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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David Harper
Oct 16, 2017
David Joseph “Dave” Harper, 31 of Chicago, formerly of Streamwood, Il. A Northwestern graduate (2008), with a degree in economics. He loved football, dogs, listening to a variety of music from hard rock to country. He enjoyed traveling and learning about the history of those places he visited. He enjoyed cooking for others and trying all foods from around the...
Charlene Lucianek
Oct 14, 2017
Charlene K. Lucianek (nee: Fabian), of Bartlett. Beloved wife of Henry; loving mother of Daniel (Marcy); dear Nana of Julliette; fond sister of Kenneth (Barbara) Fabian and caring aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday October 18, 2017 3:00pm to 9:00pm at The Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 95 South Gilbert St. (at State St.), South Elgin. Funeral Thursday...
Gary Trayman
Oct 13, 2017
Gary E. Trayman, 55, of Bartlett, died October 13, 2017. Gary was the beloved husband of Angel V. Trevino for 29 years; cherished son of Chester and the late Carol Trayman; proud nephew of Joan (Warren) Messamore, Bill and Donna Schade; loving son-in-law of Jesus and Lupe Trevino; fond brother-in-law of Jesse and Mario Trevino. He will be missed by...
Joyce Danforth
Oct 12, 2017
Joyce Eloise (Farthing) Danforth Joyce Eloise (Farthing) Danforth, 86 of Schaumburg, IL, since 1960, died October 12, 2017, following her short and courageous battle with lung cancer. Born February 13, 1931, Douglas, Wyoming, she was daughter of the late George and Edna (Morsch) Farthing (Denver, Colorado); and sister to her late brother, Robert J. Farthing (Massachusetts). Beloved wife of 51...
Stanislaw Srednicki
Oct 12, 2017
Stanislaw C. "Stan" Srednicki, 70, of Hanover Park, an avid golfer and Chicago sports fan, passed away Thursday, October 12. Former husband of Karen(nee Leeson); loving father of Ryan; beloved son of the late Waclaw and the late Helen(nee Anczak) Srednicki; dear brother of Sofia(Scott) Stevens and the late Harriet(Christopher) Smolka; fond uncle of Rachel Fry and Matthew, Julie, Glenn,...
Susan Sulit
Oct 11, 2017
It is with a heavy heart to announce the passing of Susan Francia Sulit at the age of 75 years. She is a native of Pulilan, Bulacan, Philippines. In 1984, Susan and her family migrated in a suburb of Illinois and lived there until she passed peacefully at home in the presence of her immediate family. Even after the stroke...
Philip Rystrom
Oct 11, 2017
Philip Alan Rystrom, 83, of South Elgin formerly of Elgin; former husband of Harriet “Nan” and the late Gail; father of Kathryn Reed, Susan (Michael) Neel, Laura Chavez, Paula Rystrom, Jonathan (Marty) Rystrom, Mary K. Rystrom, Robert (Cynthia) Keegan, Janet (Dale) Williford, Dan Keegan, Elizabeth Mottashed, Kelly (Thomas) Knorst and Amanda Anderson; grandpa of 30 and great grandpa of 17....
Loretta Walczak
Oct 10, 2017
Loretta J. Walczak (nee Storc), 83, of Roselle died October 10, 2017. Loretta was the beloved wife of the late Thaddeus "Ted"; loving mother of Cynthia Balza, Leonard (Kimberly) and the late John; proud grandmother of Rebecca, Christina Walczak and Sondra Balza; cherished sister of the late Thaddeus Storts, Berniece (John) Burdelik. Visitation Friday October 13, 3:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. at...
Tsu-Tzu Tsai
Oct 9, 2017
Tsu-Tzu Tsai, 96, formerly of Dayton, OH. Born March 11, 1921 in Shanghai, China. Loving sister of 5; cherished aunt to several nieces and nephews. Tsu-Tzu received her doctorate from University of Kansas and her post doctorate from Harvard University. She was a brilliant scientist with several patents. She worked for decades as a researcher for the Air Force developing...
William Molthop
Oct 9, 2017
William S. Molthop of Roselle passed away suddenly on Oct. 9, 2017. Beloved husband of Marcia (nee Blomquist); loving father of William D. and Paul D.; dear brother of Lesley (the late Mike) Martinelli, Nancy (Paul) Martyn, Ginny (Eddie) Lunsford and Peter Molthop. Visitation Saturday, October 21st 1:00 p.m until the time of memorial service 3:00 p.m. at the Countryside...
Shirley Ellinger
Oct 9, 2017
Shirley Rose Ellinger (nee Harrison), 90, of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mom of Keith (Debra) Steinke and Susan (Gregory) Cameron; cherished grandma of Lynn (Christopher), Joanna (Steven), Dana (Thomas), Amy (Benjamin) and Edward; dear great-grandma of Sorelle, Channing, Camdyn, Dayton and Leah. Memorial visitation 3:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. with a memorial service at 7:00p.m. Monday, October 16,...
Sharon Naumes
Oct 8, 2017
Sharon L. Naumes, nee Oberle, wife of (the late Warren) formerly of Niles. Beloved mother of Cathy (Kevin) Barnes, Patty Kowalski, and Nancy (Rich) Sass. Sister of Judy (Dick) Metken and Marlys (the Late Freddie) Mandelos. Loving grandmother of 6, Dearest Great-grandmother of 3. Employee of Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago for 20 plus years as a Secretary...
Gale Whittenhall
Oct 8, 2017
Gale M. Whittenhall, nee Gerino, of Carol Stream; wife of Thomas; mom of T.J. (Stephanie), John (Gayle), Chris (Elaina) and Katherine (Paul) Morrell; grandma of Andy, Joey, Abigale, Aaron, Blake and Cali; sister of Cheryl (Matt) Kantecki. Gale was a dedicated employee of Acquest Title in Hoffman Estates. She enjoyed football confidence pools/squares, the Christmas holiday season and the river...
Lea Cardoso
Oct 6, 2017
Visitation and service for Lea T. Cardoso nee De Araujo of Roselle will be held at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Visitation Friday, October 13th 9:00 a.m. until the time of funeral service 11:00 a.m.. Interment Evergreen Cemetery in Barrington. She is the beloved wife of the...
Virginia Hutton
Oct 6, 2017
Virginia Hutton passed away October 6, 2017, in Wheaton, IL. Born in Mulberry, Arkansas, Virginia was one of eight children born to Jennie (Burrough) and T.Oscar Shambarger: With her parents, she and her siblings: John (Julie), Jessie (Tom Schillinger), Ruby (Robert Berninger), Edith (Edward Engler), Lynn, Ruth (James Fleming), Tom (Dorothy), moved to Chicago. She was married to John Hutton...
Emilio Chiappetta
Oct 6, 2017
Visitation for Emilio Chiappetta of Itasca for over 25 years will be held Monday, October 9, 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 October 10, 2017 9:45a.m. to St. Matthew Church in Glendale Heights. Mass 10:30a.m. Following mass, cremation will be private...
Christine Leitner
Oct 6, 2017
Christine Leitner (nee Nothdurft) of Bartlett; beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mom of Hilda (Lenny) Kurtz, Christine (Henry) Kurtz and Margie (late Phillip) Becker; cherished grandma of Michael (Ginger), Kristina (David), Brian (Rachel), Christy, Josh and Katelyn (Kate); proud great grandma of Olivia, Ellie, Scarlett, Ashton and Paisley; dear sister of Katherine (late Jacob) Hoffmann; kind aunt of...
Tony Goff
Oct 5, 2017
Anthony Albert Goff was born in Blytheville, Arkansas to Paul Laverne Goff and Oma Martha Goff on June 15, 1958. Tony was the 3rd son, and the 8th child to be born to the Goff family who were living at 29B Chickasaw Court in Blytheville, Arkansas at the time. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, (Paul and Martha),...
Edward Anderson
Oct 4, 2017
Edward O. Anderson, 86, of Roselle, passed away Wednesday, October 4. Loving husband of Diana(nee Nanni); beloved father of Lora Lunde and Carl Anderson; dear brother of Vernell Garrett and Sandra Zeller. Visitation at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd.(1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.), Roselle Saturday, October 7 from 10:30am until time of prayers 11:15am,...
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