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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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John Cotton
Jul 29, 2021
John J. Cotton Sr., loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many passed away at the age of 93 on July 29, 2021. He died peacefully in his sleep at home. John was the eldest of John and Helen Cotton’s five children. He was born in Chicago on November 9, 1927. At the age of 17 he enlisted...
Nancy Piotrowski
Jul 26, 2021
Nancy Piotrowski (nee Piotrowski and no, it’s not a misprint—she was so pleased with her driver’s license photo she searched and found the love of her life with the same last name), beloved wife of Stephen, loving mother of Julie Govreau and Jennifer (Justin) Nemeth, cherished grandmother of Cameron, Madelyn, Alexis, Abigail, and Amelia, dear sister of Edward (Jo Ann),...
Rita Capadona
Jul 21, 2021
Visitation for Rita A. Capadona nee Mandile of Schaumburg since 1994, formerly of Chicago will be held Friday, July 23, 2021 4:00p.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. Rita is the beloved wife of the late Peter;...
Raymond Simek
Jul 21, 2021
Raymond P. Simek, 61, of Bartlett, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Born May 14, 1960 in Berwyn. Raymond was an avid Cubs, Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks fan. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing and camping whenever he could. He will be missed by his family and friends. Beloved husband of Denise (nee Schweiger); loving dad of Valerie (fiancé Jason Dubois);...
Sr. Magdalene Kabat
Jul 19, 2021
Sr. Magdalene Kabat, 86, a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph TOSF for 67 years, entered eternal life on Monday, July 19, 2021. A dedicated teacher in Indiana and Illinois and beloved principal at St. Mary of Czestochowa in Cicero, IL. Beloved daughter of the late Frank and the late Magdalene Kabat; cherished sister of Lorraine (the late Joseph)...
Donna Galuszka
Jul 18, 2021
Donna E. Galuszka (nee Wielgos), 63, of Roselle, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021. A dedicated "hockey mom" and devoted teacher, Donna was an avid Cubs fan who was passionate about her family and had a tender heart always open to her many friends. Beloved wife of the late Richard, Jr.; loving mother of Dan (Ali), Alex, and Chris; proud...
Sharon Olenick
Jul 18, 2021
Sharon A. Olenick (nee Kurhais), 78, of Hanover Park died unexpectedly, but peacefully on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Born May 10, 1943 in Chicago, Sharon graduated from High School in Withee, Wisconsin and worked for United Airlines for 35 years until her retirement. Beloved mom of Stacey of Hanover Park, IL, and Scott of Columbus, Ohio, and loving daughter of...
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....
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