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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Marolyn Rugis
Sep 18, 2017
Marolyn R. Rugis(nee Thompson), 78, of Bartlett, passed into Eternal Life Monday, September 18 with her daughters by her side. Beloved wife of the late Gerald; loving mother of Kathy (Michael) Meisinger, Laurie (Dr. Tim) VadeBoncouer, Julie (Kevin) Stolte, and Vicky (Michael) Hornik and devoted daughter of the late Edwin and Katherine. Proud grandmother of Michelle, Alex, Jack, Patrick, Nick,...
Victoria Punzalan
Sep 16, 2017
Victoria Ilagan Punzalan, 60, of Palatine, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017 in Hoffman Estates. Born October 30, 1954 in the Philippines. Devoted mother of Vivencia Bulanadi and Maria Anecita Punzalan; sister of Leoda (Ernesto) Corpuz, Christina (the late Edgar) Muncal, Teresita "Terry" Bolisay, Cecilia (Onofre) Amistoso and Fe Punzalan, Cirilo Jr (Gema); Grandmother of Alexandra Joyce Delos Santos,...
Gus Chochos
Sep 16, 2017
Gus Chochos, 84 of Bartlett (formerly of Rogers Park); diehard Cubs fan; beloved husband of Lucy Chochos (Dykyj); loving father of Christina Saflarski and Laura (Steve) Healey; devoted son of the late George and Clara Chochos; proud Papou to Lily Plebanski and Sophie Saflarski and Step-Grandfather to Laura (Zack) McBride and Kimberly (Jared) VanDerMolen; dear brother of the late Harriett...
Joan Anderson
Sep 15, 2017
Joan Evelyn Anderson (Goede) 83, born January 26, 1934, of Lake Wales, FL, formerly of Franklin Park, IL, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017 at home after a long battle with COPD and dementia. She was the loving wife of sixty years to Theodore R. Anderson (deceased); mother of Susan C. Ramos (Luis) of Streamwood, IL and Carrie...
Audrey Wertz
Sep 14, 2017
Visitation for Audrey G. Wertz nee Drummer of Hanover Park will be held Sunday, September 17, 2017 2:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd (at Barrington Road), Streamwood. Funeral Monday, September 18, 9:15 prayers to St. John Evangelist Catholic Church, Streamwood. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery, Elgin. Audrey is the beloved wife and partner of...
Jean Gorski
Sep 14, 2017
Jean L. Gorski(nee Olsen), 87, of Bloomingdale, passed away Thursday, September 14. Jean was a strong woman filled with joy, laughter, love, and charisma. She loved Jesus, her family and friends, and the Cubs. A truly kind, sweet woman who loved her hot coffee, crosswords, talking on the phone, going out for dinner, playing(and winning) Canasta, Scrabble, and the Marble...
Garrick Bilobran
Sep 13, 2017
Garrick M. Bilobran, 35, of Naperville formerly Bartlett, passed away Wednesday, September 13. A kind hearted hard worker always striving to better himself, Garrick was proud to be a Registered Nurse, and was working towards becoming a Nurse Practitioner. Beloved son of Gregory and Linda(nee Kesselhuth); loving brother of Bethany(Dan) Breyne, Gregory, Sarah(Don) Court, and Jonathan; dear uncle of Josephine...
Edeltraut Factor
Sep 12, 2017
Edeltraut A. Factor, 73, of Bartlett died September 12, 2017. Edeltraut was born on February 1, 1944 in Germany. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald; loving mother of Ron (Barbara) and Natalie; dear sister of Bärbel (Ecki) Meier and Manfred (Ulrike) Fenske; cherished daughter of the late Johann and Natalie Fenske. She enjoyed reading, traveling and theater.
Mary Marcucci
Sep 11, 2017
Mary C. Marcucci age 83 of Streamwood for 13 years formerly of Arlington Heights; beloved wife of the late George Grant and Tony Marcucci; loving mother of Steve Grant, Dan (Kathy) Grant, Mary Beth (Bill) Allen and the late David Grant; cherished grandmother of Stefanie (Travis), Victoria, Carolyn (Graeme), Alicia (Whil), Mitchell, Colin, Derek, Elizabeth (John) and Billy; proud great...
Marie Restis
Sep 10, 2017
Marie Emma Restis(nee Toede), 98, of Bartlett, passed away Sunday, September 10. Marie was born in Chicago in 1919 and relocated to Bartlett in 2004. She was a resident at Victory Center of Bartlett from May 2013 until her passing on September 10, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Frank G.; loving mother of Kenneth(Betty) Restis, Frances(Ted) Nixon, and Leonard(Elaine)...
David Smiley
Sep 10, 2017
David Daniel "Dave" Smiley, 47, of Naperville, passed away Sunday, September 10. A big kid at heart, Dave was a roller coaster fan who's greatest passion was his children. Beloved husband of Sue(nee Haleem), loving father of Aidan and Jenna; dear son of Janice and the late Gerald Smiley; devoted brother of Vincent(Wendy), Robert(Cindy), James(Shannon), and Julie Smiley and the...
Irene Mandrek
Sep 10, 2017
Irene S Mandrek (nee Adamczyk), 83, of Bartlett, died Sunday, September 10, 2017. Born January 1, 1934 in Poland. Irene enjoyed cooking for family and friends. She was especially known for her sauerkraut. She liked Wheel of Fortune, giving directions and spending time with her family. Beloved wife of 61 years to Alfred; loving mom of Norbert “Bert” and Anita...
Christine Nowak
Sep 10, 2017
Sister Christine Nowak, SSJTOSF died September 10, 2017. She served the Archdiocese of Chicago as teacher and pastoral minister primarily at St. Mary of Perpetual Help, St. Barbara, Lourdes High Schools. A member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis, Sister was an archivist and Services Coordinator for Immaculata Convent in Bartlett, IL. Daughter...
Lindsay Pawula
Sep 10, 2017
Lindsay A. Pawula (nee Nosal), 36, of Schaumburg, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 10, 2017 after her courageous battle with cancer. Born April 24, 1981 in Park Ridge, Lindsay worked for Zurich Insurance for 15 years. Beloved wife of 8 years to Michael; loving mom to Caden and Brycen; cherished daughter of Audrey (nee Tyrcha) and the late Ralph Nosal;...
Frank Maderak
Sep 9, 2017
Visitation for Frank "Butch" Maderak of Hanover Park for 46 years will be held Wednesday, September 13, 2017 3:00p.m. until time of service 8:00 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home, 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd (at Barrington Rd.), Streamwood/Schaumburg. Following services cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Frank is the beloved husband of 52 years of Marilyn Maderak nee Holek; loving...
Sandra Schorsch
Sep 9, 2017
Dates and times pending. Resident of Hanover Park since 1975. She is the beloved wife of Carl Schorsch for 48 years; loving mother of Carl (Jennifer) Schorsch Jr., Lisa (Joe) Schoenfeld, Jason (Jennifer) Schorsch, Justin Schorsch, and Alyssa Schorsch; dear sister of Bonny (Peter) Magnine and "Sonny" Davis; cherished grandmother of Robert and Jayson Schorsch, Chandler and Joey Schoenfeld, and...
Sandra Schorsch
Sep 9, 2017
Visitation for Sandra “Sandy” M. Schorsch nee Allen of Hanover Park since 1975 will be held Sunday September 17, 2017 4:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd (at Barrington Road, Streamwood. Funeral Monday 10:00a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Memory Gardens. Born January 27, 1948 in Murphsboro, Sandy died Saturday, September 9, 2017. She...
Richard Mack
Sep 9, 2017
Richard A. Mack, 49, of Streamwood, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017 at his home. Born January 7, 1968 in Chicago. Richard earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Masters of Business Administration with distinction. Richard spent most of his career in executive management positions in sales and engineering, including Vice President of Global New Product Development...
Dave Davis
Sep 9, 2017
Dave Davis, father of Rainy (Duane) Hoffmaster and Jackie (Donny) Walsh; grandpa of Kylee, Jake (Danielle) Hoffmaster, Codi Saunders, Jen Walsh, Donnie Walsh, Tanner Saunders, Patrick and Franki Walsh; great grandpa of Chayden Hoffmaster; brother of Peter Davis, Iris Ward and the late Cyril, Jr. and the late Glennis; son of the late Cyril "Chap", Sr. and Florence "Jolly", nee...
Mary Miller
Sep 6, 2017
Mary Helen Miller, 73, of Elk Grove Village, formerly of Chicago, died on September 6, 2017. Mary is the beloved wife of the late Donald, Sr.; loving mother of Donald, Jr. and David; cherished grandmother of Taylor and Miranda; great grandmother of Audrey; aunt of Linda Willard, Bill (Eileen) Willard III, George (Renee) Willard, and Donna (Darrick) Plaza, beloved cousin...
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