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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Richard Guertler

Richard Guertler

May 18, 2020

Richard J. Guertler, 66, an avid drummer and music aficionado of Bartlett, passed away Monday, May 18. Beloved brother of Sandra(Ken) Oswald, Kathleen(Steven) Hines, Edwin(Sue) Guertler III, the late Anthony, and the late Valerie(Edward) Domino-Snyder; loving uncle of William(Tiffany) Oswald, Cheryl Oswald, Kirk Snyder, Jason(Lucia) Snyder, Marie(Benjamin) Barber-Carol, Katie Snyder, Matthew Guertler, and Joseph Guertler; dear great uncle of 6....

Patricia Diskey

Patricia Diskey

May 17, 2020

Patricia J. Diskey, 83, died May 17, 2020. Patricia was the beloved sister of the late Walter Diskey and Rosalie Diskey; loving aunt of Roseann (William) Mulcare and the late Walter Diskey; cherished great aunt of Anthony Diskey, Daniel Mulcare and Amanda Diskey. Patricia loved sports she was an avid Bears fan. Burial Friday, May 22, 10:00am at St. Adalbert...

Elio Zanoni

Elio Zanoni

May 16, 2020

Elio Zanoni, 92, of Roselle and Chandler, Arizona died Saturday, May 16, 2020. Born December 25, 1927 in Cloz, Italy. Elio was a proud member of the Italian Veterans Alpini Club. He enjoyed hunting and making wine but was best known for his limoncello. Elio was very social and was extremely active in the Sun Bird community in Arizona where...

Marilyn Ziaja

Marilyn Ziaja

May 15, 2020

Marilyn Rose Vlasak Ziaja of Bartlett, IL. born in 1931, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at the age of 88. She is the daughter of the late George and Mary Rose Vlasak. Marilyn was also preceded in death by her brothers Edward, George, and Walter Vlasak. She is reunited with her husband Frank who passed away in 1981....

Sam Salamone

Sam Salamone

May 15, 2020

Services for Sam F. Salamone of Streamwood for 35 years will be private. He left this world peacefully, Friday May 15, 2020 surrounded by his family. Sam was known for his love of Chicago Sports, especially the Bears and Blackhawks, attending car shows and auto races and playing golf. He loved of all kinds of music and going to concerts...

Eric Moskal

Eric Moskal

May 15, 2020

Eric R. Moskal, 42, passed away May 15, 2020. He was born on April 8, 1978. He was a business owner and an Army Veteran. He enjoyed fishing, grilling, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his family. He absolutely adored his pets, his dog Zeus (aka as puttty eus), his cat Jinx, and an African grey parrot Mama. Eric...

John Pold

John Pold

May 15, 2020

John V. Pold, 67, a horse racing enthusiast, of Chicago, passed away Friday, May 15. Beloved father of Lisa(Tom) Hoebbel, and Scott(Kelly) and John Pold; loving grandfather of Kaylee Hoebbel, and Justin and Stephanie Pold; proud great grandfather of Aislin; fond brother of Thomas(Elaine) and Jim Pold, and the late Barbara Sullivan; dear former husband of Liz Ford, who he...

June Miller

June Miller

May 14, 2020

June Miller(nee Schield), 89, of Streamwood, passed away Thursday, May 14. June was a devoted family lady who felt her family was her greatest accomplishment. Beloved wife of the late Donald "Babe"; loving mother of Debra(Michael) Gecan, Marion Hogue, the late Susan(Don) Dyrkacz, and the late Ronald(Doris); proud grandmother of Michael(Natalie) and Ryan Gecan, Kelci Hogue, Jennifer(Andy) Hail, Jason Dyrkacz,...

Roberta Hammond

Roberta Hammond

May 13, 2020

Roberta "Bobbie" L. Hammond (nee Johnson), 86, of South Elgin, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Born February 17, 1934 in Galatia, IL. Beloved wife of the late Buddy; loving mom of Lisa Braddy and Arlene Hammond and the late John and Darlene Hammond; cherished grandma of Tim, Lynn, Manuel and Erica; dear great-grandma of Cody, Ayden and several others; dear...

Salvatore Caccavallo

Salvatore Caccavallo

May 13, 2020

Visitation for Salvatore S. Caccavallo of Streamwood for 62 years will be held Saturday, May 16, 2020 10:30a.m. until time of service 11:30a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven. **Due to current COVID 19 restrictions, a maximum of 10 people will be allowed in the funeral home. Funeral home will live-stream funeral Saturday 11:30a.m. via Facebook. Log in to your facebook account,...

Janey Bachert

Janey Bachert

May 12, 2020

Janey Belle Bachert (nee Byrne), 85, died May 12, 2020. Janey was the beloved wife of Anthony Jacob Bachert; loving mother of Richard (Bernadette) Gilman, Kim (Nicholas) Marchese and Steve (Caroline); proud grandmother of Michael, Toni, Nicholas, Brian, Lauren, Katie, Emily and Tommy; cherished great grandmother of Ava Marie. Janey worked at the Oak Park post office as a postal...

Saul Velazquez

Saul Velazquez

May 12, 2020

Services for Saul Velazquez of Hanover Park will be private. He is the beloved husband of Mayra Gomez; cherished son of Adalfo and Maria; loving brother of Arcelia Velazquez; uncle of Valerie Morales. (630) 289-8054.

Josephine Schleicher

Josephine Schleicher

May 12, 2020

Josephine “Jo” Agnes Schleicher (nee Gliko), of Bartlett Illinois, died Tuesday, May 12th, 2020. She was 92 years young. Jo was born March 3rd, 1928 in Hibbing, Minnesota, the kind daughter of Antonio and Antonia Gliko, and caring sister to many late brothers and sisters. Beloved wife of the late John Schleicher; loving mother of Jon, Mark, Carole (Lyon), and...

Marjorie Gross

Marjorie Gross

May 11, 2020

Marjorie E. ‘Maggie’ Gross, 68, Streamwood, IL, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 11, 2020, from natural causes at her home. She was born October 14, 1951, in Peoria, IL to the late Wayne P. and Ada (Hostetler) Gross. Maggie graduated from Lowpoint -Washburn High School in Washburn, IL and Barnes Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis, MO. After earning...

Donald Barron

Donald Barron

May 11, 2020

Donald Barron, 87, of Schaumburg for 60 years passed away peacefully at the Amita Hospice Residence in Elk Grove Village in May 11, 2020. Donald was born on August 31, 1932 in Chicago to Reginald and Lorraine (nee Johnson). Donald was united in marriage to Margaret “Peggy” (nee Murray) on November 22, 1958. Donald is the beloved husband of 61...

Maria Tynczuk

Maria Tynczuk

May 10, 2020

Maria Tynczuk (nee Pickel), 89, died May 10, 2020. Maria was the beloved wife of the late Alex; loving mother of Ed (Cheryl), Rainer (Catharina) and Erika (Ray) Froude; proud grandmother of Nick, Kaitlyn, Sam, Maximilian, Natasha and Amanda; cherished sister of Erika and Berta. Burial All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to American Cancer Society www.cancer.org would...

Nancy Franke

Nancy Franke

May 10, 2020

A memorial mass for Nancy Marie Franke will be held Saturday, October 10, 2020 10:00a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church 502 S. Park Blvd. Streamwood. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Nancy passed away peacefully May 10, 2020. She is the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Ann Cioch; dear sister of the late Lester (Patricia) Cioch;...

Dorothy Nagle

Dorothy Nagle

May 8, 2020

Dorothy A. Nagle, born Dorothy Styborski, passed away at her home Friday, May 8th, 2020. She was 77 years old. Dorothy came into this world amidst a snowstorm on a cold January day in 1943. She was born at home in Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania. In her younger years, Dorothy developed a fondness for the outdoors, something she would carry with...

Harold Kelley

Harold Kelley

May 7, 2020

Harold “Gus” Kelley, 83, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020. He was born August 25, 1936 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Harold and Helen Kelley. Gus enjoyed playing golf, watching the Chicago Cubs, and making people laugh by telling jokes and amusing stories. He was a member of the Bartlett Lions Club, Immanuel United Church of Christ and Elgin...

Sandra Helmuth

Sandra Helmuth

May 7, 2020

Sandra Lynn “Sandy” Helmuth, 67, died Thursday, May 7, 2020. Born February 5, 1953 in Fresno, CA. Sandy had a passion for riding horses and playing pool. She enjoyed embroidering and sewing with her sister and as a Jehovah’s Witness she loved talking about the Bible with people. She will be missed by many. Beloved sister of Jackie Helmuth-Camarena; loving...

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