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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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...

Eleanor Ostrowski

Eleanor Ostrowski

May 6, 2020

Eleanor Ostrowski, age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at Tower Hill Nursing Home. She was born January 4, 1928, in Foxboro, Wisconsin to Lawrence and Rose Stupak. On June 12, 1956 she married Julius Ostrowski in Foxboro, Wisconsin. She survived by her son Thomas (Robin) Ostrowski, grandson Richard Ostrowski, and many nieces and nephews. In lieu...

Joanne Rohrich

Joanne Rohrich

May 6, 2020

JoAnne Rohrich (nee Reif), 71, of Bartlett for 35 years died May 6, 2020. JoAnne was the beloved wife of Bill Rohrich for 38 years; loving mother of Nicole (Jason) Lee, Catherine (Jeremiah) Peterson and Christina Rohrich; proud grandmother of Alexis and Dylan Lee, Makayla and Annabella Peterson and Aria Figueroa; cherished sister of Michael (Patricia) Reif. She will be...

Shivabhai Patel

Shivabhai Patel

May 5, 2020

Shivabhai B. Patel, 91, of Streamwood, died Tuesday May 5, 2020. Born January 16, 1929 in India. Shiva was the proud father of Mukundbhai, Kirit, Rohit, Sudhar, Shilesh and proud grandfather to many. Funeral services will be streamed via Facebook at 1:00p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2020. To join, simply find the Countryside Funeral Homes Facebook page and "Like" us.

Shirley Stevenson

Shirley Stevenson

May 4, 2020

Shirley Stevenson (nee Griffiths), 97, died May 4, 2020. Cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Gussie Griffiths. Loving sister of the late Elaine (Walter) Hansen. She was the beloved wife of the late George Stevenson Loving mother of Janice (the late Ernest) Swirles, the late Joan (Dayle) Lites, the late Deborah (Arthur) Stelling, the late Gary (Gail) Stevenson; the...

Doris Mellinger

Doris Mellinger

May 4, 2020

Doris Mellinger(nee Oberg), 90, of Harwood Heights, passed away Monday, May 4. A former Eastern Star member and avid casino visitor, Doris enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Linnea Yunke, Lisa Lawrence, Elizabeth(Larry) Lieggi, and John(Connie); dear grandmother of Rebecca, Joshua, Abby, Matthew, Jennifer, Jessica, Joseph, Kristin, and Sarah; proud great grandmother of...

Judith Zielinski

Judith Zielinski

May 4, 2020

Judith A. Zielinski(nee Suporick), 78, of Elmhurst, formerly of Chicago, passed away Monday, May 4. A devout Catholic, Jude had an amazing sense of humor and enjoyed classical movies and TV. Beloved mother of Linda(John) Barton, Laura Egel, and the late Bob; proud grandmother of Kara, Kaylie, and Joe Contessa, and Jessica and Emily Barton; dear former mother in law...

Shirley Litchfield-Bird

Shirley Litchfield-Bird

May 4, 2020

Shirley Litchfield-Bird, 97, of Bartlett, died Monday, May 4, 2020. She was born August 21, 1922 in Omaha, Nebraska. Shirley loved to sing and devoted her life to music, especially opera. She began her music career early in life in her home town of Omaha, Nebraska with her two sisters, performing as a trio for radio and music venues. She...

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