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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John Debartolo

John Debartolo

Oct 17, 2019

John Nicholas DeBartolo, 76, of Pingree Grove, died October 17, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Patricia DeBartolo; loving father of Gina Hubbard. Celebration of life Tuesday, October 22, 9:00a.m. until time of memorial Mass 10:00a.m. at St. Catherine of Sienna Church 845 W Main Street, West Dundee. At family's request, casual attire please. In lieu of flowers donations...

Michael Grzynkowicz

Michael Grzynkowicz

Oct 15, 2019

Michael "Mike" Grzynkowicz, 80, formerly of Streamwood for many years, died Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in Union Grove, Wisconsin. Born June 19, 1939 in Chicago. Mike was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed crossword puzzles, history, geography and trivia books but his biggest passion was always his family, especially his grandchildren. Beloved...

Margaret Polowy

Margaret Polowy

Oct 15, 2019

Margaret Polowy (nee Connell); of Bartlett, formerly of Glendale Heights and Chicago; wife of the late Dennis; mother of Dan (Robin), Jennifer (Mark) Kaye, Kimberly Grant and Jason (Lisa); grandma of Joshua, Jake, Julianna, Kaitlyn, Blake, Mykenna, Anthony, Madyson, Kendall, Delaney, Andrew and Sara; sister of the late Lauren McGinty, Pat, Tom, Ed, Mary Kate, Colleen and Kelly; daughter of...

John Dettmer

John Dettmer

Oct 14, 2019

John W. Dettmer, 58, of Bartlett and formerly of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and the greater Chicagoland area. Cherished son of Lillian, nee Wanders and the late John F. Dettmer; dear brother of Donna Rennhack and the late Dawn and Debbie. John was a gun enthusiast and an avid Lord of the Rings fan. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday,...

Doris Netz

Doris Netz

Oct 14, 2019

Doris Netz(nee Flasche), 82, an avid Cubs fan who enjoyed cooking and shopping, passed away Monday, October 14. Beloved wife of the late Kalman; loving mother of Jonny(Marianne), Mercedes(the late Matthew) Wingo, Kalman(Linda), Heidi(Tim) Benson, and Monika(Brian) Rusnak; proud Oma of Melissa(Raju) Majumadar, Jonny Netz, Jr., Jeff(Michelle) Netz, Jennifer Samawat, Michael(Lauren) Arnold, Taylor Arnold, Jake and Skye Fox, Stephanie and...

Govind Samy

Govind Samy

Oct 14, 2019

Govind Samy, 79, of West Chicago, died Monday, October 14, 2019. Born December 7, 1939 in India. Beloved husband of Bharathi Samy; loving father of Arun (Anju) Samy and Bharat (Philipina) Samy; cherished grandfather of Avi, Rohan, Arvin and Anjali. Caring brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Funeral 2:00p.m. until time of cremation 4:00p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2019 at...

Marie Otto

Marie Otto

Oct 14, 2019

Marie Martha Otto (nee Schmitz), 101, passed away peacefully October 14, 2019. Marie was the beloved wife of the late Charles Otto; loving mother of Marie (the late John) Idaszak, Patricia Jean (Norman) Markowitz, Chuck (Diane) Otto, Pauline Pemberton (Rick Schobaken), Russ (Mary) Otto, Cori (the late Chris) Inc, and Tim (Annie) Otto; proud grandmother of Robert, Lynn, Terry, Joe,...

Vivian Protas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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