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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Jeanne Jongleux

Jeanne Jongleux

Nov 30, 2020

Jeanne N. Jongleux (nee Nicholson), 93, an avid reader, bridge player, and traveler, of Bartlett formerly of Des Plaines, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Sidney; loving mother of Suzanne Jongleux, Mary (the late James) Thornton, Margaret (Lawrence Stone) Jongleux, Carol (the late Lawrence) Schroeder, Sidney, Jr., Denise Trausch, Elizabeth (Richard) Lewis, and the late...

Frank Mikes

Frank Mikes

Nov 29, 2020

Services for Frank J. Mikes, a lifelong resident of Roselle will be held Saturday December 5, 2020 11:00a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church 405 S. Rush St. Roselle. Interment Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Frank is the beloved husband of the late Loretta nee Siems; loving father of Nancy (Harold) Benware, Connie (Larry) Lokanc and Thomas (Vincenza) Mikes; cherished grandfather of William (Amy)...

Ulysses Dequina

Ulysses Dequina

Nov 29, 2020

Ulysses "Uly" M. Dequina, 69, of Bartlett and formerly of Chicago; husband of Evelyn, nee Vilaro, father of Chanelle, Elyse and Jacelyn "Jacy" (Adam Riefke); grandfather of Zane and AJ; brother of Roger (Liane) and Mary; son of the late Marcelo and Rizalina Dequina, nee Mariano. Uly was a valued employee and coworker at Gotlieb Hospital where he workded as...

Lois Maschio

Lois Maschio

Nov 29, 2020

Lois Elaine Maschio (nee Russell), 92, of Medinah, IL passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020. Lois was born in Huntley, IL and the fifth of seven children. She began her lifelong career in healthcare in nurse’s training at Sherman Hospital in Elgin. After becoming a registered nurse, she moved to Chicago and worked at the TB Sanitarium, then as a...

Mary Schumacher

Mary Schumacher

Nov 28, 2020

Mary M. Schumacher (nee Casazza) of Medinah for 58 years died Saturday, November 28, 2020, surrounded by her family. Born January 27, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of John and Marie Casazza. Mary was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many. She was loved by all that knew her and she touched...

Stephen Hoyle

Stephen Hoyle

Nov 28, 2020

Stephen M. Hoyle, 59, was a nationally renowned fire and explosion investigator whose expertise regularly was tapped by the local fire departments and insurance companies, often over catastrophic fires. With over 35 years of fire and explosion investigation experience, Stephen was the owner of Hoyle & Associates, a private fire investigation firm in Bensenville. Stephen was a past president of...

Sophie Lesniak

Sophie Lesniak

Nov 28, 2020

Sophie Genevieve Lesniak (nee Miklas), 93, of Bartlett, died Saturday, November 28, 2020. Born November 28, 1927 in Chicago. Sophie worked for Bally Manufacturing making pinball machines. She enjoyed dancing, was very social and also spent time at senior events. She is loved and will be dearly missed. Beloved mom of Kathleen (Steven) Xanos, Mark and Christopher Lesniak; loving grandma...

James Felten

James Felten

Nov 27, 2020

Jim Felten, 86, resident of Hoffman Estates, died on November 27, 2020 after an extended illness. Jim was a veteran having served in the United States Air Force. Jim loved gardening and military planes. Beloved husband of the late Mary Lee Felten; Loving father of Andy (Joann) of Schaumburg, Mike (Evelyn) of Arizona and Denise of Palatine. Cherished Grandfather of...

Donna Tanner

Donna Tanner

Nov 27, 2020

A memorial service for Donna Rita Tanner nee Disch of Bloomingdale, formerly of Edison Park, will be held at a later date. Donna Rita Tanner, 80, died peacefully following a courageous battle with Covid-`19 on November 27, 2020. She was born on April 29, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois. A mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to many, Donna loved spending...

Rosemarie Scheffel

Rosemarie Scheffel

Nov 27, 2020

September 14, 1936 - November 27, 2020 Rosemarie LaVerne Scheffel, of Lyons, age 84. Beloved wife of Charles John Scheffel, loving mother of Charles Scheffel, Sherilyn (Nasser) Ghazaleh, Ellen (Ronald) Will and Joseph Scheffel, and proud grandmother of Nicole (Nico) Montemagni, Joshua Will, Alexandra Ghazaleh and Chase Scheffel. Preceded in death by her siblings and their spouses, LaVerne (Adam) Gnoyski...

Gurdev Randhawa

Gurdev Randhawa

Nov 26, 2020

Gurdev S. Randhawa, 82, died November 26, 2020. Funeral Sunday, 11:00am until 1:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Road (at Stearns Road) Bartlett. Due to covid-19 restrictions only 10 people will be allowed in the funeral home, therefore services will be private. Services will be live streamed via Facebook live, look for Countryside Funeral Home and...

Ellen Maki

Ellen Maki

Nov 25, 2020

Services for Ellen Marie Maki nee Salo of Streamwood will be private. Born May 2, 1937 in Pequaming, MI to George and Gudrun Salo nee Soli. After the passing of her mother in 1945, Ellen was blessed when her father married her stepmother Amanda. Ellen was a graduate of L'Anse High School of 1955. After graduation, she moved to Detroit...

Nancy Kushka

Nancy Kushka

Nov 24, 2020

Services for Nancy L. Kushka nee Stubbs of Elmhurst since 1977 are private. She is the beloved wife of 46 years of Dennis; loving mother of Kelly Marie Dirks and Katie (Angelo) Magrone; cherished grandmother of Kameryn, Delaney, Annabelle Rose and Ellayne; dear sister of John Stubbs, Judy French, Robert Stubbs, Phyllis Heidi, Barbara Erickson, Sue Hamilton, Kenneth Stubbs, Karen...

Peter And Linda Rakiewicz

Peter And Linda Rakiewicz

Nov 24, 2020

Peter and Linda Rakiewicz (nee Hewett), ages 72, of Streamwood for over 40 years. Peter enjoyed helping others and was incredibly handy. He enjoyed his motorcycle, the firing range and being active. Linda loved crime shows and being with her family, especially her granddaughter. They will be missed. Loving parents of Raquel “Kelly” (Lee) Dowda and Peter (Lisa) Rakiewicz; cherished...

Lewis Stevens

Lewis Stevens

Nov 24, 2020

Lewis F. Stevens, Jr., 88, of Bartlett died November 24, 2020. Lewis was the beloved husband of June (nee Larsen); loving father of Mark (Elisa) Stevens, Jennifer (Vito) Giuliano and Julie (Stanley) Zabek; proud grandfather of Ashley (Mike) Paparella, Casandra, Alexandria, Jamie (Kevin) Tyner, John (Liz), Stanley and Jacquelyn (Justin) Gerou; cherished great grandfather of Clayton Tyner; dear brother of...

Werner Krassmann

Werner Krassmann

Nov 24, 2020

Werner H. Krassmann, 83, of Bartlett, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Born January 15, 1937 in Germany. Werner enjoyed many things including traveling, being outdoors to fish and was very well versed at computers. He will be missed. Beloved husband of 54 years to Evelyn (nee Andrea); loving dad of Deena (Gregory) Klebba and the late Laura; cherished grandpa of...

Craig Swan

Craig Swan

Nov 23, 2020

R. Craig Swan, 70, died peacefully on November 23, 2020 after an extended hospital stay. He was born on April 7, 1950 in New York City. The dates of his birth and death, however, are not nearly as significant as the years he lived to the fullest in between. A father, brother, and friend to many, Craig always had a...

Erlinda Honrade

Erlinda Honrade

Nov 22, 2020

Visitation for Erlinda Guce Honrade of Hoffman Estates will be held Monday November 30, 2020 6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2020 6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m., and Wednesday, December 9, 2020 11:00a.m. until time of service 12p.m. noon at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Following services cremation will be private at the Countryside...

Paul Murphy

Paul Murphy

Nov 22, 2020

Paul T. Murphy of Hanover Park a devoted husband and father. Visitation Saturday, November 28, 2020 10:00am until time of prayers 11:15am at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 S. Greenmeadows Blvd (at Barrington Road) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Due to Covid-19 restrictions only 10 people will be allowed at the funeral home. Masks are required. Mass 12Noon at St. Ansgar Church 2040...

James Dow

James Dow

Nov 22, 2020

James Robert Dow, 72, of Bartlett died November 22, 2020. James was the beloved father of Carey Zabran, Adam, Jay and Danny Dow; loving grandfather of Keira and Emily; cherished brother of Gordon, Don and Paul. He was a Vietnam navy veteran and member of Local Union 150, having worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years. James loved...

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