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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Glenn Kwiatkowski
Feb 8, 2021
Glenn Joseph Kwiatkowski, 67, passed away February 8, 2021. He is the loving husband of Pamela (Zawicki), loving father of Stephanie (Greg) Schmit, Stephen Kwiatkowski, and Janice Kwiatkowski. Glenn is the loving grandpa of Jake and Lily. He is the loving son of deceased parents, Stanley and Charlotte (Haduch) Kwiatkowski and the loving brother of Kenneth (Kathy) Kwiatkowski, Dennis (Marlene)...
Phyllis Ptak
Feb 7, 2021
Phyllis Jeanne Ptak, beloved wife of the late Ronald Sr.; loving mother of Ronald Ptak Jr., Brandon (Brian Hofacker) Ptak and Shellie (Jeremy Bockstahler) Ptak; dear grandmother of Caitlyn Rae, Mackenzie, Dylan and Cassidy; fond sister of Julie (Greg) Moloznik and the late Jack O'Brien; caring daughter of the late John P. and Loretta O'Brien. Visitation Thursday 3:00pm until time...
Blanche Kogut
Feb 6, 2021
Blanche A. Kogut (nee Havell), 82, formerly of Melrose Park, died Saturday, February 6, 2021. Born July 3, 1938 in Oak Park. Blanche worked as an administrator for Maywood School District 89 for several years. She enjoyed golf and watching Tiger Woods, was an avid Blackhawks fan, loved people watching and crosswords. She will be missed. Beloved wife of the...
Dorothy Lindholm
Feb 5, 2021
Dorothy F. Lindholm, nee Marquardt, 98, of Elgin and formerly of Schaumburg; wife of the late John E.; mother of John R. (Marsha), Donald, Kristin Jepsen, Susan Lindholm and the late Keith (Carole); grandmother of 6 and great grandmother of 10; sister of Bernadette (Ron) Clesen and the late Phyllis (late Andrew) Sutton. Dorothy was a very loving, giving and...
John Mette
Feb 5, 2021
Visitation for John Andrew Mette of Roselle since 1979 will be held Tuesday, February 9, 2021 4:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Funeral Wednesday 10:00a.m. Interment All Saints. **Due to COVID 19 restrictions, 50 people will be allowed in the funeral home and masks...
Sylvia Fredua
Feb 5, 2021
Sylvia Larbi Fredua, 62, of Hanover Park died February 5, 2021. Sylvia is the beloved wife of Nathan; loving mother of Kwabena Kusi and Edward Prempeh; proud grandmother of D'Ziya Afia Sinai Kusi; cherished sister of Magdalene, Joyce (Benjamin) Edusei, Justina (Richard) Bosompem and the late Gift Aboagye Larbi; she will be missed by many loving nieces and nephews. Sylvia...
Betty Lhotak
Feb 4, 2021
Betty Marie Lhotak Age 95 lately of Clare Oaks in Bartlett IL passed away on February 4, 2021. She was born in Chicago to Marie and Joseph Fiala. She was the valedictorian of her graduating class of Farragut HS and loved playing the piano. She lived for many years in Wood Dale and then Addison Illinois. She and husband Bill...
June Herman
Feb 3, 2021
June L. Herman (nee Olsen), 94, of Bartlett, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Born June 25, 1926 in Chicago. June enjoyed crocheting, sewing baking and working in the yard whenever she could. She was very independent and will be missed by her family. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence; loving mom of Diane (Chris) Criscione, Carol (Pat) Hammers and the...
Jozef Stanczyk
Feb 3, 2021
Visitation for Jozef Stanczyk of Roselle for 20 years will be held Monday, February 8, 2021 9:00a.m. until time of prayers 10:00a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle to Divine Mercy Polish Church. Mass 11:00a.m. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. Jozef is the beloved husband of Jozefa...
Jodette Dessent
Feb 3, 2021
Jodette S. "Cissy" Dessent (nee Rajnka), 55, of Elgin, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021. An avid scrapbooker, Cissy was known for her generosity and kindness. Beloved wife of Steve; loving sister of Jim Rajnka. Visitation Wednesday, February 10 from 4:00pm until time of service 7:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 95 S. Gilbert St. (at State St.), South...
Terrell Digioie
Feb 2, 2021
Services for Terrell "Terry" L. Digioie nee Schweitzer of Hoffman Estates for 16 years, formerly of Schaumburg will be private. Terry is the beloved wife of 51 years of Joe; loving mother of Tracey (Jose) Mestas and Robert (Natalie) Digioie; cherished grandmother of Dominic Mestas, Miranda, Mallory, Olivia and Owen Digioie; dear sister of Barbara (Keith) Mitchell. She will also...
Ronald Hoff
Feb 1, 2021
Visitation for Ronald Allen Hoff, Sr. of Streamwood since 1969 will be held Saturday, February 6, 2021 1:00p.m. until time of service 4:00p.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 COVID-19 restrictions 50 people will be allowed in the funeral home...
Gayle Dillenbeck
Feb 1, 2021
Gayle R. Dillenbeck (nee Anderson), 66, of Bartlett, died Monday, February 1, 2021. Born October 4, 1954 in Chicago. Gayle was an animal lover and enjoyed spending time with her family. Beloved wife of the late David; loving mom of Shawn (Meghan) Dillenbeck and Miranda (Andrew) Szydzik; cherished grandma of Parker, Brooklyn and Reagan; dear daughter of the late Walter...
Lawrence Wolfelschneider
Feb 1, 2021
Visitation for Lawrence Wolfelschneider of Elgin will be held Monday, February 8, 2021 4:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Tuesday 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Luke's Cemetery. **Due to COVID-19 restrictions 50 people will be allowed in the funeral home and masks are required. Lawrence is the beloved husband...
Thomas Short
Jan 31, 2021
Thomas Michael Short, born January 09, 1967 and called Home on January 31, 2021. Beloved son of Nancy (Ken) Stumpf (nee Weiner) and the late Thomas (Joyce) Short. Beloved husband of Vicki Short, father of Thomas Short Jr. (Sara Beth), Kyle Short, Taylor Short and step-father of Michael Lendman. Grandfather of Lakeson Short and baby brother expected February 14, 2021....
Kenneth Netzel
Jan 31, 2021
Kenneth James Netzel Sr., 80, of Bartlett, IL (formerly of Franklin Park, IL) passed away early Sunday morning, January 31, 2021. Ken was born in Chicago, IL on February 8, 1940, the only son of Casimir and Mae (nee Koziol) Netzel. He graduated from Elmwood Park High School in 1957 and became an automobile mechanic. Ken worked for several automobile...
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