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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Wayne Laske
Oct 27, 2018
Wayne N. Laske, 69, of Bartlett, passed away Saturday, October 27. A butcher at Jewel for 45 years, Wayne was a Navy Veteran, member of VFW Post 11018, and an avid golfer. Beloved husband of Janet(nee Belardinelli); loving father of Jacquelyn(Andrew) Nosek, Nicole(Joseph) Seger, and Suzanne(Eric) Carlson; proud grandfather of Ashlyn, Tinley, Bryce, and Baby Carlson; dear brother of Marleen(Terry)...
Christopher Watts
Oct 26, 2018
Christopher A. Watts, 52, of Elgin, passed away Friday, October 26. An avid motorcyclist, Chris was a devout Bears fan, a computer aficionado, and friend to all. He was a southern gentleman with a great sense of humor. Beloved husband of Jennifer(nee Cosgrove); loving father of Andrew, Zachary, and the late Austin Watts; dear son of Sharron(nee Lewis) and the...
Nancy Pape
Oct 26, 2018
Nancy Pape (nee: Bartkowiak), of Schaumburg. Passed away surrounded by family October 26, 2018 after a 4 1/2 year battle with breast cancer. Beloved wife of Jeffrey; loving mother of Dylan Skoldager, Jackson Pape and Alec Pape; fond sister of William, Edward and Sue Ann; caring daughter of Patricia and the late Virgil Bartkowiak; dear aunt to many nieces and...
Michael Dobson
Oct 25, 2018
Michael Kenneth Dobson, Sr., Loving father of Diana Dobson, Michael Dobson Jr., Matthew Dobson and Ashley Dobson; dear grandpa of Jocelynn Gallegos-Dobson, Lilian Gallegos-Dobson and Carmen Gallegos- Dobson; caring brother of James (Barbara) Dobson, Sandy (Scott) Wood and Max Dobson; fond son of the late James (Ayris) Dobson and Marilyn Dobson. He will also be missed by his dog Sophie....
Troy Mcdonald
Oct 25, 2018
Troy McDonald, 49, of Roselle and formerly of Schaumburg and Hawthorn Woods; husband of Brenda Lovell; son of Pat (Russ) and the late Bill McDonald; son-in-law of Barb and Vern Lovell; brother of Scott Baguhn and uncle of Brian (Marcy) Baguhn; grandson of the late Louvian and the late Raymond Mahler and the late Beatrice and the late William McDonald;...
Kantaben Dharia
Oct 24, 2018
Kantaben Dharia93, of Woodridge. Beloved wife of the late Narendra; loving mother of Vijay, Daksha, Ragini, Dilip, Rekha; Cherished grandma, sister and friend to many. Services 3:00p.m. until time of cremation 5:00p.m., Friday, October 26, 2018 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd (at Stearns Rd), Bartlett. 630-289-7575
Dora Reyes Cerrato
Oct 23, 2018
Dora Reyes Cerrato , 84, of Bartlett died October 23, 2018. Dora was the beloved mother of Dorali (Thomas) Witt; loving grandmother of Alicia and Sophia Witt; cherished sister of Anna Rosa, Estela, Gloria, Delia, Roberto, the late Alicia, Ruben and Mario Dora loved to cook. Visitation Sunday, October 28, 2018 2:00pm - 8:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory...
Carl Vachlin
Oct 21, 2018
Carl A. Vachlin, 47 of Roselle died at his home on Sunday, October 21, 2018. He was born April 16, 1971 in Park Ridge. Carl enjoyed life to the fullest. He especially enjoyed watching his kids do what they love in their sports and in their lives, kayak fishing, camping, performing in and directing community theater, respectful political discussions, Chicago...
Duane Kuchenny
Oct 20, 2018
Visitation for Duane R. Kuchenny of Streamwood will be held Wednesday, October 24, 2018 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Thursday 11:00a.m. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. Duane is the beloved husband of the late Marianne nee Ognibene: loving father of Wendy (Julio) Torres, Brian (Traci) Kuchenny and...
Clifford Switlick
Oct 20, 2018
Visitation for Clifford P. Switlick of Streamwood for 17 years, formerly of Mundelein will be held Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, 11:00a.m. until of service 2:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Clifford is the beloved husband of Kathy nee Davies, together for 40 years; cherished...
James Tamburino
Oct 17, 2018
A memorial service for James Charles Tamburino, a 57 year resident of Roselle will be held at a later date. James is the beloved husband of 62 years of Bernadine nee Taucher; loving father of Pamela (Michael) Azzolin; proud grandfather of Raymond and Dominic; dear brother of Patricia (Hugh) McCauley and the late Delores Roininen; many loving nieces and nephews....
Delia Hanley
Oct 17, 2018
Visitation for Delia "Della" V. Hanley nee Walsh of Crystal Lake, formerly of Chicago and Castlebar, County of Mayo, Ireland will be held Saturday, October 20, 2018 11:00a.m. until time of mass 12noon at St. Hubert Church 729 Grand Canyon Pkwy Hoffman Estates. Interment will be private. She is the beloved mother of George (Carmie) Hanley, Mike (Tina) Hanley and...
Dale Wiback
Oct 16, 2018
Dale Wiback, 70, of Bartlett, dad of Dillon (Jen), Derek (Sharon), Kim (Scott) Cazel and Kelly (Billy) Dennehy; longtime companion of Nancy Otto; papa and far far of Tristan, Brennan, Charlie, Maria, Will, Kate, Brooke and Miles; brother of Peggy (John) and the late Judy (late Lee); he was a loving uncle and friend to everyone he met. Dale liked...
Lora Gates
Oct 16, 2018
Lora Martin Gates, 53, of Bartlett, passed away Tuesday, October 16. An avid Cubs fan and tennis player, Lora enjoyed traveling, cooking, and music. Beloved wife of Eric; loving mother of Katie and Jennifer(fiance Johnathan Pikulski) Gates; dear daughter of John and Bonnie(nee Reynolds) Martin; loving sister of Lisa(Scott) Bayes and Brent(Caryn) Martin; fond aunt on many nieces and nephews....
Dorothy Pearce
Oct 16, 2018
Dorothy "Dodie" C. Pearce, nee Snell, 81 of Carol Stream, mom of Scott (Terri), Nancy (Bob) and Casey; grandma of Tyler, Diane Slack, Derek Heath, Kelsey Heath and Chris (Colleen) Heath; great grandma of Alyssa Waters, Philip Heath, Mckayla Heath and Levi; sister of Barbara (Robert) Schuppe and she was also the loving owner of her 2 dogs Okie and...
Barbara Ahrens
Oct 15, 2018
Barbara A. Ahrens (nee: Hass), Beloved wife of the late Glenn E.; loving mother of Sandra (Mark) Pala; adoring grandma of Paige and Alex; dear sister of Dorothy (the late James) Bratko; fond daughter of the late Emery and Dorothy Hass; loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 10:00am until time of service 12:00 noon at The Countryside...
Mabel Hlorgbe
Oct 15, 2018
Mabel Hlorgbe, nee Asante. 39, of Bartlett; wife of David; mother of Sharon, David, Jr. and Shannon; sister of Emmanuel (Christy) Asante; daughter of Rebecca and the late George Asante; niece of professor Samuel (Araba) Sefa-Dedeh; cousin of Kwaku Sefa-Dedeh. Visitation Saturday November 3rd, 9:00 am until the time of service 10:00 am at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory....
George Wilson
Oct 14, 2018
George "Pete" Thomas Wilson, born September 9, 1960 in Harrisburg, PA. He died in his home in St. Charles October 14, 2018. Pete enjoyed rebuilding antique cars and motorcycles. He was a Black Hawks fan. He worked at Delnor Hospital for 25 years and he loved his current job at Always mowing. Pete was the beloved husband of Donna for...
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