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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Dagmar Montana
Aug 9, 2016
Dagmar “Dottie” Montana nee Weiser, of Hanover Park, died August 9, 2016. Devoted wife of Ross for 53 great years; loving mother of Julie (Greg Malo) Montana, and Karen (Paul) Korreckt; cherished grandmother of Sarah (Sam) Fox, Melanie, Hollie, and Pauly; proud great grandmother of McKayla; dear aunt of Karl Gahler. Dottie loved fishing, baking, and gardening. She also loved...
Betty Hillstrand
Aug 8, 2016
Betty V. Hillstrand nee Buck, of Schaumburg, formerly of Florida and the Chicagoland area died August 8, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Calvin for 73 years; loving mother of Kathy (Ed) Millard; cherished grandmother of Melissa (Jason) Brown, and Shaun (Kristin) Millard; adored great grandmother of Kylie, Logan, Callen, and Meeka. Betty loved to sew and go bowling. Cremation...
William Palmer
Aug 4, 2016
William T. "Hot Dog" Palmer, 82, of Bloomingdale, passed away Thursday, August 4. A 65 year cement mason, Bill was a member of Leyden Laurel Masonic Lodge 1057, Valley of Chicago AASR, and the Medinah Shriners since 1986 when he joined the Clown Unit. Beloved husband of Jacqueline(nee Nelson); loving father of Glenn(Mary) Palmer, William, Jr.(Becky) Palmer, Susan(Richard) Greeley, Joanne...
Hiram Villanueva
Aug 3, 2016
Hiram Villanueva, 92, was born on November 26, 1923 in Aguada, Puerto Rico. He died on August 3. Hiram was the beloved husband of Rosa M. (nee Matos); loving father of Alba Illia Villanueva; proud grandfather of Lia A. Zamora; cherished brother of Gladys Villanueva and the late Raul, Asisclo “Chico”, Lydia “Yiye”, Carmen, Rosario “Saro”, Maria Teresa “Tata”, Francisca...
Rodger Peterson
Aug 3, 2016
Rodger Wedding Peterson, 90, of Bartlett, died peacefully August 3, 2016 at his cherished Lake Gerald in U.P. Michigan. Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Frost) for 68 years; loving father of Bill (Janice), Paul (Jan) and Dianne (Robert Nishikawa) Peterson; proud grandfather of Karen (Dennis Pierce) Peterson, Jason (Susanne), Kristen, Anaïs Peterson and Boomba Nishikawa. Rodger was preceded in death...
Jacqueline Payne
Jul 29, 2016
Services for Jacqueline E. Payne, a lifelong resident of Elgin will be private. Born August 4, 1939 in Elgin, Jacqueline died Friday, July 29, 2016. She is the beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of John (Veronica), Martti and the late Rick and Scott; cherished grandmother of Justin and Alyssa; dear sister of Pat Thurman; fond aunt of...
Walter Konieczny
Jul 28, 2016
Walter F. Konieczny, 89, formerly of Bartlett passed away Thursday, July 28. Loving husband of Alice(nee Beck); beloved father of the late Daniel; fond step father of Georgette(Steve) Sutera; proud grandfather of Warren(Hope) and Kent(Darcy) Muller; cherished great grandfather of Jack, Max, Ryan, and Landon; dear brother of Joseph, Don(Diana), Theresa(the late Merle) Smith, Eleanor(Jack) Gaca, Florence(the late Lenny) Serson,...
Lois Spafford
Jul 28, 2016
Lois E. Spafford (nee Nyman), 61, of Bartlett. Beloved wife of 29 years to Richard “Rick”; loving mom of Matthew, Erik and Kara; cherished daughter of the late David and Ingrid (nee Blomqvist) Nyman; dear sister of Rainer (Lynn), Ralph (Eileen), Roger “Mel” (Helen) and David (Kathy) Nyman. Caring aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation 3:00p.m. to 9:00p.m....
Alice Kawka
Jul 27, 2016
Alice J. Kawka(nee Kotlarz), 81, of Roselle passed away Wednesday, July 27. Alice was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. Loving wife of the late Richard J.; beloved mother of Kristina(James) Mitchell, Suzanne(Clay) Mickelsen, Heidi(Larry) Pilipuf, James(Shane), and the late Kerry; proud grandmother of Erik, Sarah, Ryan, Heather, Kelly, and Peter; devoted sister of Rita(Edward) Koziol, the late Suzanne(Bruno) Cecchin,...
Maureen Gramiak
Jul 25, 2016
Maureen K. Gramiak(nee Juhl), 61, of Bartlett, passed away Monday, July 25. Maureen was a dedicated medical professional who loved her grandson and crafting. Beloved wife of Walter J.; loving mother of Kelly(Joseph) Barna; proud grandmother of Joseph; dear step-mother of Edward and Anne Gramiak; dear daughter of the late Christian and the late Joanne(nee Hunt) Juhl; fond sister of...
Brian Macaulay
Jul 25, 2016
Brian M. Macaulay, 41, of Poplar Grove died July 25, 2016. Brian was the beloved husband of Yvonne; loving father of Sarah (Brent) Trevino, Alex, and Alyssa; proud grandfather of Natylie and Bryden; cherished son of Bruce and Linda; loving brother of Janet and Sandy; fond son in law of Yvonne and Ron Elliott. Services will be private. Cremation will...
Milton Merklin
Jul 24, 2016
Milton Merklin, 96, of Wenatchee, WA for 14 years. Milton was the beloved husband of the late Lily (nee Bendickson) and the late Beatrice. Loving father of Vicki Vesper, Henry (Judy) Kramer, and the late Bill (the late Judy) Kramer; proud grandfather of Paul (Debbie) Vesper, Tammi Wlodek, Dyana Rutkowski, Suzy (Peter) Skinder, Rob (Annette) Vesper, Don (Beth), Laura Kramer,...
Mitchell Szady
Jul 24, 2016
Mitchell S. Szady, Streamwood. Beloved husband of the late Florence (nee Kowalczyk); loving father of Mitchell J. (Barbara), and Patrick J. (Debra); cherished grandfather of Brian (Laura), Jennifer (Alan) Landry, Michele (Shane) Sylvester, Richard Farrar, and Stephanie Tuffey; proud great grandfather of Luke, Alani, Nila, Riley, Cassie, and Aiden; dear brother of the late Jean (the late Stanley) Zabek. Mitchell...
Edwin Minard
Jul 21, 2016
Edwin L. Minard Jr, 74, passed peacefully in his home in Elgin on Thursday, July 21, 2016. He was born on March 6, 1942 in Willamantic, CT. He was the oldest of three children. Edwin graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from St. Louis University and a Master of Science from Iowa State University. He also attended the College of...
Frank Holecek
Jul 21, 2016
Frank R. Holecek, 90, died peacefully in his home in Bartlett, IL to be with the Lord. Frank was a proud American and will be remembered for his kindness and generosity. Born in Berwyn, IL of parents who came from the Czech Republic, a long-time resident of Riverside, IL, with retirement years spent equally between IL and Atlantis, FL, he...
Jane Harris
Jul 20, 2016
Jane L. Harris, a long-time resident of Bloomingdale, IL, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016 surrounded by her family. Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph J. and Ehrline R. Pazderka. She is survived by her husband, Ralph E. “Gene” Harris; her sister, Ann P. (James) Trull of St. Louis, MO; and her brother-in-law, Bruce A. Harris of...
Maryann Lemcke
Jul 19, 2016
Maryann Lemcke nee DelVicario, of Streamwood. Beloved wife of Jack; loving mother of Krystal (Rob) Dubach, John (Sara), and Karl (Deanna); cherished grandmother of Xander, Olin, Niko, John, and Anna; dear sister of Steven (SueAnn) DelVicario, Claudia DelVicario, and Keith DelVicario. Maryann was head cashier at Michael’s Crafts in Hoffman Estates for 18 years. Visitation Sunday July 24, 2:00pm-8:00pm, Countryside...
Philip Vinci
Jul 17, 2016
Philip Vinci, 90, of Streamwood, died July 17, 2016. Born July 14, 1926 in Chicago. Philip was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He will be missed by his family and friends. Beloved husband of 53 years to Dolores (nee McCarthy); loving dad of Kathleen (Michael) Morrison and the late Patricia, Karen and Kim; cherished grandpa of Heather (Tom) Murphy,...
Pauline Odman
Jul 17, 2016
Pauline A. Odman (nee Olietti) age 78 of West Chicago; beloved wife of the late Gordon; loving mother of Denise (Michael) Zuk, Lori (Pat) Granger and David (Sheri); cherished grandmother of Michelle Kaufman, Jennifer (Orlando) Candelaria, Matthew Granger, Nicholas Odman, Adam Zuk and Kristen Odman; proud great grandmother of Maricela and Xavier Lopez and Aubree Candelaria; fond sister in law...
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