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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Graciela Garcia

Graciela Garcia

Jul 22, 2020

Graciela Garcia (nee Hernandez), 54, of Hanover Park, died Tuesday, July 22, 2020. Born April 6, 1966 in Mexico. Graciela loved to draw and color. She enjoyed dancing when she could and was excellent at cooking and gardening. She will be missed. Beloved wife of 21 years to Narciso; loving mom of Irma; cherished daughter of the late Raul and...

June Mcdowell

June Mcdowell

Jul 22, 2020

Visitation for June E. McDowell nee Kranig will be held Monday, July 27, 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 Tuesday 10:00a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. **Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, a max. of 50 people will be allowed in the funeral home...

Nicolas Goehrke

Nicolas Goehrke

Jul 20, 2020

Nicolas William Goehrke, of Streamwood. Beloved son of the late Bob and Sandy; loving brother of Lisa Goehrke and Danielle Goehrke; dear uncle of Nicky, Kylie, Olivia, Cole, Joey, Steven and Vincenzo. Nicolas was the nicest guy with the biggest heart and was known for his stupid sense of humor. He had a great love of music and enjoyed playing...

Sheila Dolgach

Sheila Dolgach

Jul 19, 2020

Sheila F. Dolgach(nee Grogan), 81, of Hanover Park, passed away Sunday, July 19. Sheila was a devout mother who enjoyed reading and was very welcoming to others at her home. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas; loving mother of Joseph(Jackie), Timothy(Loree), and David; proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; fond sister of the late Kenneth(the late Gertrude)...

Denny Pelarinos

Denny Pelarinos

Jul 18, 2020

Visitation for Denny Pelarinos of Schaumburg will be held Friday, July 24, 2020 4:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Trisagon Service 4:00p.m. Funeral and Interment private. **Due to current COVID-19 guidelines a max. of 50 people will be allowed in the funeral home and masks are required. Denny...

Judith Peters

Judith Peters

Jul 18, 2020

Judith "Judy" Theresa Peters, 76, of Hanover Park, IL. Beloved wife of late Frederick; loving mother of Timothy (Dawn Wells), Bruce (Mara Xenos), and Craig (Melissa); cherished grandma of Dana, Andy, Bruce Jr, Lindsay, and Ashley; dear daughter of the late Andrew and Esther (nee Peters) Holdway and beautiful sister of the late Gerald, Catherine (twin), and Rick. She was...

Irene Kowalski-Kennetz

Irene Kowalski-Kennetz

Jul 14, 2020

Irene Kowalski-Kennetz (78) passed away on July 14, 2020, after a 3-week cancer-caused illness. The daughter of Mary & Michael V. Kowalski, she lived her early years above the family’s funeral home on 18th St. in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago and attended St. Adalbert’s School. After high school she briefly became a member of the Sisters of the Holy...

Mardella Christensen

Mardella Christensen

Jul 12, 2020

Visitation for Mardella M. "Pat" Christensen nee Sperandio of Streamwood will be held Friday, July 17, 2020 4:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral 6:00p.m. Following visitation, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. **Due to COVID-19 Restrictions, a maximum of 50 people will be allowed in the...

Beatrice Krimitzer

Beatrice Krimitzer

Jul 11, 2020

Beatrice J. Krimitzer, 95, of Bartlett passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020. Born September 12, 1924. Beatrice was a nurse trained by the military and served in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps. She continued as a Labor and Delivery Nurse and Pediatric Nurse. She enjoyed knitting and it often helped her pass the time on nightshift. She loved children especially...

Jennifer Sherwood

Jennifer Sherwood

Jul 11, 2020

Jennifer P. Sherwood, 46 of Chicago. Mother of Zane Sherwood; daughter of the late Jeffrey Sherwood and the late Pamela (Dan) Watson; sister of Jeffrey (Leslie) Sherwood and Scott (Lisa) Watson; grand daughter of Jeanette and the late Roger Seeley; niece of Roger Seeley, Pat (Roger) Gates and many others; cousin and friend to many. She is also survived by...

Richard Piszczek

Richard Piszczek

Jul 11, 2020

Richard W. Piszczek, age 79, of Bloomingdale (formerly of Chicago), passed away July 11th, 2020; son of the late Joseph, Sr. and the late Bernice (Bronowski). Surviving are his brothers John, Sr. (Phyllis), Joseph, Jr. (Carolyn) and Raymond. He was preceded in death by his sister, Rita (Walter) Gorzela. He was the beloved uncle of Connie (Paul) Micek, Walter Gorzela,...

Michael Herman

Michael Herman

Jul 11, 2020

Michael Herman wanted to thank all those who walked life’s journey with him these past 70 years. That journey ended on July 11th allowing him to join his heavenly father, giving thanks for a lifetime of blessings. Born in Chicago in 1950, he now joins his parents, William and Frances Herman in eternal life. Michael often acknowledged his many blessings,...

Willie Kerby

Willie Kerby

Jul 11, 2020

Willie H. Kerby, 89, of Elgin died July 10, 2020. Born September 7, 1930 in Lyons, GA. Willie was a proud veteran. He enjoyed fishing and going to the casino. He will be missed by his family. Beloved husband of the late Barbara (nee Boege); loving father of the late Bill Kerby, Michael Chrusciel (Carolyn), Carolyn Schultz, Cathryn Bieneman, Charles...

Joyce Weichbrodt

Joyce Weichbrodt

Jul 10, 2020

Visitation for Joyce L. Weichbrodt nee Nessler of Bartlett for 25 years, formerly of Forest Park, will be held Thursday July 16, 2020 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Friday, family and friends to gather at the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. for procession to Mt....

Cynthia Petersen

Cynthia Petersen

Jul 9, 2020

Cynthia "Cindy" D. Petersen, nee Meaker of Elgin passed away July 9th, loving wife of Gary Petersen and her first husband, the late Mike Sullivan; dear mother of Christopher Sullivan and 5 Petersen step children; adoring grandmother of Christian and Colin Sullivan and 6 step grandchildren; dear sister of Sue McKay, Nancy Campbell, Pam Meaker, Guy (Yadga) and the late...

Muriel Hartgraves

Muriel Hartgraves

Jul 7, 2020

Muriel Hartgraves, 84, long time resident of Streamwood, passed away July 7th. Loving mother of Cheryl (Michael Marcotte) Carter, and Robert (Kristi) Hartgraves. Cherished grandmother of Valerie and Robert Hartgraves. Muriel loved to read and do word search and crossword puzzles. Cremation will be private at Countryside Crematory. Memorial service will be held Saturday July 18th from 9:00am-12:00pm. Prayer service...

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...

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