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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Gerald Bernacki

Gerald Bernacki

Jan 23, 2022

Gerald "Jerry" Bernacki, age 88, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Jerry was born on May 22, 1933, in Chicago, to Ethel and Walter Bernacki. He grew up in Chicago and graduated from Lane Technical High School. Jerry was a veteran in the armed services, Army, and served toward the end of the Korean War....

Dorothy Berg

Dorothy Berg

Jan 23, 2022

Dorothy (Frerichs) Berg died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 23, 2022. She was born to Ed and Clara (Kremer) Frerichs on March 22, 1921 in Danforth, Illinois. Dorothy married Chet Berg on July 19, 1941 and lived in Watseka, Melvin, and Pekin before moving to Bloomington in 1967. Friends and family were a priority including many life-long...

Edgar Tomlinson

Edgar Tomlinson

Jan 23, 2022

Edgar E. Tomlinson Jr. born August 17th 1945 son of Edgar E. Tomlinson Sr. and Florence (Kazcmarek) Tomlinson. He was the oldest of seven children - Cynthia (an angel in heaven), Cheryl Benson (spouse Gary), Cathy Sherwood (spouse Paul), Dennis (Michael Raul), Deborah Bartels, Ronald. Just an ordinary child living a typical life until his senior year of high school...

Richard Lehmann

Richard Lehmann

Jan 22, 2022

Services for Richard Albert Lehmann will be held Thursday, January 27, 2022 at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church 1800 Rodenburg Rd. Schaumburg where he will Lie in State from 10:00a.m. until time of service 11:00a.m. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory, Richard passed peacefully from this life on January 22, 2022 surrounded by his family. Richard...

Stanley Jembrzycki

Stanley Jembrzycki

Jan 22, 2022

Stanley M. Jembrzycki, 84, of Hanover Park died Saturday, January 22, 2022. Born December 4, 1937 in Chicago. Stanley enjoyed music and played the trumpet. He will be missed by his family and friends. Beloved husband of 57 years to Shirley (nee Tokarz); loving dad of Paul (Kim) and Ellen (Keith) Nelson; cherished grandpa of Sarah, Ryan, Travis and Brad;...

Debbie Stonebraker

Debbie Stonebraker

Jan 21, 2022

On Friday January 21, 2022, Debra K Stonebraker was eternally relieved of her pain after a courageous battle with Stage 4 ovarian cancer that she fought with inspirational strength. Born May 31, 1959, Debbie lit up every room with her smile and presence…a smile and presence that would eventually steal the heart of her high school sweetheart, Jack. Debbie met...

Renata Moskal

Renata Moskal

Jan 20, 2022

Renata Moskal, 53, of Hanover Park passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022. Born May 10, 1968 in Poland. Renata had a big heart, loved animals, and enjoyed gardening but her biggest passion was always her family. Beloved wife of Piotr; loving mom of Marcin, Aldona and Karolina; cherished Baba of Jimmy, Danny, and Lucy; kind sister to 12 and fond...

Carlos Vargas

Carlos Vargas

Jan 19, 2022

Visitation for Carlos Vargas of Elgin for 16 years will be held Saturday, January 29, 2022 3:00p.m. until time of service 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 95 S. Gilbert Rd. (at State St.) South Elgin. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Carlos is the beloved husband of 48 years of Ana M. nee...

Carmen Romero

Carmen Romero

Jan 19, 2022

Carmen Luna Romero daughter of Jesus Luna Govea (d) and Juana Hernandez Mena (d) born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Sister to Jesus Luna and Eva Luna (d). Loving wife to Leonel Romero for 56 years. Loving mother to Angela Romero-Rose wife to Steven Rose grandchildren Erin and Matthew. Leonel Romero Jr & Beth grandchildren Alexis, Jacob & Abby. Edward...

Ernesto Trujano Barajas

Ernesto Trujano Barajas

Jan 19, 2022

With heavy hearts, the Trujano family is to address the unexpected departure of Ernesto Trujano Barajas. Ernesto, 46 of Texcoco, Mexico, peacefully crossed over and earned his wings on month of January 19, year of 2022. Greeted on the other side by his beloved mother and father Esperanza Barajas Collazo, and Ernesto Trujano Castro, accompanied by brother Jose Luis, who...

Thomas Coyne

Thomas Coyne

Jan 19, 2022

Thomas "Tom" Michael Coyne of Schaumburg, Illinois. Born 10.8.1929. Passed away with family on January 19th, 2022. Husband of the late Bobbie Mae Coyne. Survived by his sister, Mary Lou Oldenstedt. Father of Tommye Marie and Robert Michael. Grandfather of Samantha Elyse, Michael Robert and Robert William. Graduate of Quigley Preparatory Seminary High School and Mundelein Seminary. Worked in General...

Helen Fetgatter

Helen Fetgatter

Jan 19, 2022

Visitation for Helen Ialene (McHenry) Fetgatter, 95, of Streamwood IL since 1967 will be held Monday, January 24, 2022 4:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Tuesday 10:00a.m. Interment Lakewood Memorial Park Born 12/27/1926 Centralia IL; the Lord called her home on 01/19/2022 surrounded by her loving family. Helen...

Charles Devilbiss

Charles Devilbiss

Jan 18, 2022

Charles Edward “Chuck” DeVilbiss, age 84, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. He was born July 2, 1937 in Quincy, IL to Henry and Cornelia DeVilbiss. Chuck is survived by his wife Kathleen, six daughters: Julie (Jason), Kellie (Craig), Cindie (Eli), Laurie (Sean), Katie (Danny) and Michele (Erik); 11 grandchildren: Caroline, Charlie & Patrick Flood, Jordan, Zach...

Borys Goscik

Borys Goscik

Jan 17, 2022

Borys Goscik, 72 of Inverness passed away on Jan 17th. He is survived by his wife Dorothy and sons Konrad(Amy) and Tom. He was a hard worker and didn't let retirement slow him down. He will be deeply missed by many. Services will be private.

William Alden

William Alden

Jan 17, 2022

William F. Alden, (73), of Hoffman Estates, IL, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2022. Visitation will be Friday, January 21, 2022 from 3:00pm – 8:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory in Bartlett, IL Funeral services will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Countryside Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Queen of Heaven in Hillside,...

Robert Costner

Robert Costner

Jan 16, 2022

Robert E. Costner, Dear father of Amy Costner and Catherine Sauer; loving grandfather of Amanda Sauer, Joshua Costner and John Fleischer; caring brother of Patricia Langel and Sue Collins; fond uncle of Sarah Langel, Susan McCann and Steve Collins; adored son of the late Roscoe and Dorothy (nee: Keller), Robert was a 40 year sheet metal worker with Local 265...

Elba Miranda

Elba Miranda

Jan 16, 2022

Elba Inez Miranda (94) of Elgin, IL was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico. Elba was a loving wife, mother and great-grandmother. A true matriarch of her family and loved and cherished by many. She is survived by her children; Idelfonso (Maria) Miranda, Elsa Durbin, William Miranda (Dawn), Minerva Pritchett, Jim Miranda (Susan), Lora Miranda and Edie Banda (Conrad); dear grandmother...

William Braidwood

William Braidwood

Jan 16, 2022

Services for William F. Braidwood, Jr. of Elgin for almost 20 years are private. Bill worked for Home Depot in Palatine and was part of the Wade Warrior Family. He is the beloved husband of 43 years of Kathy A. nee Murdock; loving father of Justine and Alixandra Braidwood; cherished grandfather of Effie, Forest and Willow; dear brother of Melody...

Therese Battaglia

Therese Battaglia

Jan 15, 2022

Therese Marie Battaglia passed away on January 15, 2022 at 86 years of age. She was born on September 29, 1935 in Maywood, IL, to Sam and Mildred Battaglia and was the second to youngest of five siblings—Mary, Grace, Lorraine, Lucille, and Sam. Therese was loved by her family and is survived by her children, Lydia (David) Ziegler of Elgin,...

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