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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Roberta Joerns

Roberta Joerns

Nov 22, 2017

Roberta "Bobbie" Irene Joerns ended her battle with cancer on November 22, 2017. Roberta was from Missouri and joined the United States Air Froce, where she met Edward. They married in 1962 and were proud of their 55 happy years together. She was also dedicated to her family, friends, neighbors and dogs. She loved celebrating every holiday, buying gifts, playing...

Jeffrey Jesuit

Jeffrey Jesuit

Nov 21, 2017

Jeffrey M. Jesuit September 28, 1950 – November 21, 2017 Jeffrey M. Jesuit, 67 of Hanover Park, passed away Tuesday, November 21st. Beloved husband of Kathy; loving father of Jason (Pam), Sara (Mike) Hruska and Gabrielle; proud Papa of Kyle, Drew and Haylee Jesuit and Madelyn, Lukas, Olivia and Logan Hruska; cherished brother of Gary (Dorothy) Jesuit and the late...

Amy Moore

Amy Moore

Nov 21, 2017

Amy C. Moore (nee Clark), 58, of Bartlett for 25 years, died Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Born October 15, 1959 in Dayton, OH. Amy was an avid Cubs and Blackhawks fan but what she enjoyed most was spending time with her family, especially her kids. Beloved wife of James “Jim”; loving mom of Jason (Mary Beth), Tyler (Gianna) and twins...

William Tiknis

William Tiknis

Nov 20, 2017

William Tiknis of Bartlett; beloved husband of the late Charlotte (nee Lange); loving father of Clay (Kathe), Mark (Pat) and the late Cory; cherished grandfather of Laurel Tiknis, Zac (Julie) Tiknis, Noah Tiknis, Thoreau Tiknis and Sophie Tiknis; proud great grandfather of Oscar and Henry; dear brother of Julie Costello, Jeannie Rasmussen. Bill was a former mayor of Bartlett and...

Julia Ritti

Julia Ritti

Nov 20, 2017

Julia A. Ritti, of Hanover Park, formerly of Schaumburg and Naperville. Beloved wife of the late Leonard; loving mother of Esther (Carmen) Zepeda, Susan (Jimmy) Peoples, Sandra (Todd) Maddelein and Ginger (Steve Mack) Ritti; dear grandmother of Brittani (Jordan), Anthony (Michelle), Angelina (Andy), Hunter and great grandmother of Camilah; fond sister of Charles (Karen) Arcuri and Joane (David) Doyle. Julia...

Patricia Ansel

Patricia Ansel

Nov 18, 2017

Visitation for Patricia Ann Ansel nee Wright of Clare Oaks, Bartlett, formerly of Hoffman Estates will be held Saturday, December 16, 2017 10:30 a.m. until the time of memorial service 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Chapel at Clare Oaks, 801 West Bartlett Rd., Bartlett. Patricia enjoyed gardening and crossword puzzles. She was active with the Senior Friends Group and Strays...

Diane Childress

Diane Childress

Nov 18, 2017

Diane M. Childress, nee Baldi, of South Elgin, formerly of Chicago and Sleepy Hollow; cherished wife of Ernie; beloved mom of Kerri (Scott) Brummel, Kelli Childress and John (Renee); loving grandma of Matt, Kate, Morgan, Nathan, Allison, Lauren, Andrew and Sara; dear daughter of the late Harry and Emma Baldi, nee Rigon. Diane enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening and cooking (especially...

Philip Didomenico

Philip Didomenico

Nov 17, 2017

Philip “Phil” Roger DiDomenico, Sr., 76, of Bartlett for 39 years died November 17, 2017. Phil was the beloved husband of Mary Ann; loving father of Jeena (David) Trigo, Philip, Jr. (Nancy), and Deanne DiDomenico; proud grandfather of Brian, Matthew (Jennifer), Seth (Tiffany) and Jared; cherished great grandfather of Aurik and John; dear brother of Nesta (Kenny) Pasternak. Phil was...

Fred Creath

Fred Creath

Nov 17, 2017

Fred E. Creath, 83, of Bartlett, passed away Friday, November 17. An avid golfer and fisherman, Fred was the former owner of NuCo Enterprises and Midway Mold. Beloved husband of Barbara(nee Kolman, formerly Hajdich) and the late Joan(nee Brew); loving father of Nancy(Robert) Wieczorek, David Creath, Conni(Timothy) Kutil, the late Mary Kay Creath and Robert(Dawn) Hajdich, Tricia(John) Wolak, and Greg...

Frank Yencich

Frank Yencich

Nov 16, 2017

Visitation for Frank Yencich of Schaumburg since 1986 will be held Monday, November 20, 2017 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 South Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Scaumburg. Funeral Tuesday 9:15 a.m. to St. Marcelline Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment All Saints. He is a WWII Naval Veteran and retired from Teletype Corp. after...

James Coolidge

James Coolidge

Nov 16, 2017

Visitation for James Edward Coolidge of Streamwood since 1998 will be held Monday, November 20, 2017 10:00a.m. until time of service 12noon at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Interment Queen of Heaven. Jim is the beloved husband of 35 years of Deirdre nee Delterra; cherished father of Jason, James and Anthony; loving...

Tadeusz Slupek

Tadeusz Slupek

Nov 15, 2017

Visitation for Tadeusz Slupek of Hoffman Estates will be held Saturday, November 18, 2017 3:00p.m. until time of service 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Tadeusz will be remembered as a hard worker, a strong and helpful man who liked to tell stories and...

Donald Peterson

Donald Peterson

Nov 15, 2017

Donald L. Peterson, Beloved husband of Irene (nee: Todd); loving father of Lara (Guy) Powers and Lisa (Francis) McManus; dear grandfather of Diana, Maria, Elena, Christina, Athena and Liam; caring son of the late Vernon and Eva (nee: Mendenhall); fond brother of Richard, Lee (Kathy), the late Larry (Donna) and the late Marie (Dave) Bloir. Donald was a 40 year...

Valentine Kolton

Valentine Kolton

Nov 14, 2017

A memorial service for Valentine “Val” Kolton, Jr. of Streamwood will be held at a later date. Val had a life’s journey of careers; He was an Executive for Kemper Insurance, Building and Construction company owner with emphasis for his talents of interior design. He was also a Cattle Ranch owner and operator in Arkansas. While there, Val designed and...

Refugio Gallardo

Refugio Gallardo

Nov 13, 2017

Refugio Gallardo, 85, of Bartlett, died Monday, November 13, 2017. Born July 4, 1932 in Chicago. Refugio worked at Elmhurst Chicago Stone Quarry for over 25 years. He enjoyed watching western movies, putting together puzzles and spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed. Beloved husband of Sally (nee Lopez ); loving father of Laura, Richard (Michele), Victoria...

Frances Brindle

Frances Brindle

Nov 13, 2017

Frances R. Brindle nee Scardino, 96 of Roselle, died peacefully Monday November 13, 2017 at the Highland Oaks Nursing Home in Elgin. Surviving are her three children, Kathleen Oneal, Paul Brindle and Patricia O'Malley, her eight grandchildren, Steven (Terri) Oneal, Jennifer (R.J.) Urban, Kevin (Annie) Oneal, Kimberly Oneal, Christopher (Marina) Brindle, Rebecca Brindle, Michael O'Malley and Christine (Andrew) Dewey; her...

Vincenza Muren

Vincenza Muren

Nov 12, 2017

Vincenza "Jennie" Muren (nee Chiaramonte) of Bartlett since 1964; beloved wife of the late Edward Sr.; loving mother of Mark (the late Deborah), Mary Ellen (Daniel D.) Corrado, Edward Jr. (Gail), Judith Connell and Joanie (the late Jim) LeRoy; cherished grandmother of Harmony, Abram, Jonathan, Riley, Bradley, Eddie, Joey, Danny, David, Michael, Chistopher and Tommy; proud great grandmother of 10;...

Loretta Johnson

Loretta Johnson

Nov 12, 2017

Loretta “Ma” Johnson beloved wife of the late Perlie E. Johnson, loving mother of Byron, Warren (Renee), Dennis (Charlotte), Sharon (Rick Weinmann) Zmija and Bradley (Linda.). Grandmother of 15 and Great-Grandmother of 24. Aunt of Elaine (Jim) Black. A member of Amvet’s Victory Post 34 womens auxillary. Visitation Thursday, November 16, 3-9pm at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd....

Sharon Wallace

Sharon Wallace

Nov 11, 2017

Sharon L. Wallace (nee Steelman), 71, of Elgin, died Saturday, November 11, 2017. Born April 26, 1946 in Detroit, MI. Beloved wife of 43 years to Roman; loving mom of Michelle Sheeks (Jamie) and Michael Calame (deceased); cherished grandma to Rielly and Jake. Sharon worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elgin in the pharmacy for over 20 years. She was...

George Levy

George Levy

Nov 11, 2017

George Levy of Streamwood passed away November 11, 2017. He is survived by his cherished wife Loretta “Lori”; caring brother of Bob (Wanda) Levy; loving uncle of Dennis (Dana) Zepka; great uncle of Diane, Ava and Kyle. He is also survived by many dear family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Maurice and Mae Levy,...

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