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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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Jean Wilson

Jean Wilson

Dec 7, 2021

Jean Ann Wilson (nee Savoy), 80, of South Elgin, died Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Born October 30, 1941 in Wheaton. Jean grew up in southern Illinois having graduated from Newton High School in 1959. Following graduation, she moved to St. Charles where she did clerical work and eventually commuted to the city where she worked for Hartford Insurance until marrying...

Mike Campos

Mike Campos

Dec 5, 2021

Mike Campos, 37, died December 5, 2021. Mike was the cherished son of Gregory and Aleja Campos; beloved father of Jesse Campos; loving brother of Federico, Esperanza, Gregorio, Antonio, Irene, Linda, the late Jesus and Juan Jose; proud uncle of Melisa, Xavier, Alexa, Brooke, Bella and Andres; He will be missed dearly by his aunt Ernestina and uncle Refugio who...

Margarita Balabagno

Margarita Balabagno

Dec 5, 2021

Margarita B. Balabagno (nee Barrera), 98, a devout Catholic and lifelong seamstress, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Pedro; loving mother of Rolando (Araceli), Wenona (Russel) Hormigoso, Violeta (Ricardo) Puno, Marietta (William) Losbanes, Minda (Renato) Oracion, Perpetual (Craig) Kukielski, Jan (Robert) Weyh, Grace (Cid) Cabalum, Richard (Lariza Joy), the late Shirley (the late Keith) Levitt,...

Shelby Menchaca

Shelby Menchaca

Dec 4, 2021

Services for Shelby J. Menchaca nee Birchfield of Carpentersville for 26 years will be private. Shelby is the beloved wife of the late Frank Menchaca; loving mother of Thomas (Jennifer) Jensen; cherished grandmother of Chris (Erin) Jensen and Shelby Jensen; proud great grandmother of Willow and Sophia; dear sister of Buel Birchfield, Jr. and the late Bill (the late Phyllis),...

Charles Kerber

Charles Kerber

Dec 4, 2021

Charles A. Kerber, 77, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away suddenly December 4, 2021 at his home. He leaves to cherish his memories: Brother Kevin Kerber (Barb), Niece and Goddaughter Joelle (Jason) Dalke, great nieces June & Jemma, niece Renae (AJ) Belille and great nieces Madison & Allison, Chuck was a loving brother, uncle, brother-in-law and friend. He will be sorely...

Joseph Ferguson

Joseph Ferguson

Dec 2, 2021

Services for Joseph Thomas Ferguson of Streamwood since 1972 will be private. Joseph is the beloved husband of the late Elfriede nee Fleischmann; loving father of Diana (Michael) Hail and Thomas (Jessica) Ferguson; cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Frank) Monachino, Andrew (Jennifer) Hail, Hannah, Thomas, Jr., Jakob James and Henry Ryan Ferguson; Scottie Lee and Aimee Hebert and the late Ryan...

Brian Howard

Brian Howard

Dec 2, 2021

Brian Christopher Howard, 25, was taken from us too soon on December 2, 2021. Brian was the cherished son of Kenneth (Patricia) Howard and Kristine Howard; beloved brother of Nicole (his little big sister), and twin brother of Danielle; loving stepbrother of Amanda Tarver, Amber (John) Ghegan and Austin VerVynck; proud grandson of Jeraldine, the late Roger Howard, Florence R....

Jeanne Nowicki

Jeanne Nowicki

Dec 2, 2021

Jeanne M. Nowicki (nee Englert), 37, of DeKalb, formerly Bartlett, died Thursday, December 2, 2021. Born March 20, 1984 in Toledo, OH. Jeanne was a graduate of Northern Illinois University having majored in education. She was passionate about her career in teaching special education. She was a free spirit and enjoyed spending as much time as possible with her two...

Charles Lasaker, Jr.

Charles Lasaker, Jr.

Dec 2, 2021

Charles A. "Skip" LaSaker, Jr., 75, of Carol Stream, formerly of Elk Grove Village, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021. An Air Force Veteran, Charles was a retired Deputy Assistant Federal Security Director of TSA at O'Hare Airport and former director of sales at Motorola. Beloved father of Anthony LaSaker, Nina (William) Rodriguez, Kerry (Mark) Perkins, Jenna LaSaker, and the...

Arlene Timmermann

Arlene Timmermann

Dec 1, 2021

Arlene Ann Timmermann, 87, of Bartlett died, Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Born August 11, 1934 in Bensenville. Arlene was an avid Cubs fan who was known for her quilting and cooking skills. She also enjoyed cards, gardening and music. She loved to dance the polka. She will be missed by her family. Beloved wife of the late Ernie; loving mom...

Cullen Lyman

Cullen Lyman

Dec 1, 2021

Cullen Thomas Lyman, 70, of Roselle died December 1, 2021. Cullen as the cherished son of the late Cullen John Lyman and Ann Lyman; loving brother of Billy Lyman; proud uncle of Justina (Craig) Soto and Jason (Alaina) Lyman. Cullen was a member of the Roselle Loin's Club and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed playing Texas Hold 'em. A...

Donald Miller

Donald Miller

Dec 1, 2021

Donald E. Miller, 65, of Elgin, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021. A devout fisherman, Donald was an avid Blackhawks and Cubs fan as well. Beloved husband of Lori (nee Montano); loving father of Melissa Miller, Jessica (Michael) Pellegrino, Nicholas Miller, Al Berthold, and Nicole Berthold; dear brother of Kathleen (John) Morgan and Danial (Pam) Miller; fond uncle of many...

Albert Palesh

Albert Palesh

Nov 30, 2021

Albert R. Palesh, 95, of Schaumburg and formerly of Crystal Lake and Chicago; husband for 50 years to Lorraine, nee Adamczyk; father of Karen (Phil) Parratore, Sue Haberer and Larry; grandfather of Scott (Brigit) Parratore, Kurt Parratore, Stacy (Julio) Martinez, Brian (Stephanie) Haberer and Michael (Julie) Haberer; great grandfather of Jimmy, Ava, Mia and Carter, Cayden, Shaylin, Alyssa, Abigail, and...

Edwin Czaplicki

Edwin Czaplicki

Nov 30, 2021

Edwin S. Czaplicki of Mt. Prospect for 20 years, died Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Born April 24, 1932 in Chicago. Edwin loved Wisconsin and watching the Cubs. He enjoyed fishing, bowling and going to Vegas. Loving father of Gary (Lena) and Paula Prislinger; cherished grandfather of Kendall, Eddie and Anna; beloved companion of Vivien Peterson and her loving family; former...

Premila Shah

Premila Shah

Nov 29, 2021

Premila V. Shah, 71, died November 29, 2021. Visitation Thursday, December 2, 1:30pm until time of cremation 3:30pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Road (at Stearns Road) Bartlett. Following services cremation will take place at Countryside Crematory. For information (630)289-7575.

Roy Anderson

Roy Anderson

Nov 29, 2021

Roy Arnold Anderson, 90, a lifelong supporter of the Boy Scouts and avid Blackhawks fan, formerly of Chicago, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Johnson); loving father of Carlene (Phil) Danca, the late Roy Martin Anderson, and the late John (the late Barbara) Anderson; proud grandfather of Kerri Dunsworth, Steven Anderson, Katherine Anderson, John Anderson,...

Gerald Semro

Gerald Semro

Nov 27, 2021

Visitation for Gerald J. Semro, Sr. 86, of Pardeeville, WI, formerly of Streamwood will be held Thursday, December 2, 2021 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Interment private. Gerald enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, fishing, playing cards, watching old movies and musicals and listening to...

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