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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Hien Tran

Hien Tran

Feb 20, 2021

MR. HIEN QUAN TRAN, age 81. Suddenly on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 while under the care of AMITA Medical Center,Glendale Heights,IL. Beloved husband of Thanh Le. Loving father, grandfather, brother, relative and friend to many. Visitation Thursday, Feb. 25,2021 from 2 until 9pm at the COUNTRYSIDE FUNERAL HOME, 333 S. Roselle Road, Roselle. Friends and family are asked to meet...

Magdaline Jazwiec

Magdaline Jazwiec

Feb 20, 2021

Magdaline L. Jazwiec (nee Montbriand), 84, of Bartlett, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021. Beloved wife and best friend of John for 62 years; loving mother of John (Julie), Glenn (Erin), Kerry (Tom) Kopera, and Janet Jazwiec; adored grandmother of Jennifer (Lucas) Hartmann, and Matt, Morgan, Abbey, Adam, Amy, Elizabeth, and Marcus Jazwiec; dear great grandmother of Jackson, Emma, and...

Joyce Pawlicki

Joyce Pawlicki

Feb 20, 2021

Joyce Mary Pawlicki, 73, of Streamwood, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Born February 25, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and the late Rose Wojcieszek. Joyce was the beloved wife of 45 years of the late Ronnie; loving mother of Randal (Stavroula) Pawlicki, Barbra (Richard Skepnek) Pawlicki, Laura (Todd) Scarlett and...

Lawana Gordon

Lawana Gordon

Feb 20, 2021

Lawana Gordon, 71, of Roselle, died Saturday, February 20, 2021. Born June 14, 1949 in Chicago. Lawana was a lover of animals. She is survived by her brother Patrick and friends Diane, Louise and Cheryl. She is preceded by her parents Eugene and Rebecca (nee John) Gordon. Graveside services will be held Friday, February 26, 2021 at 1:00p.m. at Fairview...

Donald Bekeleski

Donald Bekeleski

Feb 19, 2021

Services for Donald E. Bekeleski of Elk Grove Village since 1997 will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery at a later date. A Veteran of the US Army, Donald was also a member of Local 147 Painters and Decorators Union in Chicago. He enjoyed hunting in Jo Davies County, fishing, trips to Lake Geneva, WI, going to the shooting...

William Schade

William Schade

Feb 19, 2021

William F. Schade, 74, of Streamwood for over 40 years and formerly of Chicago; husband for 52 years of Donna, nee Daniel; father of Jacqueline (Steve) Morrison, Jeffrey (Mindy) and Jason (Nicole); grandfather of Alicia, Teddy and Lucy; brother of the late Carol (Chester) Trayman; son of the late Frederick and the late Cecelia. William was a clerk at the...

Salvator Ventrelle

Salvator Ventrelle

Feb 18, 2021

Salvator V. Ventrelle from Bartlett, Il passed away on February 18, 2021 just one month short of his 45th birthday. Born to Salvatore B Ventrelle and Linda M. Burrell, brother to Lisa A. Murphy, and brother in law Tim Murphy. Sal was a skilled guitar player and a charismatic jokester. He was and will continue to be an inspiration to...

Sheila Mcmahon

Sheila Mcmahon

Feb 18, 2021

On Thursday, February 18, 2021, Sheila (Burke) McMahon, loving wife, and mother of nine children, passed away at the age of 85. Sheila was born on Feb 11, 1936, in Chicago, IL, to Michael and Mary (nee McCarthy) Burke. She grew up in the city and attended St. Mel High School. On June 21, 1958, she married Phillip John McMahon...

Virginia Henry

Virginia Henry

Feb 17, 2021

Virginia Henry (nee Benwitz), 91, of Bartlett, died Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Born May 27, 1929 in Oak Park. Virginia enjoyed gardening, sewing, swimming and spending time with her family. Beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mom of Frank (Kathy) Ziberna and Lee Ann (Michael) Gavula; cherished grandma of, Frank Jr (Jenell), Michael (fiancé Meg), Lauren (Jason), Brittany (Max)...

Leslie Grevoy

Leslie Grevoy

Feb 17, 2021

Leslie Grevoy (nee Henden), 67, of Hanover Park for over 30 years, died Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Born March 26, 1953 in Chicago. Leslie enjoyed Vegas and a good pool. She was a foodie and loved dogs, but her biggest passion was her family, especially her grandkids. Beloved wife of 45 years to Jeffrey; loving mom of Leah (Joshua) Grevoy-Steinman...

Bernita Hellerich

Bernita Hellerich

Feb 17, 2021

Visitation for Bernita Cora Hellerich nee Berry will be held Saturday, March 6, 2021 2:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Service 4:00p.m. Family and friends will meet Monday 12noon at the funeral home to process to Randhill Park for inurnment at 1:00p.m. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory....

Nelia Tinio

Nelia Tinio

Feb 16, 2021

Visitation for Nelia C. Tinio nee Carandang of Algonquin for 20 years will be held Sunday, February 21, 2021 4:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Services and Interment private. Nelia came to the United States from the Philippines in 1965 to begin what would be lifelong service as...

Donald Gutzmer

Donald Gutzmer

Feb 14, 2021

Donald R. Gutzmer, 68, of West Chicago, passed away in Arizona, on his birthday, February 14th, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his high school sweetheart, Roxane, nee Thompson; his children Cynthia (Lars) Pedersen, Michelle (Kevin) Vogt and Brian; grandchildren Colton, Chase and Cashton Vogt, Arden, Ava and Elle Pedersen; sister Jackie (late Mike) Wlezen, brothers Bob and...

Dorothy Berger

Dorothy Berger

Feb 14, 2021

Dorothy M. Berger (nee Prehm), 90, of Elgin, formerly of Bartlett and Streamwood, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021. Dorothy loved her family more than anything else but she also enjoyed flowers, watching children play and eating chocolate. Dorothy spent many years of her life working for Osco Drug in Elgin working the camera counter. She spent countless hours as...

Lillian Sy

Lillian Sy

Feb 13, 2021

Lillian C. Sy (nee Corneby), 84, of Streamwood, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021. Lillian was an avid Mahjong and bingo player who frequently attended her bible study group. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin; loving mother of Alfred (Rebecca), Samuel (the late Nancy), Victoria (Hilario) DeGuia, Benjamin (Lani), Cynthia (Edward) Acot, Abegail (Michael) McGrew, the late Kenneth (Lolita) and...

Dolores Anslow

Dolores Anslow

Feb 13, 2021

Visitation for Dolores A. Anslow nee Sandidge of Hanover Park for 44 years will be held Saturday, February 20, 2021 1:00 - 4:00p.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 home and masks...

Christopher Foret

Christopher Foret

Feb 13, 2021

Visitation for Christopher E. Foret of Streamwood will be held Friday, February 19, 2021 5:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. **Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, 50 people will be allowed in the funeral home and masks are required. Christopher is the...

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