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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Dawn Newton

Dawn Newton

Aug 22, 2025

Dawn A. Newton, 95, of Schaumburg, formerly of Hanover Park, Melrose Park and Chicago, died August 22, 2025. Dawn was married to the late Ralph Newton for 50 years. Loving mother of 5 children, Cheryl St Phillips, Pamela (Carl) Ioriatti, Anthony St Phillips, Edward St Phillips and the late Darwin St Phillips; proud grandmother of many grandchildren; dear sister...

Pat Hojnacki

Pat Hojnacki

Aug 21, 2025

Patricia Gail Hojnacki, 76, of Bartlett, IL passed on August 21, 2025.  Pat was born on August 1, 1949 in Chicago, IL to her parents John F. and Helen Hojnacki. She is the beloved sister of John (Judy) Hojnacki and Michael (Marzena) Hojnacki; loving aunt of Jennifer (Brian) Wickey, Christy (Jeff) Tatara, Tracy (Ron) Davies and Joseph (Vanessa) Hojnacki; cherished...

Kevin Krug

Kevin Krug

Aug 20, 2025

Kevin S. Krug, 74, of Arlington Heights, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Kevin spent 18 years at The Chicago Housing Authority and 20 years at The Fraternal Order of Poice as a manager of labor and employee relations as well as the chief negotiating officer. Kevin was an avid pool shark and enjoyed spending summers at the...

Ryan Mitchell

Ryan Mitchell

Aug 18, 2025

Ryan James Mitchell, 31, of Wheeling, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025. Born January 3, 1994, in Elk Grove Village. Beloved son of James and Kristina Mitchell; loving brother of Sarah and Kelly Mitchell; cherished grandson of June Mitchell and the late John Mitchell, Richard and Alice Kawka and nephew and cousin to many. Visitation Monday, August 25, 2025, at...

Brian Burlette

Brian Burlette

Aug 18, 2025

Brian Paul Burlette, 49, of Streamwood, passed away on August 18, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. Brian was the beloved son of Kate and the late Gary Burlette; dear brother of Rebecca and brother-in-law to Shawn Rose; and loving uncle to Brayden, Grayson and Landon Rose, with whom he shared a deep and joyful bond. Whether it...

Leslie Ostness

Leslie Ostness

Aug 18, 2025

Leslie Leonard Ostness, 63, of Streamwood, IL passed away on August 18, 2025. Les was born on July 13, 1962 in England to his parents Lawrence and Marian Ostness.  He is the beloved father of Matthew “Ryan” Ostness; loving son of Lawrence and Marian; cherished brother of Jennifer (Brandon Martens) McGregor; dear uncle of Nicholas and Maxwell McGregor. For Les,...

Marion Morin

Marion Morin

Aug 18, 2025

Marion Morin, 91, of Morris, Illinois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on August 18, 2025.  She was born to Beulah and Leland Cary on June 26, 1934, in Parishville, New York. On November 29, 1952, Marion married the love of her life, Roland "Ronnie" Morin, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Massena, New York. Together, they shared many...

David Pedersen

David Pedersen

Aug 17, 2025

David Allen Pedersen (1950-2025) We are saddened to announce the passing of David from complications of cancer. David was a true light in this world and led a life of servitude to his family, friends, and community. Before his passing we sat down with Dave and he crafted the following message: “I appreciate all the many prayers...

Ann Rose Duggan

Ann Rose Duggan

Aug 16, 2025

Ann Rose Duggan, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on January 22, 1942 to Patrick and Edna Duggan, Ann was raised in Chicago, IL with her half sister, Catherine and four younger siblings, Patricia, Lourdes, Richard and Mariellen. Not long after graduating from Siena High School, and while working...

Kathleen Porter

Kathleen Porter

Aug 16, 2025

Kathleen Jo Porter, age 78, of Elgin, Illinois, died August 16, 2025, at Sherman Hospital after a brief and rapid worsening of chronic health conditions. She was brilliant, hilarious, and beautiful, always with the perfect lipstick and the perfect witty remark.

Kathleen, known to many as Kathy, was born in Elgin in 1947 to Grace (Krumfuss) Porter...

Regina Balicki

Regina Balicki

Aug 14, 2025

Regina Balicki, 73, of Streamwood, IL passed away on August 14, 2025.  She was born on March 5, 1952 in Poland to her parents Mieczyslaw and Olga Kaszkiel. Regina is the loving mother of Karol (Justyna) Karpinski; cherished babcia of Alexandra; beloved sister of Marek Kaszkiel. She was preceded in death by her parents Mieczyslaw and Olga and her brother...

Michelle Kish

Michelle Kish

Aug 13, 2025

Michelle Elizabeth Kish, 28, of Bartlett, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Michelle was an avid Chicago White Sox and Green Bay Packers fan. She was a very strong and smart person, known as a beacon of light to all who knew her. Cherished daughter of Brad and Mary (nee Schaedel) Kish; loving sister of Sarah Kish; dear...

John Affinito

John Affinito

Aug 13, 2025

John Paul Affinito, 78, of Bartlett, passed away at home suddenly, yet peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Born April 3, 1947, in Chicago. John enjoyed vintage cars and going to car shows, but above all else he loved his family. Beloved husband of over 50 years to Sally; loving dad of Becky, Michelle and John; cherished grandpa of Sarah,...

Burton Deming

Burton Deming

Aug 12, 2025

Burton A. Deming, 100, of St. Charles, IL passed away on August 12, 2025. A US Navy Veteran, Burton was born on December 1, 1924 in Cushing, Oklahoma to his parents Ralph B. Deming and Ruth Ann Deming nee Schultz. Burton received several degrees from the University of Oklahoma including Bachelor of Science in Zoology with a minor in Chemistry,...

Ilona "Loni" Witz

Ilona "Loni" Witz

Aug 10, 2025

Ilona “Loni” M. Witz, 72, of Elgin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, surrounded by her family. Loni was born December 16, 1952, in Chicago. Beloved daughter of the late Ernest and Lorraine Yuhasz; loving sister of Cheryl (Juan) Mercado; cherished aunt of Matthew and Lauren Mercado and longtime partner and friend of the late Brent Stines. In...

Madeline Heneghan

Madeline Heneghan

Aug 10, 2025

Madeline Heneghan (nee Caiafa), 75, of Bellwood, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 10, 2025 with her family at her side. Madeline was an avid traveller who enjoyed shopping with her girlfriends, but mostly cherished time spent with her family. Beloved mother of Jennifer (Matthew Skotarczak) Heneghan; proud Mema of Dylan (Nykia Wetterman) Skotarczak; dear sister of Josephine Stellato and Louis...

Marie Margarette Cabel

Marie Margarette Cabel

Aug 10, 2025

Marie Margarette Carreon Cabel, 67, of Round Lake, joined her creator on August 10, 2025. Marie Margarette was the beloved sister of Marie Therese Cabel-Gamallo, Marie Lou Cabel-Derecho, Marie Ann Cabel-McCann, Joseph Hilarion Cabel, Ramon Faustini Cabel, Richard Cabel, Glen Albert Cabel, Marie Genevieve Cabel, Neil Leander Cabel, the late Paul Cabel, and the late Arnulf Benedict Cabel. She...

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