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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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...

Janice Koch

Janice Koch

Nov 26, 2021

Visitation for Janice Koch of Glendale Heights for 20 years will be held Monday, November 29, 2021 4:00p.m. until time of service 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Janice is the cherished daughter of the late LeRoy and Janette Koch...

Mary Ann Davis

Mary Ann Davis

Nov 25, 2021

Visitation for Mary Ann Davis nee Bass of Hanover Park, formerly of Streamwood, will be held Wednesday, December 1, 2021 4:00p.m. until time of Memorial Service 8:00p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Mary Ann is the beloved wife of the late Randall; loving mother of Dawn and Matt Davis; cherished grandmother of...

Sara Leesman

Sara Leesman

Nov 24, 2021

Sara Elizabeth Leesman nee Johnson was born March 24, 1958 in Rockford, Illinois. Daughter of Phillip Edward Boise Johnson and Elizabeth Belle Johnson nee McClelland. Sara is survived by her loving husband, Robert E. Leesman, whom she married December 22, 1982; brother Steven (Jessica) of Chicago, David (Christine) of Palmetto, FL, Curtis of East Calais, VT, sisters Rhonda of Colorado...

Patricia Mianowski-Holt

Patricia Mianowski-Holt

Nov 24, 2021

Patricia E. Mianowski-Holt, 78, a career secretary at William Wrigley, Jr. Company, of South Elgin, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Beloved mother of Peter (Debra) Mianowski; proud grandmother of Hunter; dear sister of Christine (Walter) Wojtuszewski; fond aunt of Kathy Wojtuszewski, Paul (Renita) Wojtuszewski, and Kristi (John) Poulin. Visitation Thursday, December 2 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Countryside Funeral...

Charlene Sheridan

Charlene Sheridan

Nov 22, 2021

A Memorial visitation for Charlene Lee "Judy" Sheridan nee Wright will be held Saturday, December 11, 2021 11:30a.m. until time of mass 12noon at St. Marcelline Church 822 S. Springinsguth Rd. Schaumburg. Inurnment St. Mary Catholic Cemetery 87th and Hamlin Evergreen Park. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery office at 2:00p.m. for committal services. Cremation was private at...

Joseph Morgan

Joseph Morgan

Nov 21, 2021

Joseph Terrence Morgan was born on May 11th 1993. An adorable red headed child with freckles like his mother and an infectious laugh that would last his entire life and would reverberate through other peoples souls. He was raised in his Grandparents home with his father Michael. Josephine and Thomas Morgan, his grandparents, his cousin Tara, his Aunt Lisa, Uncle...

Andrew Kolano

Andrew Kolano

Nov 21, 2021

Andrew E. Kolano, 87, of Carol Stream, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Andrew (Andy), son of Andrzej and Zofia (Wytrwal) Kolano, was born in Braddock, PA on May 25, 1934, the next to youngest of ten children. Andrew was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He is survived by sisters Stephanie Fichtner and Dolores...

Bill Douglas Grant

Bill Douglas Grant

Nov 20, 2021

William "Bill" Douglas Grant, 91, of Bloomingdale died November 20, 2021. Bill was the beloved husband of the late Charlene Marie Grant; loving father of Sherry (Lloyd) Moist and Craig (Josephine Szarowicz) Grant; proud grandfather of Sara Moist, Carly Grant and Cody Grant; cherished brother of the late Edwina (Bill) Daniels. Bill was an Air Force veteran. He enjoyed building...

Shelley Szymanski

Shelley Szymanski

Nov 20, 2021

Shelley Szymanski (nee LaJoie), 67, of Roselle for 30 years, died, Saturday, November 20, 2021. Born January 28, 1954 in Buffalo, NY. Shelley loved to garden, was good at decorating and loved to cook but above all, she loved her family. Beloved wife of 43 years to Walter; loving mom Stacey (Jeff) Jaski and Vanessa (Michael) Zeravich; cherished grandma of...

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