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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Loretta Walczak

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Dolores Mazurkiewicz

Dolores Mazurkiewicz

Oct 3, 2017

Dolores Mazurkiewicz, of Schaumburg, formerly of Lombard, was born November 11, 1930 in Chicago to Joseph and Josephine (nee Ziemba) Nejman. She passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 3, 2017. Dolores is survived by her daughter JoAnne (Michael) Rapp of Hoffman Estates, and granddaughters Susan Rapp and Amy Rapp (Chris Petlak). Dolores is preceded in death by her loving husband,...

Barbara Michal

Barbara Michal

Oct 3, 2017

Visitation for Barbara Ann Michal, 82, of Friendship Village in Schaumburg, formerly of Chicago, will be held Friday, October 6, 2017 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.), Streamwood/Schaumburg, IL 60107. Funeral Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Maryhill Cemetery. Barbara Michal died on Tuesday, October...

Keith Baubkus

Keith Baubkus

Oct 3, 2017

Keith Robert Baubkus, 62, died suddenly October 3, 2017. Born July 12, 1955, in Homewood, IL. Keith’s passion was his faith and spending time with his family whether it was coaching, playing tennis, or swimming, or enjoying the arts. Keith was a strong environmentalist encouraging solar energy and electric cars. Beloved husband of 28 years to Joanne (nee McCann); loving...

Brian Biel

Brian Biel

Oct 2, 2017

Brian A. Biel of Bartlett for 25 years; beloved husband of 50 years to Georgette (nee Neuhauser); loving father of Traci (Dan) Cacioppo; cherished grandfather of Mia and Ava; dear brother of William "Bill" (Georgia); fond uncle of Audrey, Mark, Larry and many great and great great nieces and nephews; brother in law of Ron Neuhauser. Visitation Friday, October 6th...

Sharon Waclawski

Sharon Waclawski

Oct 2, 2017

Sharon “Shari” L. Waclawski, 69, of Bartlett since 1978, died Monday, October 2, 2017. Born September 27, 1948 in Racine, Wis. Shari was an avid Cubs and Blackhawks fan. She enjoyed spending time in her yard and taking tropical vacations, along with a tropical umbrella drink or two. But what she enjoyed most was spending time with her family. Beloved...

Bernard Mclaughlin

Bernard Mclaughlin

Oct 2, 2017

Bernard F. McLaughlin, 59, of Bartlett, passed away Monday, October 2. A local 134 electrician for over 25 years, Bernie was an avid golfer, boater, and concert goer. Beloved husband of the late Linda(nee Lunsford); loving father of Jennifer McLaughlin and Lisa(Matthew) Lantz; proud Papa of Grace and Isla; fond brother of Carol Lyons, and Patrick(Diane) and Larry(Kathy) McLaughlin. Visitation...

Hayden Stecker

Hayden Stecker

Oct 1, 2017

Hayden Andrew Stecker of Elgin; beloved son of Scott and Janet; loving brother of Carter; cherished grandson of Rae (Gordy) and Larry (Randee) and the late Clifford and Marilyn; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation Wednesday, October 4th 3:00 p.m. until the time of funeral service 8:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 95 S. Gilbert St. (at...

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