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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Gregory Holmstrom

Gregory Holmstrom

Apr 8, 2018

Greg Holmstrom, 60, of Bartlett; loving husband of Sandra, nee Kornfeind; dear dad of Eric and Justin; cherished Pa of Caden; nephew of Ed, Don and Arthur Miller, Diane (late Harry) DeClippel, late Kathy and the late Bill; uncle of many nieces and nephews; brother of Bridgette Moroney, Jane Baldwin, Michael Moroney, Sean Moroney and Holly Holmstrom; lovingly raised by...

Sharon Wright

Sharon Wright

Apr 7, 2018

Celebration of Life for Sharon M. Wright (nee: Roche), age 76, will be held on Saturday, April 14th at 11:30 am at Moretti's Ristorante & Pizzeria, 1175 W Lake Street, Bartlett, IL. Sharon was born in Des Moines, IA, to Thomas and Ardyce (Elston) Roche. She taught junior high in School District 54 for 32 years. A Streamwood resident since...

Gerald Gendusa

Gerald Gendusa

Apr 7, 2018

Gerald “Jerry” Gendusa, 79, of Roselle, died Saturday, April 7, 2018. Born July 17, 1938 in Cicero. Jerry was a veteran having proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the Chicago Accordion Club, enjoyed playing Hearts and Mahjong and was handy around the house. Beloved husband of 47 years to Diane; loving dad of Steven,...

Thomas Bollinger

Thomas Bollinger

Apr 6, 2018

Thomas “Tommy” A. Bollinger, 55, of Bartlett, died Friday, April 6, 2018 at his home. Born April 4, 1963 in Toledo, Ohio. Tommy was known for his holiday decorations, especially Halloween and Christmas. He even won a contest for his Christmas yard decorations. He enjoyed spending time in his garden. He will be missed by his family and friends. Beloved...

Frederick Peters

Frederick Peters

Apr 6, 2018

Frederick D. Peters, 80, of Hanover Park. Beloved husband of 53 years to Judith (nee Holdway); loving father of Timothy (Dawn Wells), Bruce and Craig (Melissa); cherished grandpa of Dana, Andy, Bruce Jr, Lindsay and Ashley; dear son of the late Frederick O. and Josephine (nee Urban) and brother of the late Richard; kind brother-in-law of Elaine. Frederick was a...

Elmer Puckett

Elmer Puckett

Apr 5, 2018

Elmer L. Puckett, 89, of Elgin; husband of the late Gladys, nee Rich; dad of Linda, Alice (Raymond) Cournoyer, Patricia (Ken) Lemke, Christina (Greg) Brendle and Elmer Dean; grandpa of Jeremy (Noemi), Jessica, Jamie (Anthony), Matthew, Kevin (Melissa), Kenny, Tyler, Brittny, Raymond, Jr., Shiel, Ryan, Chiara, Nathanael, Olivia, Lucas and Philomena; great grandpa of 30 with 3 more on the...

Allen "Bud" Drewes

Allen "Bud" Drewes

Apr 5, 2018

Allen B (Bud) Drewes, age 85, beloved husband of the late Donna Lee Drewes nee Dobbins, loving father to Laura (Michael) Pelinski, Gordon (Lisa) Drewes, Susan (Brian) Zich, and David (Judy) Drewes, proud grandfather to Nick, Tina, Erik, Maria, Brad, Kelsey, Amber, Greg, Andrew, Mary, Danielle Z, Eric, Shannon, Becky, Justin, Kimberly, Matt, Ashley, Connor, Danielle D, Hannah, Emily, Sydney,...

Janice Swiatowiec

Janice Swiatowiec

Apr 4, 2018

Janice A. Swiatowiec, nee Johnson, 65, of Bartlett; Cherished wife of Tom; devoted mom of Jason (Andrea), Jeffrey (Brittany) and Justin (April); loving grandma of Evan and Oliver; beloved sister of Cheryl (Howard) Freidberg; fond aunt of Kyle and Julie. She also loved the family dog, Stoney. She most recently worked as a receptionist at Heartland Animal Hospital in Bartlett...

Mary Olejnik

Mary Olejnik

Apr 2, 2018

Sr. Mary Maximillia Olejnik,102, teacher, sacristan, caregiver, and 85 year member of Sisters of St. Joseph TOSF, passed away Monday, April 2 at Clare Oaks. Loving daughter of the late Joseph A. and the late Agnes(nee Polus) Olejnik; dear sister of Leonard Olejnik and the late Eva Agnes Olejnik, Joseph Olejnik, Winifred Carey, Florence Sellers, Margaret Dubranski, Cyril V. Olejnik,...

Phyllis Breese

Phyllis Breese

Apr 1, 2018

Phyllis L. Breese, nee Elder, passed away on April 1, 2018, from lung and heart complications. She was born February 12, 1930, in East Chicago, Indiana, to Clifford and Agnes (nee Meissner) Elder. Phyllis graduated from Horace Mann High School in Gary, Indiana. Phyllis lived in Eagle Rock, California and worked as a statistical typist for the US Army in...

Donna Long

Donna Long

Apr 1, 2018

Visitation for Donna M. Long (nee: Bavido), age 84, will be held on Sunday, April 8th from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Countryside Funeral Home, 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd.,Streamwood, IL. Funeral Monday, April 9th 10:00 am at the funeral home to St. Marcelline Church in Schaumburg, IL.. for Mass at 11:00 am. Donna passed away peacefully in the arms of...

Mike Lancaster

Mike Lancaster

Apr 1, 2018

Mike L. Lancaster, 82, of Glendale Heights, passed away Sunday, April 1. Mike was an artist with the Chicago Sun Times for 35 years as well as a freelance artist, and was proud of his Arkansas heritage. Loving husband of Rose(nee Keaney) for 58 years; beloved father of Tracy(Michael) Morton, Keaney, Danny, and Kelly(Bob) Nitkiewicz; proud grandfather of Sean(Ann) and...

Betty Skornia

Betty Skornia

Mar 30, 2018

Visitation for Betty J. Skornia nee Daffan of Friendship Village Schaumburg, formerly of Norridge will be held Monday, April 2, 2018 3:00p.m. until time of service 7:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. Bartlett. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Betty was the sole caregiver of her husband Joe for many years until his...

Patricia Rocha

Patricia Rocha

Mar 30, 2018

Patricia "Pat" Rocha, 71, of Hoffman Estates, died March 30, 2018. Pat was the beloved wife of Humberto Ray Rocha, they were married in 1968, July would have been their 50 year anniversary, but they had been holding hands for 58 years. Loving mother of Pamela Rae (Scott) Young, Paula Angela (David) Lubor, and Tricia (Todd) Kress; proud grandmother of...

Frank Fichter

Frank Fichter

Mar 28, 2018

Frank John Fichter, Jr., 89, of Elgin passed away peacefully surrounded by family March 28, 2018. Frank was the beloved husband of the late Mary; loving father of Donna (David) Seipp and the late David (Laura) Fichter; proud grandfather of Jessica, David Jr., Elyse and Eric; cherished brother of Carol and the late Richard. Frank was an Army veteran serving...

Frank R. Popp, Sr

Frank R. Popp, Sr

Mar 27, 2018

Visitation for Frank R. Popp Sr of Lena, formerly of Hanover Park. will be held Saturday, April 7, 2018 10:00a.m. to time of memorial service at 12:00 Noon at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. He is the beloved husband of the late Victoria Popp nee...

Christopher White

Christopher White

Mar 27, 2018

Christopher David White, of Algonquin Illinois, left this life to begin his eternal life on Tuesday night, March 27, 2018. He leaves behind his beautiful wife Maria, of 20 years, their 11-year old son David, his mother Irene, and sister Dawn. His father Duane passed away in April 2016. He always had a knack for surprising people. This shy and...

Dale Jackowski

Dale Jackowski

Mar 26, 2018

Visitation for Dale L. Jackowski of Schaumburg for 35 years will be held Monday, April 2, 2018 4:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Visitation Tuesday 10:00a.m. until time of mass 10:30a.m. at St. Hubert Church 729 Grand Canyon Parkway Hoffman Estates. Inurnment St. Michael the Archangel. Cremation was private...

Timothy Krause

Timothy Krause

Mar 26, 2018

Timothy M. “Tim” Krause, 65, passed away Monday morning March 26, 2018 at home following a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer and heart disease with his wife by his side. Tim was born October 24, 1952 in Chicago, the son of Earl and Lorrayne (Powell) Krause. He was raised in Chicago and graduated in 1971 from Stienmetz High School. Prior...

Frances Bianchi

Frances Bianchi

Mar 25, 2018

A memorial mass for Frances T. Bianchi nee Nowak, a longtime resident of Elk Grove Village will be held Wednesday, March 28, 2018 11:00a.m. at St. Julian Eymard Church 601 Biesterfield Rd. Elk Grove Village. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Frances is the beloved wife of the late Ronald; loving mother of Ronald (Michele), Denise and Elise Bianchi;...

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