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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Joseph Loochtan
Nov 19, 2021
Joseph A. “Joe” Loochtan, 38, of Schaumburg, died Friday, November 19, 2021. Born March 27, 1983 in Melrose Park. Joe was a proud officer working for TSA. He was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. Joe loved computers, wrestling, cigars and anything involving the DC/Marvel Universe. He will be missed. Beloved son of Mark and the late Karen (nee Lang)...
Lillian Ortiz
Nov 18, 2021
Lillian Ortiz, 91, of Chicago, died Thursday, November 18, 2021. Born November 15, 1930 in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico. Lillian was an excellent gardener. She had a big heart and cared for her family deeply. She will be missed. Beloved mom of Vilma and Edgard (Carmen) Torres and the late John; caring mother-in-law of Sonia Torres; loving Bueli of Juan Carlos,...
Virginia Resendez
Nov 18, 2021
Virginia Resendez, 53, of Elgin, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021. Virginia was a hard worker who enjoyed knitting and mostly spending time with her grandchildren. Beloved wife of Gregorio Meza; loving mother of Mario, Oscar, Carolina, Sandra, Gregorio, and Tanya; proud grandmother of Daniel, Fernando, Kimberly, Ariana, Aiden, Mateo, Zenaida, and Marlene; Virginia was the oldest of 8 siblings....
Kathryn Milliron
Nov 18, 2021
Kathryn Ann (Griffith) Milliron was born on July 7, 1944 in Pittsburg, PA. She spent most of her childhood growing up in Oakmont, PA with her 2 brothers (Harry and Butch) and 3 sisters (Shirley, Jane and Joan). She graduated from Oakmont High School where she was a cheerleader and developed a love for sports, later becoming a big Chicago...
Gilbert Kuhnle
Nov 17, 2021
Gilbert Herman Kuhnle, 87, of Schaumburg, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Gilbert enjoyed bowling and fishing. Beloved husband of the late Clare; loving father of Kenneth (Anita) and the late Richard; dear brother of Edward (the late Cathy) and the late Ruth Wreath. Cremation private at Countryside Crematory. Visitation Tuesday, December 7 from 10:00am until time of Mass 10:30am...
Anna Tegtmeier
Nov 16, 2021
Anna Marie Tegtmeier (nee Schwarz) passed away peacefully in her home, in her favorite bedroom, on Tuesday, November 16th at the age of 93. She was the beloved wife of her late husband, Herman Tegtmeier. She was loved dearly by her late twin sister Hildegard Lietzo and her parents, Martin and Marie Schwarz. She will be forever cherished and loved...
Steven Zoltek
Nov 15, 2021
Steven Robert Zoltek, Sr., 91, passed away peacefully at home November 15, 2021. Steve was the beloved husband of the late Carol Jean; loving father of Larry (Mary), Mike (Mary), Cathy (Jim) Stoesser, Steve, and Robert Zoltek; proud grandfather of Maureen, Maddie, Larry, Mike, Ann, Carolyn, and Sophia; dear great grandfather of Nyoka and Dakota; dear brother of Gerri (Rock)...
Denise Owens
Nov 15, 2021
Visitation for Denise Owens of Streamwood will be held Saturday, November 20, 2021 12noon until time of service 1:00p.m., with repast to follow until 5:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Denise is the beloved wife of the late George Aboagye; loving mother of...
John Trnovec
Nov 15, 2021
John R. "Jack" Trnovec, 88, of Harvard, IL, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021. An Air Force Veteran, Jack began piloting airplanes in 1953 at Kinston, North Carolina while enlisted in the Air Force and served in the Korean War. While enlisted he flew planes PA-18, T-6, T-28, T-33, B-25, B-26, C-47, C-54, C-119, C-124, and H-19. He was hired...
Daniel Thiel
Nov 13, 2021
Daniel J. “Dan” Thiel, 58, of Lake in the Hills, died Saturday, November 13, 2021 in Hoffman Estates after a brave battle with brain cancer. Dan was born June 17, 1963 in Chicago, and lived there until the family relocated to Northbrook, where he spent most of his childhood and adolescent years. After retiring from the printing industry, he spent...
Donald Klein
Nov 13, 2021
Donald J. Klein, 91, died Saturday, November 13, 2021. He was born November 30, 1929. Beloved husband of 61 years of the late Rosemary Rodgers Klein. Loving father of Thomas (Octavia), Mary (Joseph Sr.) Joyce, Margaret (Dr. James) Misak, John (Julie), Patricia (the late Javier) Blanco, Rosemary (Scott) Young, James (Margaret), Edward (Kate), Catherine (Anthony) Baracco and the late Joseph...
Carol Boeck
Nov 13, 2021
Carol Lynette Boeck (nee Wilson), 66, of Hanover Park, died November 13, 2021. Carol was the beloved wife of Thomas Lee Boeck for 46 1/2 years; loving mother of the late Julie Gibson; proud grandmother of Emma, Mason and Aiden; cherished sister of Teresa (John) Geib and Debbie Watson; dear aunt of Tonia and Amber; fond sister in law of...
Ralph Tovar
Nov 12, 2021
On Friday November 12, 2021, Ralph J Tovar, loving husband to the late Marlene Tovar and father of Michael, Stephen and John Tovar, passed away at age 79. Ralph was born on August 1, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Raul and Anna Tovar. On May 26, 1962 he married Marlene Francis Gardner. They raised their three sons in Chicago, Des...
Giovanna De Santis
Nov 11, 2021
Giovanna De Santis, nee Del Core, of Bartlett and formerly of Chicago and Franklin Park; devoted wife of the late Sabino; cherished mother of Joseph, Lorenzo and John (Michelle); loving nonna of Giovanna, Sabino (Toni), Bianca (Michael) Margolis, Gabriella and Nico; dear great grandmother of Maximus and Giorgio; fond sister of Nicola, late Cosmo (Mandelina), late Giuseppe (late Anna), late...
Charlotte Lee
Nov 10, 2021
Charlotte E. Lee, (nee Busse), 98, beloved wife of the late Charles R. Lee, passed away on November 10, 2021. Charlotte grew up in Chicago and was a devout Lutheran. She loved her family and enjoyed working in both downtown Chicago and Hamlin Farms in South Haven, MI in her later years. Charlotte was an avid reader who enjoyed book...
Norrine Sampogna
Nov 9, 2021
Norrine A. Sampogna (nee Snell), 99, beloved wife of the late George A. Sr., passed away on November 9, 2021. A long time Chicagoan, Schaumburg was her home for the past 30 years. She loved her family and enjoyed her long employment at Jewel Foods and travelling the United States. She was preceded in death by her parents Hugh and...
Pamela Lundman
Nov 9, 2021
Pamela J. Lundman (nee Haskins), 65, of Elgin, died Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Born October 30, 1956 in Fort Atkinson, Wis. Pamela loved to read and was an excellent writer. She was incredibly social and excelled at her job as a daycare provider. She will be missed by her family. Beloved wife of the late Donald J.; loving daughter of...
Irene Frank
Nov 8, 2021
Irene R. Frank, 65, of Glendale Heights, passed away suddenly on November 8, 2021 at Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital. Beloved wife of 45 years to James Frank; Devoted mother of Crystal (Anthony) Ross; Cherished grandmother of Leia, Kaylie and Melanie Ross; Fond sister of Stella (Dan) Zolnierczyk; Many loving cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by...
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