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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Elizabeth Baumbach
Apr 15, 2021
Elizabeth A. Baumbach (nee:Roberts). Loving mother of Cody (Erica) Baumbach, Monica Baumbach and Heather Baumbach (Alex Rojas); dear grandmother of Brooklynn, Isabella, Mariella, AJ and Ayden; caring daughter of Jane and the late Walter Roberts Sr.; fond sister of Terry (Bill) Bucher, Sheila (Wayne) Ralston, Walter Jr. (Carmella) Roberts, Judy (David) Drewes and Steven (Laura) Roberts. Liz was the absolute...
Lisa Ottenfeld-Kaluza
Apr 13, 2021
Visitation for Lisa J. Ottenfeld-Kaluza of Streamwood for 15 years, formerly of Schaumburg, will be held Friday, April 16, 2021 2:00p.m. until time of service 6:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. **Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, 50 people will be allowed in the funeral...
Jeremiah Riordan
Apr 13, 2021
Jeremiah James Riordan III, 54, of Wauconda, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021. The former brewmaster at Millrose Brewing Company, Jerry was the manager at Flatlanders Restaurant and Brewery, Prairie Rock Brewery, Emmett's Brewing Company, Fuego Loco, Karma, and most recently the General Manager at Panera Bread. Beloved husband of Kara (nee Schriner); loving father to Taylor and Grace; cherished...
Jeffrey Mueller
Apr 12, 2021
On Monday April 12th, 2021, Jeffrey T. Mueller, aka Papa aka Magnum aka Skipper, passed away from being an “old man”, in his home with his dog by his side. Born February 2nd, 1958 in Chicago, IL to Helen (Kielbasa) and Theodore K. Mueller (He would want us to note that at 63, he was the oldest living male in...
Hugh O'Connor
Apr 12, 2021
Hugh R. O'Connor, 86, of Elgin formerly of Machesny Park, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021. Hugh will be forever remembered as a generous man, with a witty sense of humor, who had the most incredible gift of gab. He was a devout Catholic and pro-life advocate. Hugh was a man of integrity who loved his family more than anything....
Lois Edstrom
Apr 11, 2021
Services for Lois Vannier Edstrom of Heritage Woods, South Elgin, formerly of Park Ridge for 67 years will be private. Lois is the beloved wife of the late Donald R.; loving mother of Eric "Rick" (Karen) Edstrom, Karen (Gary Vece) Edstrom and Jon (Carole) Edstrom; cherished grandmother of Kris (Jill) Edstrom, Annika (Bill) Shultz, Linnea (Grafton) Moore, Alison (Josh) Phillips,...
Stephen Mccarty
Apr 11, 2021
Stephen Edward McCarty, 61, of Wood Dale died April 11, 2021. Stephen was the beloved husband of Sudha for 20 years; loving father of Stephen Edward McCarty II and Dr. Chandni Oza; cherished son of Bettie and the late George McCarty; proud brother of Kevin (Dawn) and Clifford. He will be missed by many friends and family. Visitation Friday April...
Elvira Luna
Apr 10, 2021
Your hug meant the world nobody else held me so tight Or made me feel so right. No one’s eyes shined so bright with Love. As my MOM, who is now high above. The world lost a beloved wife and mother, Elvira Luna, on April 09, 2021. Elvira died in her home surrounded by her family. Elvira was born in...
John Reszke
Apr 9, 2021
John Alex Reszke, 91, of Bartlett died April 9, 2021. John was the beloved husband of Dolores (nee Yoka); loving father of Thomas Reszke, Marie Stohl and Cathy (fiancé Michael Umberger) Stout; proud grandfather of Christina Stohl, David Stohl, Melissa (Ben) Schooler, Elizabeth (Jon) Wojdula, Michelle Stout; dear great grandfather of Mason, Jack and Stella; cherished brother of Fred, Dora,...
Marcos Martinez
Apr 9, 2021
Después de tres largos meses de luchar por su vida. El viernes 9 de abril, 2021, Marcos Martinez perdió la batalla contra el COVID-19. Nacido en Agosto 1, 1966 a sus 54 años deja atrás a su esposa, 4 hijos, y 3 nietos. Aun con su pérdida seguirá viviendo en nuestros pensamientos y nos deja la alegría de conocer a...
Richard Opsal
Apr 9, 2021
Richard C. Opsal, 93, a Marine Veteran of South Elgin, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Dolores (nee Demski); loving father of Susan (Ray) Salvesen, Mary (Patrick) Nelson, and Gary Opsal; dear grandfather of Valerie (Mike) Sawisch, Glenn (Sarah) Salvesen, Mark (Michelle) Salvesen, Ashley Nelson, Mitchell Nelson, and Ryan Opsal; proud great grandfather of Madison,...
Robert Vollendorf
Apr 8, 2021
Robert "Bob" Vollendorf, 82 of Roselle, formerly of Hanover Park; husband of the late Irene, nee Plucinski, father of Sue (Fred) Hurd, Deb (John) Hennessey and Bill (Carol) Keller; brother of Ron and the late Karl; grandpa of 8 and great grandpa of 13; son of the late Walter and Josephine; owner who spoiled his 2 favorite cats the late...
Glenn Gronn
Apr 7, 2021
Services for Glenn A. Gronn of Bartlett, formerly of Palatine are private. Glenn is the beloved husband of the late Anita nee Cavallo; loving father of Nicky (Erik) Mackowiak and Lisa (Dan) Newsome; cherished grandfather of Zachary and Mackenzie Mackowiak and Dominick and Daniel Newsome; dear brother of Frank "Butch" (Cyndi) Gronn, Gail (Glenn) Cates, Marie (Michael) Mokate and the...
Julia Niklinski
Apr 6, 2021
Visitation for Julia Niklinski nee Duchnowski of Streamwood, formerly of River Grove will be held Sunday April 11, 2021 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Monday 9:45a.m. to St. John the Evangelist Church. Mass 10:30a.m. Interment Maryhill. **Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, 50 people will be allowed in...
Joan Anderson
Apr 5, 2021
Joan A. Anderson (nee Lindholm), 88, of Elgin, formerly of East Dundee and Elk Grove Village, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021. A gracious cook and hostess, Joan was known for her sense of humor as well as her brownies. Beloved wife of the late Walter; loving mother of Nancy Anderson and Katherine (Laurie Geschrey) Anderson; dear grandmother of Jennifer...
Mark Winter
Apr 5, 2021
Visitation for Mark Anton Winter of Streamwood for 19 years will be held Sunday, April 11, 2021 11:00a.m. until time of service 1:00p.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. **Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, 50 people will be allowed in the funeral...
Thomas Schweig
Apr 4, 2021
Thomas P. Schweig, 70, Huntley, Illinois, was released from his suffering April 4, 2021. A Lieutenant in the Chicago Fire Department and former member of Squad 2, Tom retired from Engine 112 after 31 years of service. Unfortunately Tom did not have the time he wanted to enjoy his many interests, including family/friend gatherings (never missed), bowling, and his great...
Samuel Tudisco
Apr 3, 2021
Sam R. Tudisco, 59, of Missouri and formerly of Hoffman Estates; father of Brett (Sabrina) and Erik; dear grandpa of Charlotte and Addison; son of Patricia (late Grant) MacDonald and the late Sam A. Tudisco; brother of Terri (Michael) Legan, Pam (Jeff) Freedman, Bill (Kathy) Tudisco, Michael ( Trisha) MacDonald and Patrick (Chris) MacDonald; uncle of many nieces and nephews....
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