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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Bernice Grabinski

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Navin Shah

Jul 23, 2020

Please copy and paste link to view the live stream of Navin's service. http://youtube.com/c/COVIDFunerals

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...

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