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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Kanubhai Patel

Kanubhai Patel

Jan 14, 2019

Kanubhai M. Patel, 71, of Bartlett, died Monday, January 14, 2019. Kanubhai was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Funeral 10:00a.m. until time of cremation 12:00 noon Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, Bartlett.

William Herman

William Herman

Jan 14, 2019

William Nicholas "Bill" Herman, 62, of Streamwood. Beloved son of the late Nicholas and Wilma (nee Pichler); loving brother of Susan (Dale) Rankin, Wilma (John) Rosemond, Colleen Cook, Debra (Dan) Owens, Nicholas (Karen) and Jeffrey (Joann); cherished partner of Anthony Bertucci; dear uncle of 14 and great uncle to many; close friend of Dave Krebs and best friend to many....

Claude Smith

Claude Smith

Jan 14, 2019

Claude Smith Jr, 81 of Streamwood. Beloved husband of 57 years to Beverly (nee Livergood); loving dad of Al Smith and Lisa (Mike) Grahan; cherished poppy of Payton and Samantha; dear son of the late Claude Sr and Helen (Patzke) and kind brother of Don (Margie) Smith. Claude enjoyed meeting people and telling a good joke; he loved his family...

Margaret Barton

Margaret Barton

Jan 13, 2019

Margaret Ann “Maggie” Barton, née Marass, died Jan. 13, 2019 at her daughter’s home in Streamwood, Illinois, at the age of 96. The eldest of four children, she was born Oct. 3, 1922, to Joseph and Rose (Butz) Marass in Dundee. She married the love of her life, Bruce Barton, on Oct. 3, 1958 in Elgin. She moved to Harvard...

Richard Venere

Richard Venere

Jan 12, 2019

Richard Venere loved his wife Joanne, his children, his 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed his friends and being with people. You may have seen him traveling around town or around the country. He would be easy to recognize, wearing his orange Peterbilt hat and sharing both a smile and a story with a long-time friend or someone...

Marcos Ortiz

Marcos Ortiz

Jan 11, 2019

Marcos Ortiz Lara, 37, died January 11, 2019. Marcos was the beloved husband of Sara Ortiz for 15 years (together for 19 years); loving father of Alicia and Yasmine; cherished son of J. Nolverto Ortiz and Alicia Lara Murillo; dear brother of Diego, Juan, Miguel and Esmeralda; fond son in law of Bobbi Villalobos; Uncle of 4 nephews and 1...

Richard Russo

Richard Russo

Jan 10, 2019

Richard John Russo, 79 of Streamwood and formerly of Chicago; husband of the late Judith Ann, nee Fox who passed away on March 9, 2006; father of Theresa (Steve) Nauman, Brian (Lisa) and Michael (Tina); grandfather of Tony, Jeff, Connor, Jessica, Jordan, Tyler, Cassie, Lexie, Marissa, Caiden and Felicity; brother of the late Mary Sue (Sam) Visvadra; uncle of many...

Darrin Bax

Darrin Bax

Jan 9, 2019

Darrin C. Bax, 52, of Bartlett passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 9th, he is survived by his children Ryan, Kyle, Ethan, Ethan's sister Samantha and Kyle and Ryan's sister Natalee; sister Donna (Doug) Schmitt; uncle of Lauren Ashley; son of the late Hilary and Eileen, nee Hermann and countless friends. Darrin loved spending time with family and friends. He was...

Glenn Janowiak

Glenn Janowiak

Jan 9, 2019

Glenn T. Janowiak, 73, of Schaumburg, died Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Born June 10, 1945 in Chicago. Glenn was the beloved husband of fifty years to Patricia (nee O’Neil); loving dad of Daniel (Melissa) and Colleen (John) Anton; cherished grandfather of Cade, Skylar, Aidan, Ashlyn, Liam, Joseph, Nicole and John. Dear son of the late Florian and Lucille (nee Pazderski)...

Phyllis Camiliere

Phyllis Camiliere

Jan 8, 2019

Phyllis A. Camiliere(nee Hinke), of Schaumburg, passed away Tuesday, January 8. An avid Cubs fan, Phyllis was active in Boy Scouts and cared for and loved her family dearly. Beloved wife of 63 years of Jim; loving mother of Jim(Tammy), Jeff(Laura), and the late Steven (Connie) ; dear grandmother of Jessica, Scott(Denise), Brandon(Kate), Serina, Kurtis(Jessica), Taylor, Steven, and Jennifer Camiliere;...

Edward Koss

Edward Koss

Jan 8, 2019

Visitation for Edward "Dooner" Koss of Bartlett since 1995, formerly of Hanover Park will be held Thursday, January 10, 2019 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Funeral Friday 8:45 am to St. Isidore Church. Mass 9:30 am. Following mass, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. He...

Brad Jurek

Brad Jurek

Jan 6, 2019

Brad J. Jurek, 36, of Bartlett, died Sunday, January 6, 2019. Born May 18, 1982, in Hoffman Estates. Brad was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. He enjoyed all types of music and action movies. Brad had a huge heart, easily made people smile and had a knack connecting with people. He will be missed by his family and friends....

Margaret Hendler

Margaret Hendler

Jan 5, 2019

Margaret Hendler, 86, of Roselle, formerly of Chicago died January 5, 2019. Margaret was the beloved wife of the late Peter Hendler, Sr.; loving mother of Brigitte Lichter, Peter (Loretta) Hendler, Jr., Isabella Hendler and David (Theresa) Hendler; proud grandmother of Valerie, Karl, Megan, Lauren, Melissa and Jennifer; cherished great grandmother of Angelica, Aaliyah, Gavin, Helen, Claire, William, Mikayla and...

Richard Nurkiewicz

Richard Nurkiewicz

Jan 5, 2019

Richard N. Nurkiewicz, loving brother of Joan (Raymond) Waszak, the late James Nurkiewicz; dear uncle of Robin (Donald) Deak, Jeffrey ( Sarah Kucera) Nurkiewicz and Steven Nurkiewicz; caring great uncle to Jacob Deak, Zakary Waszak, Kaitlyn Waszak and Casey Deak; fond cousin of Tom (Vicki) Nurkiewicz; beloved son of Leon and Anna Nurkiewicz. Memorial visitation Saturday February 9, 2019 from...

Kenneth Langel

Kenneth Langel

Jan 4, 2019

Visitation for Kenneth Paul "Kenny" Langel of Bartlett for 34 years will be held Tuesday, January 8, 2019 3:00p.m. until time of service 7:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. In lieu of flowers donations to The First Tee Greater Chicago...

Mary Virginia Mcgowan

Mary Virginia Mcgowan

Jan 3, 2019

Virginia McGowan, 79, of Bartlett died January 3, 2019. Virginia was the cherished daughter of the late Elbert and Annabel Woods; dear sister of the late E. John Woods; beloved aunt of Teresa "Teri" (Jeff) Shuga, Donald (Carol) Woods, and Kathleen (Danny) Carl; loving great aunt of Joshua Bell, Cody Bell, Jordan Shuga, Joshua Shuga, Michael Leinen and numerous other...

Agnes Bell

Agnes Bell

Jan 3, 2019

Agnes M. Bell, nee Sterbenz, 88, of Bartlett; wife of the late John; mom of James M. Bell, Timothy J. (Peggy) and Mary Ann Bell; grandma of Ryan T. and Eric A.; sister of the late Rosemary (late Harold) Sporleder; aunt of 2 nieces and 1 nephew; Agnes is already missed by her rescued puggle Daisy Mae. Visitation Wednesday, January...

Joseph Melfi

Joseph Melfi

Jan 2, 2019

Joseph A. Melfi, 81, of Crystal Lake and Bradenton, Florida and formerly of Canadaiuga, New York. Husband of Judith, nee Musicus; dad of David (Tena) Melfi, Anissa (Todd) Estep and the late Joseph; pop-pop of Andrew Estep, Beck Melfi, Tamsyn Estep and Quinn Estep; brother of the late Ralph (late Mary) Melfi and son of the late Joseph and the...

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