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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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