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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David Williamson

David Williamson

Nov 16, 2019

Services for David G. Williamson, of Hanover Park, IL formerly of Apollo, PA will be private. David was an Assistant Principal at Kiski Area Senior High School in Vandergrift, PA and Principal of Freeport Senior High School in Sarver, PA for many years. He is the beloved husband of 66 years of Doris nee Kimmel; loving father of Lynn (Michael)...

Dale Rowen

Dale Rowen

Nov 16, 2019

Dale Arnold Rowen, 95, of St. Charles, formerly Galesburg, died Saturday, November 16, 2019. Born September 19, 1924 in Galesburg. Dale was a veteran of WWII having served in the Army Air Force as a Master Sergeant. Dale was also a P.O.W. and earned the Purple Heart. He was retired as a real estate broker and was well know for...

Karen Brummel

Karen Brummel

Nov 16, 2019

Karen M. Brummel nee Buckeridge, 78 of South Elgin passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 16, 2019 after a courageous battle with Sezary Syndrome, a rare blood cancer, at Alexian Brothers Hospice Residence in Elk Grove Village, IL. She was born on January 29, 1941 in Chicago, IL to the late Roger and Marie Buckeridge and...

Kevin Senne

Kevin Senne

Nov 15, 2019

Kevin S. Senne Sr, 61, of South Elgin, died Friday, November 15, 2019. Born July 11, 1958 in Elgin. Kevin worked in oxidized steel commodities for Kevin's Des Plaines Auto Salvage for many years. He enjoyed junking, collecting farm equipment and most importantly, spending time with his family. Beloved husband of 11 years to Elizabeth (Becker); loving dad of Kevin...

John Schiller

John Schiller

Nov 15, 2019

John M. Schiller (97) formally a long-time resident of Itasca, Illinois passed away peacefully on November 15, 2019 at The Cottages of Fox Lake, where he resided for the past six months. He is survived by his cousins Judith Schaefer and family of Naperville, Illinois, and Lynn Koukal and family of Bristol, Wisconsin. He will be missed by them, and...

Romona Playman

Romona Playman

Nov 15, 2019

Visitation for Romona "Roni" Playman nee Romanyshon of Pontoon Beach, formerly of Glenview will be held Wednesday November 20, 2019 4:00 p.m. until time of service 7:30p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeaodws Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Roni was raised in Chicago and lived many years...

Edward Weglarz

Edward Weglarz

Nov 15, 2019

Visitation for Edward M. Weglarz of Hanover Park for 40 years will be held Wednesday, November 20, 2019 3:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartllett. Following visitation, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Ed is the beloved husband of 43 years of Marcia nee Levit; loving father...

Carole Chataigne

Carole Chataigne

Nov 14, 2019

July 28, 1953- November 14, 2019 Carole Marie Chataigne passed away on November 14, 2019 after a four-year battle with breast cancer. Born in Pétion-Ville, Haiti, Carole moved to Evanston, Illinois in her teens before settling in Barlett, IL thirty-six years ago. During her nearly 30 year nursing career, she most recently worked at St. Joseph in Elgin and was...

Emma Lira

Emma Lira

Nov 13, 2019

Emma Ann Lira, nee Murphy, 82, wife of 56 years to the late Ernie Lira, mother of Sheryl (Bill) Bauch, Richard (Karen) Lira, Judy (Ron) Renkiewicz, Bob (Annette) Lira and Tony (Tina) Lira; grandmother of Kelly (Mike), Adam (Kristen), Erik (Kiersten), Tyler (Cristina), Nicole (Giuseppe), Alexandra, Jessica and Gabriella; great grandmother of Ryan, Emily, Luka, Gavin, Gianna and Giuseppe; sister...

Judith Mackenzie

Judith Mackenzie

Nov 12, 2019

Judith Ann MacKenzie(nee Sassetti), 74, an avid cook and traveler of Bartlett who cherished time with her family, passed away Tuesday, November 12. Beloved wife of John; loving mother of Kristen Koridek-Phillips, Michael(Shannon) Koridek, and Jennifer Thurston; proud grandmother of Tyler, Delaney, Kennedy, Charlie, Quinn, and Evelyn; dear daughter of the late Charles and the late Anita(nee Gamboni) Sassetti; fond...

Kathleen Johnson

Kathleen Johnson

Nov 11, 2019

Kathleen M. Johnson, Beloved daughter of the late Richard J. and the late Bernice E. (nee:Davis); fond sister of Randy Johnson, Larry (Virginia) Johnson and Joanna (Alan) Floyd; caring aunt and great aunt to many nieces and nephews; loving companion of Mike Moriarty. Memorial visitation Friday November 15, 2019 from 4:00pm until time of service 7:30pm at The Countryside Funeral...

James Van Hoesen

James Van Hoesen

Nov 8, 2019

Visitation for James "Jim" R. Van Hoesen of Elgin for 25 years will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2019 2:00p.m. until time of service 7:30p.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. Jim is the beloved husband of the late Jeanne; loving father...

James Felker

James Felker

Nov 6, 2019

James Robert Felker, Beloved son of James and Rhonda (nee: Ksiazk); loving brother of Steven, Danielle, Michael and Allison; dear grandson of Al and Barb Ksiazk and the late Robert and the late Joyce Felker; caring nephew, cousin and friend. Jimmy always had a love for animals, the outdoors and nature. He worked for Cleveland Veterinary Clinic in South Elgin...

Jimmy Mcdaniel

Jimmy Mcdaniel

Nov 5, 2019

On Tuesday, November 5, 2019, Jimmy E. McDaniel, loving husband of Deborah (nee Lyles), passed away at age 69. He was surrounded by family and close friends, who were praying as he was ushered into heaven. Jimmy was born on July 13, 1950 in Chicago, IL to Sherman and Alice (nee Simmons) McDaniel. On October 4, 1975, Jimmy married Deborah...

Diane Santilli

Diane Santilli

Nov 2, 2019

Diane J. Santilli, Beloved daughter of the late Cesare and Elvira (nee: Sicoli); loving sister of the late Mary (the late Dan) Gunsteen and the late Alio (Ann) Santilli; dear aunt of Janet (Robert "Tag") Tagliola, Daniel (Debbie) Gunsteen and Donna (Vito) Copertino; caring great aunt of Dina (Tony) Jimenez, Jamie Tagliola, Daniel (Diana) Gunsteen, Christopher (Angela) Gunsteen, Mark (Dana)...

Aaron Molina

Aaron Molina

Nov 1, 2019

On Friday, November 1, 2019, Aaron A. Molina, loving husband of Cathy (nee Simon) passed away at age 61. Aaron was born on July 1, 1958 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Andres and Noemi (nee Jaramillo) Molina. He moved to Illinois as a young boy and settled in Chicago. On July 10, 1982, Aaron married Catherine S. Simon. They...

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