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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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...

Henry Mayer

Henry Mayer

Jan 2, 2019

Henry F. Mayer. Henry was the loving husband of Trudy. They were together over 50 years. He leaves behind his cherished dogs (kids) Maddie, Lucy and Gigi. He was the loving brother to Astrid and Corinna (Warner) Bier of Germany. He was close to his brother-in-law Larry, sister-in-law Liz and sister-in-law Theresa. He was loved by many nieces, nephews, grand-nephews...

William Chandler

William Chandler

Jan 1, 2019

Visitation for William L. Chandler of Medinah will be held Saturday, January 5, 2019 10:00a.m. until the time of service 12noon at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Interment Assumption Cemetery in Winfield. William is the beloved husband of the late Barbara; loving father of Richard, Julie (Glenn)...

Donald Bassett

Donald Bassett

Jan 1, 2019

Donald L. Bassett, 86, of Bartlett, formerly of Moline for 40 years, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2019. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 5, 2019 9:30a.m. until time of mass 10:30a.m. at the Sacred Heart Chapel at Clare Oaks 801 Carillon Drive, Bartlett. Following mass, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Donald worked for 35 years...

Marilyn Overhage

Marilyn Overhage

Dec 31, 2018

Marilyn Overhage (nee Porter) of Hanover Park, died Monday, December 31, 2018. Beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Sherri (James) Novak, Amy (Matthew) Kowalski, Johnette (Vitchko) Hristov and Adam (Traci); cherished grandmother of Zachariah, Hunter, Abigail, Madeline, Reagan, Lauren, Brady and Victoria; dear daughter of Robert and Faith (nee Warner) Porter; kind sister of Janis (Steven) Walter...

Marilyn Bremner

Marilyn Bremner

Dec 30, 2018

Marilyn Bremner, 71, of Bartlett, died Sunday, December 30, 2018. Beloved wife of 28 years to Chris; loving mom of Tony (April) Lima and James (Stacy Nettell) Lima; cherished cousin of Barbara Carlson and Bernadette Vano. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated and well deserved to Journey Care Hospice, 2050 Claire...

Donald Aumuller

Donald Aumuller

Dec 30, 2018

Donald E. Aumuller, 75, of Bartlett, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 30, 2018. Donald worked at Frito-Lay for 35 years and after retirement worked part-time at Friendship Village Retirement Community in Schaumburg. He is the beloved husband of the late Rosemarie; loving father of Jeff (Karen) Aumuller, Keven Aumuller, Dawn (Jon) Malartsik and Jill (Ray) Wollack; proud grandfather of...

Jerrilyn Koch

Jerrilyn Koch

Dec 29, 2018

Jerrilyn "Jerri" S. Koch, nee Melby, 68, of Bartlett and formerly of Ironwood, Michgan; wife of Bob; mother of Kristine (Rick) Jensen; sister of the late Guy (Joan). Jerri and Bob were married in 1970. They both worked at United Airlines, Jerri for 35 years. In her free time Jerri liked to travel, especially to warm places like Hawaii and...

Mario Bendfeldt

Mario Bendfeldt

Dec 29, 2018

Mario Alfonso Bendfeldt 72 returned safely back to heaven on December 29, 2018. Survived by his loving wife Gloria (nee Polanco) of 50 years; devoted and cherished father of Gary (Kariann), Wendy (David Villarroel), and David (Katie Pelton); loving grandfather of Jacob, Julia, and Jacki; dear son of Angel R. and Dolores (nee Flores) beloved brother to Alicia, Hortencia, Reina,...

Dawn Kucharski

Dawn Kucharski

Dec 29, 2018

Visitation for Dawn A. Kucharski nee Schulze of Bartlett will be held Wednesday, January 2, 2019 3:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Burial Thursday 11:00a.m. at Lakewood Memorial Park 30W730 HWY 20 Elgin. Dawn will be remembered for her positive outlook. She is the beloved wife of Joseph...

Sharon Sheldon

Sharon Sheldon

Dec 28, 2018

Sharon L Sheldon, of Minocqua, Wi. formerly of Schaumburg. Beloved wife of the late Ronald; loving mother of Debra (Tom) Yeargin, Tamara (Craig) Cassidy and Ross (Ellen) Sheldon; dear grandmother of Robert, Michael (Alexandria), Joseph (Jessica) Cotton, Teresa (Jon) Brandt, Caleigh, Danny Cassidy, Ryan, Justin, Ana Sheldon and Great grandmother of Hannah, Alaina Cotton and Xander Brandt; fond sister of...

Elaine Trowbridge

Elaine Trowbridge

Dec 28, 2018

Elaine M. Trowbridge, nee Kayser, 73, of Elgin and formerly of Bartlett; loving wife for almost 50 years, of John; sister of the late Erick; sister in law of Margie (Bill) Sellke; aunt of Chris; daughter of the late Erich and the late Elsie; daughter in law of Mary M. Trowbridge; a true friend of many and will be missed...

Kokila Kothari

Kokila Kothari

Dec 27, 2018

Kokila Kothari, of Streamwood IL, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2018. Funeral services will be held on December 30, 2018 at 10:00a.m., until time of cremation at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd, Bartlett, IL 60103. 630-289-7575 Kokila is survived by her loving husband Bharatkumar, her son and daughter-in-law Chirag and Lakshmi, and her daughter...

Ruth Bagel

Ruth Bagel

Dec 26, 2018

Memorial visitation for Ruth Arlene Bagel nee Johnson of Roselle for 40 years will be held Wednesday, January 2, 2019 10:00a.m. until time of service 11:00a.m.at St. Peter Lutheran Church 202 E. Schaumburg Rd. Schaumburg. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Ruth is the beloved wife of 57 years of Milan; loving mother of Janelle (Alfred) Skrzyprec; cherished grandmother...

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