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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Ron Raidy

Ron Raidy

Dec 1, 2019

Ronald "Uncle Ron" Raidy, 69, of Bartlett since 1993, died Sunday, December 1, 2019 at home. Born March 5, 1950 in Oak Park. Ron’s passion was Civil War reenactments and was a member of the Stanford’s Battery. He had a way with people and was incredibly handy; Ron could fix anything. He will be missed by his family and many...

Doris Kirchen

Doris Kirchen

Nov 29, 2019

Doris Kirchen (October 26, 1926 – November 29, 2019) Doris Kirchen (nee Depew), 93, resident of Elk Grove Village, IL passed away on November 29. Doris was the beloved wife of 40 years of the late Joseph “Jack” Kirchen; loving and devoted mother of Joseph (Kathy) Kirchen, Daniel (Sandy) Kirchen, and the late Steven (Pat) Kirchen; proud grandmother of Matthew...

Patricia Soelter

Patricia Soelter

Nov 29, 2019

Patricia M. Soelter (nee Landers), 93, of Schaumburg, died Friday, November 29, 2019. Born July 1, 1926 in Chicago. Patricia was a graduate of University of Illinois and was an avid swimmer. Beloved wife of the late Ernst W. Soelter II; loving mother of Ernst "Skip" III, Sean (Cathy) and late Patrice and Bruce Soelter; cherished grandmother of 6, great...

Hasmukhlal Jayswal

Hasmukhlal Jayswal

Nov 29, 2019

Hasmukhlal Jayswal, 69, of Streamwood, died Friday, November 29, 2019. Beloved husband Shardaben; loving dad of Alpesh (Avni), Nailesh (Ruchi Patel), Yasmeen (Imtiyaz) Ahmed; cherished grandpa of Aryan, Anmol, Hailey, Riaan. Funeral 12:00 noon until time of cremation 2:00p.m. Sunday, December 1, 2019 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Cremaotry, 950 Soth Bartlett Rd (at Sterans Rd), Bartlett.

Lazaro Aguilar

Lazaro Aguilar

Nov 29, 2019

Visitation for Lazaro Aguilar of West Dundee, formerly of Elgin will be held Monday, December 2, 2019 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. Lazaro is the beloved husband of 24 years of Maria Isabel Lopez; loving...

Rafal Kamysz

Rafal Kamysz

Nov 29, 2019

Rafal (Ralph, Ralphie) Grzegorz Kamysz, 40 years old, of Streamwood, IL., born in Poland, passed away suddenly on November 29th, 2019 while hiking on vacation in Guatemala. He is survived by his parents, Barbara and Marian Kamysz, brother Jerry Kamysz, sister Joanna Krause, his beloved 8 year old son Sebastian Kamysz, his partner Danielle Green, brother in-law Jason Krause, nieces;...

Viola Vlasak

Viola Vlasak

Nov 28, 2019

Viola E. Vlasak (nee Beckmann), 93, long time Bartlett resident, died Thursday, November 28, 2019. Born November 24, 1926 in Elmhurst. Viola was a baker in the cafeteria for U-46 schools Eastview Elementary, Streamwood High and Elgin High. She was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed traveling when she could. However, her biggest joy was always her family, especially her...

Joanne Venere

Joanne Venere

Nov 28, 2019

Joanne M. Venere, 83, of Schaumburg, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. The loving wife of 64 years to the late Richard, she was selflessly devoted to her children John (Leslie), Adolph, Janelle (Paul) Mahoney, and Tom (Valerie) Venere. Her eyes lit up at the sight of her 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She adored spending time with...

Stella A. Suski

Stella A. Suski

Nov 26, 2019

Stella A. Suski, 59, passed away peacefully November 26, 2019. Stella was the beloved mother of Krystyna (Kristofer) Kieca and Paul (Toni) Suski; proud grandmother of Aleksander and Zofia Kieca, Bronson, Jameson and Emersyn Suski; cherished sister of Maria (Stanley) Piatek; dear aunt of Arthur, David and the late Thomas; fond great aunt of Jacob. She will be missed by...

Jake A. Helmuth

Jake A. Helmuth

Nov 26, 2019

Jake A. Helmuth, 90, of Bartlett, formerly of Fresno, CA, died Tuesday, November 26, 2019 under the compassionate treatment of JourneyCare Hospice at Northwest Community Hospital. Born February 9, 1929 in Fresno, California. Jacob was a great baseball catcher and played in the minor leagues. He loved to teach, having taught at every level before retiring as a High School...

Daniel George

Daniel George

Nov 26, 2019

Daniel Christopher George, 64, of Schaumburg for 31 years, formerly of Nova Scotia Canada passed away peacefully November 26, 2019. Dan was the beloved husband of Amy (nee Boman); loving father of Daniel William, John Henry (Helen Kurtz), Elizabeth Marie, James Nicholas, Sarah Michelle, Hannah Pearl, Chloe Patricia, Joseph Patrick and Zachary Quinn George; proud grandfather of Evelyn Mae and...

Donald Schrubbe

Donald Schrubbe

Nov 25, 2019

Donald "Don" C. Schrubbe, 75, of Elgin, Died Monday, November 25, 2019 in Elgin. Born October 30, 1944 in Chicago. Don enjoyed his 1978 Corvette, was a gun enthusiast and liked to hunt deer. He loved to spend time with his family, especially his granddaughters and cheering them on at their sporting events. Beloved husband of 50 years to Linda...

Frank Niziolek

Frank Niziolek

Nov 25, 2019

Frank A. Niziolek, 89, an avid golfer with a remarkable sense of humor from Itasca, passed away Monday, November 25. Beloved husband of Dorothy(nee Johnson); loving father of John(Katrina) and Frank(Marnie); proud grandfather of Tayler(Gina), Frank, Briana, Meghan, Danielle, and Mary; dear brother of the late Sophie(the late Al) Orgorzalek, the late Walter, the late Joseph(the late Marjorie), the late...

Ralph Dykstra

Ralph Dykstra

Nov 24, 2019

Ralph Dykstra, 85, of Mokena, passed away Sunday, November 24. A Navy Veteran, Ralph was a former Boy Scout leader, avid square dancer, and volunteer fire fighter in Harvey. Loving husband of the late Joan(nee Wilson); beloved father of Jim(Sharee), Carole(Mark) Fetzko, Catherine(Johnny) Ellison, and Roger(Kathleen); proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; dear brother of the late...

Stanley Schmidt

Stanley Schmidt

Nov 22, 2019

Stanley R. Schmidt, 87, of Roselle, was born December 3, 1931 to Stanley F. and Martha (nee Ochocki), and died November 22, 2019. Stan was the beloved husband of Joan (nee Smyrski) for 60 years; loving father of Annette (Thomas) Yassen, Richard (Karen) Schmidt, Michael (Diane) Schmidt; proud grandfather of Madelyn (Jason) Batey, Suzanne Yassen, Marjorie (Austin) Peck, Henry, Heidi,...

Doris Williamson

Doris Williamson

Nov 21, 2019

Services for Doris K. Williamson, of Hanover Park, IL formerly of Apollo, PA will be private. Doris was an elementary teacher at Kiski Area School in Vandergrift, PA. for 36 years. She is the beloved wife of 66 years of David G.l; loving mother of Lynn (Michael) Miller and the late David R.; cherished grandmother of David (Elizabeth) and James;...

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