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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Lloyd White
Jul 16, 2021
Lloyd White, who was known as “Butch” to many, passed away July 16, 2021 at the age of 78. He was born in Berwyn (the youngest of five), graduated from Oak Lawn High School, then traveled aboard a ship when he joined the Navy. After leaving the Navy, Lloyd worked 24 years with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater...
Frank Brabec
Jul 15, 2021
December 6, 1925 - July 15, 2021 Frank J. Brabec passed away peacefully on July 15, joining his wife of 66 years, Mary Ann T. Brabec, who left us on January 26 of this year. Frank was born on December 6, 1925 in Berwyn, IL, son of Frank Brabec Sr. and Marie (Kazimour) Brabec. He and his sisters Mary (Lahlum)...
Mary Marienfeld
Jul 14, 2021
Mary A. Marienfeld (nee Clasen), 90, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Born December 29, 1930 in Chicago. Mary was an elementary school librarian aid for many years. She enjoyed reading, crosswords and scrabble, Needle Pointing and being outdoors. She especially loved singing, hiking, golfing, and gardening. Beloved wife of the late Ernest; loving mom Diane (Tom) Leahy, Denise (Tony) Fini...
Katherine Weidner
Jul 14, 2021
Katherine F. Weidner (nee Kohnke), 86, of Schaumburg, IL, passed away peacefully July 14, 2021. Katherine was the beloved wife of Norman A. Weidner for 64 years; loving mother of Janice (Robert) Vassas, David (Janet) Weidner, Gregory (Tracey) Weidner, Julie (Timothy)Mertins, Donna Weidner, Jeanine (Sam) Reiss; loving grandmother of Brendon Weidner, Heather (Ian) Olson, Kyle Weidner, Parker Weidner (fiancee Sarah...
Bettie Straub
Jul 13, 2021
Bettie “B.J.” Straub (nee Hull), 89, of Schaumburg died Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Born April 11, 1932 in Chicago. Bettie enjoyed travel, cooking, gardening, floral design, reading and games. However here biggest passion was always her family. Beloved mom of Cynthia Levan, Trudy Baranowski, Danielle Straub, Lori Helfrich, Nathalie Kretzmann, Vicki Dvorak and Paul Straub; loving grandma of 9 and...
Margaret Duran
Jul 13, 2021
Margaret M. Duran, 84, of Chicago, died July 13, 2021. Margaret was the loving mother of Joe (Mary Kay), Kathy (Rocco) LaCapra and the late James; proud grandmother of Derrick (Jessie) Dodson, Nick LaCapra, Lauren (Eric) Guzik, Kelly (Nate) Pacelli; cherished great grandmother of Christopher Wood, Eva Guzik and Stanley Guzik; beloved sister of Eleanor Tomsic. She will be missed...
Carol Moustafa
Jul 12, 2021
Carol Ann Moustafa, 76, Passed away July 12th, 2021. Beloved wife of Sam (deceased 1986), Loving Mother of Mary Rose and Loving Aunt of Renee. Carol will be dearly missed by her daughter, niece and wonderfully loving friends that she called family. My mother was wonder woman. She was the strongest woman I know. She went through hell and back...
Edward Weiss
Jul 12, 2021
Edward G. Weiss, 75, of Bartlett, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021. A 25 year fire fighter with the Oak Park Fire Department, Edward was the Senior Pastor at Faith World Outreach Church, founding member of the Illinois Haz Mat Response Team, founder of Faith School of Ministry, and a world missionary who began every day saying "it's a lovely...
Ann Miller
Jul 12, 2021
Ann R. Miller (nee:Balice),formerly of Schiller Park and Bartlett. Beloved wife of Lyle; loving mother of Frank, Chris (Jean) and Kathy (Richard) Rushing; dear grandmother of Mark, Matthew, Michael, Kalie, Lauren and Raymond; fond sister of the late Mary DiZonno and aunt of Toni. Visitation Wednesday, July 14, 2021 from 3:00pm until 9:00pm at The Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory,...
Karen Guth
Jul 12, 2021
Karen Sue Guth (nee Kiger) 60, of Itasca died July 12, 2021. Karen was the beloved wife of Steven Lee Guth for 31 years; cherished daughter of Dolores and the late Glendon Kiger; loving sister of Shelly Kiger, Patricia Favella and Ken Kiger; proud aunt of many nieces and nephews. Karen enjoyed spending summers in her boat on Little Green...
Carol Eguchi
Jul 12, 2021
Memorial visitation for Carol Ann Eguchi nee Nelson of Streamwood since 1964 will be held Wednesday, July 14, 2021 4:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Memorial Mass Thursday July 15, 2021 10:00a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church 502 Parkside Circle Streamwood. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory....
Ruth Groff
Jul 11, 2021
Ruth N. Groff, 98, of Bartlett, Illinois, died peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2021. She was born on August 26, 1922 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, to George and Lillie (Miller) Davidheiser. The youngest of 11 children, she was often called “Babe” by her family and friends. Ruth married Warren “Bud” Groff on August 30, 1947 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. “Bud and...
Myles Griffin
Jul 11, 2021
Myles Griffin, 31, died suddenly Sunday, July 11, 2021. Born February 21, 1990 in Hoffman Estates. Myles was very athletic and enjoyed sports. He was an avid White Sox fan, enjoyed football and weight lifting in his High School years. Golfing with friends and watching whenever he had the opportunity. He will be forever remembered for his kindness to others....
William Milligan
Jul 11, 2021
Visitation for William Glenn Milligan of Streamwood since 1968 will be held Saturday, July 17, 2021 5:00p.m. until time of service 8:00p.m. 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. William is the beloved husband of 58 years of Margaret Helen nee Lookabaugh; loving...
Joan Tye
Jul 9, 2021
Joan Christine Tye, 74, passed away on July 9th, 2021. She was born in Manchester, England to Stanley and Joan Gajewski on September 16th, 1946. Joan is preceded in death by her parents Joan and Stanley Gajewski and true love Bob Ostby. Joan was a sister to Geri Michael and a loving mother to Jenny, David (Mary), and Colleen (Dave...
Charlotte Mueller
Jul 5, 2021
Visitation for Charlotte Mueller nee Meth of Elgin for 20 years will be held Saturday, July 24, 2021 9:00a.m. until time of memorial service 11:00a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 95 S. Gilbert Rd. (at State St.) South Elgin. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Charlotte is the beloved wife of 64 years of Ludwig; loving mother...
Lorraine Rudnik
Jul 5, 2021
Lorraine Ruth Rudnik, 94, of Streamwood, died July 4, 2021. Lorraine was the beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of John (Maey Lee), Greg (Linda) and David (Pam); proud grandmother of Hunter (Sally); cherished great grandmother of Reece; dear sister of Donna. Lorraine was small but tough, a lover of dogs and children, fierce defender of what she...
William Scott
Jul 5, 2021
William E. “Bill” Scott, 92, longtime resident of Palatine, IL and The Oaks at Bartlett, died on July 5, 2021. Bill was the beloved husband of 67 years to Helen (nee Considine) Scott. Bill and Helen lovingly raised their three sons Michael (Joanne), Dan, and Bill (Terri) Scott; cherished grandpa of Laura, Kathryn and Claire Scott, Catie (William) Rogers and...
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