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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Gloria Fournier

Gloria Fournier

Feb 26, 2020

Gloria Fournier (née McKay), 86, of Carol Stream, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 with her family by her side. Born in Chicago in 1933 to Harold and Julia McKay, she later met and married the love of her life, Ronald Fournier, in 1955, and was happily married for 57 years. Gloria was predeceased by Ron in 2012,...

Michael Buckner

Michael Buckner

Feb 26, 2020

A memorial visitaion for Michael Edward Buckner, Sr., age 68, will be held Saturday, August 7, 2021 10:00a.m. until time of service 12:30p.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. Michael passed away peacefully on February 26, 2020. Born September 14,...

Constance Shibona

Constance Shibona

Feb 26, 2020

Constance "Connie" Shibona(nee Costanzo), 94, of Bartlett, an avid word searcher who loved her candy, passed away Wednesday, February 26. Beloved wife of the late Jack; loving mother of Mary Shibona and Jack(Denise); dear grandmother of Lori Shibona-Davis and Alyssa and Jacob Shibona; proud great grandmother of Brandon, Luke, and Gavin; caring sister of Caroline, the late Lawrence, and the...

Bhupendra Shah

Bhupendra Shah

Feb 23, 2020

Bhupendra Shah, died February 23, 2020. Bhupendra was the loving father of Monal (Bhavesh) Shah; proud grandfather of Aashi and Anvi Shah. He will be missed by the entire Shah family. Funeral Thursday, February 27, 2020 from 11:00a.m. until time of cremation 1:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd (at Stearns Rd), Bartlett. Crematory Countryside...

Emma Hoelterhoff

Emma Hoelterhoff

Feb 23, 2020

Emma J. Hoelterhoff (nee Gomoll), 92, of Bartlett, died Sunday, February 23, 2020. Born August 13, 1927 in Chicago. Emma was the owner of Hoelterhoff’s Nursery since 1967. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, swimming, traveling to Florida and a good mystery novel. She will be missed by her family. Beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mom of Keith (Sally) and...

John Phillips

John Phillips

Feb 23, 2020

John "Jack" J. Phillips, 93, of Bartlett, husband of the late Margaret "Marge", nee Cervone; father of Barbara (Richard) Phillips Hammes, Kevin (late Cindy), Peggy Phillips (Charlie Lindberg) and the late John Francis; grandfather of 7; great grandfather of 14; brother of Alice (Joe) Labella, Alfred, Sister Bernadette Phillips, the late Peggy (Tom) Keating and the late Robert (late Lois...

Edward Helgesen

Edward Helgesen

Feb 22, 2020

Edward W. Helgesen, 81, of Bloomingdale, died Saturday, February 22, 2020. Born October 29, 1938 in Chicago. Edward worked as a Data Processing Manager for Pepsi for 41 years. He enjoyed Fishing, golfing, gardening, swimming and spending time with his family. Beloved husband of 62 years to Elise (nee Rooney); loving dad of Elise (Steven) Helgesen-Schmidt-Colfer, Catherine (Geno) Savegnago, Carol,...

Ayodhia Salwan

Ayodhia Salwan

Feb 21, 2020

Shri Ayodhia N. Salwan It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I inform you that our Sh. Ayodhia Nath Salwan, left us on February 21, 2020. He was a loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather along with being a charitable and generous donor to several organizations and institutions. Mr. Salwan was born on March 26, 1948 in...

John Sanfilippo

John Sanfilippo

Feb 21, 2020

John A. SanFilippo Sr. 92, of Elgin, died Friday, February 21, 2020 in Hoffman Estates. Born July 26, 1927 in Chicago. John was a proud Veteran having served during WWII in the Army Air Corps. John was a Brink's Armored Car Driver and also a Parking Control Officer for the Elgin Police Department for over 20 years. He was a...

Sandra Kolek

Sandra Kolek

Feb 20, 2020

Sandra "Sandy" Kolek, nee Tardiff, 75, of Bartlett (for 40+ years); wife of Allan; mom of Mike (Kyle); grandma of Tara, Ally and Abby Kolek, Lindsey (Sam) Thomas, Melissa Kocelko, Laura (Nick) Nerwin and Michelle (George) Mugerian; great grandma of Parker Thomas and Makena Mugerian; sister in law of Colette (late James) Crockett; aunt of Jason (late Beth) Crockett and...

Robert Ogurek

Robert Ogurek

Feb 19, 2020

Robert “Bob” Ogurek, 86, of Bolingbrook, formerly Streamwood, died Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Born January 20, 1934 in Chicago. Robert was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He was an avid Chicago sports fan who especially loved the Cubs. He will be missed by his family. Beloved husband of Hedwig (nee Winiecki), loving dad of Kevin (Sandra), Pamela...

Violet Huczek

Violet Huczek

Feb 19, 2020

Violet J. Huczek (nee Jankowski), 86, died February 19, 2020. Violet was the beloved wife of the late Frank Huczek, Sr.; loving mother of Valerie (Robert) Bartman, Jane (Walter, Sr.) Farbaky and Frank Huczek, Jr.; proud grandmother of Valerie (Andrew) Mikes, Kathryn (Casey) Hall, Samantha (Jesse) Cardenas, Mark Bartman, Danielle (Ethan) Groves, Walter (Crystal) Farbaky, Jr., David (Shauna) and Susan...

Kishor Shah

Kishor Shah

Feb 18, 2020

Kishor N. Shah, 73, of Bloomingdale. Beloved husband of Usha; loving dad of Shilpa (Malay) Shah and Amisha (Sanjiv) Shah; cherished grandpa Pryanna, Rohan, Karina and Kavin. Funeral Thursday, February 20, 2020 from 11:00a.m. until time of cremation 1:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd (at Stearns Rd), Bartlett.

Steven Schuster

Steven Schuster

Feb 17, 2020

Visitation for Steven Eric Schuster of Bartlett since 1988, will be held Friday, February 21, 2020 1:00 - 6:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Steven is the beloved husband of 42 years of Cathy nee Baie; loving father of Kelly (Pierre) Covington, Ted...

Cynthia Janczy

Cynthia Janczy

Feb 17, 2020

Cynthia R. Janczy, 79, of Roselle, died Monday, February 17, 2020. Born October 20, 1940 in Chicago. Cynthia loved baking and cows but her faith and her family were always her priority. Beloved wife of the late Vincent; loving mom of Vincent, Alan (Kathleen), Debbie (John) Schlueter and Renee (Tim) Carson; cherished grandma of James, Steven (Chen), Luke, Kendall, Timothy...

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