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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Marilyn Rodewald
Apr 24, 2025
Marilyn A. Rodewald, 84, of Bartlett, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025. Born April 23, 1941, in Elmhurst. A graduate of Glenbard West High School. Marilyn was an administrative assistant in her early years and guided her family business, Rodewald Properties, until her retirement at 80. She was a board member for Renz Addiction Center and a member of Job’s...
William "Bill" Greiner
Apr 22, 2025
William F. "Bill" greiner, 82, of Elgin, formerly of Bartlett, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025. An Army Veteran and 32 year member of the American Legion, Bill was an avid motorcycle rider and gun enthusiast who enjoyed woodworking and cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs. Beloved husband of the late Kay (nee Steinhebal); loving father of Nancy (Andy) Graf...
Cynthia Barrett
Apr 21, 2025
Cynthia L. Barrett, Beloved wife of Jesse; loving mother of Rickey Panzke, Jennifer (Steve) Gigac, Keith (Brandy) Panzke, Matthew (Leigh-ann) Barrett and Anthony (Brittany Petro) Barrett; dear grandmother of Jessica, Madison, Haley, Lillian, Grace, Mason, Franklin and great grandmother of Myles; fond sister of Gary, Terry, Louis, Lisa, Steve, Scott, Denise, Mary, Gertrude, Valerie, Deana and Amy; caring daughter of...
Thomas Stenquist
Apr 20, 2025
Thomas J. Stenquist, 83, of Reston, VA, formerly of Lombard, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025. An Air Force Veteran, Tom was a life long train enthusiast and avid photographer who enjoyed travelling to Europe. Beloved son of the late John Paul and the late Dorothy L. (nee McCarthy) Stenquist; loving brother of Kathleen Stenquist Hartwig (Dan) Verbeck and Barbara...
Jack Gomes
Apr 20, 2025
John “Jack” Gomes, 89, of Lake in the Hills formerly Bartlett, died Sunday, April 20, 2025. Born February 15, 1936, in Chicago. Jack was the owner and pharmacist of Archer Drugs from 1977 to 2002 in Aurora. He enjoyed golfing and photography, but his biggest passion was always his family. Beloved husband of 60 years to Lois; loving dad of...
James Bauer
Apr 20, 2025
James "Jim" Bauer passed away in Mission Viejo, CA on April 20, 2025. Jim, formerly of Roselle, IL, also resided in Aurora, IL. Jim was born in Tuscola, IL and lived his childhood years in the small East Central Illinois town of Murdock, IL. He attended Newman High School where he was active in all sports – track, football, and...
Stephanie Mulligan
Apr 19, 2025
Stephanie Glenn Mulligan, wife of Edward Mulligan for 56 years and a beloved mother, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 19, 2025. Her husband and three sons were at her side when she was called home to the Lord. In her last days she was surrounded by family and was blessed to have received the support of dear friends throughout...
Monica Papiese
Apr 18, 2025
Monica Papiese, 88, of Schaumburg, IL passed away on April 18, 2025. She was born on May 4, 1936 in Chicago, IL to her parents Peter and Susan Geraci. Monica is the beloved wife of the late Carl; loving mother of Robert Brown, Susan (Jonathon) Matuszak, Daniel Brown, the late Laura (Robert) Howe, Mary Holub and Ronald Brown; cherished grandmother...
Joseph Tolentino
Apr 18, 2025
Joseph L. Tolentino, also known as Joe and Bing, 79, of Elmhurst, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025. A profound reader, Joe was an avid golfer who established lifelong friendships among his golf group. Beloved husband of the late Anita (nee DelCarmen); loving father of Joanne (Julio) Marin, Jay Tolentino, Thelma Tolentino, and the late Jamie Tolentino; proud grandfather of...
Jose W. Vargas
Apr 16, 2025
Jose W. Vargas, 96, of Elgin, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Jose was an avid soccer fan, Chicago Bears fan, and Chicago Bulls fan who cherished the memory of meeting Michael Jordan. Beloved husband of the late Marcia (nee Vela); loving father of Patricia (Jorge) Poveda, Maria (the late Karl) Vargas-Houser, Susan (Gerard) Vargas-Sauceda, Marcia (Alberto) Vargas-Quesada, Mauricio (Claudia)...
Bryan Lagerholm
Apr 13, 2025
Bryan Lagerholm, of West Chicago, passed away on Sunday, April 13th, 2025, with his family by his side, he was 51 years young. Bryan is survived by his heart and souls, his three children, Alyssa, Drew, and Lilly. His parents, Dale (Diane) Lagerholm, Sharon (Rob) Robinson, his girlfriend Angela Alvarez, his siblings Amy Lagerholm and Jeff Lagerholm, his niece Olivia...
Barbara Hart
Apr 13, 2025
Barb B. Hart, 80, of Hanover Park died Sunday, April 13, 2025. Born August 30, 1944 in Gahanna, Ohio. Barb was an excellent seamstress who loved quilting and growing flowers in her garden. Beloved wife of 51 years to Russell, loving mom of Doug and the late Jennifer; cherished dauther of the late Keith and Ruth Beighey; dear sister of...
James Duncan
Apr 12, 2025
James (Jim) Joseph Duncan passed away peacefully at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago on April 12, 2025, at the age of 60. Jim was born in Columbia, Missouri, on September 25, 1964, and lived in Bartlett. He was a beloved father, brother and son, as well as a talented musician and a dedicated financial advisor for Edward Jones. He made...
Pauline Haberland
Apr 9, 2025
Pauline Haborland, 56, died April 9, 2025. Pauline was the beloved mother of Stephanie (Robbie) Saldana and Jonathan Saldana; proud grandmother of Nevaeh, Ariel, Isaiah and Elliott; cherished daughter of James and the late Mavis Sloan; dear sister Gayle Sloan and the late Richard Sloan. Pauline loved spending time with her family especially her grandkids. Memorial visitation Saturday, April 26,...
Charlene Drayson-Holecek
Apr 9, 2025
Charlene C. Drayson-Holecek, 89, of Elgin, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Born August 7, 1935, in Glenview. Charlene worked in the real estate industry for years. She enjoyed gardening, golfing and spending as much time as possible in West Palm Beach, Florida but her biggest passion was always her family. Beloved wife of the late Frank Holecek; loving mom...
Genaro Trejo Mondragon
Apr 8, 2025
Genaro Trejo Mondragon, 64, passed away on April 8, 2025 at St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates, IL. Genaro was the husband of Maria Angelica Díaz Franco; loving father of Gabriela Trejo, Myriam (Mauricio) Trejo, Genaro (Melissa) Trejo and Monse Trejo; proud grandfather of Yaneli, Axel, Mayte, Brianna, Angel, Alexis and Brian; brother of Raymundo, Eugenia, Merced, Claudia, Simon,...
Carol Warkel
Apr 7, 2025
Carol Warkel, 73, of Hanover Park, IL, passed away on April 7, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in the fall of 1951, to Geraldine and Richard . Growing up in the Logan Square neighborhood, Carol would meet the eventual love of her life, Dave, with whom she spent 55 wonderful years of marriage. She attended Tuley...
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