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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Louis Rotella

Louis Rotella

Jan 27, 2019

Louis M. Rotella, 77 of Bartlett and formerly of Elmwood Park; husband, for 56 years, of Carmella, nee Demma; Dad of Gina (Michael) Paul, Debbie ( Dave) Dortmund, Louis M., Jr. ( Debra Gordon), Sue ( Garry) Ligmanowski, Paul (Anna), Anthony (Katie) and Andrea Rotella; grandpa of Mickey (Alli), Carla (Servando), Jackie (Nick), Nicholas (fiance Lindsey), Faith, Louie, Danielle, David,...

John Sprainis

John Sprainis

Jan 24, 2019

Visitation for John Joseph Sprainis of Hanover Park for 51 years will be held Tuesday, January 29, 2019 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Funeral Wednesday 9:15a.m.to St. Marcelline Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Following mass, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. An avid...

Bruno Zubko

Bruno Zubko

Jan 24, 2019

Bruno W. Zubko, beloved husband of the late Helen C.; loving father of Sharon (Ron) Franczak, Richard (Michelle) and Robert (Patty); dear grandfather of Jeffrey Franczak, David (Debra) Franczak, Cynthia (Joseph) Hopper, Angela Zubko, Olivia Zubko and great grandfather of Connor Franczak, Brandon Franczak, Flynn Hopper and Liam Hopper; caring brother of Chester (Herta) , the late Edward (Rose), Charlotte...

Frank Garbacz

Frank Garbacz

Jan 23, 2019

Frank E. Garbacz, 99, of West Chicago, died January 23, 2019 at home. Born in Chicago. Frank was a veteran of WWII having served in the army in France, Germany, and Belgium, arrived at Utah Beach Normandy with the second wave of troops on D39, and at the Battle of the Bulge. He was a Sergeant and a Surgical Technician...

Concha Barrutia

Concha Barrutia

Jan 21, 2019

Concha Barrutia (también conocido como Maria Concepcion Asturias), 92, of Bartlett. Beloved mother of Alvaro Berges, Julius (Claudia) Barrutia, Mike (Wendy) Barrutia, Silvia (Ed) Stade, Robert Barrutia and the late Ingrid Berges; loving grandmother of Haley, Julius R., Alessandra, Jake, Nicole (Dominic), Natalie (Scott), Eddie (fiancé Nikki), Melanie (Zak), Erik (Gianna) and Brian; cherished great grandmother of Evan, Cameron, Madison,...

John Drummond

John Drummond

Jan 20, 2019

John William Drummond, 76, of Streamwood formerly of Schaumburg, passed away Sunday, January 20. John was an avid Cubs fan and Chicago sports fan who also followed the University of Missouri Tigers. Beloved husband of Mary(nee McLaughlin); loving father of Sheila(the late James) Jatis, Laura(Kent) Flewellin, John W.(Susan) III, and Melissa Drummond; dear grandfather of Sean and Shana Jatis, Courtney...

Lawrence Bonner

Lawrence Bonner

Jan 20, 2019

Lawrence "Larry" Bonner, 78, of Elgin, passed away Sunday, January 20. Larry had a passion for golf and watching basketball, but most of all spending time with his family, feeling his wife and children were his greatest accomplishments. Never afraid to strike up a conversation with a stranger, his eyes sparkled when he talked and laughed. Beloved husband of Susan(nee...

Robert Hahn

Robert Hahn

Jan 19, 2019

Robert D. Hahn, 69, an avid White Sox fan and car enthusiast of Hanover Park, passed away Saturday, January 19. Robert was an employee at Illinois Bell/Ameritech for over 30 years. Beloved husband of Debra; loving father of Nikki and Max(Priya); proud grandfather of Samia; fond brother of Lynn(Bill) Buckley, Doug Hahn, and the late Laurie Hahn; master of 2...

Shirley Raywood

Shirley Raywood

Jan 19, 2019

Shirley Ann Raywood, 69, of Hanover Park died January 19, 2019. Shirley was the loving mother of Jason (Jennifer) and Lisa (Samuel) Christner; proud grandmother of Claire and Emily. She loved animals. She was also an avid baker, gardener and enjoyed making jewelry. She had worked at Chase Bank for over 30 years. Visitation Thursday, January 24, 3:00pm until the...

Charlotte Rhodes

Charlotte Rhodes

Jan 19, 2019

Charlotte Roxanne (Davenger) Rhodes, age 70, passed away January 19, 2019 shortly after being diagnosed with Fragile X associated tremor ataxia Syndrome. She was born March 2, 1948 in Philadelphia, PA to Calvin M. Davenger Sr. and Martha A. (Cofield) Davenger, who preceded her in death. Charlotte was a product of the Philadelphia Public School System and was a graduate...

Terry England

Terry England

Jan 17, 2019

Terry R. England Sr. age 68 of Waconia, MN (formerly of South Elgin, IL) died Thursday January 17 at his residence. Gathering of family and friends 1:00 - 6:00 PM Saturday January 26, 2019 with a 5:30 prayer service at Countryside Funeral Home (95 S. Gilbert St.) In South Elgin. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred. Terry Ray England...

Gary Olsen

Gary Olsen

Jan 17, 2019

Gary R. Olsen, Beloved husband of Rosanne (nee:Rendant); loving father of Garet, Jeffrey and Ellen; dear grandfather of Logan Andrew; caring son of Gladys and the late Robert; fond brother of Kristine Miles and the late Glen (the late Alice); loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Gary was a 10 year member of local 265 Sheet Metal Union. Visitation...

Gloria Schneider

Gloria Schneider

Jan 16, 2019

Gloria Ann Schneider (nee:Ruebenson), Beloved wife of Mark C.; loving mother of Mark Jr. (Khena) Schneider and Lisa Marie (Gordon) Nisbet; dear grandmother of Arabella and Deahglan; caring sister of Sharon (Steve) Balazs, Art (the late Lori) Ruebenson, Lynn (Ray) Amundson and Lesley (Rick) Baseley and aunt to many nieces and nephews; fond daughter of the late Art and Theresa...

Woodrow Cantrell

Woodrow Cantrell

Jan 15, 2019

Woodrow (Woody) Cantrell III passed away peacefully at his Streamwood, Illinois home on January 15th, 2019. Woodrow was born on December 4th, 1960, to Woodrow and Joyce Patton Cantrell in Ashland, Kentucky. He graduated from Boyd County High School in 1978 and shortly after enlisted in the United States Navy. After a medical discharge, he soon moved to the Chicago...

Levi Coulter

Levi Coulter

Jan 14, 2019

In loving memory of Levi Allen Coulter. Born August 2, 2016, was called to heaven January 14, 2019. Beautiful and cherished son of Matthew and Sarah (nee Edelstein) Coulter. Levi was, and continues to be, an inspiration for strength, courage, determination and limitless love. In his brief time, he deeply touched the lives of family, friends, many therapists, doctors and...

Ann Cernak

Ann Cernak

Jan 14, 2019

Heaven gained another angel ! It is never easy saying goodbye this weekend we will be saying goodbye to Ann Cernak (Auntie Annie). Born February 24th, 1930-deceased January 14th, 2019. For the last 3 years since she had gotten sick and was unable to care for herself and required 24 hr care, she had been living with my Mom and...

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