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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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Sandra Benson
Sep 10, 2019
Sandra N. Benson, of Hanover Park died September 10, 2019. Sandra was the beloved wife of Bob; loving mother of Sarece Mitchell; proud grandmother of Joshua John Mitchell and Shannon Brece Mitchell; cherished daughter of the late Sam and Javine Pagliaro; dear companion of Sport. Sandra loved her garden, she was an avid horticulturalist and loved shooting billiards. She liked...
Arlene Carberry
Sep 9, 2019
Arlene S. "Toots" Carberry, nee Burhite, 91, formerly of Wisconsin, Chicago , Schaumburg and Huntley; wife of the late Donald; mother of Karen (Brian) Kathan, Michael (Pattie) and the late Dennis; mother in law of Donna Carberry; grandmother of Erin (Ray) Arceo, Andy Carberry, Peter (Krissy) Carberry, Joey (Mariela) Carberry, Ryan Ellison, Chris (Jillian) Kathan, Meaghan (Adam) Carberry, Patrick (Katie)...
Arlene Ward
Sep 8, 2019
Arlene Hayden Ward, 100, of Geneva, IL passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019. Arlene as a centenarian lived an amazingly long happy life from being raised on a Missouri farm in a family of 12 to city life later in the Chicago area. Always a lover of music she enjoyed ballroom dancing in years past with her late husband Frank...
Kevin Sowka
Sep 8, 2019
Jonathan Kevin Sowka, 65, died September 8, 2019. Kevin was a 40 year resident of the Kiley Developmental Center in Waukegan, IL. Kevin was the cherished son of the late John E. and Marie E. (nee Lonski) Sowka; beloved brother of Judith (Thomas) Deutsch, Gerard (Kimberly) and Therese (Patrick) Moore; dear uncle of Paul (Jennifer), Steven (Melissa), Timothy (Jennie) Deutsch...
Gadadhar Papanna
Sep 7, 2019
Gadadhar Krishnappa Papanna, 74, of Hanover Park, Beloved husband of Aruna Gadadhar, loving father of Harsha (Ashvini) and Archana (Andrew) Piotrowski; cherished grandfather of Vishnu, Nayana, Ayden, Aaron, and Anjali. Funeral 11:00a.m. until time of cremation 1:00p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, Bartlett. "The Spirit is neither born nor does it die at any...
Nancy Fedor
Sep 7, 2019
Visitation for Nancy A. Fedor nee Novak of Bloomingdale since 1987 will be held Thursday 2:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Funeral Friday 10:00a.m. to St. Isidore Church. Mass 10:45a.m. Interment Assumption. She left this world surrounded by her family on Saturday, Sept. 7,...
Jean Furtek
Sep 6, 2019
Visitation for Jean Elaine Furtek nee Ledenbach of Streamwood, formerly of Hanover Park will be held Sunday September 8, 2019 11:00 a.m. until time of service 1:00 p.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. Jean is the beloved wife of the late...
Ronald Hornstrom
Sep 4, 2019
Ronald Richard Hornstrom, 54, of Chicago and formerly of Schaumburg; son of Joslyn and the late Nels; brother of Joseph, Rick (Amy) and the late Danny; uncle of Halie, Jenna, Jacob, Cooper, Walker and Macie; grandson of Evelyn (late Joseph) Galli; nephew of Rich (Carol) Hornstrom. Ron loved sports. In high school ( Schaumburg HS class of '83 ) he...
Thomas Wright
Sep 3, 2019
Thomas “Tom” C. Wright, 95, of Schaumburg, died Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Born October 18, 1923 in Delhi, NY. Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in WWII. Tom enjoyed traveling but his biggest passion was always his faith and family. Beloved husband of almost 72 years to Elizabeth (nee Rudolph); loving father of Diane (Paul) Tylman,...
Patrice Wisnewski
Sep 3, 2019
Patrice "Pat" Marie Wisnewski (nee Getner), of South Elgin. Beloved wife of the late James V. Wisnewski; loving mother of Michelle Wisnewski and Nicole (Neil) Kantrovich; dear grandma of Jacob and R.J.; cherished daughter of the late Robert and Marie "Dolly" Getner; caring sister of Linda Getner and Joanne Gottmann. Pat was a devoted mother for 43 years and doting...
David Beck
Sep 1, 2019
Dave P. Beck, 51, of Streamwood, passed away peacefully on September 1, after a hard-fought, two-year battle with non-Hodgkins and gray-zone lymphomas. He is survived by his parents Paul and Mary Jo (Frank) Walsh; a brother Paul (Nicole Herzog) and his sisters Kristin Walsh (Nick Green) and Kaitlin Walsh and many aunts and uncles. Dave's true passion was fishing for...
Nikolaos Bisbikis
Sep 1, 2019
Nikolaos Bisbikis, 88, of Des Plaines, died September 1, 2019. Born November 27, 1930 in Greece. Nikolaos came to America in the 60's. He was the proud owner of St. Anne's Snack Shop. Beloved husband of Angeliki (nee Dedes); loving father of Georgia (Ted) Pliakas and Maria (Ken) Stafilas; cherished grandfather of Billy, Nick, Angelina and Athan; caring son of...
Jerry Albamonte
Sep 1, 2019
Jerry Albamonte, 82, passed away September 1, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife and partner of 61 years Dianne; daughter Susan (Jim), sons Michael (Heather) and Phillip (Mary Kay); his grandchildren Christina, Nichole, Meghan, Haley and Anthony; brother Tom (Mary Ann); as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Jerry served in the Marine Reserves, and later...
Joyce Rainey
Sep 1, 2019
Joyce Rainey, (nee Rich) ,born March 26, 1933, passed away into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, September 1. Joyce was the loving mother of six children; Bill, Don, Linda, Dan, Susie, Tom. She loved and was loved by her 15 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren. She loved to play bingo, cards, and was an avid...
Mary Davies
Aug 31, 2019
Mary K. "Mickey" Davies(nee Danzer), 93, formerly of Northlake and Lombard, passed away Saturday, August 31. Mary was a strong woman and avid dancer, crocheter, chef, and crafter who loved road trips and did an amazing job raising her children. Beloved mother of Jeffrey(Patti), Steven(Sue), Linda(Alva) Page, Judith Cantrell, Patricia(Phil) Toelcke, Laura(Dennis) Berdanis, Michael(Tina), and Nancy(Dave) Smith; proud grandmother of...
Steven Rumbles
Aug 27, 2019
Steve Rumbles, 64, passed away unexpectedly on August 27th. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Ruth, nee White; dad of twins Ashleigh Patricia and Ryne Mark; brother of Mark (Kathy); son of the late Arthur and Shirley, nee McDaniel; brother in law of Pam, Lori and Mark. the late Debbie and Scott ,Sue and Mike, Kenny and...
Norma Colella
Aug 27, 2019
Norma E. Colella(nee Schadt), 78, an avid card player of Hoffman Estates, passed away Tuesday, August 27. Beloved wife of 58 years of Anthony; loving mother of Scott(Jenny) and Kerry Kelly Skonning; proud grandmother of Sam, Colin, and Tony; dear sister of Vera(Wilson) David and the late Nadine(the late Fred) Hamburg. Visitation Thursday, August 29 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at...
Thomas Rehfield
Aug 27, 2019
Thomas "Tom" W. Rehfield, 70, of Bartlett, IL and formerly of Carol Stream, IL, died at his home surrounded by family on August 27, 2019. Tom is survived by his loving wife Mary Conlon Rehfield of 46 years, sons Patrick (Patricia) Rehfield and Christopher (Marianne) Rehfield, daughters Kate (Alan) Feutz, Susan (Matthew) Stowman and Sarah (Neal) Cole, brothers George (late...
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