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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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Florence Smith

Florence Smith

Sep 25, 2019

Florence A. Smith(nee Grischow),87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 25th. She was a long time member of United Church of Christ in Bartlett. She was a huge Cubs fan and finally got to see her beloved team win the World Series. She never missed a game. Most of her life was lived in Bartlett of which she was proud...

Sharon Schnepf

Sharon Schnepf

Sep 24, 2019

Sharon (Alcorn) Schnepf went to her heavenly reward on Tuesday Sept 24, 2019. She died peacefully in her sleep. Sharon was born Jan 9, 1950, in West Union, Iowa. She grew up on a dairy farm. After her chores were completed, she delighted in riding her horse. In 1968 she graduated valedictorian from North Fayette Community high school in West...

Wilson Lazzar

Wilson Lazzar

Sep 20, 2019

Wilson William Lazzar, 84, died September 20, 2019. Wilson was the beloved husband of Delores (nee Klehm); loving father of David Wilson (Lucia) Lazzar, and Nadia Suzanne Lazzar; proud grandfather of Allison Marie Lazzar; cherished brother of Albert William (Margaret) Lazzar and the late Edward William (Marj) Lazzar. Wilson worked for Motorola as Director of Operations for installation of cellular...

Dennis Morada

Dennis Morada

Sep 19, 2019

Visitation for Dennis A. Morada of Bartlett, formerly of Hanover Park and the Philippines will be held Saturday, September 28, 2019 3:00 - 9:00p.m. and Sunday 9:00a.m. until time of service 12noon at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside...

Edward Gabrenya

Edward Gabrenya

Sep 18, 2019

Edward Otto Gabrenya, 79, of Bartlett and formerly of Glenview and Streamwood; dearest husband, for 54 years, of Janice, nee Boelke; devoted father of Christine Jacobs, William (Kristina) and Scott (Rebecca); cherished grandfather of 11 and great-grandpa of 1; beloved brother of Karen (Robert) Justice and Elaine (Art) Sedlack; proud owner of his Weimaraner- Gunner. Ed retired from the Marine...

Hyacinth Sychowski

Hyacinth Sychowski

Sep 17, 2019

Hyacinth G. Sychowski, 88, of Bartlett. Beloved mother of Barry, Timothy (Aida) and Bonnie (Joseph) Stevens; cherished grandma of Stephen (Kelsey), Lauren (Nick), Jamie (Mark), Corey (Adrianna) and Meghan; caring great-grandma to many. Memorial visitation Sunday, October 6, 2019 from 10:00a.m. until time of sharing 12:30p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, Bartlett. Information, 630-289-7575

Darlene Hirz

Darlene Hirz

Sep 17, 2019

Visitation for Darlene R. Hirz nee Wohlgemuth of Schaumburg since 1970 will be held Monday, September 23, 2019 10:00 a.m. until time of service 1:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Interment Irving Park Cemetery. Darlene is the beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of...

Ana Flores

Ana Flores

Sep 14, 2019

Ana E. Flores (nee Marcano), 94, passed away September 14, 2019. Ana was the beloved mother of Elba (late Juan) Ramirez, Carmen Santana, Evelyn (Daniel Jr) Murphy, Zulma Himpelmann late Ana Geschrey; dear mother in law of Gerald; proud grandmother of Lourdes, Jorge, Rafael, Antonio, Madeline, Kevin, Melissa, Lisa, Barbara, Kimberly, Megan and Jonathan; cherished great grandmother of Becky, Morgan,...

Suresh Shah

Suresh Shah

Sep 11, 2019

Suresh Manilal Shah, 72, of Schaumburg, died Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Born April 26, 1947 in India. Suresh was a talented artist. He enjoyed woodworking and photography. Suresh also loved to travel especially to India. He will be missed by his family and friends. Beloved husband of Asmita S. Shah; loving father of Palak (Niraj) Desai and Smiresh (Sejal) Shah...

Jennifer Casale

Jennifer Casale

Sep 11, 2019

Jennifer J. Casale, of Carol Stream. Beloved mother of Joanna O'Donnell and Nicholas Senczysen; loving grandmother of Onyx, Gabriella and Francesca; caring daughter of Jenny (the late Joseph) Catalano and the late Joseph A. Casale; fond sister of John (Karen) Casale. She was a Special education aid for many years, Villa Park program supervisor for 17 years. Jennifer was very...

Virginia Zmyslony

Virginia Zmyslony

Sep 10, 2019

Virginia "Virgie" Zmyslony, 100, of Chicago died September 10, 2019. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents Anthony Joseph and Catherine (nee Frankowski) Zmyslony; her sisters Irene (Vilho) Kaukola, Florence A. (Rex S.) Covington and Adrienne D. Zmyslony. She is survived by her nieces and nephews Bill (Jane) Kaukola, Mary Kay (Ken) Olkkonen, Rita (John) Knoop, Eileen Kaukola, Jim...

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