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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Donald Muehlenbeck

Donald Muehlenbeck

Feb 17, 2019

Donald "Don" Muehlenbeck, 84, of Schaumburg died February 17, 2019. Don was the beloved husband of Nancy Muehlenbeck, they were married 62 years; proud father of Karen Muehlenbeck and Linda (William Kelly) Ward; loving brother of the late Robert (Ruth) Muehlenbeck; fond brother in law of Linda (the late Ron) Wortman, and the late David (Julie) Boyer; cherished uncle of...

Toni Helton

Toni Helton

Feb 15, 2019

Toni Ann Helton(nee Wollter), 81, of Streamwood, passed away Friday, February 15. Beloved wife of the late Luke; loving mother of Greg(Kim) and Tim(Michelle); proud grandmother of Tyler and Blake and Taylor and Lucas; fond sister of Irving "Ernie"(Laurie) Wollter, Christopher Wollter, and the late Mary Kate Wollter. Visitation Sunday, February 17 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home...

Evelyn Steele

Evelyn Steele

Feb 15, 2019

Evelyn C. Steele, or “Lynn” as she preferred to be called, passed gracefully into the arms of our lord on Friday afternoon, February 15, 2019, surrounded by her family. In her many years on this earth, she built a life of love and self reliance. She married the love of her life, Edward Steele, and together they had two daughters:...

Annette Ryan

Annette Ryan

Feb 14, 2019

Annette A. Ryan, nee Ranallo, 80, of Oak Park, Illinois, passed away gently on February 14, 2019 with family at her side. She will be missed daily. Loving mother of Kerry (Tim) Riordan, Denise Ryan Saviano (Tim Saviano) and the late Ann Marie Suda; proud grandmother of Tim III, Connor, Sean, Katie, Maddie and Anna; cherished sister of Rocco (MaryAnn)...

Juan Miranda

Juan Miranda

Feb 14, 2019

Juan Miranda Torrado, 99 of Elgin. Beloved husband of Elba; loving father of Idelfonso (Maria), Elsa, William (Dawn), Minerva, Jim (Susan), Lora and Edie (Conrad) Banda; dear grandfather of 20, great grandfather of 26 and great great grandfather of 2; caring brother of Francisca, Francisco, Regalada, Digma, Pantaleon, Toribio, Margarita, Virginia, Candida and Benigno; he was preceded in death by...

Viengsavanh Simanivanh

Viengsavanh Simanivanh

Feb 13, 2019

Viengsavanh Simanivanh, 58, of Elgin. Beloved husband of Phengkeo and loving father of Mimi (Peter) and late Anousack; cherished grandpa of Aeris. Visitation 5:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. Friday, February 22, 2019 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd (at Stearns Rd), Bartlett. Funeral Saturday 1:00p.m. until time of Cremation 4:00p.m. at the funeral home.

John Donat

John Donat

Feb 13, 2019

John F. Donat, 81, of Bartlett and formerly of Addison, husband for 58 years of Margaret, nee Friday; father of Robert, Denise (Randy) Arnold and the late David; papa of Crystal and Vincent; brother of the late Shirley (late Mike) Terlecki; uncle of Cheryl (Mike), Judy (Bruce), Brian (Sue) and the late Michael. John was also preceded in death by...

Charles Hopkinson

Charles Hopkinson

Feb 13, 2019

Charles James Hopkinson, Jr., 85, died February 13, 2019. Charles was the beloved husband of the late Betty Jane Hopkinson; loving father of Douglas Hopkinson, Amy Stansberry and Glenn Hopkinson,; proud grandfather of Gregory, Andrew, Matt, Erin, Jesse and Seth. Charles had a lifelong career in various management positions within the paper industry. He enjoyed fishing and playing the piano.

Ashokekumar Patel

Ashokekumar Patel

Feb 11, 2019

Ashokekumar Patel, 58, of Streamwood. Beloved husband of Bhairavi. Loving father of Dhara. Funeral 2:00p.m. until time of cremation 4:00p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 S Bartlett Rd (at Stearns Rd), Bartlett. Info 630-289-7575

Joan Riley

Joan Riley

Feb 11, 2019

Joan Riley, loving mother of Mellody Lewis and Kathleen Hess; dear grandmother of Brad, Serena, Gregory, Kristin and great grandmother of Zoie and Gavin; fond sister of David Whittenberg. Joan worked of PMC for 35 years and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Harwood Heights. Visitation Friday 3:00pm until 9:00pm at The Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory, 950...

Dennis Francoeur

Dennis Francoeur

Feb 11, 2019

Dennis E. Francoeur, 77, of Glendale Heights for 43 years, passed away Monday, February 11. An avid gardener who loved photography and archery, Dennis retired from Magnetrol, International after 25 years. Beloved husband of Ellen(nee McChrystal) for 51 years; loving father of Susanne Francoeur; dear brother of Jim(Claudia), Ron(Judy), Roger(Connie), and Sharon(Tom) Faber; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews;...

Delmos Trout

Delmos Trout

Feb 9, 2019

A memorial visitation for Delmos David Trout, a resident of Streamwood, formerly of Schaumburg, will be held Friday, February 15, 2019 10:00a.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. Committal service 2:30p.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 20953 W. Hoff Rd. Elwood, Il...

Mary Levang

Mary Levang

Feb 8, 2019

Services for Mary Loretta Levang nee Smagala, a 50 year resident of Brookfield are private. She was President for 8 years of the Brookfield Women's Club and past Women's Leader of the Moose Lodge in Berwyn. Mary is the beloved wife of the late Denis; loving mother of Karen (Mark Evinger) Levang-Evinger and Neal Levang; proud grandmother of Blake; 1...

Roger Norden

Roger Norden

Feb 7, 2019

Roger R. Norden went to his Heavenly home on February 7, 2019 at age 78. Roger was born to Raymond and Catherine Norden on May 7, 1940 in Elgin, IL. As a child, Roger attended Elgin schools. Summers meant working and learning at a family friend’s farm in Elgin where he developed an affinity for animals and a strong work...

Trissy La

Trissy La

Feb 7, 2019

TRISSY LA, age 40. After a long illness on February 7,2019. Dear daughter of Tuoi V. La and Tuyet Thi Nguyen. Loving sister of Hieu, Trang, Tri and Tuyen. Dear niece of Loan and Duc. Cousin of Thao Vy. Also survived by her many loving friends. Visitation Saturday, Feb 9,2019 from 3:00pm until 8:00pm at the Countryside Funeral Home, 950...

Laverne Meyer

Laverne Meyer

Feb 7, 2019

LaVerne H. “Mike” Meyer, formerly of Bartlett, passed away on Thursday, February 7th, at the age of 88. He was born on May 29th, 1930, in Elgin, Illinois, the son of Walter and Esther (nee Oltendorf) Meyer. He had been a resident of the Bartlett area all of his life and was a graduate of Elgin High School, Class of...

Ankit Thakkar

Ankit Thakkar

Feb 7, 2019

Ankit Thakkar, 38, of Schaumburg, died Thursday, February 7, 2019. Beloved husband of Preghna (nee Patel); loving dad of Briella and Dylan; cherished son of Ashok and Himaxi; dear brother of Jenis and Julie; caring uncleand friend to many. Funeral 10:00a.m. until time of cremation 12:00 (noon) on Sunday, February 10, 2019.

Wendollyn Seymour

Wendollyn Seymour

Feb 7, 2019

Services Wendollyn "Wendy" Seymour nee Gajda of Arlington Heights, formerly of Wood Dale are private. Wendy is the cherished daughter of the late Clifford and Shirley Gajda; loving mother of Michael, Jr. and Shirley Gallagher; dear sister of the late Debbie Gajda; fond aunt of Clifford; beloved partner of Michael Greenberg. Wendy will be also be missed by many loving...

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