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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Ralph Newman
May 8, 2019
Ralph Newman, Beloved husband of the late Rose; loving father of Pam(David) McGee, David Newman, Tammy Newman, Step father of Sheryl Gogolewski, Dean Anderson, Ken (Chris LaSalvia) Anderson and the late Michael Anderson; dear grandfather, great grandfather and uncle to many; fond brother of Larry (Chris) Newman, Gail (Dennis) Zimmerman, Don Newman and Roy (the late Cheryl) Newman. Ralph was...
Sr. Julia Rdzak
May 8, 2019
Sr. Julia Rdzak, 91, teacher and 73 year member of Sisters of St. Joseph TOSF, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Loving daughter of the late John and Julia (nee Barzynski) Rdzak; dear sister of Chester (Dorothy) and the late Frank, Helen, Casimir, Edward, and Fr. Stan and the Sisters of St. Joseph, TOSF; Fond aunt of many nieces and...
Ann Kohnke
May 8, 2019
Ann M. (nee Falcone) Kohnke, of Bartlett; died on May 8th, at the age of 84. Ann was surrounded by her family with love and comforted by her deep faith. Ann is survived by her easy going, thoughtful and caring husband of 62 years, William "Bill" A. Kohnke. Ann was the loving mother of four children; Debbie (Greg+) Holland, Cindy...
Danielle Kamp
May 8, 2019
Danielle Alyse Kamp(nee Williamson), 43, of Bartlett, passed away Wednesday, May 8. Danielle was a teacher and volleyball coach who was dedicated to children and their learning, exampled by her nomination last year for Kane County Educator of the Year. Beloved wife of Daniel; loving mother of Cassie and Joshua; dear daughter of Michael and the late Patricia(nee Degrave) Williamson;...
Dahiben Patel
May 7, 2019
Dahiben Ranchhodbhai Patel, 90, of Glendale Heights. Beloved wife late Ranchhodbhai; Loving mother of Niranjan, Sanjay, Anjana, Gita; cherished grandma to many. Funeral 11:00a.m. until time of cremation 1:00p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, Bartlett.
Dolores Dybicz
May 7, 2019
Dolores T. Dybicz, loving wife of the late Aloysius; caring mother of Edward, Christopher (Lori), Andrew (Natali) and Phillip; devoted grandmother of Jennifer, Sarah, Raelyn and Brooke; fond sister of the late Estelle and Adeline. Dolores was a die hard Cubs fan. She also loved cooking, doing crossword puzzles and reading mystery novels. Memorial visitation Monday May 13, 2019 3:00pm...
Maria Reyna
May 7, 2019
Maria Cristina Reyna, 76, of Schaumburg died May 7, 2019. Maria was the beloved wife of Ismael Reyna for 54 years; loving mother of Rolando, Ricardo (Ludivina) and Elizabeth (Guillermo) Gonzalez; cherished grandmother of Daniel, Cristian, Mateo, Briana, Ryan and Sophia. Maria loved to travel with her husband. She also really enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking. Maria had served as...
Tom Hoffmann, Jr.
May 7, 2019
Thomas “Tom” Hoffmann Jr, 54, of Carol Stream died Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Born September 9, 1964. Tom enjoyed cooking, golfing and watching the Chicago Bears, White Sox and Blackhawks. Beloved husband of 19 years to Karlyn (nee Knautz); loving father of Dennis; cherished brother of Kathy (Gary) Novak, Debbie (Bill) Canavan, Larry, Cindy (Bob) Apter and the late Dennis;...
Lynn Ryerson
May 7, 2019
Lynn E. Ryerson, 64, of Bartlett, died May 7, 2019. Born February 16, 1955 in Chicago. Lynn enjoyed scrapbooking and was a voracious reader. She will forever be remembered as being generous and bringing happiness to others. Beloved mother of Michael Slakis; loving daughter of Emily (nee Sifrer) late Walter; cherished sister of Patricia Kelly, Kathleen Martinez and the late...
John Karels
May 4, 2019
Visitation for John P. Karels, Jr., a resident of Streamwood since 1990 will be held Friday, May 10, 2019 3:00p.m. until time of service 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. John is the beloved husband of 29 years of Sue nee DeClercq; loving father...
Octavio Mendoza
May 4, 2019
Visitation for Octavio Mendoza of Hanover Park for 27 years will be held Friday, May 10, 2019 10:00a.m. until time of prayers 12:15p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg to St. Ansgar Church. Mass 1:00p.m. Interment Mount Hope. Octavio is the beloved husband of Maria G. nee Raya; loving father of Rosa...
Quetchalqhuatl Zorrolobo
May 2, 2019
Visitation for Quetchalqhuatl "Quetch" Zorrolobo (Andrew S. Sochacz) of Hoffman Estates since 1994 will be held Monday, May 6, 2019 3:00p.m. until time of service 7:30p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Committal Service Tuesday 11:00a.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 20943 W. Hoff Rd. Elwood. Family and Friends to gather...
Colleen Extrom
May 2, 2019
Colleen M. Extrom, nee Gentile, 49, of Bloomingdale and formerly of Elk Grove VIllage; cherished wife for 26 years of Mark; best mom ever of Samantha and Jimmy; dear sister of John and Gina; beloved daughter of the late Gene and Dee Gentile, nee Killian; true friend of the Big Three - Dina, Marianne and Chrisi; dog lover of Tucker...
Anthony Hornacek
May 2, 2019
Anthony J. Hornacek, 92, of Carol Stream, passed away Thursday, May 2. An avid gardener and traveler, Anthony was an Army Veteran who served in Germany during the Korean War. Beloved husband of the late Jackie(nee Polifronio); loving father of MaryAnna(Terry) Scudieri, Antoinette(David) Wysopal, and David J.(Geroganne); proud grandfather of David and Brian Wysopal, Stacey and Dan Hornacek, and Terry...
Arlene Rea
May 1, 2019
Arlene Anne Rea (nee Sandvik), 95, of Elgin, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 1, 2019 at Alexian Brothers Hospice in Elk Grove Village. She was the only child born to the late Anton and Agnes Sandvik on December 31, 1923. Raised in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, she attended and graduated from Tuley High School where...
Ralph Sherwood
May 1, 2019
Ralph L. Sherwood, of South Elgin. Loving husband of Nancy; caring father of Bill (Amy) Huber, Robin (Richard) Sutliff and Scot (Sonia) Sherwood; dear grandfather of Angela, William, Justin, Jakob and great grandfather of Amelia, Ryker, Cruze and Jett; fond brother of Greg (Janice) and Dale. Ralph was a proud Navy veteran and enjoyed spending time with his grand kids...
Loretta Lisowski
May 1, 2019
Loretta Lisowski, nee Kryger, age 93, originally of Chicago and currently of Elk Grove Village, passed away on May 1, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Walter (Moe) Lisowski and loving mother of her late son, Kenneth. Fond sister of her late brother Chester (Ivy) Kryger and late sisters Irene (late Edward), Evelyn (late Ray) Fertwagner, Mary Ann (late Chester)...
Eva Nelson
Apr 30, 2019
Eva Nelson, 98, of Bartlett, went to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Born June 21, 1920 in India, Eva enjoyed a long and vibrant life and loved reading, art, poetry, gardening and old Indian film music but above all, her greatest passion was her family. Beloved Mama of Parveen (Sarwar) Richards; loving Nani-Ma of...
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