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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Thomas Thomas

Thomas Thomas

Mar 8, 2019

Thomas J. Thomas, 62, of Chicago died March 8, 2019. Thom was the beloved husband of Julie Riffle for 24 years; loving dad of Kelly (Seth Prisco) Herz; cherished brother of Bob Patrick (Janet), Bob Scott and the late Lin Brandenburg; dear son of the late John and Dorothy; fond brother-in-law of Jim Riffle; dear son-in-law of Roger and the...

John Van Hoesen

John Van Hoesen

Mar 6, 2019

John W. Van Hoesen Sr., age 75, of Elgin. Beloved husband of 51 years of Mary Van Hoesen (Suerth), loving father of Catherine (Jim) Bonczyk, John (Kelly) Van Hoesen Jr., and Deborah (Kevin) Quaid. Loving Grandfather of Jenna and Nathan Bonczyk, Teaghan and Sean Van Hoesen, Abbey, Mary Kate, and Lizzie Quaid. Survived by his loving brothers Marty (Jeannie) Van...

Jennifer Wagner

Jennifer Wagner

Mar 6, 2019

Jennifer Marie Wagner, 40, of Hanover Park, died Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at home surrounded by family. Born April 23, 1978 in Park Ridge. Jennifer enjoyed donating her time to AMVETS where she often led their BINGO games. She loved taking long walks with her mom and spending as much time with her family as possible. She will be missed...

Barbaryan Dudek

Barbaryan Dudek

Mar 6, 2019

Barbaryan Dudek, of Hanover Park; dear sister of Norbert (Deborah); daughter of the late Jerome and late Cecelia, nee Wankowski and a cherished friend to many. Barbaryan worked at Greyhound Bus Co. as a dispatcher for many years. In the early 1990's she worked in the office of the Elgin State Hospital. Her faith was always a very important part...

Marcia Smith

Marcia Smith

Mar 6, 2019

Marcia A. Smith, 81, of Bloomingdale and formerly of Lombard; wife of 50 years to Donald; mother of Kendra Smith and the late Phillip; sister of the late Arthur (Ann) and the late Marian (Russell) Williams; daughter of the late Chester and Anna Johnston, nee McCaughey; she was also preceded in death by her dachshund, Spencer. Marcia was a resident...

Leslie Depaolo

Leslie Depaolo

Mar 5, 2019

Leslie J. DePaolo, 77, of Streamwood and formerly of Cleveland, Oh. and Heartland, Wi.; husband (for 50 years) of Elena, nee DiFranco; father of Gino (Nancy), Dina (Michael) McClure, Nicholas (Lisa), Christina (Brian) Dent and Monica DePaolo; papa of Brianna (Cody), Samuel, Anthony, Nicholas, Luke, Tyler, Mathew, Atessa and Andrew; brother of Josephine (Tony) Ranallo and Madeline (John) Paratore; son...

William Davis

William Davis

Mar 3, 2019

William "Bill" Lee Davis, 74, of Streamwood died March 3, 2019. Bill was the beloved husband of Kathy for 18 years; loving father of Lisa and Susie; cherished son of the late Joseph and Lavada Davis; he will be missed by many cousins. Bill was a Vietnam army veteran. He enjoyed reading and had a large movie collection. Visitation Thursday,...

George William Oliver, Jr.

George William Oliver, Jr.

Mar 3, 2019

George William Oliver, Jr., 75, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 3 surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Chicago, then retiring to Wisconsin, George was an avid baseball and sports fan and political enthusiast. Beloved father of Debbie(Matt) Hunt, Tommy, and the late George; proud grandfather of Devin, Quinn, and Maddie; dear brother of Shirleen(the late Robert) Jahraus, Bonnie...

John Verhulst

John Verhulst

Mar 3, 2019

A memorial gathering for John E. Verhulst of Streamwood for 47 years will be held Saturday, March 9, 2019 12noon until time of service 5:00p.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 53 years of Barbara J. nee Kinslow; loving...

Anthony Iten

Anthony Iten

Feb 28, 2019

Anthony John Iten, Beloved husband of the late Joyce, loving father of Steven, Mark and Kelly (Joann); caring grandfather of Kaytlin and Kelly Jr.; fond brother of Jeanie (the late Gene) Doerner and the late Barbara June (the late Ray) Turek. Anthony was an Army Veteran and served during the Korean War, he worked for Erickson Electric for 45 years...

Ralph Newton

Ralph Newton

Feb 27, 2019

Ralph R. Newton, 75, of Schaumburg, husband of his best friend for 50 years, Dawn, nee Rybandt; father of Cheryl, Pamela (Carl), Anthony, Edward and Darwin (Sherrie); grandfather of 11; great grandfather of 7; brother of Ronald (Darlene), Darley Ann (Jim) Welsh and Randy (Doris); son of the late Isaac and Kathryn Newton. Ralph was a very active member, for...

Jerry Lane

Jerry Lane

Feb 27, 2019

Jerry Max Lane,of St. Cloud Florida, Beloved husband of the late Brenda (nee: Dillard) and the late Judy Phelps (nee: Mercer), loving father of Lori (Marty) Brustowicz and step father of Tom (Paula) Phelps, Brian (Laura) Phelps, papaw/grandpa of Brandi (Jim), Daniel, Kelsie, Caitlyn, Danielle (John), Josh, Brandon and pappy/great grandpa of Cole, Cristian, Emily, Lilly and Toby; fond brother...

Michael Pistorio

Michael Pistorio

Feb 26, 2019

Michael Dominick Pistorio, 96, died February 26, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Paula and Rose, loving Father of Frank (Lynn) Pistorio, Michael (Joanne) Pistorio, Antoinette (Blair) Wokosin, and proud grandfather of Ariana and Maya, Eric, Candance, Samantha, cherished great grandfather of 5; fond brother of the late Joe, Paul, Jim and Dolly. Michael was an honorably discharged Navy veteran,...

Paula Lambertz

Paula Lambertz

Feb 26, 2019

Paula Lambertz, 94, of Streamwood since 1959, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Born November 13, 1924 in Aurach, Tirol, Austria. Paula and her husband Johann of Kitzbuhel, Austria came to America in 1957 and soon went to work for Replogle where she installed light bulbs in world globes. She was a member of IBEW Local Union 176 Retirees Club. Paula...

Joseph Neubauer

Joseph Neubauer

Feb 25, 2019

Visitation for Joseph M. Neubauer of Schaumburg for 51 years will be held Friday, March 1, 2019 3:00p.m. until time of service 7:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Interment private. Joe is a graduate of the Milwaukee School of Engineering and worked as a Mechanical Engineer for 35 years. An avid...

Madeleine Iheanyichukwu

Madeleine Iheanyichukwu

Feb 25, 2019

Mrs. Madeleine Ijeoma Alechi Iheanyichukwu was born on Mary 25, 1958, in the family of Udo Ozoma and Ezinne Beatrice Ejiatu Akanno, in Umuezeala Uba in Umuaka, Njaba Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria. She was the granddaughter of late Lolo Ugo Ahugo and Late Eze Ojinnaka Okwaraojiaku, the first Paramount Ruler of Umuaka in Njaba Local Government Area, Imo...

Reynold King

Reynold King

Feb 24, 2019

A memorial gathering for Reynold "Ren" A. King of Schaumburg for 40 years will be held Saturday, March 30, 2019 10:00a.m. until time of service 11:00a.m. at Calvary Community Church 1000 Springinsguth Rd. Schaumburg. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Ren passed into the arms of his Savior on February 24, 2019. A longtime Chicago sports fan and diehard...

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