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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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Emily Carlson

Emily Carlson

Apr 24, 2025

Emily Nicole Carlson of Glendale Heights, 25, passed unexpectedly on April 24th, 2025.  Emily’s infectious smile and laugh will be profoundly missed by those lucky enough to have experienced this joy.  She brought love and happiness to so many and will be dearly missed. Emily was the loving mother of Christian 5 and Asher 2 weeks.  Beloved daughter of...

Marilyn Rodewald

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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