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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Shirley Zoller

Shirley Zoller

Jan 1, 2020

Shirley A. Zoller, nee Kaczka, 82, formerly of Streamwood; loving wife, for 49 years, of the late James; mother of James (late Priscilla), Ricky and Kris (Ronald) Wilfert; grandma of Shanna (Ken) Selucky, Aubrey (Matt), Amanda, Kaitlyn, Jason (Paige), Zackary, Matthew and Kelsey; great grandma of Ethan and Addison; special "sister" of Sue Bellanger. Shirley was a special woman. She...

Frank Deroo

Frank Deroo

Dec 31, 2019

Frank DeRoo, 88, of Bartlett for 60 years, passed away Tuesday, December 31. An avid Cubs fan, Frank was an Army Veteran of the Korean war, a 50 year usher at St. Peter Damian Church in Bartlett where he was a member of the Men's Club, and former President of the Bartlett Lions Club. Beloved husband of Dorothy(nee Wolf) for...

Charles Memhardt

Charles Memhardt

Dec 31, 2019

Charles Rogers "Bud" Memhardt of Schaumburg for 40 years. Bud is the beloved husband of 50 years of Joanne nee Grass; loving father of Kathy (Paul) Wester, Mary (Ken Zdunek) Memhardt, Lori (Dominic Colletta) Hanson, Marcia (George) Dellwo, Maureen Memhardt; dear grandfather of Jeffrey (Dr. Amy Bailey) Zdunek, Evan (Kira) Zdunek, Laura (Ryan Oestreich) Zdunek, Curt (Taylor) Hanson, Daniel (Shannon...

Herbert Enerson

Herbert Enerson

Dec 31, 2019

Herbert C. Enerson, of Bartlett, Beloved husband of Cathryn J. (nee:Miller); loving father of Kristi Enerson and Beth (Andrew) Thomson; dear brother of Wayne and brother in law of Cynthia (Scott) Palluth, Mary Ellen (Joseph) DiPadova; caring uncle of Jaime(Steven), Jackie(Jaymin), Cindy(John), Joey(Jamie), Rachel, Addison, Lincoln, Kennedy, Kellie and Matt. Herb was an Army veteran. Visitation Saturday January 4, 2020...

Rosemary Jones

Rosemary Jones

Dec 29, 2019

Rosemary Jones, nee Brennan, of Streamwood, wife of Robert; mom of Robert, Daniel and Patrick; sister of Kathleen (Costante) Eccher and the late Thomas, Patricia, James and Michael; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Rosemary enjoyed her time with friends at the YMCA in Schaumburg. She enjoyed crafts, reading, cooking, baking and cheering on Chicago sports teams. Visitation Friday, January...

Elizabeth Wright

Elizabeth Wright

Dec 28, 2019

Elizabeth Wright, nee Rudolph, of Schaumburg, . Beloved wife, of almost 72 years, to the late Thomas; loving mother of Diane (Paul) Tylman, Steve (Barb) Wright, Jeff (Leanne) Wright, Linda (late Matt) Bellamy, Amy Birkey and Jean (Ron) Caldwell; loving grandmother of Jason, Jennifer, Becky, Charlotte, Josh, Shannon, Cody, Carrie, Ryan, Amanda, Eric, Mike, Sara, David and Kristin; dear great-grandmother...

Robert Kinney

Robert Kinney

Dec 28, 2019

On December 28, 2019, Robert Grael Kinney, 92, went to be with his Lord, peacefully and surrounded by family. He was born on March 7, 1927 in Oak Park Illinois to the late Elmer H. Kinney and Grace Mae Holt Kinney. He grew up in Oak Park where he was an Eagle Scout. He served in the Navy during WWII,...

Arnold Lidquist

Arnold Lidquist

Dec 26, 2019

Arnold "Arnie" T. Lidquist, 83, of Schaumburg and formerly of Norwood Park; husband of Janet, nee Jewell; step dad of Renee (Bill) Rzeszutko and Susan (Dan) Doyle; grandpa Arnie of Rachel and Riley Brands and Max and Jake Doyle; brother of the late Barbara Lidquist; cousin of Annette, Noreen, Elsie, Joyce, Barbara (Gerard) and Debbie (Steve). Arnie was a mail...

Delores Phelan

Delores Phelan

Dec 26, 2019

Committal Services for Delores A. Phelan nee Rusinko of Hanover Park, formerly of Machesney Park will be held Tuesday, December 31, 2019 11:00a.m. at Bohemian National Cemetery, located at 5255 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago. Family and friends will gather at the cemetery office by 10:55a.m. Delores is the beloved wife of the late Kenneth; loving mother of Sandra (John) Magliochetti,...

Jeffry Curtis

Jeffry Curtis

Dec 25, 2019

Jeff Curtis, 64, of Bartlett, IL passed away on December 25, 2019. He was born on October 19, 1955 in Chicago, IL to the late Arthur and Irene Curtis. He graduated from Elgin High School in 1974. Jeff married Carolyn Sear on June 4, 1983. He was the father to Noah and Joshua Curtis. Jeff was a race mechanic and...

John Ptasnik

John Ptasnik

Dec 25, 2019

John T. Ptasnik, 69, an Air Force Veteran who was an avid Cubs fan and Harley Davidson enthusiast of Roselle, passed away Wednesday, December 25. Beloved son of the late Eugene and the late Dorothy(nee Parsze) Ptasnik; dear brother of the late Steven(Margaret) Ptasnik and the late George Ptasnik; fond uncle of Michael(Joni) Ptasnik, Catherine(Daniel) Bertholf, and Richard Ptasnik; proud...

Mary Alexandria

Mary Alexandria

Dec 25, 2019

Mary L. Alexandria (nee Gillespie), 60, of Poplar Grove, formerly Bartlett and Elmwood Park. Born October 18, 1959 in Libertyville. Mary loved her husband, family and dogs deeply. Mary was hardworking and spent her career as a realtor, bookkeeper and entrepreneur with multiple ventures. She was strong, free-spirited, selfless and will be missed by many. Beloved Husband of over 16...

Sheila Hendrickson

Sheila Hendrickson

Dec 25, 2019

Sheila K. Hendrickson(nee Reeves), 66, was a retired cosmetologist, an avid Bears fan and an acclaimed hostess from Glendale Heights, passed away Wednesday, December 25. Beloved wife of Gary; loving mother of Lisa(Tom) Hoebbel and Scott(Kelly) Pold; dear grandmother of Kaylee Hoebbel and Justin and Stephanie Pold; proud great grandmother of Aislinn Baker; fond sister of 7 brothers and sisters...

Robert Reading

Robert Reading

Dec 23, 2019

Visitation for Robert W. "Bob" Reading of Streamwood for 35 years will be held Thursday Jan. 2, 2020 3:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Friday 9:45a.m. to St. John the Evangelist Church. Mass 10:30a.m. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. A Knight of Columbus and longtime parishioner of St....

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