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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James Matsas

James Matsas

Nov 11, 2017

James “Jimmy” Matsas, Beloved husband of Louisa (nee: Foukas), loving dad of Athanasios (Patricia), Dino (Mary) and Sophia; dear grandfather of Ioanna, Demetri, Konstantino, Athanasios, Stavros, Louisa and Stiles; fond brother of Alex (Jeanette), Alexandra (Angelo) Katsoulis, Alikikolovos, Panagiotis (Aleka), the late Theofanis (Palagia), the late Ariathni Lamprou and the late Eudoxia Fourxi. He is also survived by his Uncle...

Arnold Mittman

Arnold Mittman

Nov 11, 2017

Arnold Mittman age 89 of Bartlett; beloved husband of the late Lorraine (nee Halter); loving father of Daniel, Richard (Debbie) and Lori (Jeff Sentman); cherished grandfather of Michael (Jennifer) Mittman; proud great grandfather of Colton, Mason, Brooke and Faith; dear brother of Joan (late John) DeKeyrel, Ruth (late Victor) Malinowski, Audrey (Jack) Race and the late Marion (late Gene) Downer....

Patricia Mcdunn-Barcal

Patricia Mcdunn-Barcal

Nov 11, 2017

Patricia M. McDunn-Barcal, 80 of Hanover Park, passed away Saturday, November 11. Beloved mother of Tim (Lois), Kevin and Matthew (Helma); proud grandmother of Jaclyn (Derek) Bedard, Rachel (Daniel) Chaltry, Nikolaus, Erin, and Michael; dear great grandmother of Emilia Holly; dear sister of Diane (the late Clifford) Kueking, Maureen (the late Daniel) Brady, Michele (the late Thomas) Greninger, James Patrick...

Philip Melchert

Philip Melchert

Nov 10, 2017

Philip R. Melchert, age 75, son of Robert and Claire (nee Larson) passed away on Friday, November 10. He is survived by Catherine, his wife of 49 years, daughters Karen and Nora (Jeff) Smith, and grandson, Colin Smith. Phil lived as an only child does - independent, fiercely strong of opinion and generous to all friends and acquaintances. After graduation...

Letisha Taylor

Letisha Taylor

Nov 10, 2017

Letisha Marie Taylor, 40, beloved daughter of Vanessa Hudson and Michael O'Hara, loving mother of Ma'Kayla Hunter and Makendric Taylor, fond sister of Lenita Nicole Taylor, aunt of Dominic Michael Lewis; niece of Wilfred Hudson, Darline, Anthony, Freddie Lee and the late David Taylor, granddaughter of the late Donna Mae and the late Fred Lee Taylor. Visitation Saturday, November 25,...

Antoinette Spevak

Antoinette Spevak

Nov 9, 2017

Antoinette (Toni) Spevak 100, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the Alexian Brothers Hospice Care, Elk Grove, Village, Illinois Visitation at 9:00AM followed by Mass at 10:00AM on Friday, November 17, 2017 at St. Marcelline Catholic Church 822 Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, Illinois 60193. Interment will be at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois. Antoinette was born in Cicero,...

Peter Melle

Peter Melle

Nov 9, 2017

Peter Edward Du Melle, 64 of Streamwood, formerly of Hanover Park, passed away Thursday, November 9. Beloved husband of Wanda (nee Ciringione); loving father of Peter (Kim) and Paul; fond brother of Wally, Tom (Debbie), Julie Ann (Tom) Bartlone and the late Joe; former father-in-law of Kayla Du Melle; proud grandfather of Callie, Jenna, Caden and Ryder; fond companion of...

Emery Sippel

Emery Sippel

Nov 8, 2017

In Loving Memory of Emery Paul Sippel 1942-2017 Emery Paul Sippel, known as Paul, passed away on Wednesday, November 8th, 2017, at the age of 75. He was born on Sunday, February 8th, 1942 in Chicago, IL, the son of Orville Paul Sippel and Beulah Kathryn McCray. Paul moved from his home in Streamwood, IL to Mountain Home, Arkansas in...

Joseph Martino

Joseph Martino

Nov 8, 2017

Joseph B. Martino, 84, of Roselle, passed away Wednesday, November 8. An avid sports fan and devoted family man, Joe was the founder of Page One Bookstore in Roselle in 1975 as well as many other successful businesses. Beloved husband of Carla(nee Maybee) and former husband of the late Josephine(nee Dziedzic); loving father of Martin, Matthew(Jacquie), Mario, and the late...

Mary Murrell

Mary Murrell

Nov 7, 2017

Mary Margaret Murrell (nee Cathcart), 88, died November 7, 2017. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Russell Edward; loving mother of Joe (Dorothy), Wayne "Bub", Pat (Steven) Hallmark, Jim (Devona), Russ (Ellie) and the late Dean (Dee); proud grandmother of 15; cherished great grandmother of 23; dear sister of the late Russell (Jewel) Cathcart. She loved her late...

Elaine Davis

Elaine Davis

Nov 3, 2017

Elaine F. Davis (nee Fleishman), 86, of Hanover Park, died Friday, November 3, 2017. Born August 14, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA. Beloved wife of 65 years to Saul; loving mom of twins Randi (John Vivacqua) and Russ (Laura), Laurie (Rob) Johnson and Gary (Luzanne); cherished grandma of Kimberly (Chris) Tunzi, Mark, Sarah and Jacob and caring great-grandma of Kendall; kind...

Diana Grinvalds

Diana Grinvalds

Nov 3, 2017

Diana S. Grinvalds (nee Vinters); beloved wife of the late Ritvars; cherished mother of Ray (Kristine), Anita (Steven) Drews and Ed (Sandy); she was the proud grandmother of Larissa, Nicholas, Samantha, Jacqueline, Alexander, Matthew and Nichol; dear sister of Lelde (Guntis) Ore. She will also be missed by her loving care giver Anna. Her family was most important to her....

Daniel Deresinski

Daniel Deresinski

Nov 3, 2017

Visitation for Daniel L. Deresinski of Roselle for 38 years will be held Monday, November 6, 2017 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. Funeral Tuesday 9:15a.m. to St. Walter Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment Assumption. Dan enjoyed gardening, fishing and woodworking. He is the beloved...

Donna Larkin

Donna Larkin

Nov 3, 2017

Donna Lee Larkin, 78, of Hanover Park died November 3, 2017. Donna was the beloved mother of Dee (Jim Pazdell) Larkin and the late David Larkin; proud grandmother of Ryan (Jenna), Brandon Larkin, and Kaylee Pazdell; cherished great grandmohter of Emma Sloan Larkin. Donna loved to read, she also enjoyed shopping, watching wrestling and world series poker. Visitation Friday, November...

Brooks Sullens

Brooks Sullens

Nov 1, 2017

Brooks R. Sullens, 53, of Schaumburg. Beloved husband of the recently passed Kathleen; loving son of Rolla and Shirley (nee Brooks); dear brother of Glenn (Lisa) and Deanna (Chris) Sayre; fond uncle to Dustin, Cole, Nicholas, Austin, Mandy, Jennifer and Ashleigh; he also leaves behind his dogs T-Bone and Sara. Brooks was a 1982 Streamwood High School graduate and earned...

Kenneth Webb

Kenneth Webb

Nov 1, 2017

Kenneth P. Webb, 72, of Schaumburg died Wednesday, November 1, 2017 surrounded by family. Born November 9, 1944 in West Frankfort, IL Ken was a veteran having served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a 25 year member of Pipefitters Local 597 and a teacher at ETI for 10 years. He enjoyed fishing and his family, especially his grandchildren....

Dolores Voykovich

Dolores Voykovich

Nov 1, 2017

Dolores F. Voykovich (nee Stozek), 89, of Roselle since 1958, died November 1, 2017. Dolores was the beloved wife of the late James; cherished sister of the late Marie (John) Ernest, Catherine (Julius) Klimowski, John (Florence) Stozek and Casmir (Marie) Stozek. She will be missed by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She loved entertaining at her...

Marilyn Hanley

Marilyn Hanley

Oct 31, 2017

Marilyn Hanley (nee Kraus), 74, of Schaumburg died October 31, 2017. Marilyn was the loving mother of Donna (Ronald) Davis and Michael (Irene); proud grandmother of Tori and Ryan. She loved to play BINGO. Visitaiton Sunday, November 5, 4:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Road (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Road) Roselle. Funeral...

Mary Bendik

Mary Bendik

Oct 31, 2017

Mary Bendik (nee Majernik), 84, of Streamwood, passed away on October 31, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Simon, loving mother of Mary (Larry) Rybicki, Anna (Kurt) Kuh, Kathy (David) Hansen, Simon (Lynda) Bendik, John Bendik, Therese (Kevin) Riordan and Helen (Adam) Grygus; cherished grandmother of eleven, great grandmother of five. Preceded in death by her husband, Simon; parents, John...

Sheila Fagerberg

Sheila Fagerberg

Oct 31, 2017

Sheila R. Fagerberg, 62, of Bloomingdale, originally of Sandwich, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 31. A former officer of the Northern Rays Corvette club and former regional secretary of NCCC, Sheila was also a facilitator for various MS groups. Beloved wife of Verner J. for 44 years; loving mother of Lisa(James Seeley) and Verner R.; proud grandmother of James and...

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