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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Wayne Westphal

Wayne Westphal

Nov 13, 2020

Visitation for Wayne R. Westphal of Elgin will be held Wednesday November 18, 2020 4:00 - 7:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 95 S. Gilbert Rd. (at State St.) South Elgin, Funeral Thursday 11:00a.m. Interment Lakewood Memorial Park. Wayne is the cherished son of Robert C. and the late Carole Westphal nee Deaton; beloved brother of Ron Westphal.

Ronald Matson

Ronald Matson

Nov 13, 2020

Ronald Matson, of Bartlett, beloved husband of Karen, nee Kubitza; loving father of Jim and Michael (Marin); brother of Paul (Leslie), Roy (Ling), Clifford (Maureen), Jon (Susan), Gail Tryner (Tom) and the late Charles and Robert; son of the late Stanley and June. Ron was a proud veteran of the US Air Force. He was a valued employee of Litgen...

Pamela Van Wagenen

Pamela Van Wagenen

Nov 12, 2020

Pamela Van Wagenen, nee Gdowski, 63, of Chicago and formerly of Elgin; wife of the late Mark; mom of Amy; daughter of the late Anthony and Stephanie Gdowski; granddaughter of the late Peter and Anna Gdowski and Anna and Albert Strzalka; cousin of many. Pam VanWagenen was born and raised in the great city of Chicago, IL. She loved sitting...

Frank Pentz

Frank Pentz

Nov 12, 2020

Frank Josef Pentz, Journeyman Meat Cutter, age 83, of Hanover Park, Illinois, passed away on November 12, 2020, at his home. He was born on April 17, 1937 to John Pentz and Elizabeth Mayer/Pentz in Betchkaret, Yugoslavia. On May 23, 1960, he was united in marriage to Helga R. Stach/Pentz in Chicago at St. Alphonsus Church. Frank graduated Lane Tech...

Corrine Klimowski

Corrine Klimowski

Nov 12, 2020

Corrine Klimowski (nee Toci), 76, of Bloomingdale died November 12, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Klimowski for 52 years; loving mother of Christy (Eric) Schultz and Mark (Amy) Klimowski; proud grandmother of Kelsey, Kyle, Grant, Mason and Piper; cherished sister of the late Reno Toci; dear aunt of Jill and Nick Toci. Corrine lived for her grandkids,...

Mary Holzkampf

Mary Holzkampf

Nov 12, 2020

Mary Holzkampf, nee Tornatore, 80 of Bartlett; wife of the late Thomas; mother of Mary (John) Plesnicar, Jeff (Nadine) Holzkampf, Kathy (Late Bob) Spires and Martha (Dave) Banks; Nana of Ernie (Kasey) Smith, Jenny (Joe) Cirafici, Joanna Holzkampf, Bobby Spires, Johnny (Stephanie) Spires, Kyle (Kim) Spires, David, Jordan, Nicholas and Shelly Banks and the late Tommy; great grandma of Blake,...

Anastasia Livingston

Anastasia Livingston

Nov 10, 2020

Anastasia J. Livingston, 75 of Bartlett, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Born January 20, 1945 in Greece. Anastasia had a kind heart and will be missed. Beloved wife of 54 years to John; loving mom of Johnny; dear daughter of the late George and Renee Stefou and kind sister of Martha, Mary and the late Jenny. Services will be...

Surendra Shah

Surendra Shah

Nov 9, 2020

Surendra M. Shah, 80, of Lombard, died Monday, November 9, 2020 at his home. Born May 30, 1940 in India. Beloved husband of 53 years to Hansa (nee Parekh); loving father of twins Deksha Shah and Divya (Sowmyan) Ranganathan and son Steven (Aparna) Shah. Proud and cherished grandpa of 4. Surendra enjoyed reading, Indian television and spending time with his...

Maryann Janisch

Maryann Janisch

Nov 8, 2020

Maryann E. Janisch, 89, of Bartlett, died Sunday, November 8, 2020. Born October 30, 1931 in Chicago. Maryann was a great baker and an amazing singer. She was an avid reader and spent as much time with her children and grandchildren as possible. She was sweet and kind and will be truly missed. Beloved wife of the late Raymond; loving...

Roger Kleffel

Roger Kleffel

Nov 8, 2020

George “Roger” Kleffel, 91, of Bartlett, IL formerly a lifelong resident of Rockford, Il, died , Sunday, November 8, 2020. Roger was born in Cherry Valley, IL on July 18, 1929 to Elsie (nee Bloomster) and George Kleffel. He was married to Violet (nee Forney) Kleffel on June 13, 1958. Roger was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather....

Lola Windt

Lola Windt

Nov 8, 2020

Lola D. Windt(nee Zak), of Streamwood, passed away Sunday, November 8. An avid gardener with a fondness for butterflies, Lola was a selfless woman known for her strength among her family. Beloved wife of the late Floyd; loving mother of Alicia Kapp and Markus; proud grandmother of Jess and David; dear sister of Jean Larsen, Mary Windt, the late Thaddeus,...

Frank Schulter

Frank Schulter

Nov 7, 2020

Frank J. Schulter, 62, of Bartlett, IL, entered eternal rest Saturday, November 7, 2020 at home. Born March 17, 1958, in Chicago, IL, the son of Robert Schulter. Frank married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Linda (DeSantis) on July 15, 1978 and have been happily married for over 42 years and built a beautiful, loving family...

Anthony Klama

Anthony Klama

Nov 6, 2020

Anthony "Tony" Francis Klama, age 81, of Hanover Park, Illinois went to be with his Heavenly Father on November 6th in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, father-in-law, grandfather, great-great grandfather, great-great-great grandfather, and cousin. Tony was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1938 to the late Anthony T. Klama and Anna Mayer. Tony attended...

Elizabeth Piechocki

Elizabeth Piechocki

Nov 5, 2020

Elizabeth "Liz" Piechocki(nee Kemeny), 77, of Carol Stream, passed away Thursday, November 5. Liz enjoyed gardening and especially caring for her grandchildren. Beloved wife of Richard for 58 years; loving mother of Donna(Tony) Defeo, Diane(Tony) Rompala, and the late Debbie(Chuck) Schramm; proud grandmother of Nathan and Nicholette Rompala and Danielle Defeo; dear sister of Helen(Ron) Lewandowski and the late Joseph(Karen)...

Linda Giers

Linda Giers

Nov 5, 2020

On Thursday November 5, 2020, Linda Ann Giers, loving wife and mother of 2 young men, passed away at the age of 54 after an 8 year battle with breast cancer. Linda was born on July 6, 1966 in Chicago, Il. to Larry and Barbara Schoeps. She graduated in 1984 from Streamwood High School. Linda began working as a travel...

Thomas Foster

Thomas Foster

Nov 5, 2020

Thomas "Tom" Foster, age 74, of South Elgin, Illinois passed away on November 5th at Northwestern Medicine-Delnor Hospital in Geneva, IL after a battle with Covid-19. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Tom was raised by multiple family members as he was moved all over the country after his only parent, his mom, died at a very young...

Margaret Royston

Margaret Royston

Nov 5, 2020

Margaret Mary Helen (nee Beegan) Royston passed away in her sleep on November 5th, 2020 in her Hanover Park home. She is survived by her daughter, Ciara Anne Royston (20), whom she treasured, as well as her adored siblings: Mary Kathleen (Katie) Beegan-Helt (Matthew), Daniel Joseph Beegan, and Therese Marie, “T”, Beegan. Maggie is preceded in death by her parents...

Anthony Poremba

Anthony Poremba

Nov 4, 2020

Anthony "Tony" Poremba, age 64, of Carpentersville and formerly of Bartlett; husband of Deborah, nee Litkowiak; father of Joshua (Ashley), Cody and Cheyenne; grandpa of Dominick and Briella; son of John Poremba and Madalyn (Bob) LaRocca; stepson of the late Shirley Poremba, brother of Sherry (Ruben) Sanchez, Joseph (Sandy), Paul (Donna), Robin (Joe) Scanlon, Jerry (Vickie), Debbie (Don) DiPasquale, Jamie...

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