. Ryter, nephews Christian M. Ryter and Colton W....
Vincent Varacalli
Feb 7, 2022
Dolores C. Varacalli (nee DeBartolo), 80, of Bartlett, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022 and Vincent Varacalli, 89, of Bartlett, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022 after 61 years of devoted marriage. Vincent and Dolores are the loving parents of Theresa (Tim) Graves, Michael (Monica), Vince, Jr. (Dawn), and Joseph (Nicole); beloved grandparents of Joe, Danielle, Hayley, Miranda, Joey, and...
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