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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Dorothy Breitenstein

Dorothy Breitenstein

Nov 20, 2019

Dorothy Breitenstein, Beloved wife of the late Charles H.; loving mother of Janet (Gary) Stachula, Steve (Robin) Breitenstein, Laura (Mike) Witowicz and the late Deborah; dear grandmother of Matthew (Jessi), Katie (Anthony), Steven (Nora), Amanda (Igor), Ethan, Cordel, Ashley, Ryan, Alexis, Brianna, Allison, Jenny (Dan), John; caring great grandmother of Logan, Laila, Shay and Nell; adored daughter of the late...

James Bledsoe

James Bledsoe

Nov 20, 2019

James A. Bledsoe, 66, and avid Bears fan of Elk Grove Village, passed away Wednesday, November 20. Beloved husband of Louise(nee Panek); loving father of Jamie(Bill) Webb; proud grandfather of Madelyn and William; dear brother of Michael and David(Robin). Visitation Sunday, November 24 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd.(at Stearns Rd.), Bartlett....

Frederick Meier

Frederick Meier

Nov 19, 2019

Frederick A. Meier (74) of Lake In The Hills, Beloved partner of Judy Rafferty; cherished father of Stefanie Thomas and Rob (Mel) Meier; cherished step father of Cindy Carlson, Chrissy (Bob) Insalato, Mike Froelich and Jackie McCoy-Hoven; dear grandfather of Matthew, Nicholas Thomas and Lizzie Meier; Dear Step Grandfather Caitlin, Kelly Carlson, Dakota, Nolan McCoy, Joe Wylie, Emily Insalato and...

Amy Angell

Amy Angell

Nov 18, 2019

Amy E. Angell (nee Hapl), 47, of Bartlett, died Monday, November 18, 2019 surrounded by family. Born February 24, 1972 in Elk Grove Village. Amy was a huge sports fan. She especially enjoyed White Sox, Blackhawks, the Florida Gators, watching NASCAR and lived for watching her sons sporting events. She will be missed by her family and friends. Beloved wife...

Michael Rybacki

Michael Rybacki

Nov 18, 2019

Michael E. Rybacki, 69, an avid baseball fan and train collector of Medinah, passed away Monday, November 18. Beloved husband of Paula(nee Carroll); devoted father of Ann Giambri and Robert; proud grandfather of Devin, Jenna, Alyssa, Dresdin, and Gian; dear son of the late Michael and the late Lorraine(nee Mnichowicz); fond brother of James and the late Leon(Sandy) and the...

Ashley Vaughan

Ashley Vaughan

Nov 17, 2019

Ashley Patricia Vaughan, 32, of South Elgin, died Sunday, November 17, 2019. Born February 2, 1987 in Berwyn. Ashley always gave 100% to her family and friends and loved being a mom. Her home is filled with photos and crafts and all of the projects she so loved doing with the kids. She was a caregiver by nature and always...

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...

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