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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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Patricia Bobinski

Patricia Bobinski

Aug 1, 2020

Patricia A. Bobinski, 66, of Elgin died August 1, 2020. Patricia was the loving sister of Sandie (Steve) Huberty, Michael (Sue) Bobinski and Ann (the late Dean) Markowski; cherished daughter of the late Edwin and Geraldine Bobinski; beloved aunt of Rebekkah (Shaun) Rhodes, Katy Huberty, Michael (Jackii), Marissa (Jeremy Stasek) Bobinski; Madeline Bobinski, Sam and Lisa Markowski; dear great aunt...

Mary Jo Waxler

Mary Jo Waxler

Aug 1, 2020

Mary Jo was love. She enjoyed every minute of life, she connected people and was quick to make you laugh. Everyone was welcome in her world. We can’t imagine being without her because she brought so much LIFE to life itself. Mary Jo was born in 1950 to Walter and Rosalie Jaskula. She grew up in Bartlett, Illinois, with her...

John Pezen

John Pezen

Aug 1, 2020

John Michael Pezen, 91 of Elgin, IL died on August 1, 2020 at Citadel Care Center of Elgin, IL. He was the son of the late, John Joseph and Helen (Kawlinowski) Pezen. He was preceded in death by his sister Maryann A. Eaton (Pezen) in 2002. He is survived by his wife of 64yrs Joanne M. Pezen (Orzeck) and many...

Phyllis Smead

Phyllis Smead

Jul 31, 2020

Phyllis Smead (nee Harum), 96, of Bartlett, died Friday, July 31, 2020. Born May 28, 1924 in Sioux Falls, SD. Phyllis was a teacher for many years having taught at Eastview Middle School and Elgin High School. She will be missed by her family. Beloved wife of the late Charles; loving mother of John and Martha (Jim) Bull; cherished grandmother...

Mary Hocin

Mary Hocin

Jul 30, 2020

Mary Hocin (nee DiMaggio), 75, of Bartlett, passed away Thursday, July 30. Mary was dedicated to her community, exampled by her devout commitment to the PADS homeless shelter at Corpus Christi Church. Beloved wife of the late Anthony; loving mother of Annette (Anthony) Peters and Joseph Hocin; proud grandmother of Anthony N., Alexander, Samuel, and Angelo Peters, Anthony and Nicholas...

Dolores Ksandr

Dolores Ksandr

Jul 29, 2020

Dolores Ksandr (nee Netupski), 89, of Friendship Village in Schaumburg, formerly of Norridge, Wisconsin and Florida, died July 29, 2020. Dolores was the beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Gail (John) Mette, Lawrence (Catherine) and the late James; proud grandmother of Elizabeth (John) Watson, Michael (Stephanie) Mette, Lisa (Mike) Beauvais, Thomas and Amy; dear great grandmother of...

Geraldine Schulze

Geraldine Schulze

Jul 29, 2020

Geraldine J. Schulze, or Roselle. Beloved mother of Debra (Gary) Coleman, Dean (Patricia) Schulze, Donald (Jeanne) Schulze and the late Dawn (Joseph) Kucharski; loving grandmother of Todd, Dana, Craig, Helene, Karl, Sarah, Madeline and great grandmother of eight; dear sister of Betty (the late Kenneth) Oldenburg; caring daughter of the late Martin and Ida (nee: Maschhoff) Hogreve; fond aunt to...

Salvatore Pernice

Salvatore Pernice

Jul 28, 2020

Salvatore Pernice, 86, of Addison, passed away Tuesday, July 28. A longtime general contractor and race horse owner, Sal was an avid Cubs fan who enjoyed golfing. Beloved husband of the late Barbara; loving father of Anthony, Michael, Lisa Pernice-Patz, Sal, Jr., and Gary O'Brien; cherished grandfather of Randel Muir, Ryan Patz, Taylor Patz, Mia Rosa Pernice, Emma Marie Pernice,...

Victoria Grogan

Victoria Grogan

Jul 28, 2020

Victoria Ann Grogan (nee Vrettos), 73, of Glendale Heights, formerly of Chicago, died July 28, 2020. Victoria was the beloved wife of Dennis P. Grogan for 52 years; loving mother of Beth and Sean (Marla); proud grandmother of Amanda, Jenna, Hannah, Samantha and Keira; cherished sister of Edward, JoAnn, James, Amy, David, Richard, the late Christine, Susie, Linda and Michael....

Bernice Grabinski

Bernice Grabinski

Jul 26, 2020

Bernice J Grabinski (nee Angel), 88, long time resident of Bartlett passed away July 26th. Beloved wife of the late Richard Grabinski, Loving mother of Thomas (Anne) Grabinski, James (Linda) Grabinski, and Donna (Greg) Blaszynski. Cherished grandmother of Michael (Kate) Grabinski, Lauren Grabinski, Stephen Grabinski, Briana Blaszynski, and Dana Blaszynski. Dear great-grandmother of Weston and June. In lieu of flowers,...

James A. Smalley

James A. Smalley

Jul 26, 2020

SMALLEY, JAMES A. of Elgin (formerly of Bartlett, Elmhurst and Bridgeport) , 81, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2020. Loving father of James Kevin (Lorraine), Mary Katherine (Chris) Wlezen, Michael John (Sandy), Patricia Lynn (James) Ankrom. Loving Papa of Jessica Lynn (Eric), James Walter, Amanda (Robert), Eric (Caitlin), David and Jamie. Great Papa of Aaliya, Aliza, Eli, Lincoln, and...

Rita Klein

Rita Klein

Jul 26, 2020

Rita Klein, Beloved wife of the late Harold Julius; loving mother of Laura (James) Picardi, Mary Lynn (Larry) Wilson, Ronald (Donna) Klein and the late Harold (Nancy) Klein; caring grandmother of Mark, Michelle, Steven, Jonathon, Christopher, Christiann, Sarah, the late Matthew and great grandmother of Brandon, Justin, Matthew, Jillian, Ryan, Gigi, Milo and William; dear sister of Patricia (Thomas) Egan,...

Roger Schwerman

Roger Schwerman

Jul 26, 2020

A memorial service for Roger R. Schwerman of Roselle for 44 years will be held at a later date. An avid golfer, Roger enjoyed spending time with his wife at their "getaway home" Elkhorn, WI. Roger is the beloved husband of 44 years of Peggy A. nee Broz; loving father of Jamie; cherished son of the late Elmer and Eunice...

John Motto

John Motto

Jul 26, 2020

Services for John J. Motto of Hanover Park, formerly of Chicago will be private. John is the beloved husband of 45 years of Patricia J. nee Mattera; loving father of Anthony (Tiera) and Danielle (Antonio) Chavez; cherished grandfather of Jonas Motto, Nathan Chavez, Kayla Motto and Giovanni Chavez; dear brother of Carol (the late Joseph) Slapinski, Anthony (Bonnie) Motto; many...

Troy Chovan

Troy Chovan

Jul 25, 2020

Visitation for Troy C. Chovan of Forest Park, formerly of Oak Park will be held Friday, July 31, 2020 5:00p.m. until time of service 7:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. **Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, a max. of 50...

Clara Wright

Clara Wright

Jul 25, 2020

Clara Pauline (Jarzembowski) Wright, 92, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on July 25, 2020 at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview, Illinois. She was born on October 3, 1927 , the daughter of Frank and Helen (Emmerling) Jarzembowski in Chicago, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Luther (Luke) Wright , her brother, Andrew Bower, and her...

Bharat Shukla

Bharat Shukla

Jul 25, 2020

Bharat Shukla, 69, of West Chicago, died Saturday, July 25, 2020 at his family’s home. Born August 23, 1950 in India. Bharat loved his grandchildren. He enjoyed Corvette Convertibles and had a passion for Electrical Engineering. He will be missed. Beloved husband of Sudha; loving father of Nirmit (Khushman) and Urvita (Shital) Patel; cherished grandpa of Maya, Niam, Surrey and...

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