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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William "Billy" Mcpherson

William "Billy" Mcpherson

Aug 25, 2025

May 18, 1951 – August 25, 2025 Bill McPherson passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025 at St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Billy was the loving husband of Cara Plummer McPherson, they married on July 11, 2003.  He was a tropical and marine aquarium enthusiast and could always be found perfecting the salt water, moving corals, testing...

Richard Pekala

Richard Pekala

Aug 25, 2025

Richard L. Pekala, 83, of Streamwood, IL passed away on August 25, 2025.  Rich was born on September 5, 1941 in Chicago, IL to his parents Charles and Helen Pekala.  He was a United States Marine Veteran. Rich is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Evelyn; loving father of Richard, Jr, Jason (Beth) and Brian (Jackie); cherished grandfather...

Joanne Kay

Joanne Kay

Aug 24, 2025

A memorial gathering for Joanne V. Kay, of Hanover Park, will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service, 1:00 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 1640 S. Greenmeadows Blvd. Streamwood, IL 60107. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Council of the U.S. Society of St. Vincent...

Jon Martin

Jon Martin

Aug 23, 2025

Jon Robert Martin, 86, a Marco Island, Florida resident since 1994, formerly of Roselle, Illinois, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Cape Coral, Florida. He was born July 27, 1939, in Rockford, Illinois to Vivian and Robert Martin, now deceased. Jon was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, Marco Island, Florida. He was the former owner and...

Joanne Memhardt

Joanne Memhardt

Aug 23, 2025

Joanne Memhardt, 95, of Schaumburg, IL passed away on August 23, 2025.  She was born on June 14, 2025 in Aurora, IL to her parents Carl and Fern Grass. Joanne had an adventuresome soul. She traveled all over Europe and China, she would go anywhere her beloved Bud wanted to go. Joanne is  the beloved wife of 68 years of...

Dawn Newton

Dawn Newton

Aug 22, 2025

Dawn A. Newton, 95, of Schaumburg, formerly of Hanover Park, Melrose Park and Chicago, died August 22, 2025. Dawn was married to the late Ralph Newton for 50 years. Loving mother of 5 children, Cheryl St Phillips, Pamela (Carl) Ioriatti, Anthony St Phillips, Edward St Phillips and the late Darwin St Phillips; proud grandmother of many grandchildren; dear sister...

Pat Hojnacki

Pat Hojnacki

Aug 21, 2025

Patricia Gail Hojnacki, 76, of Bartlett, IL passed on August 21, 2025.  Pat was born on August 1, 1949 in Chicago, IL to her parents John F. and Helen Hojnacki. She is the beloved sister of John (Judy) Hojnacki and Michael (Marzena) Hojnacki; loving aunt of Jennifer (Brian) Wickey, Christy (Jeff) Tatara, Tracy (Ron) Davies and Joseph (Vanessa) Hojnacki; cherished...

Kevin Krug

Kevin Krug

Aug 20, 2025

Kevin S. Krug, 74, of Arlington Heights, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Kevin spent 18 years at The Chicago Housing Authority and 20 years at The Fraternal Order of Poice as a manager of labor and employee relations as well as the chief negotiating officer. Kevin was an avid pool shark and enjoyed spending summers at the...

Ryan Mitchell

Ryan Mitchell

Aug 18, 2025

Ryan James Mitchell, 31, of Wheeling, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025. Born January 3, 1994, in Elk Grove Village. Beloved son of James and Kristina Mitchell; loving brother of Sarah and Kelly Mitchell; cherished grandson of June Mitchell and the late John Mitchell, Richard and Alice Kawka and nephew and cousin to many. Visitation Monday, August 25, 2025, at...

Brian Burlette

Brian Burlette

Aug 18, 2025

Brian Paul Burlette, 49, of Streamwood, passed away on August 18, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. Brian was the beloved son of Kate and the late Gary Burlette; dear brother of Rebecca and brother-in-law to Shawn Rose; and loving uncle to Brayden, Grayson and Landon Rose, with whom he shared a deep and joyful bond. Whether it...

Leslie Ostness

Leslie Ostness

Aug 18, 2025

Leslie Leonard Ostness, 63, of Streamwood, IL passed away on August 18, 2025. Les was born on July 13, 1962 in England to his parents Lawrence and Marian Ostness.  He is the beloved father of Matthew “Ryan” Ostness; loving son of Lawrence and Marian; cherished brother of Jennifer (Brandon Martens) McGregor; dear uncle of Nicholas and Maxwell McGregor. For Les,...

Marion Morin

Marion Morin

Aug 18, 2025

Marion Morin, 91, of Morris, Illinois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on August 18, 2025.  She was born to Beulah and Leland Cary on June 26, 1934, in Parishville, New York. On November 29, 1952, Marion married the love of her life, Roland "Ronnie" Morin, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Massena, New York. Together, they shared many...

David Pedersen

David Pedersen

Aug 17, 2025

David Allen Pedersen (1950-2025) We are saddened to announce the passing of David from complications of cancer. David was a true light in this world and led a life of servitude to his family, friends, and community. Before his passing we sat down with Dave and he crafted the following message: “I appreciate all the many prayers...

Ann Rose Duggan

Ann Rose Duggan

Aug 16, 2025

Ann Rose Duggan, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on January 22, 1942 to Patrick and Edna Duggan, Ann was raised in Chicago, IL with her half sister, Catherine and four younger siblings, Patricia, Lourdes, Richard and Mariellen. Not long after graduating from Siena High School, and while working...

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