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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Quetchalqhuatl Zorrolobo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Gregory Martin

Gregory Martin

Apr 26, 2019

Gregory Alan Martin, 54, of Rolling Meadows, passed away peacefully Friday, April 26. An Army Medic Veteran, Greg was the co-owner of SuperGlass Chicagoland, a talented artist, and avid traveler. He was a driving force in the Bartlett Veterans Memorial project and a Bartlett Trustee from 2011 to 2015. Beloved husband of Valeria Basso; proud father of Iliana, Mackenna, and...

Russell Thompson

Russell Thompson

Apr 26, 2019

Russell S. Thompson "The Commish"; loving brother of Janet (the late Karl) Ohlson, Glenda (John) Travelstead and Jim (Pam) Thompson; proud uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews; dear godfather of several. Visitation Sunday, May 5th 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Funeral Monday 11:00...

Eric Young

Eric Young

Apr 26, 2019

Eric Michael Young, 43, of Streamwood died April 26, 2019. Eric was the beloved husband of Terry Meeneghan for 19 years; cherished son of Frosteen and C. Michael Hummel; loving brother of Wayne (April) Young and the late Shawn Young; caring brother in law of Mary (Tru) Page, Katie Richardson and Kevin (Kelly) Meeneghan; fond son in law of Patrick...

Madlyn Heine

Madlyn Heine

Apr 26, 2019

Madlyn Heine(nee Trepanier), 90, of Bartlett, passed away Friday, April 26. Madlyn was an avid cook and gardener who won Bartlett's Best Kept Yard award in 2012. Beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of Dennis(Karen), Gerry(Valerie), and Kevin(Laurel); proud grandmother of 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; fond sister of Bob(the late Nancy) Trepanier and the late Theresa(the...

Frances Fitzgerald

Frances Fitzgerald

Apr 24, 2019

Frances P. Fitzgerald age 81 of Glen Ellyn, Illinois entered eternal life on April 24, 2019. She was born August 23, 1937 in Illinois where she lived a beautiful and fulfilled life. Frances was the beloved wife of Robert; loving mother of Daniel Fitzgerald and Linda Allen; caring grandmother of Nathan and Nicholas Allen; adored daughter of the late Louis...

George Nowak

George Nowak

Apr 24, 2019

George Roman Nowak, 90 of Roselle. Husband of the late Delores; father of Diana and Debbie; Good friend to many. George was a proud Navy veteran who enlisted at age 17 right after WWII. Later in life, he was a very hard-working photographer, having been in the photography business for over 35 years. In his retirement, George was not one...

Prabhuta Patel

Prabhuta Patel

Apr 22, 2019

Prabhuta N. Patel, 83, died Monday, April 22, 2019. Born September 29, 1935 in India. Beloved wife of the late Narendra; loving mom of Vipul, Vibha, Chirag and caring grandma to many. Funeral 1:00p.m. until time of cremation 3:00p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd (at Stearns Rd), Bartlett. 630-289-7575

Loretta Mikes

Loretta Mikes

Apr 21, 2019

Visitation for Loretta Mikes nee Siems, a lifelong resident of Roselle will be held Friday, April 26, 2019 10:00a.m. until time of service 11:00a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church 405 S. Rush St. Roselle. Interment Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Loretta is a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was President of the Altar Guild for many years. She was an avid...

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