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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Harold Farina

Harold Farina

Aug 5, 2020

Harold A. Farina, 68, formerly of Wheaton, passed away Wednesday, August 5. Loving husband of Deborah(nee Schweig); beloved father of Jennifer(Chad) Szabo and Nicole(the late Benjamin) Caskey; proud Papa of Rebekah, Tyler, Lily, Elijah, and Amariah; dear brother of Bernette(James) Fett, Lana(Richard) Bauer, Linda Eggerbrecht, Karen(Thomas) Napiorkowski, and Joseph(Theresa) Novak; fond brother in law of Ann(Michael) Murphy, John(Judith) Schweig, Marilyn(the...

Charles Peterson, Jr.

Charles Peterson, Jr.

Aug 5, 2020

Visitation for Charles A. "Chuck" Peterson, Jr. of Roselle, will be held Monday, August 10, 2020 11:00a.m. until time of service 1:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Interment will be private at St. Michael the Archangel. **Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, a maximum of 50 people...

Richard Wachsmuth

Richard Wachsmuth

Aug 5, 2020

****The obituary was written to show the heart of both families. While Natalie and Rick did not have the opportunity to have an actual wedding with court documents to make it legal, the wording reflects how the families wish to express themselves.Richard (Rick) Edward Wachsmuth (34) of Schaumburg went home to be with his Lord on August 5, 2020, dying...

Matthew Koch

Matthew Koch

Aug 4, 2020

Matthew Koch, 48 of Bartlett; dad of Savannah; brother of Daniel ( Katie Mandra); son of Larry (Connie) and Mary; cousin of many, nephew of many aunts and uncles, uncle of Alexander and boyfriend for many years of Michelle Janousek. Visitation Sunday 2:00 pm until the time of service 7:00 pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South...

Timothy Ruth

Timothy Ruth

Aug 3, 2020

Timothy E. Ruth, 69, of Streamwood, a retired railroad engineer, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020. Beloved husband of Donna M. (nee Inc), loving father of Jason T. (Christine) Ruth and Allison (Alfredo Vega) Ruth; dear "Papa" of Ariana, Alina and Hailey; best buddy to Ozzy, his faithful companion. He left this world too soon and will be missed dearly....

Francisco Medina Aguilar

Francisco Medina Aguilar

Aug 2, 2020

Visitation Thursday, August 6, 4:00pm - 9:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Road (1/2 mile South of Irving Park Road), Roselle. Funeral Friday at St. Isidore Church 427 W Army Trail Rd, Bloomingdale, Mass 10:45am. Following services cremation will be private at Countryside Crematory. **Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, a max. of 50 people will be...

Paul Fawley

Paul Fawley

Aug 2, 2020

Paul Fawley, 82, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on August 2. Born July 15, 1938, in Fairmont, West Virginia, he met at the candy shop and married his wife Shirley of 63 years on March 22 at the Methodist Church in Winchester, Virginia. Paul and Shirley were blessed with three daughters Pam (Mike) Figolah of Huntley,...

Donald Dillon

Donald Dillon

Aug 2, 2020

Donald Dillon, 62, of Bartlett and formerly of Streamwood and Ansonia, Ct.; Dad of Thomas, Nick (Alison), Ryan (Stephanie) and Kyle; brother of Karen (Geri), Patricia (James) Schlak, David (Debbie), Michael (Sheila) and Robert (Judy); grandpa of Kennedy; son of the late Thomas and Marcy; uncle of many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews and the ex husband of...

Joseph Rea

Joseph Rea

Aug 2, 2020

Joseph John Rea, 98, previously of Elgin, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 2, 2020 in Cuba, MO. Joe was the eldest of three children born to the late Denzel and Rose Rea on March 19, 1922. Born on the Feast of St. Joseph Day, he was named in the saint’s honor. Raised in the Lincoln Park area...

Patricia Bobinski

Patricia Bobinski

Aug 1, 2020

Patricia A. Bobinski, 66, of Elgin died August 1, 2020. Patricia was the loving sister of Sandie (Steve) Huberty, Michael (Sue) Bobinski and Ann (the late Dean) Markowski; cherished daughter of the late Edwin and Geraldine Bobinski; beloved aunt of Rebekkah (Shaun) Rhodes, Katy Huberty, Michael (Jackii), Marissa (Jeremy Stasek) Bobinski; Madeline Bobinski, Sam and Lisa Markowski; dear great aunt...

Mary Jo Waxler

Mary Jo Waxler

Aug 1, 2020

Mary Jo was love. She enjoyed every minute of life, she connected people and was quick to make you laugh. Everyone was welcome in her world. We can’t imagine being without her because she brought so much LIFE to life itself. Mary Jo was born in 1950 to Walter and Rosalie Jaskula. She grew up in Bartlett, Illinois, with her...

John Pezen

John Pezen

Aug 1, 2020

John Michael Pezen, 91 of Elgin, IL died on August 1, 2020 at Citadel Care Center of Elgin, IL. He was the son of the late, John Joseph and Helen (Kawlinowski) Pezen. He was preceded in death by his sister Maryann A. Eaton (Pezen) in 2002. He is survived by his wife of 64yrs Joanne M. Pezen (Orzeck) and many...

Phyllis Smead

Phyllis Smead

Jul 31, 2020

Phyllis Smead (nee Harum), 96, of Bartlett, died Friday, July 31, 2020. Born May 28, 1924 in Sioux Falls, SD. Phyllis was a teacher for many years having taught at Eastview Middle School and Elgin High School. She will be missed by her family. Beloved wife of the late Charles; loving mother of John and Martha (Jim) Bull; cherished grandmother...

Mary Hocin

Mary Hocin

Jul 30, 2020

Mary Hocin (nee DiMaggio), 75, of Bartlett, passed away Thursday, July 30. Mary was dedicated to her community, exampled by her devout commitment to the PADS homeless shelter at Corpus Christi Church. Beloved wife of the late Anthony; loving mother of Annette (Anthony) Peters and Joseph Hocin; proud grandmother of Anthony N., Alexander, Samuel, and Angelo Peters, Anthony and Nicholas...

Dolores Ksandr

Dolores Ksandr

Jul 29, 2020

Dolores Ksandr (nee Netupski), 89, of Friendship Village in Schaumburg, formerly of Norridge, Wisconsin and Florida, died July 29, 2020. Dolores was the beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Gail (John) Mette, Lawrence (Catherine) and the late James; proud grandmother of Elizabeth (John) Watson, Michael (Stephanie) Mette, Lisa (Mike) Beauvais, Thomas and Amy; dear great grandmother of...

Geraldine Schulze

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

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

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....

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