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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Elizabeth "Betty" Anne Vance

Elizabeth "Betty" Anne Vance

Sep 8, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty" Anne Vance (nee Taylor), a resident of the Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights, Illinois, formerly of Warrenville, OH, passed away quietly at 1:30am on September 8, 2021 at the age of 104 1/2. Betty was an accomplished classical pianist and singer, but she never played in public. She was also a self-taught artist in many mediums. Beloved wife...

Patricia Clark

Patricia Clark

Sep 8, 2021

Patricia Clark, age 92, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, born into life on April 18, 1929 and born into eternal life on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Daughter of the late Irene and the late John Gahagan, she was the beloved wife of the late Bernard (Red) Clark; loving Mother of the late Barbara (Chris) Holden, Diane (Pat) Paetow, Debra (Rick) Schell,...

Craig Murison

Craig Murison

Sep 8, 2021

Craig W. Murison, 67, of Itasca, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, September 8, 2021. A celebration of Craig's life will be held Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 12 noon at First Presbyterian Church of Itasca 207 E. Center St., Itasca. Info (630)529-5751

John Torres

John Torres

Sep 8, 2021

John Torres Sr, 64 of Elgin, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 in Geneva, IL. Born March 1, 1957 in Chicago. John was incredibly handy and could fix anything. He loved to travel and entertain guest but his biggest passion was always his family, especially his grandkids. Beloved husband of 43 years to Sonia; loving father of Jennifer (Carlos) Bernal...

John Stark

John Stark

Sep 6, 2021

John Stark, 73, of Bartlett, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021. An avid gardener, John was a Bears and Cubs fan who enjoyed woodworking, reading science fiction, and attending his granddaughter's softball games. Beloved husband of Diane (nee Tigue); loving father of Michelle (Rick) Thomas and the late Jeffrey; proud grandfather of Abigale and Samantha; dear brother of Maria (the...

John Dalessandro

John Dalessandro

Sep 6, 2021

John Dalessandro Jr, 90, of Bartlett, died Monday, September 6, 2021 at home surrounded by family. Born April 14, 1931 in Chicago, Husband of 69 years to Arlene, (nee Mele); loving father of Debra, John, Frank Sr (Victoria), Jospeh (Sandra) and the late Daniel Dalessandro; grandpa of Michael (Jennifer), Nicolas (Nicole), Frank Jr, James (Casaundra), Angela (Josh), Francesca, Alessa and...

Edith Mcarthur

Edith Mcarthur

Sep 4, 2021

Edith McArthur, 88 of Schaumburg and beloved wife of the late Robert McArthur passed away on September 4th. Edith was a loving mother of Greg (Mary), Guy (Julie), Kenn and Katherine. Proud grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by many. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 7th from 4:00pm -9:00pm at Countryside...

Timothy Elmore

Timothy Elmore

Sep 2, 2021

Visitation for Timothy Stewart Elmore, Sr., of Hanover Park since 1989, will be held Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 11:00a.m. until time of service 12noon at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Tim is the beloved husband of 43 years of Teresa Denise nee...

Christine Prochnow

Christine Prochnow

Sep 1, 2021

Visitation for Christine "Chris" L. Prochnow nee Tharpe of Bloomingdale, formerly of Chicago and Perryville, KY will be held Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 10:30a.m until time of service 12:30p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Interment Memory Gardens. Chris enjoyed gardening, flowers, trips to the Morton Arboretum...

Michele Hurley

Michele Hurley

Aug 31, 2021

Michele A. Hurley, nee Szarzynski, 54, of Bartlett, loving mother of Amanda (David) Imbrogno, Alyson Taylor, Sydney and Samantha; dear gradmother of Aubrianna and Ariella; cherished daughter of Gregory and the late Hildegarde Szarzynski; life partner for 23 years of Tim Hurley. Michele was a personal trainer and administrative assistant. She loved her family. She saw her favorite band was...

Paul Griffin

Paul Griffin

Aug 31, 2021

Paul W. Griffin, 65, of Elgin, died Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Born December 20, 1955 in New Albany, Indiana. Paul was an open road truck driver for 41 yrs. and was known as “Hammer Man”. It was because of this he was a wizard at directions and knew streets and roads in every state. It was no surprise that he...

Chester Musiala

Chester Musiala

Aug 29, 2021

Chester Michael Musiala, 73, died August 29, 2021. Chester was the beloved husband of Mariadele; loving father of Vanessa; proud brother of Donald (Vicki) and David (Rachel); dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by his close friend Rosalind Parker. Chester was a tour guide for the Chicago Greeter Program. He was very active at Roselle...

Patricia Pierce

Patricia Pierce

Aug 28, 2021

Patricia A. Pierce (nee: Bloomberg) of Elgin, Beloved mother of Erik (Heidi) Pierce; loving sister of Ronald (Dawn) Bloomberg and the late Margie Bloomberg; fond daughter of the late Richard E. and Marion J. (nee Caruso). A memorial visitation will be held at a later date. Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., Bartlett assisted the family with...

Jean Corbett

Jean Corbett

Aug 27, 2021

Audrey Jean Corbett (nee Battis), 89, of Scottsdale, AZ, was called home by our Lord surrounded by immediate family just 9 days shy of her 90th birthday, on Friday, August 27, 2021. Jean and Pat owned Corbett's Restaurant in the Opera House and later 333 Washington where they catered to the Opera House attendees and their many Irish loving friends....

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