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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Arvindbhai Patel

Arvindbhai Patel

Jan 27, 2018

Arvindbhai C. Patel, 77, of Forest Park. Beloved husband of the late Sumitra; loving dad of Tejal. Funeral 4:00p.m. until time of cremation 6:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 S Bartlett Rd, Bartlett 630-289-7575.

Jean Meyer

Jean Meyer

Jan 26, 2018

Jean Louise (Hansing) Meyer passed away on Friday, January 26th in Elgin at the age of 83. She was born June 30, 1934 in Ontarioville, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur and Mildred Hansing. She grew up with six brothers and three sisters. Jean had been a resident of the Ontarioville and Bartlett area all of her life and was a...

John Lombardo

John Lombardo

Jan 26, 2018

John L. Lombardo, Jr. of Hanover Park. Loving dad of John L. Lombardo, III, Randy (Heather) Riddle; dear grandpa of Tiffany Riddle; caring brother of Stephen Lombardo and Joseph Lombardo. He was preceded in death by his faithful golden retriever Chief. Cremation was private at The Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory. (630)289-8054

Theresa Fortino

Theresa Fortino

Jan 25, 2018

Theresa Fortino (nee D'Ambrosio) of West Chicago; beloved wife of the late Louis A.; loving mother of LuAnne (late Peter) Verive, Robert A. (Linda) Fortino and Louis M. (Pam) Fortino; cherished grandmother of 6; proud great grandmother of 14; great great grandmother of 15; preceded in death by 2 sisters and 5 brothers; many loving nieces and nephews; lovingly cared...

Michael Rhodes

Michael Rhodes

Jan 25, 2018

Michael Dee Rhodes, 76, of Berwyn, Illinois passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 in his home in Schaumburg, Illinois. Born on December 22, 1941, he was the son of the late Glenn and Elizabeth Rhodes Mike is survived by his son Glenn Rhodes and his wife, Robyn; two daughters, Jennifer Rhodes and Kristen Rhodes; three grandchildren, Tyler, Justin, and...

Donald Muench

Donald Muench

Jan 24, 2018

Donald A. Muench a resident of Edgewater by Del Webb formerly of Bartlett; beloved husband of 33 ½ years to Geri (nee Doyle); loving father of Stacy Muench, Dale (Dawn) Daubs, Debbie (Ken) Trent and the late Dean Daubs; cherished grandfather of Ethan Francart, Sam Echevarria, Morgan Trent, Madison Trent; proud great grandfather of Alana and Joey Echevarria; dear brother...

Susan Bethke

Susan Bethke

Jan 23, 2018

Susan B. Bethke (Rager), 62, of Sun Prairie, WI, formerly of Elgin, went home to Heaven on Tuesday, January 23th after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Elgin on November 14, 1955 and attended Larkin High School. Susan enjoyed gardening, cooking, and being with family. She was devoted to her children and enjoyed spending time with her...

Arline Figuieras

Arline Figuieras

Jan 21, 2018

Arline Figuieras, nee Spiewak, loving wife of the late Raymond, Jr.; cherished mom of Raymond III and Lori (Scott) Vancura; the best grandma of Jillian; dear sister of Joseph (Johanna) Spiewak and Sandy Spiewak. Arline loved life and felt the only way to live was to have a good time doing it. She spoke her mind, worked hard and was...

Mark Desautels

Mark Desautels

Jan 21, 2018

Mark Avery Desautels, 55, of Bartlett, died January 21, 2018. Mark was the beloved husband of Beth (nee Neely) for 33 years; loving father of Amanda (Tony) Boyd, and Samantha and Laura Desautels; proud grandfather of Alice and Griffin Boyd; cherished son of the late Gene and Ann Desautels; dear brother of the late Eugene and Douglas Desautels. Mark was...

Juan Gurrola

Juan Gurrola

Jan 21, 2018

Visitation for Juan Angel "Johnny" Gurrola of Streawmood will be held Friday, January 26, 2018 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwwod/Schaumburg. Funeral Saturday 12:15p.m. to Church of the Holy Spirit. Mass 1:00p.m. Interment St. Michael the Archangel. Johnny is the beloved son of Luisa and the late Justo Gurrola;...

Nicholas Ellis

Nicholas Ellis

Jan 21, 2018

Visitation for Nicholas C. Ellis of Chicago will be held Thursday, January 25, 2018 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Trisagion service 6:00p.m. Visitation Friday 10:30a.m. until time of service 11:00a.m. at St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church 733 S. Ashland Chicago. Interment Elmwood Cemetery....

Sally Moreno

Sally Moreno

Jan 21, 2018

Sally Jo Moreno (nee Roden), 47, of Bartlett died January 21, 2018. Born August 19, 1970 in Chicago. Sally’s priorities were her faith and her family, especially her children and 2 dogs. She will be missed by her family and friends. Beloved wife of over 27 years to Bernard “Bernie; loving mom of Danny (Jen), Nancy and David; loving daughter...

Barbara Herzfeld

Barbara Herzfeld

Jan 21, 2018

Barbara H. Herzfeld(nee Fiehler), of Bartlett, passed away Sunday, January 21. A devoted teacher at Thomas Dooley Elementary School in Schaumburg for 25 years, Barbara was an avid gardener and crafter. Beloved wife of the late Alvin; loving mother of Aleesa(Robert) Kane and Alvin(Marie). Visitation Friday, January 26 from 11:00am until time of service 12:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and...

Gloria Engelskirchen

Gloria Engelskirchen

Jan 20, 2018

Gloria Engelskirchen passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 20, 2018. She was born in Oak Park, IL on July 12, 1927 to Richard and Lillian McCarthy and grew up in the Chicago area. Gloria married Arthur Engelskirchen on November 20, 1948. They remained happily married until his death in 2006. They moved to the...

Thim Krishnappa

Thim Krishnappa

Jan 20, 2018

Visitation for Thim Krishnappa will be held Monday, January 22, 2018 from 10:30a.m. until the time of cremation 12:30p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Road (at Stearns Road) Bartlett. Cremation will take place at Countryside Crematory. Beloved Husband, Loving Father and Grand Father passed away graciously. You will forever remain in our hearts and memories. We...

Saundra Klinger

Saundra Klinger

Jan 20, 2018

Saundra Klinger, 76, of Bartlett. Beloved wife of Henry “Hank” whom she married November 27, 1963; loving mother of Amy (Jay) Longfelder; dear grandmother of Mya; caring sister of Janet (Tom) Trigg; fond daughter of the late Loren and Lucille (nee:Mohr); she will also be greatly missed by her niece Mindy (Jeff) Duez and great niece and nephew Grace and...

Cresencia Gonzales

Cresencia Gonzales

Jan 18, 2018

Cresencia S. Gonzales, nee Sinio, of Bartlett, cherished wife of Erasmo; beloved mother of Edwin (Michelle), Edsel (Carla) and Chris (Michael); loving grandmother of Jenna, Jared, Maya, Evan, Emily, Micaela and Edison; cherished sister of Gloria, Rosario, Rosita, Elisea, Jose, Leticia, Carina and Nenita; devoted daughter of the late Teodoro and the late Virgines, nee Maderas. There is no love...

Betty Davis

Betty Davis

Jan 16, 2018

Betty E Davis, of Elburn formally of Lexington Nebraska passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 16, 2018 after a long a brave battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Betty was the loving mother of Rainy (Duane) Hoffmaster and Jackie (Donny) Walsh; beloved Granny of Kylee, Jake (Danielle) Hoffmaster, Codi Saunders, Jen Walsh, Donnie Walsh, Tanner Saunders, Patrick Walsh, and Franki Walsh. Great...

Mildred Carl

Mildred Carl

Jan 16, 2018

Mildred "Millie" Carl, of Lake Geneva, WI passed away peacefully on January 16, 2018 with loved ones by her side at her daughter's house in Roselle. She was born July 6, 1932 in Miller, South Dakota. She was a resident of Des Plaines for 40 years before moving to Lake Geneva. She was preceded in death by her parents, three...

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