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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Deborah Roberts

Deborah Roberts

Aug 25, 2020

Deborah Ann Roberts (nee Renwick), 69, of Elgin died August 25, 2020. Deborah was the beloved wife of Dennis Roberts for 38 years; cherished sister of Louie, Lois, Linda, Jeff, the late Jenny, Butch and Dennis; loving daughter of the late Wilbert and Kathleen Renwick; dear aunt of many loving nieces and nephews. She be missed by her loving pets....

Sophie Liebmann

Sophie Liebmann

Aug 25, 2020

Sophie Liebmann, 78 of Bloomingdale; loving wife for 60 years of the Andreas; dear mom of Andy (Julie), Linda ( Michael) Schmehil and Christina (Christopher) Kilian; cherished Oma of Brian Schmehil, Christopher (Devika Malhotra), Ashley (Jeffrey) Garibay, Nicole Liebmann, Andrew Liebmann, Morgan Kilian, Vanessa Kilian and Brooke Kilian; devoted great Oma of Audrey Liebmann, Kassidy Hanley and Caroline Garibay. Sophie...

Blanca Avendano

Blanca Avendano

Aug 24, 2020

Blanca Avendano (nee Paz), 78, of Elgin, died Monday, August 24, 2020. Born April 27, 1942 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Blanca enjoyed flowers and gardening. She danced whenever she could and was a great cook. She loved to travel and spend time with her family in cabins they would rent. She will be missed by her family and friends. Beloved...

Domenica Vaia

Domenica Vaia

Aug 24, 2020

Domenica "Sunday" Ann Vaia, nee Scavo, of Schaumburg and formerly of DesPlaines; wife of Clement "Corky"; mother of Diana (Keith) Gundersen, Frank and Dean; grandmother of 8, great grandmother of 9; sister of Anna Marie and the late John, Catherine, Rose, May and Yolanda; daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Scavo, nee Rivecco. Burial will be private at Queen...

Severina Gardiola

Severina Gardiola

Aug 23, 2020

Severina Cacao-Gardiola, 66, of Bartlett, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Born November 1, 1953 in the Philippines. Severina enjoyed traveling, good food, warm company, and looking stylish. She was very social and active in many associations. Her family and faith in Jesus Christ were very important to her. Beloved wife of the late Roberto De Sagun Gardiola; loving...

Geraldine Pumford

Geraldine Pumford

Aug 22, 2020

Geraldine H. Pumford, 77, resident of Bensenville, was called to heaven on August 22, 2020. Geraldine loved reading novels and putting together jigsaw puzzles. She cherished the time she spent with family and friends. Loving wife of the late Russell Pumford; Cherished mother of Richard (Debbie) Gunther, Ronda (Andrew) Zielinski, Raymond Gunther, Lisa (Darrell) Guziec, Wendy Pumford; Beloved grandmother of...

Mary Jans

Mary Jans

Aug 21, 2020

Services for Mary Jean Jans nee Seagrave will be private. She is the beloved wife of David D.; loving mother of David (Amy) Jans, Jr. and Kevin (Paula) Jans; adored grandmother of Justin (Erica), Andrew, Maggie and Katie Jans; proud great grandmother of Jude, Eli and Sadie; cherished daughter of the late Byron and Charlene Seagrave nee Heaver; dear sister...

Bernice Ciran

Bernice Ciran

Aug 21, 2020

Services for Bernice J. Ciran nee Katlovsky of Schaumburg, formerly of Schiller Park will be private. She is the beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of Anna (Don) Baker, George (Cindy) Ciran, Jr., Eva (John) Cappelletti and Milan (Rhonda) Ciran; cherished grandmother of Erin (Mike) Connole, Dana (Jerry) Overfelt, Laurenn (Gerardo) Campos, Michael Baker, Shauna Carava, Jessica, Jennifer,...

Robert Bjorvik

Robert Bjorvik

Aug 20, 2020

Robert Andrew Bjorvik, 65, of Chicago, passed away Thursday, August 20. Robert was a Hospital Administrator at University of Chicago Medical Center for the last 25 years. Beloved son of John and the late Lorraine(nee Tricola) Bjorvik; dear brother of David(Kimberly) and AnnLisa Bjorvik; fond uncle of Erin and Kate. Cremation services private at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory. In...

Clara Novi

Clara Novi

Aug 19, 2020

Services for Clara Novi nee De Cristofaro, 72, of Hanover Park will be private. She is the beloved wife of the late Gerald G. Novi; beloved sister-in-law of Olga Falcone; loving mother of Deborah Novi, Bobby Zarkovic, Gerald "Jerry" Novi, Jr. and Amber Novi; proud grandmother of Devin J. Davis, Brandon "Chris" Davis, Jovan D. Zarkovic and Luca T. Novi;...

Joyce Shaffer

Joyce Shaffer

Aug 17, 2020

Visitation for Joyce Elaine Shaffer of Streamwood since 1958 will be held Sunday, August 23, 2020 1:00p.m. until time of service 3:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Interment private due to COVID. **Due to COVID-19 restrictions a max. of 50 people will be allowed in the funeral home and all we...

Shirley Kaczmarek

Shirley Kaczmarek

Aug 17, 2020

Shirley A. Kaczmarek(nee Wojciechowski), 83, of Bartlett, passed away Monday, August 17. An avid Elvis fan, Shirley was very active at the Wayne Township Senior Center. Beloved wife of the late Robert, Sr., loving mother of Cynthia(Joseph) Indurante, Cathleen(Ralph Navarro) Kaczmarek, Celeste(John) Robson, Robert, Jr.(Sallie), Carol Olsen, and Richard; devoted grandmother of Melissa(Bob) Braun, Janelle Iaccino, Nicole(Joe) Cucci, Robert Vos,...

Ronald Breyne

Ronald Breyne

Aug 14, 2020

Mr. Ronald Leo Breyne of Carol Stream, IL passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020. He was 88 years old. Born in Naperville, IL on November 1, 1931, Ron previously lived in Romeoville, Lemont, and Carol Stream, IL. He met his wife of 63 years while attending Wayne State College in Nebraska. Ron is an Army veteran of the Korean...

Carol Stanko

Carol Stanko

Aug 14, 2020

Carol Katherine Stanko, 80, died August 14, 2020. Carol was the beloved wife of the late John W. Stanko, Sr.; loving mother of John W. (Kathleen) Stanko, Jr., Edwin (Carol) Stanko and the late Cathy (Mark) Baker; proud grandmother of Shaun, Alex, Nick, Kyle, Colleen, Samantha, Johnny and Jack; cherished great grandmother of Addison and Regan.

Tatiana Araya Contreras

Tatiana Araya Contreras

Aug 13, 2020

Tatiana Araya Contreras, 77, of Streamwood, lL, and born October 20, 1942 in Santiago, Chile, moved on to her eternal life August 13, 2020. She was many things throughout her life: an educator, caregiver and baker just to name a few. She ran her own school in South America with pride and personally made sure none of her students ever...

Ha Ly

Ha Ly

Aug 13, 2020

Ha To Ly, 65, died August 13, 2020. Ha was the beloved husband of Thuy Tran; loving father of Le (Nguyen Lieu) Ly and Tam Ly; proud grandfather of 2 grandchildren; cherished brother of 12 siblings. Visitation Sunday 1:00pm - 7:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Road (at Stearns Road) Bartlett. Funeral Monday, times pending. Following...

Margie Howard

Margie Howard

Aug 12, 2020

Margie Howard (nee Belcher, 89 of Bartlett Illinois, (formerly of Chicago, IL) passed away peacefully on August 12, 2020. She was born on January 8th 1931 in Saylor, Kentucky daughter of the late Alifaire and Roscoe Belcher. Margie moved to Chicago with her husband Gillis and her four children at the age of 24. Later she worked at Brach’s Candy...

Krushnakumar Pandya

Krushnakumar Pandya

Aug 11, 2020

Krushnakumar R. Pandya, 30, of Carol Stream died August 11, 2020. Krushnakumar was the beloved husband of Leena Pandya; cherished son of Ravindra and Usha Pandya; loving brother of Vibhakar and Dilip Pandya; fond brother in law of Nidhi Vala; dear nephew, uncle and cousin to many other relatives. Krushnakumar loved anything to do with aviation. He liked to cook...

Frances Karas-Beadell

Frances Karas-Beadell

Aug 11, 2020

Frances Karas-Beadell, 73, of Hanover Park for 46 years, died Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at her home. Born January 20, 1947 in Chicago. Frances was the owner of Palacios Reality. She loved being a wife, mom and grandma and loved dogs as if they were her children. She will be missed by her family. Beloved wife of 54 years to...

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