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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Thaddeus Kowalik
Dec 21, 2019
Thaddeus “Ted” Alfred Kowalik, passed away, surrounded by family, on Saturday, December 21, 2019, at the age of 76 in Elk Grove Village, IL. He was born in Brody-Duze, Poland, the son of Thaddeus Kowalik, Alfreda Paszt (born Paszt) and Edward Paszt. He married Barbara Ann Roman, of Chicago, IL, on February 16, 1962. Ted retired from Ameritech (Illinois Bell)...
Edward Latondress
Dec 20, 2019
Edward G. Latondress, 97, of Bartlett passed away December 20, 2019. He was born in Menasha, Wisconsin, on December 12, 1922, the son of Edward J. Latondress and Helen G. (Shekletzke) Latondress. He was preceded in death by his brother, Fr. John Paul Latondress. Edward was the beloved husband of the late Virginia (Larson); loving father of Christine (Joseph) Poziemski...
Sharon Heil
Dec 18, 2019
Sharon G. Heil(nee Arnold), 75, an avid animal lover and baker with a green thumb of Bloomingdale, passed away Wednesday, December 19. Beloved wife of the late David; loving mother of Tracey Heil, Lisa Heil, Renee(Scott) VonAlmen, and Eric Heil; proud grandmother of Michael(Diana) Greeley, Griffin and Jacob Greeley, Viktor and Marilyn VonAlmen, and Jackson Heil; dear sister of Dianne...
Arlene Eckenrod
Dec 17, 2019
A memorial visitation for Arlene E. Eckenrod nee Gall of Schaumburg since 1977, will be held Saturday, January 25, 2019 1:00p.m. until time of service 4:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Arlene is the beloved wife of 42 years of Tony; loving mother of...
Frank Paton
Dec 17, 2019
Frank William Paton, 95, passed away peacefully December 17, 2019. Frank was the beloved husband of Marge for 70 years; loving father of Richard (Kim), James (Robin) Paton, Roni Rega and Cindy (Tom) Kusswurm; proud grandfather of Jonathan, Geoffrey, Bryan, Wesley, Karen, Jason, Nikki, Ashley and Katy; dear great grandfather of 15; cherished brother of the late John, Harold and...
Bruce Arthur Rucks
Dec 15, 2019
Bruce Arthur Rucks, 90, passed away December 15, 2019 at Amita Health Alexian Brothers Hospice Residence in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Bruce was born May 26, 1929 in Amarillo, Texas, the son of Walter A. and Ethel (Burdick) Rucks. He graduated from Proviso Township High School in 1947. Bruce met his wife of 66 years, Beverly Hedwig Frega, in high...
Carole Kaiser
Dec 15, 2019
Carole A. Kaiser (nee Cilona), 85, of Bartlett, passed away on December 15, 2019, and has already swept clean the entrance to the Pearly Gates. She was born on March 12, 1934, in Chicago. Carole was a person of compassion, courage and unconditional love. She cared more than anything about the well-being of others; her family, friends, and community. She...
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