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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Nils Hedberg

Nils Hedberg

Jan 6, 2022

Nils Richard Hedberg, 90, of Shelby Township MI and Schaumburg IL, died Thursday, January 6, 2022, after a brief illness. Nils was born April 20, 1931, in Bellingham, WA, to Frank Hedberg and Karin Strom. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1949, and joined the U.S. Air Force in October, 1950. During his 4 years in the service, his...

Theresa Kasper

Theresa Kasper

Jan 6, 2022

Theresa C. Kasper, nee Musial, of Bartlett and formerly of Elmhurst, wife of the late Arthur; mom of Mike (Debby), Kim Sykora, Joy Weidling, Alan (Laura), Joe, Kelly (John) Gross, Art and Amy (Lee) Russin; grandma of Becki, Kolby, Luke, Keith, Erik, Justin, Josh, Cory, Jordan, Frank, Elizabeth, Courtney, Johnny, Rylie, Alexa and Sophie; great grandma of Jake, Lena, Claire,...

Christine Pillers

Christine Pillers

Jan 4, 2022

Christine Ann (Zib) Pillers, 54, a resident of Bartlett, Illinois passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Visitation will be held from 2:00-5:00pm on Sunday, January 9th at Countryside Funeral Home, Bartlett, Illinois. Viewing will be held at 10:00 am with funeral services starting at 11:00 am on Monday, January 10th at Saint Paul Lutheran Church, Mt. Prospect, Illinois. Memorials may...

Darlene Klueg

Darlene Klueg

Jan 4, 2022

Visitation for Darlene M. (nee Franzen) Klueg, 74, will be held Saturday, January 8, 2022 2:00p.m. until time of service 7:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle.Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. She passed away January 4, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by...

Anthony Bachert

Anthony Bachert

Jan 4, 2022

Anthony “Tony” Bachert, 83, of Lombard died January 4, 2022. Born August 21, 1938 in Chicago. Tony loved golfing and bowling, his yearly trips to Las Vegas and was an avid Cubs fan. Beloved husband of 53 years to the late Janey; loving dad of Richard (Bernadette) Gilman, Kim (Nick) Marchese and Steve (Caroline) Bachert; cherished grandpa of Toni, Nicholas,...

Alfred Mandrek

Alfred Mandrek

Jan 4, 2022

Alfred A. Mandrek, 92, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022. An avid gardener, Alfred enjoyed playing the organ and especially spending time with his family and friends. Beloved husband of the late Irene (nee Adamczyk); loving father of Bert Mandrek and Anita Lagergren; proud grandfather of Lauren and Evan Mandrek; dear brother of the late Stefan (the late Renate), the...

June Lamantia

June Lamantia

Jan 4, 2022

June Victoria (Kapsa) LaMantia, 92, of Streamwood, died peacefully Monday, January 3rd, 2022. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 10th, 1929. She attended Morton Highschool in Berwyn. June married the late Thomas LaMantia in 1953 and they were happily married 61 years. Mother of, Deborah Rzewnicki (Patrick McDougall), Paul LaMantia, the late Lisa LaMantia and Vicki Manning (Lloyd)....

Robert Martens

Robert Martens

Jan 3, 2022

Services for Robert E. Martens of Streamwood will be private. Robert is the beloved husband of the late Betty Lou; loving father of April Kereszturi, Steve Kereszturi, John (Diane) Kereszturi and the late Michael and Laura Kereszturi; cherished grandfather of Jeremy Kereszturi, Kathy Kereszturi-Martens, Adam Clay, Abigail Clay, Michael, Tanya, Steven, Brandie Kereszturi and the late Robert Peters; proud great...

Jeffrey Veselka

Jeffrey Veselka

Jan 2, 2022

On Sunday, January 2, 2022, Jeffrey Philip Veselka, loving son, brother, and dog and cat dad, passed away suddenly at the age of 34. Jeff was born on June 18, 1987, the youngest of four brothers. Growing up with teenagers he was sophisticated beyond his years. Beloved by his many coworkers and friends, Jeff had a rare and coveted quality...

Dan Imse

Dan Imse

Jan 2, 2022

Daniel Robert Imse "Big Dan", 64 of Elgin and formerly of Norridge, Des Plaines and Hanover Park left this world unexpectedly in the evening hours of January 2, 2022. Dan was a loving husband to the late Dora Imse, an amazing father to Dana (Jason) Davis, Diana Imse (Tony Russo), Danny (Brianna) Imse and Debbie (Brandon) Gueulette. An adored Grandpa...

Bret Mitchell

Bret Mitchell

Jan 1, 2022

Bret Warren Mitchell, age 53, died peacefully in the arms of his wife on January 1, 2022. Bret was born on September 14, 1968 in Joliet, IL, later moving to South Elgin where he grew up. He graduated on Honor Roll from Larkin High School in 1986. He went on to complete a meat cutter and electrical apprenticeship. He was...

Guillerma Benasa

Guillerma Benasa

Jan 1, 2022

Visitation for Guillerma G. Benasa nee Galima of Streamwood, formerly of Justice will be held Thursday, January 6, 2022 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Funeral Friday 11:00a.m. Interment St. Isidore Cemetery. Guillerma is the beloved wife of 48 years of Germiniano; loving mother of Leilani, Rose Lynn...

Barbara Wiley

Barbara Wiley

Jan 1, 2022

Barbara J. Wiley (nee Carsen), 65, of Hoffman Estates since 1974, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Born April 4, 1956 in Chicago. Barb was a Registered Nurse at St Alexius for many years. She enjoyed reading, shopping but most of all her family, especially her grandkids. Beloved wife of 41 years to Ken; loving mom of Jennifer, Daniel...

Nicholaus "Nick" Colionne

Nicholaus "Nick" Colionne

Jan 1, 2022

NICHOLAUS “NICK” COLIONNE Internationally-known Jazz Guitarist Nick Colionne of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Nick achieved contemporary jazz stardom in the early 2000s, and, since that time has been one of the genre’s most dynamic and tireless live performers. Nick was known for his wit, charisma and incredible sense of style. Nick performed at major music...

Dennis Lamb

Dennis Lamb

Jan 1, 2022

Dennis D. Lamb, 69, of Roselle, formerly of Oak Park, passed away peacefully at home on January 1st, 2022 after a two year battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Carol for 38 years, devoted and dedicated father to Donovan and David. Dear brother to Mary Pat, Jerome (Doris), Rosemary (Terry), Gary, and Jim (Nancy) and brother-in-law to Jan and Tom....

Patricia Covelli

Patricia Covelli

Dec 31, 2021

Patricia Ann Covelli (nee Hoey), 73, of Bartlett, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021. Patricia was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. Beloved wife of the late Anthony; loving mother of Lynn (Jeff Anderson) Covelli, Steve Covelli, and the late Nicholas Covelli; proud grandmother of Andrew and Julie; fond sister of the late Kevin (Marian) Hoey. Visitation Friday,...

Millicent Mileusnich

Millicent Mileusnich

Dec 31, 2021

Millicent Marie Mileusnich (nee Becmer), of Streamwood, formerly of Cape Fair, MO and Orland Park, IL passed away Friday, December 31, 2021. Millicent is the beloved wife of the late Louis; loving mother of Debbie (Mike) Purcell, Dawn Mileusnich, Laura (Marty) Cibich and David (Lynn) Mileusnich; cherished grandmother of Kristin and Michael (Laurie) Purcell, Kaitlin, Tim and Daniel (Kathryn) Cibich,...

Jeffery Froio

Jeffery Froio

Dec 30, 2021

Visitation for Jeffery O. Froio of Addison, formerly of Chicago will be held Thursday, January 6, 2022 3:00p.m. until time of service 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. After battling a life long fight with cancer,...

Pamela Dant

Pamela Dant

Dec 30, 2021

Pamela “Pam” S. Dant, 51 of Bartlett. Survived by: husband of 30 years James Dant, sister Deborah (Hill) Zienty, brothers Richard and Raymond Hill, daughter Haley Dant, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Randall Scott Hill and Sandra Jankowski Hill. Services are pending In lieu of flowers, Donations can be made to the MS Foundation.

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