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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Eleanor Sirrell

Eleanor Sirrell

Feb 17, 2020

Eleanor "Ellie" C. Sirrell, nee Cannon, 96, wife of the late Monty; mother to her Beloved son Terry (late Eileen), Grandma to her Cherished Granddaughter Flynn. Eileen Sirrell is survived by her sisters: Sheila (Frank) Verkamp, Carol Joyce, Kathy (Ray) Bartley and, brothers: Ed (late Strid) and Mike (Katie) Joyce. Ellie was the sister of the late James (Virginia) Cannon...

Stacy Olesen

Stacy Olesen

Feb 16, 2020

Stacy Olesen, 60, of Mendota died February 16, 2020. Stacy was the beloved mother of Melissa (Christopher Johnson) Olesen and Amy (Morgan) Carter; proud grandmother of Sean Sparks, Joseph Ross, Evan Hartley and Gavin Johnson, Mackenzie and Hunter Carter; loving sister of Robin, Rick, Randie McKiness and Donna McKiness-Beckman; cherished daughter of Hallard "Bud" McKiness and the late ViDonna "Vicki"...

George Guminski

George Guminski

Feb 15, 2020

George John Guminski, 85, of Bartlett, passed away Saturday, February 15. An Army Veteran, George was an avid Blackhawks fan, golfer, and bowler who was a crossing guard for the Bartlett Police. Loving husband of Bernadine(nee Kucharski); beloved father of Glenn(Helene), Karen(Joe) Gallo, Mark(Laurie), and Denise(Alan) St. Clair; best grandfather of Cecilia(Bob) Rammos, Alex(Marissa) St. Clair, Christopher Guminski, and Nicholaus,...

Renee Cwik

Renee Cwik

Feb 15, 2020

Renee Marie Cwik, nee Ploch, 58, of West Chicago and formerly of Dearborn Heights, Michigan; wife and soul mate for 32 years of Ron; mom of Jessica Lynn Cwik (Dean Nealey) and Bradley William Cwik; sister of Tina Cox, Brian Ploch and Mary Jo (David) Reuter; daughter of the late Chester and MaryLou Ploch; owner of the family dog, Max....

Polly Mckinney

Polly Mckinney

Feb 15, 2020

Polly Anne McKinney passed on to Heaven on Saturday Feb. 15 in Rockford, Ill. at the age of 92. She was greatly loved and loved many during her long joyous life. We will all miss you “Nanny Newt”. Polly, born 7/21/1928 Polly Anne Nesbitt in Palmyra, Tn., was adopted by her half-sister Martha Anne Dullinger. Legal name changed to Dullinger,...

Joanne Walter Palmer Wurm

Joanne Walter Palmer Wurm

Feb 14, 2020

Joanne Walter Palmer Wurm, 86, of Litchfield Park, Arizona, formerly Bartlett, passed away Friday, February 14. Beloved wife of the late Milton C. Wurm and the late Daniel Richard Palmer; loving mother of Daniel (Lori) Palmer, Douglas (Susie) Palmer, Robert (Stephanie) Wilder, and the late Pamela (Richard) Wurm; proud grandmother of Abbi (Dan) Lantz, Brett (Danielle Naccarato) Palmer, Lisa (Austin...

Donald Albert

Donald Albert

Feb 14, 2020

Donald "Don" G. Albert, 77, of Bloomingdale died February 14, 2020. Don was the beloved husband of Mary (nee Duffy) for 54 years; cherished son of the late George and Anna (nee Steinmacher); loving brother of the late James (Marilyn) Albert; dear brother in law of Colette Stoll, Maggie Sotola and Al (Betty) Duffy; fond uncle of many nieces and...

Wayne Schwartz

Wayne Schwartz

Feb 13, 2020

Wayne Allen Schwartz, 68, of Bartlett IL, passed away on Thursday February 13th, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. Wayne was born on Sunday June 24th, 1951 to George & Marie Schwartz in Chicago, IL. In 1975, he met Cynthia, and they wed in 1981, and had three children, Dina, Kathryn, & Michael. After retiring from the State of...

Evonne Loska

Evonne Loska

Feb 13, 2020

Evonne Marie Loska, nee Eichorst of Streamwood and formerly of Des Plaines, Schaumburg and Colorado. Devoted mother of Andrew, Jr., Dana (Justin) Scott and Heather (Joshua) Mendez; Loving Mamo of Jameson, Carter and Lia; sister of Diane Eichorst and the late Eric; daughter of Herman and Blanche Eichorst. Evonne was a 1976 graduate of Forest View High School in Des...

Sean Tavernier

Sean Tavernier

Feb 12, 2020

Sean Robert Tavernier, 14 of West Chicago, Beloved son of Robert and Jennifer (nee:Gaffigan); loving brother of Olivia; dear grandson of Michael and Linda Gaffigan, Sandy Tavernier (Joe Augello) and the late Robert Tavernier; fond nephew of Kelly (Chris) Mlynarczyk and Michael Irving; caring cousin of Charlize and Julianna; He will also be greatly missed by his dog Rascal. Sean...

Agnes Epperson

Agnes Epperson

Feb 11, 2020

Agnes Epperson, 91, nee Thingwold of Bartlett and formerly of DesPlaines; wife of the late Royle II; mother of Valerie (John) Janicki and the late Royle III; grandmother of Jason (Aleytha), Eric and Rachel; great grandmother of AJ; sister of the late Harold (late JoAnn); aunt of Bill. Years ago, Agnes and Royle were active members of Trinity Lutheran Church...

John Whalen

John Whalen

Feb 10, 2020

Visitation for John Gerald Whalen, a resident of Streamwood for 48 years will be held Saturday, February 15, 2020 2:00p.m. until time of service 7:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. A Vietnam Veteran of the U.S. Navy, John also served the...

Jason Malcolm

Jason Malcolm

Feb 10, 2020

Jason Lyle Malcolm, 39, of Algonquin, died suddenly Monday, February 10, 2020 at his home. Born May 2, 1980 in Hoffman Estates. Jason worked in IT specializing in cyber security. He was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. Jason enjoyed life to the fullest but he enjoyed his family, especially his two boys, even more. Beloved husband of Stacey (nee...

Heinrich Gavenia

Heinrich Gavenia

Feb 9, 2020

Heinrich Gavenia 83, of Bartlett, Illinois passed away on February 9, 2020 peacefully with his family at home. He was born on October 23, 1936 in Ziuriai , Lithuania to Jonas & Auguste (née Dirvelis). He immigrated to Chicago in 1956 & worked hard as a union painter to help bring the rest of his family to America. He loved...

Andrew Ellicock

Andrew Ellicock

Feb 9, 2020

Andrew R. Ellicock, 87, of Bartlett passed away February 3, 2020 in Madison, WI. Mr. Ellicock was born October 28, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois. Andrew served in the United States Army Infantry Regiment 34th during the Korean War in 1952. He was a devoted husband of 50 years to his beloved late wife Edeltraud, Nee Perz. He is proceeded in...

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