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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Nancy Minkalis
Jul 7, 2020
Nancy Jean (Whetter) Minkalis passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2020 at the age of 77. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Minkalis, her sister Irene Whetter, as well as her parents Edward and Florence Whetter. Nancy will be lovingly remembered by her children Brian (Michelle) Stefan, Irene (Eric) Needham, Gayle (Jason) Studt and Debbie...
Karen Turner
Jul 6, 2020
Karen Mae Turner began her life's journey on March 29, 1953. Born to the late William and Genevieve(Troy) Maas in Beloit, WI, where she was raised and graduated from Beloit Catholic High School. Karen attended UW LaCrosse and Emory in Atlanta and then returned home to care for her ailing mother. She was a Special Ed teacher for 3 years...
Theorthe Hanks
Jul 5, 2020
Theorthe Hanks, 71, of Bartlett, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020. A lively and outspoken man, Theorthe was an avid horse racing enthusiast. Beloved husband of Zettie(nee Butler); loving father of Candice Hanks, Nikki Wright, Jason Hanks, Jerrett Hanks, and Dominique Wallace; dear grandfather of LeRon Morris, Letroi (Xeryus) Miller, Khari(Marcus) Curry, Raven Laflaura, and Kayla Laflaura; proud great grandfather...
Donald Arbeen
Jul 4, 2020
Donald Arbeen, 72, of Hanover Park died of natural causes on July 4, 2020. Born November 24, 1947 in Berwyn, IL Donald most enjoyed fishing with his family and friends. After graduating from Southern Illinois University Donald spent some time working for Lorillard Tobacco Company until he decided to switch careers and become a truck driver. Donald enjoyed the feeling...
Margaret Logan
Jul 4, 2020
Margaret (Marge) Susan Logan, age 98, passed away at home in Winfield, Illinois on July 4th, 2020. Marge was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Logan. Marge was cherished mother to daughter Eileen (Reinhard) Huber; son Patrick (Donna) Lavelle and daughter Barbara Sobie. She was the beloved grandmother to Kimberly (Mark) Oda; Chris Sobie; Dan (Angel) Lavelle; Jamie Lavelle;...
Barry Golden
Jul 4, 2020
Barry Golden, 77, an Army Veteran, passed away Saturday, July 4. Beloved father of Matthew(Angela) Golden and Peri Siegel; loving grandfather of Elias, Evan, and Elle Golden, Grace Braslawce, and Ari Siegel; dear brother of Wayne(Deborah) Golden and the late Glenn(Liz) Golden; fond uncle of Ian. Visitation Thursday, July 9 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory...
Thomas Lutz
Jul 3, 2020
Thomas "Tom" N. Lutz, 58, of Elgin, passed away peacefully July 3, 2020. Tom was the beloved husband of Alicia Delgado-Lutz for 28 years; loving father of John Rodriguez, Michael (Nichole) Rodriguez, Valerie Lutz, Matthew (Allyssa) Lutz, Jannelle (Alex) Bookout and Alex Lutz; proud grandfather of Mikey, Izsabella, Christian, Lexi, Daniella, Matthew, Aiden, Bella, Arianna, Audriana, Giancarlo, Jackson, and Vincenzo;...
Glenn Romanchuk
Jul 3, 2020
Glenn Romanchuk, of Schaumburg;, husband of Susan, neeJankowski; father of Sheri (Tim) MacFarlan and Bradley; grandpa of Michelle; brother of Wayne (Mary Kay) and Cheryl; son of the late Philip and Sue. Glen worked on the Metra train as a conductor for 22 years, usually on the Union Station to Big Timber line. He enjoyed country music, organized crime movies,...
Varsha Vyas
Jul 2, 2020
Varsha Vyas was born on May 6, 1962 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. She is the daughter of Chandulal and Revaben Trivedi, and sister to Mahesh, Ashok, and Prakash Trivedi. She is survived by her husband Sanjay Vyas and their three children Rakesh, Ravi, and Asha. She worked as a Lab Technician at Edwards Hospital. She enjoyed spending time with her family,...
Michelle Pawula
Jul 2, 2020
Visitation for Michelle Pawula, age 37, will be held Friday, July 10, 2020 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Service 7:00p.m. Following visitation, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. **Due to current COVID 19 restrictions, a maximum of 50 people will be allowed in the funeral home...
Pamela Zafiratos
Jul 2, 2020
Pamela Mary Zafiratos, 36, passed away on July 2nd. She is survived by her parents Thomas and Mary, nee Weber; brothers David (Amy) and Mark and her sister Joanne (David) James; nieces Nicole, Isabelle, Haley, Alyssa and Olivia. Pamela graduated from Lake Park High School where she was a member of the track team. She attended college at Roosevelt University....
Bernadette Bagow
Jun 30, 2020
Visitation for Bernadette Marcelle Bagow nee Popineau of Hanover Park for 52 years will be held Friday, July 3, 2020 10:00a.m. until time of service 12noon at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. She is the beloved wife of 69 1/2 years of John G.; loving mother of...
Eustacio Magpantay
Jun 30, 2020
Eustacio Maitim Magpantay was born on March 29, 1940 at Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines. He graduated from University of the East in 1962 with a Bachelors of Commerce, major in Accounting. He was married in court to Remedios Ruiz Magpantay on April 6, 1962 and in church on May 6, 1962. He has five children, Edita Urgena (Bartlett, IL), Edna Magpantay-Monroe...
Kellyann Johnson
Jun 30, 2020
A memorial service for Kellyann "Kelly" Johnson nee Main of Streamwood, formerly of Schaumburg will be held at a later date. Kelly will be remembered as a great lover of all animals. She is the beloved wife of 14 years of Dr. Alan Johnson; loving mother of Michael, Bridgit and Thomas Melidones, Rachel Johnson, Sarah (Thomas) Griffin and Lindsay (Thomas)...
Judith Mcnamara
Jun 30, 2020
Judith "Judy" McNamara, nee Huntley, 80 of Roselle for the past 26 years and formerly of Cicero. Wife of the late John, whom she married in 1968; mother of John (Tracy), Jim, Eddie (Miranda) and Karen (fiance Michael); grandma of Bailey, Olivia, Aubrianna, John and Rylee; sister of Mary Jean (late Glenn) Marquardt, late Gilvie " Buddy" (late Helen) Huntley,...
Nicole Stevens
Jun 29, 2020
Nicole Lynn Stevens, 29, of Bartlett passed away June 29, 2020. She graduated with her BA from University of Illinois at Chicago. Nicole was the cherished daughter of Pamela Stevens and Michael (Jennifer) Stevens; loving twin sister of Lauren Stevens; beloved granddaughter of JoAnn and Dr. Angelo Sorce, Marilyn and the late Mickey Stevens; dear niece of Dr. Angelo (Jaquie)...
Patricia Ritacco
Jun 28, 2020
Visitation for Patricia Joyce Ritacco nee Glonke of Roselle, will be held Wednesday, July 1, 2020 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Funeral Thursday 9:30a.m. to St. Walter Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment Mt. Olive. **Due to current COVID-19 restrictions a maximum of 50 people...
Richard Gumprecht
Jun 27, 2020
Richard W. “Gumpy” Gumprecht Jr, 64, of South Elgin, died Saturday, June 27, 2020. Born April 15, 1956 in Belvidere. Richard was an avid White Sox fan and loved to travel, play cards and dice, but his biggest passion was always his family. Beloved husband of 40 years to Janice (nee Hopp); loving father of Eric and Brian (Jenna McDade);...
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