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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Dolores Varacalli

Dolores Varacalli

Feb 5, 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...

Bobby Milam

Bobby Milam

Feb 5, 2022

Bobby Darell Milam, Jr., 60, of Streamwood died February 5, 2022, unexpectedly. Bobby was the cherished son of Sue Pontanini, the late Bobby Darell Milam, Sr. and the late Stepfather Frank Pontanini; the loving brother of Karen (Richard) Kalva, Kelly (Maria) Milam, Brenda (James) Brooks, Cheryl (David) Olesen, Barbara Pontanini, Theresa Sanders, Frankie (Angie) Pontanini and the late Vincent “Bopper”...

Thomas Martino

Thomas Martino

Feb 4, 2022

THOMAS A MARTINO SR. , 72, of S. Elgin passed away on Friday February 4, 2022 at home in the arms of his wife and two children from a long journey with Alzheimer's. Tom was born August 26, 1949 in Chicago to Grace Carol (Brown) Martino and Gabriel Thomas Martino. Tom was a member of the 1967 graduating class at...

Susan Gagnon

Susan Gagnon

Feb 3, 2022

Susan A. Gagnon, 78 of Lakewood, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022. Born September 25, 1943 in Joliet. Sue enjoyed watching and cheering on her beloved Hawks and Cubs along with a good day at the casino. She enjoyed cooking as well as dining out, and especially time in her garden. But above all else she loved time with her...

Robert Vitos

Robert Vitos

Jan 31, 2022

Visitation for Robert George Vitos of Streamwood for 42 years will be held Sunday, February 6, 2022 2:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Monday 10:00a.m. Interment River Valley Memorial Gardens. Robert is the beloved husband of 44 years of Denise nee Malette; loving father of Julie (Jeff Lake)...

Tina Cox

Tina Cox

Jan 31, 2022

Tina (nee Ploch) Cox passed away on January 31, 2022, at the age of 57 after a courageous fight with cancer. Even in the face of this terrible illness she never lost her optimistic, loving and happy disposition. Tina was born in Dearborn Heights, Michigan to Chester and Mary Lou Ploch on May 29, 1964. She grew up in a...

Maria Januszewski

Maria Januszewski

Jan 31, 2022

Ms. Maria Januszewski – AKA Momma J., age 70 passed away peacefully on Monday January 31, 2022 surrounded by family. Loving mother of Christina Cunningham (Ron), and Natalie Martinez (Randy). Loving sister of Stefania Redisi and former spouse Richard Hertogs. Loving niece to Marusia Robinson. Cherished grandmother “Gram” of Alyssa Zumrick and the late Jonathan Zumrick and furry grandkids Jetta,...

Carol Ann Pope

Carol Ann Pope

Jan 31, 2022

Carol Ann May Pope (nee Larson), 83, of Bartlett, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022. Carol Ann worked for Optibelt Corporation in Bartlett for over 30 years. She was an active and devoted family woman who enjoyed attending all her grandkids' sporting events as well as family gatherings. Beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of James, Jr. (Debi),...

Wlodzimierz Rogoza

Wlodzimierz Rogoza

Jan 31, 2022

Wlodzimierz Rogoza, 84, of Bartlett, died Monday, January 31, 2022. Born September 9, 1937 in Poland. Wlodzimierz enjoyed gardening but his family and his faith were always his biggest passion. Beloved husband of the late Wiktoria; loving father of Renata (Jerzy) Podosek; cherished grandfather of Joanna and Jakub; dear son of the late Jan and Zofia (nee Warzecha) and kind...

Maria Suero

Maria Suero

Jan 30, 2022

Services for Maria Suero nee Prado of Elburn, IL., formerly of Miami are private. Born in Havana, Cuba., Maria immigrated to America because of her love of liberty and freedom with the dream of a better life for her family. Maria loved fashion, socializing, dancing, and bringing joy and laughter to others. She welcomed a robust debate on all life...

Debra Hudkins

Debra Hudkins

Jan 30, 2022

“Please let me know what I can do because Debbie would have done that and more for me and my family.” While this is a direct quote from her good friend Todd, this was sentiment shared by all her friends and family when they were told of Debbie Hudkins unexpecting passing January 30th. Debra Lynn Hudkins passed away during the...

Richard Mroz

Richard Mroz

Jan 30, 2022

Richard (Dick) Albert Mroz was born April 2, 1932 in Chicago, IL to Bruno Mroz and Angeline (Czajka) Mroz. He went to be with our Lord on January 30, 2022 at the age of 89 years old, having lived a saintly life. His younger brothers are Dennis and Robert (deceased). Richard married Eleanor (Hansen) Mroz February 28, 1959 in Wheaton,...

Thomas Drager

Thomas Drager

Jan 29, 2022

Thomas Robert Drager, 47, of Roselle, formerly of Streamwood, died January 29, 2022. Tom was the beloved father of Lillian Rose Drager and Leia Marie Drager; loving brother of Mike (Beth) Drager; cherished son of the late Walter and Mary Ellen Drager; dear uncle of Charlotte Drager. He will be missed by his cherished companions Jabba the Mutt and Mia....

Frank Witkowski

Frank Witkowski

Jan 29, 2022

Frank A. Witkowkski, Jr. 80, of Lombard and part time in Carney, Michigan; Dad of Marc (Grace); Gramps of Kaitlyn and Isabella; brother of James (Shelly), Barbara (Ross, Sr.) Purpura, Loretta Jahnke, Tom (Kim) and the late Leroy; uncle of many; son of the late Frank, Sr. and Ann. He was self-employed with his own auto and truck repair shop,...

Miguel Concepcion

Miguel Concepcion

Jan 28, 2022

Miguel Angel Concepcion, 84, died January 28, 2022. Miguel was the beloved father of Linda and Alisa Concepcion; grandfather of Brittany and Giovanni; dear brother of the late Amelia and Maria. Mother of his children the late Hazel Concepcion. Miguel enjoyed yardwork, working on his car and collecting coins. He loved animals and always had a pet dog. Visitation Saturday...

Mark Williams

Mark Williams

Jan 28, 2022

Mark Williams of Streamwood for 17 years; beloved husband of Mena (nee Battista); loving father of Antonella Battista and Anthony Williams; proud grandfather of Luka and A.J.; cherished son of Charles and Marilyn; dear brother of Ray (Sue) andRoseann (Victor) Rolon; proud uncle of many loving nephews. Memorial visitation Sunday, February 6th, 2:00 p.m. until the time of memorial service...

Charlotte Schriner

Charlotte Schriner

Jan 27, 2022

Charlotte Marie Schriner (nee Korn), 75, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2022 surrounded by family. Charlotte had a passion for building and interior design which led her to a career as showroom manager of Builders Plumbing Supply and Jensen's Plumbing and Heating. She also designed and general contracted their family home in Long Grove and earned her real estate...

Phillip Tran

Phillip Tran

Jan 27, 2022

Phillip (Phil) Vi Tran passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, surrounded by family in his Streamwood, Illinois home. Phil was born in Saigon, Vietnam on June 27, 1968, and was the eldest son of Nu and Lai Tran. Along with his family, Phil left Vietnam in November 1978 and spent the following year at a refugee camp in Malaysia....

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