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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Vivian Protas
Oct 13, 2019
Vivian Marie Protas(nee Perillo), 68, of Bartlett, passed away Sunday, October 13. The leader of her family, Vivian was an avid Cubs and Red Sox fan(who was passionate about not preferring the Mets). Beloved wife of William for 44 years; loving mother of Lisa Marie Protas and William Protas; proud Nonna of Aiden, Luca, and Mila Marie; dear sister of...
Irene Polcyn
Oct 13, 2019
Irene Polcyn (nee Mikula), 94, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2019. She was a longtime resident of Northbrook, IL and enjoyed many winters on Marco Island, FL. Irene is preceded in death by her loving husband Raymond of 62 years. She is survived by her sister Lottie Engels. Irene was a devoted mother of Beverly Marshall and Deborah (Bob)...
Helen Curoso
Oct 12, 2019
Helen J Curoso (Fryza) of Schaumburg, formally of Chicago and Lublin, Wisconsin Born 92 years ago under the Big Walnut tree on the family farm in Lublin, Wisconsin. She’s preceded in death by her parents, John Fryza and Veronica Konczak, husband, Louis Curoso, M.D., siblings and in-laws Bernie Fryza, Chester and Lorraine Fryza, Stella and Edward Komperda, Edmund and Delores...
Ramon Colon
Oct 11, 2019
Ramon Colon, 92, of Elgin passed away peacefully October 11, 2019. Ramon was the beloved husband of the late Agustina Colon; loving father of Nancy Colon,Ramon Colon, Jr., Susan (Frank) Collazo and the late Ricardo Colon; proud grandfather of Frank, Tina, Eric, Christina and Yesenia; dear grand grandfather of Sofia, Adrian and Genieve; cherished brother of Carmen Colon and the...
Patrick Barnes
Oct 11, 2019
Patrick James Barnes, 41, of Sleepy Hollow died October 11, 2019. Patrick was the loving father of Lina Grace Barnes; cherished son of Margaret and Craig W. Barnes, Sr.; dear brother of Craig W. (Jennifer) Barnes, Jr. and Christopher (Karen) Barnes; proud uncle of Brianne, Sierra, Savannah, Brooke, Brayden, Zachary, Gavin. He will be missed by Sujatha Nampalli, Lina's mother....
Jerry Grigar
Oct 11, 2019
Jerry D. Grigar, 70, an avid roller coaster and cruise ship aficionado, passed away Friday, October 11. Beloved husband of Carol(nee Kulesza); loving father of Jeannette(Allen) Duncan, Joy Marie(Damon) Dumas, and Joseph(Asia); proud grandfather of Vance, Gracie, Kailee, and Isabelle; dear brother of the late James(Mary). Open house Saturday, October 19 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the family home. In...
Sa Luu
Oct 11, 2019
Sa T. Luu was born in Vietnam in 1922 to parents Luu Van Vinh and Nguyen Thi Bui. She was predeceased by her husband Nguyen Dinh Quang, but is survived by her loving daughter Paulette Phung Nguyen (Thomas) and her kind grandson Peter (Lindsey) and tenderhearted granddaughter Taylor. There are many people who will miss her presence in their lives,...
Marilyn Warnimont
Oct 10, 2019
Visitation for Marilyn J. Warnimont nee Pabich of Clare Oaks, Bartlett, formerly of Medinah and Roselle, will be held Sunday, October 13, 2019 4:00 - 7:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Funeral Monday 9:30a.m. to St. Walter Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment Mount Hope. Marilyn is the...
Dawn Wittig
Oct 9, 2019
Dawn Wittig of Arlington Heights passed away suddenly Wednesday, October 9th, 2019. She is survived by her very dear friend of 41 years, Karl Thomas. Cherished and loved sister of Linda Stromberg (Wittig), Sharon (Steve) Thorsen (Wittig), and proceeded in death by her parents Kurt and Eunice Wittig, her brothers Richard, Jeré, Marc, Scott and Jay Wittig. She was a...
Linda Link
Oct 9, 2019
Linda Marie Link, 72, of Carol Stream, legendarily known to all as “G” ripped off her last clearance tag on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Ever the bargain seeker, Linda left behind a long list of mourners. JoAnne of the Fabric Family, Michael Art Craft and Hob Lobby to name a few. Community Thrift and Goodwill have sent their heartfelt condolences....
Marion Slowik
Oct 9, 2019
Marion L. Slowik, of Schaumburg. Beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Tom (Susan), Linda (Larry) Stetz, Diane (the late Raymond) Kosmicki) and Christopher (Kandee); caring grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 12; fond sister of Jack (Eileen) Hopkins. Visitation Wednesday 3:00pm until 9:00pm at The Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory, 333 South Roselle Rd., Roselle, Funeral...
Therese Woodward
Oct 8, 2019
Therese G. Woodward "Aunt Babe", 93, passed away on October 8, 2019. Beloved daughter of the late Richard and Margaret (nee: Marx); dear sister of the late Richard (the late Angela (nee: Couture)); cherished aunt of Joan (the late George "Buck") Riley, Nancy (Vincent Najdowski) Woodward and Michael Woodward; dearest great aunt of Renee (Scott) Webb, Daniel Riley, Jaime (David)...
Grant Macdonald
Oct 7, 2019
Grant Wallace "Chip" MacDonald, 77, of Elgin, passed away Monday, October 7. A Navy veteran, Grant was an avid golfer and Fighting Illini fan, Chicago Bears fan, and Chicago Cubs fan. Beloved husband of Patricia(nee Wuestenfeld); loving father of Michael(Tricia) MacDonald, Patrick(Chris) MacDonald, Terri(Michael) Legan, Sam Tudisco, Pam(Jeff) Freedman, and Bill(Kathy) Tudisco; proud grandfather of 15 grandchildren and 14 great...
Geraldine Simmerman
Oct 6, 2019
Geraldine Simmerman, nee Fuller, age 100, of Elgin. Loving mother of Richard, Lynda, and Victoria; cherished grandmother of Kelli, Chrissy, and PJ, and great-grandmother to Colten. She is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Ray, and her son Robert. Funeral service to be held Wednesday, October 9th, 11 a.m. at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 95 South...
Mary Lee Johanson
Oct 6, 2019
Mary Lee Johanson, 72, of Elgin, died Sunday, October 6, 2019. Born June 4, 1947 in Aurora, IL. Mary Lee enjoyed crocheting. Often she would make hats and scarfs to donate to children's hospital. She also volunteered where ever she could, she especially liked helping people who needed help finding work. Mary Lee also enjoyed going to flea markets, puzzles....
Eugene "Bud" Medina
Oct 6, 2019
Bud Medina was two things. A railroad man and a family man. He began his career with the Milwaukee Road at a young age. Bud worked alongside his father, first as a common laborer and for a short time as Assistant Roadmaster before retiring as a Section Forman. His railroad travels took him across northern Illinois where he met his...
Joyce Bart
Oct 5, 2019
Joyce E. Bart, nee Kuzlik, age 83, of Itasca and formerly of Wood Dale and Chicago. Loving mom of Dorie (Vincent) Loftus - Lopez, Cynthia (Wayne) Loftus - Schwartz and Kelly (Gil) Loftus - Marrero; cherished Nana of Dina (Jeremy) Janssens, Kathryn (Shawn) Keenon, Michael, Jamie Loftus, Robert Marrero and Thomas Marrero and great grandchildren Lily, Grace, Blaize, Faye, Gabriella,...
Andrzej Obrochta
Oct 5, 2019
ANDRZEJ OBROCHTA, 77Andrzej Obrochta of Elgin, IL, passed away on October 5, 2019.Visitation will be held at 8:30 a.m. on October 11, 2019 at Countryside Funeral Home, Bartlett, IL. Following the visitation, mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter Damian Catholic Church, Bartlett, IL. Burial will follow the mass at Assumption Catholic Cemetery, 1S510 Winfield Road Wheaton...
Russell Streeter
Oct 5, 2019
Russell G. Streeter, 76, of Bartlett, passed suddenly on October 5, 2019. Russ was born June 21, 1943 in Springfield, MA and is preceded in death by his parents, Russell G. Sr. and Alice (nee Kabb) Streeter. Devoted husband of the late Constance (nee Wrobleski); cherished father of Mark and Carolyn Settles (Bart Kempf), and the late Brian; proud grandfather...
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