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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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...

Efren Reyes

Efren Reyes

Nov 1, 2019

Efren V. Reyes, 69; father of Dana Reyes; brother of Terry Castillo, Eden Novales, Ted Reyes and the late Remy Apolinar, Rody Reyes; brother in law of Victor Novales, Eddie Apolinar, Pilar Reyes, Emily Reyes; son of the late Ildefonso Reyes, Juliana Reyes, nee Viado; uncle of Edward Apolinar, Augie Apolinar, Michael Novales, Glen Castillo, Roland Reyes, Edmund Paleracio, Matt...

Clare Rucci

Clare Rucci

Oct 31, 2019

Clare Mae Rucci, 73, of Algonquin, IL (formerly of Des Plaines, IL) died on October 31, the eve of All Saints Day. How appropriate for a woman who believed in putting people first. She was born April 30, 1946 in Chicago, IL. She is predeceased by her loving parents, John Lux and Elsie Miller Lux of Chicago, IL and her...

Joann Johnson

Joann Johnson

Oct 29, 2019

JoAnn P. Johnson, nee Retzlaff, 80, of Streamwood for over 60 years; wife of the late Richard; mom of Linda (late Al) Donaldson, Laura Boldrey, Chris (Tina Alessandro) Johnson, late Curt, late Craig, Lisa (Mark) Brazelton, Louise (Ruben) Garcia, Liz (Eric) Boeckmann and Leslie Johnson; grandma of 18; great grandma of 6; preceded in death by 9 brothers and sisters...

Mary Lou Younglove

Mary Lou Younglove

Oct 27, 2019

Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Younglove (nee Christopher), 85, of Streamwood for 50 years, formerly of Chicago died October 27, 2019. Mary Lou was the beloved wife of the late Robert Frederick Younglove for 50 years; loving mother of Mike (Wendy), Robert L. (Tamie), Gerald (Jill), Louis, Jeff (the late Sarah) and the late Elizabeth Younglove, proud grandmother of 16 grandchildren,...

Sarabjit Kaur

Sarabjit Kaur

Oct 27, 2019

Sarabjit Kaur, 72, of Elgin, daughter of Gina; grandmother of 3 beautiful granddaughters. My mom, Sarabjit Kaur, was an amazing women. Her strength and faith in the lord defined her. She sacrificed a lot in her life for good of others and always put others first before herself. She never depended on anyone and always gave immense love to everyone....

Piyush Surti

Piyush Surti

Oct 26, 2019

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William Fraser

William Fraser

Oct 26, 2019

William Dale (Bill) Fraser passed from this life to eternal life on October 26, 2019. Bill was born January 17, 1949 to Wilbur and Ida (Schmidke) Fraser in Elmhurst, IL. Bill's family later settled in Lombard where he grew up close to aunts, uncles and cousins. Bill graduated from Willowbrook High School, where he excelled in track and field events....

Gary Crossen

Gary Crossen

Oct 26, 2019

)ary Michael Crossen, beloved husband of Paula E. (nee: Dianovsky); loving brother of the late Robert (Maryann) Patrick; fond son of the late Charles and the late Ruby; dear uncle of Dennis (Renee) Patrick, Diane (Steven) Verdone, Kelly (Steven) Gruver, Susan (Mark) Yeager; fond great uncle to many and good friend to all; Gary was a proud Marine Visitation Saturday...

Thomas Ferguson

Thomas Ferguson

Oct 25, 2019

Thomas "Fergie" Ferguson, 72, of Streamwood, died October 25, 2019. Tom was the beloved husband of Laura Diane Ferguson; loving father of Duane (Jeanne), Joseph (Kytina), Chris (Sherri), Billy (Nicole) and Tim; proud grandfather of John, Anna, Alec, Lexi, Cole, Ryen, Baylee, Lily, Tyler and Rylie; cherished brother of Donald and John. Tom was predeceased by 6 siblings. Tom loved...

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