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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Kevin Bonk
Mar 24, 2022
Kevin Arthur Bonk, AKA "Rain Man", avid stargazer, armchair meteorologist, explorer and sportsman who enjoyed hiking, playing hockey golf, skiing, baseball and wallyball. Loved his beloved White Sox and Blackhawks, trivia, history and a good joke. Taken too soon but we are comforted knowing he is with his Mother Elsie whom he missed so much, Father Stanley, family and friends...
William Wagner
Mar 24, 2022
A gathering for William T. “Bill” Wagner of Streamwood since 1978 will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2022 11:00a.m. until time of Memorial Service 2:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Bill is the beloved husband of 56 years to Shirley nee Kilcullen; loving father...
Linda Lewis
Mar 23, 2022
We are saddened to announce the passing of Linda Lewis at the age of 82 on March 23rd 2022. She was surrounded by her family and friends. Lynn is survived by her loving devoted husband of 61 years Jim Lewis, her two adoring children Steve Lewis, Kathy Pokorny, family and friends. Lynn was extremely devoted to her family. She enjoyed...
Imelda Goska
Mar 22, 2022
Sister Imelda Goska SSJ TOSF, 95, of Bartlett, born August 18, 1926, in Chicago IL. Entered eternal life March 22, 2022. Entered her religious community August 15, 1942 and gave 79 years of devoted service. She is survived by her sister-in-law Lorraine Goska; many nieces and nephews, and the Sisters of St. Joseph TOSF. Preceded in death by her parents...
Margaret Mccolgin
Mar 20, 2022
Services for Margaret McColgin nee Cutts of Streamwood, formerly of Memphis, TN will be private. Margaret is the beloved mother of James (Darlene) White, David White, Richard White, Randy White and Charles McColgin; cherished grandmother of 12; proud great grandmother of Marc, Lauren, Jake, Ben, Haley and Declan; dear sister of the late Janey Jones, Walter, Roland, Elsie and Virginia...
Horacio Ferrer
Mar 17, 2022
Horacio M. Ferrer, 79, of Bartlett; husband of Ma Fe L., nee Lopez; dad of Hazel (Ricardo) Escobar, Heidi (Patrick) Riviere and Heather (Ted) Searcy; Lolo of Jack, Carter, Owen, Ella and Ethan; brother of Emmanuel (Elvira) and Elmer (Diane) and son of the late Jose and Marcelina. Visitation Tuesday, March 22nd, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the Countryside...
Arturo Partida
Mar 17, 2022
Arturo Partida, age 54, passed away on March 17, 2022 in Elgin, Illinois. He was known to his loved ones as Art. Art was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, the oldest son of Jose G. Partida and Maria C. Loza. He graduated from Elgin High School and then attended Lincoln Tech. Art worked many years as a mechanic before switching to...
Gary Mckowen
Mar 17, 2022
Gary R. McKowen, 76, of Bartlett, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022. A Viet Nam Veteran, Gary served in the US Army earning the Purple Heart and 2 Bronze Stars, and was an avid model train, comic book, and military miniatures collector. He owned McKowen Accounting for many years and was a devout Green Bay Packer fan. Beloved husband of...
James Belmonte
Mar 16, 2022
A gathering for James "Jim" Alan Belmonte of Glendale Heights, formerly of Belvidere and Streamwood will be held Saturday, April 2, 2022 4:00p.m. until time of Memorial Service 7:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. A singer, songwriter, guitar player and as he was described as "one of the best drummers ever",...
Diane Debus
Mar 14, 2022
On the morning of March 14th, 2022, our dear Diane “flew away” peacefully while holding her husband's hands. She spent her last days surrounded by family and friends at her home in Hanover Park, Illinois. Despite her medical maladies (Parkinsonism: Multiple System Atrophy), Diane’s love of family and zest for life were boundless: she was always smiling, always positive, and...
Czarina Melo
Mar 11, 2022
Czarina B. Melo-Terlecky, 49, of Elgin, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022. Czarina was a generous and warm-hearted wife, sister, daughter, aunt, cousin, co-worker, and friend. Czarina was born in the Philippines on January 27, 1973 to Aurora and Cipriano Melo. Her twin sister, Carina Melo, was born just a few minutes before her and they were inseparable from then...
John Abraham
Mar 9, 2022
John Alfred Abraham, 76, died March 9, 2022. John was the beloved husband of Pamela (nee Halminiak) for 55 years; loving father of Pauline (Michael) and Bill (Jody); proud grandfather of Adam and Tyler; dear brother of Rosemary (the late James), Thomas (Susan), William (Elsa), Mary Kay (David) and Michael (Jan). He will be missed by many loving nieces and...
Richard Hoppel
Mar 9, 2022
Richard D. Hoppel, 77, of Streamwood, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born July 22, 1944 in Belmond, Iowa. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed model trains, fishing whenever he could and was very handy. He will be missed by his family and friends. Beloved husband of the late Nancy; loving dad...
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