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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Gerald Sauer

Gerald Sauer

Nov 3, 2020

Gerald (Jerry) Raymond Sauer passed away peacefully on November 3, 2020, with one of his daughters by his side and the rest of his family embracing him from afar with love and prayers. Jerry was born on July 21, 1925, in Hokah, Minnesota to Joseph John Sauer and Margaret Mary (Hafner) Sauer. Jerry will be dearly missed by each of...

Steven Pry

Steven Pry

Nov 3, 2020

Steven S. Pry, 79, of Bartlett and formerly of Bass Lake, Indiana; husband of the late Carol; father of Lynette Cohrs; grandfather of Charles and Erin (Alan); brother of Marlys, Henry (Gwynn), Dorothy (Don) Scow and Robert (Cathie) and the late Roger, Michael, Jerry, Richard and Edward; son of the late Stephen and Ethel. Steven could fix anything from electrical...

Betty Welu

Betty Welu

Nov 3, 2020

Betty J. McGinn Welu passed away peacefully on November 3, 2020, at Clare Oaks Retirement Community, Bartlett, Illinois surrounded with love and prayers by her loving family. Betty was born in Dubuque, Iowa on February 13, 1930 to James P. McGinn and Margaret (Biver) McGinn. Betty is loved by her six children: Kathy Bertrand (John), Karen Mansfield, Karolynn Kuecker (Rod),...

Mary Suriano

Mary Suriano

Nov 2, 2020

Mary Suriano (nee Passaro); wife of the late Jerry Suriano; mother of Sam Cece, Antonio Passaro, Frank Cece Jr., Dan Cece and Sabrina Volpe; grandmother of Antonio, Michael, Jessica, Dominic, Samantha, Alexandra, Mia, Bella, Nico, Joey, Bella, Enzo, Bella, Cortney, Kennedy, Calie and Carson; great grandmother of Oliver; sister of Malena, Gina and Anna. Owner of Beau Geste Hair Studio...

John Stuckert

John Stuckert

Nov 1, 2020

John L. Stuckert, dad to his children, g-pa to his grandchildren, and 2g-pa to his great grandchildren was an extraordinary man Not in the sense of the worlds accomplishments, for that he was a loyal employee of over 44 years to the same company. He did not cure cancer, he did not tame lions, he never conquered Everest or hiked...

Leonard Partyka

Leonard Partyka

Oct 31, 2020

Leonard “Len” Rolfe Partyka, 75, of Bartlett, a loving dad and grandpa, passed away Oct. 31, 2020. He was born Sept.30, 1945, in Chicago, son of the late Leonard F. and Beverly (Rolfe) Partyka. Len received an MBA from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and worked in the electronics industry for nearly 50 years. He was a founder and vice...

William Planz

William Planz

Oct 31, 2020

William "Bill" Planz Sr, 83, of South Elgin, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 31, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Born December 9, 1936 in Chicago, Bill was a veteran airplane mechanic in the United States Army. His two biggest passions were family and fishing but he also enjoyed bags and traveling with his wife. Bill worked at...

Frances Lagattuta

Frances Lagattuta

Oct 31, 2020

A memorial service for Frances B. LaGattuta of Carol Stream, formerly of Williamsville, NY will be held at a later date. Frances is the cherished daughter of the late Andrew and Frances LaGattuta nee Testa; loving sister of Elizabeth Hartigan, Nicholas LaGattuta and the late Anthony Marchese; dear aunt of many loving nieces, nephews, great, great-great and proud aunt of...

Janet Tagliola

Janet Tagliola

Oct 30, 2020

Janet Lee Tagliola (nee Gunsteen), 71, of Wood Dale, died Friday, October 30, 2020. Born July 5, 1949 in Chicago. Janet enjoyed traveling, especially to Las Vegas but what she enjoyed most was her family. Beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mom of Dina (Tony) Jimenez and Jamie Tagliola; cherished grandma of Joseph, Johnny and Jack; caring daughter of...

Eileen Halleran

Eileen Halleran

Oct 29, 2020

Eileen Dorothy (McGrath) Halleran passed away peacefully on October 29th surrounded by love and support from family and friends near and far at the age of 94. Graveside Services Tuesday Nov. 3, 2020 11:30a.m. at All Saints Cemetery 700 North River Rd. Des Plaines. **at the family's request, visitation originally scheduled for Monday has been cancelled. Born March 24, 1926...

Sofia Monge De Villegas

Sofia Monge De Villegas

Oct 28, 2020

Visitation for Sofia Monge de Villegas of Elgin will be held Thursday Nov. 5, 2020 3:00 - 7:00p.m. at King of Glory Church 36W720 Hopps Rd. Elgin. Following visitation services and cremation will be private. **Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, masks will be required and Church will ask visitors to pay their respects and leave to enable all to enter....

Manuel Deyro

Manuel Deyro

Oct 28, 2020

Manuel Deyro was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather. Born on September 21st 1950 and passing October 28th 2020. Manuel lived a fulfilling life with laughter and joy, let us cherish the memories he created and remember his happiness. He was the beloved husband of Janet Deyro (nee Bernal); loving father of Pamela (Cito) Salas, Raymond (Kristel) Deyro,...

Elinor Reader

Elinor Reader

Oct 28, 2020

A memorial service for Elinor M. Reader nee Mackeben of Streamwood for 60 years will be held at a later date. Elinor is the beloved wife of 67 years of Tom; loving mother of Jeff (Cheri), Julie (Bruce) Prokup and Lara (Jon) Helinski; cherished grandmother of Michael (Caitlin) Reader, Katlin Reader, Alyssa and Keith Prokup, Jacob and Lila Helinski; dear...

Scott Tebeck

Scott Tebeck

Oct 26, 2020

Visitation for Scott Michel Tebeck of Hanover Park, Illinois, formerly of Independence, Missouri, will be held Sunday, November 1, 2020 11:00a.m. until time of service 2:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Services and burial will take place in Missouri. **Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, 25 people will be allowed in...

Robert Spiczak

Robert Spiczak

Oct 26, 2020

Services for Robert Paul Spiczak, a longtime resident of Des Plaines will be private. Robert is the cherished son of the late Roman and Dorothy Spiczak nee Cosgrove; loving brother of Frank (the late Denise) Spiczak; dear uncle of Nicole (Robert) Dedic and Christine Spiczak. Arrangements by Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory Roselle. (630) 529-5751.

Margaret Bulleri

Margaret Bulleri

Oct 26, 2020

Margaret Bulleri (nee Gulotta), 93, of Bartlett, formerly of Chicago, Franklin Park and Des Plaines, died October 26, 2020. Margaret was the beloved wife of the late Elmer; loving mother of Richard (Marcia), Gerald (Elizabeth) and the late Robert (Maryanne); proud grandmother of Richard, Kristen Turner, Kelly (David) Romano, Steven (Sarah), Nicholas (Correna), Jamie (Patrick) Riley and R.J.; cherished great...

Ruth Lagrippe

Ruth Lagrippe

Oct 26, 2020

Ruth Margaret LaGrippe(nee Youngberg), 87, formerly of Rolling Meadows, passed away Monday, October 26. An avid golfer and tennis player, Ruth enjoyed traveling and being with her family and friends. Loving wife of the late Joseph; beloved mother of John and Susan LaGrippe; dear grandmother of Gina and Jason LaGrippe; proud great grandmother of Sophia; fond sister of Elaine Kubinski,...

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