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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Thomas Flock
Jul 24, 2020
Thomas W. Flock of Bartlett formerly of Addison and Bloomingdale. Beloved and devoted husband of Genevieve; loving father of Maureen Markham, Jean (Miles) Shepp, William, and Mary Alice (Andy) Ernst; cherished grandfather of 8; proud great grandfather of 5. Thomas was born and raised in New York City and at the age of 17 enlisted in the United States Navy...
Nicholas Schue
Jul 24, 2020
Nicholas M. Schue, 84, an avid Cubs, Bears, and Alabama Crimson Tide fan of South Elgin, passed away Friday, July 24. Beloved husband of Carol Schue(nee Ausmus) for 40 years; loving father of Charles(Stacey) Schue, Sarah(Joseph) Gomez, Helen(Charles) Warren, Matthew Schue, Betty(Ron) Alm, Nicholas(Anna) Schue, Jr., and Amanda Stone; proud grandfather of many grandchildren and great grandchildren; dear brother of...
Angela Devincentis
Jul 23, 2020
Angela C. DeVincentis (née Frosolone), 68, an avid animal lover and runner of Elgin, lost her three year battle with lung cancer Thursday, July 23. Angela showed great strength in handling her disease and will be truly missed by her family, who are relieved she is now out of pain. They will always remember the wonderful times they spent together....
Navin Shah
Jul 23, 2020
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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
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
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...
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