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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Helen Ibsen

Helen Ibsen

Feb 6, 2016

Helen Ann Ibsen (nee Laurinec), 73, of Hanover Park, died February 6, 2016. Helen was the beloved wife of Ron for 48 years; loving mother of Lynette (Michael) Whiston, Cheryl (Erik) Stokes and Renee (Bart Pulczynski) Ibsen; proud grandmother of Parker, Amanda, Lucy, Lilly, Kaylee and Emily; cherished sister of Richard (Susan) Laurinec. A member of St. Ansgar Church for...

Lloyd Henshaw

Lloyd Henshaw

Feb 6, 2016

Lloyd Wayne Henshaw, 67, of South Elgin. Beloved husband of the late Samniang (nee Chanvijit); loving dad of Travis, Jason, James, Dan and the late Troy; cherished grandpa of Kayla and Zachary; dear son of the late Lloyd and Vivian (nee Futrell); caring nephew of Emma Horton and kind cousin to many. Lloyd was a retiree from the U.S. Air...

Imelda Montemayor

Imelda Montemayor

Feb 4, 2016

Imelda Garza Montemayor was born on April 2nd , 1930 in Los Garza, Agualeguas, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She was one of 16 children of Francisco and Ambrosia Garza. She passed away peacefully after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by her loving family, on February 4th, 2016, in Bartlett, Illinois. On January 15, 1955, she married Marcelo Montemayor in...

Helen Decarolis

Helen Decarolis

Feb 4, 2016

Helen V. DeCarolis (nee Lameka), 95, passed away peacefully February 4, 2016. Helen was the beloved wife of the late Albert; loving mother of Sharon (Peter) Wendt and Susan (Curt) Vosburgh; proud Nani of Michelle (Nick), Rebecca, Derek (Shellei), Matthew (Lisa) and Elizabeth. Loving great grandmohter of Kennede, Jackson, Mac, Logan, Olivia, Rocco and Sadie; cherished sister of Joan, the...

Angela Travelino

Angela Travelino

Feb 3, 2016

Angela M. Travelino nee Rundquist, 32, died February 3, 2016. Beloved wife of Vince M.; loving mother of Michael V. and the late Nicholas; cherished daughter of Michael and Victoria Rundquist; fond sister of Eric (Jean); granddaughter of Mike and Elise Nugent and the late Harold and Cecelia Rundquist. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and...

Edna Lund

Edna Lund

Feb 2, 2016

Edna Mae “Edde” Lund-Spethmann (nee Ryan) age 86; beloved wife of the late Norman Lund and Donald Spethmann; loving mother of John and David (Ursula) Lund; cherished grandmother of Erin and Eric Lund; dear sister of Patricia (the late Mal) Kerridan and the late John Ryan Jr., Darlene Ryan and Paul (Carol) Ryan; daughter of the late John and Edna...

Jesus Garcia

Jesus Garcia

Feb 2, 2016

Jesus Garcia, 63, of Hanover Park. Beloved husband of Teresa Garcia; loving father of 3 daughters and proud grandfather of 6 grandchildren. Visitation Friday, February 5, 3:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 95 S. Gilbert Street (at State Street) South Elgin. Interment Mexico. For information (847)289-8054 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com Jesus Garcia, 63, de Hanover Park. Querido esposo de...

Willard Payne

Willard Payne

Feb 2, 2016

Willard W. Payne, Jr. of Streamwood for 27 years formerly of Peoria; Beloved husband of 57 years to Joan (nee Howe); loving father of Christine Payne, Denise (Mark) Redella, Willard W. III (Sonja) Payne and Timothy (Brenda)Payne; cherished grandfather of Samantha "Sam", David (Haley), Jhon, Pablo, Ryan, Sean and Megan; dear son of Geraldine and the late Willard Payne Sr....

James Wills

James Wills

Jan 31, 2016

James E. Wills, a resident of Schaumburg for 25 years. Beloved husband of the late Elaine nee Pawlowski; loving father of Pamela (Paul) Miller and Maryann (Douglas) Peters; proud grandfather of Paul Jr., Cheryl, Rebecca and Erica; cherished great grandfather of James and Jason Miller. An avid Cubs fan, James was an employee of Ekco Company for over 50 years....

Mudrika Chokshi

Mudrika Chokshi

Jan 31, 2016

Funeral Date : February 3rd. 2016 (3pm to 5pm) Mudrika Chokshi, Ba as we all called her, was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister, and most importantly, a friend. Her smile lit up any room she walked into, and will continue to shine through our hearts. She was the matriarch and the lifeline of our family and will...

Hans Bach

Hans Bach

Jan 30, 2016

Visitation for Hans Dieter Bach of Schaumburg since 1969 will be held Saturday, February 6, 2016 10:00a.m. until time of service 1:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Interment Evergreen Cemetery in Barrington. Born June 23, 1939 in Germany, Hans died Saturday, January 30, 2016. He is the beloved husband of 54...

Carl Boyd

Carl Boyd

Jan 29, 2016

Private Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Information 630-289-8054 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com.

Cecilia Falagario

Cecilia Falagario

Jan 29, 2016

Cecilia Falagario (nee Catenazzo), 97, of Elmwood Park. Beloved wife of the late Mike Vito; loving mom of Nick (Nancy) and Michael (Christine); cherished grandma of Michelle (Todd), Monique (Paulie) and Kirstin; dear great grandma of Dolce and Layla and caring mother-in-law of the late Donna and Mary Lu. Cecilia was an avid Blackhawks fan who loved to bake and...

Thelma Feidt

Thelma Feidt

Jan 28, 2016

Visitation for Thelma Rita Feidt nee Kraft of Streamwood since 1958 will be held Monday, February 1, 2016 3:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Tuesday 9:15a.m. to St. John the Evangelist Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Following mass, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Born September 27, 1929...

Margaret Wruck

Margaret Wruck

Jan 27, 2016

Margaret Mary “Margie” Wruck, née Stubing, a resident of Bartlett, Illinois, went home to The Lord on January 27, 2016, at the age of 95. She was born April 23, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois, and was the oldest of six children. Margie was the beloved wife of the late Paul “Babe” Wruck, whom she married in 1948 and who preceded...

Genevieve Hitzeroth

Genevieve Hitzeroth

Jan 26, 2016

Genevieve G. Hitzeroth (nee Gordon), 92. Beloved wife of the late Roger; loving mom of Gordon (Sue Bussone) and Linda (Paul) Caliendo; cherished grandma of Douglas and Jennifer; dear great grandma of Landon, Addyson, Luxe and the late Aliyah; caring sister of the late Dora Montgomery and James and Axel Gordon. A woman of many skills and achievements. Visitation 9:00a.m....

Gary Wesoloski

Gary Wesoloski

Jan 26, 2016

Visitation for Gary Lee "the Dude" Wesoloski of Hanover Park for 10 years, formerly of Addison, will be held Saturday, January 30, 2016 3:00p.m. until time of service 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Born May...

Donald Schweickert

Donald Schweickert

Jan 24, 2016

Donald L. Schweickert; beloved husband of the late Joan (nee Warras); loving father of Kathleen (Dale) Brown, Michael (Alice) Lesner and Sarah (Patrick) Leever; cherished grandfather of Jason, Merrisa, Jessica, Lisa, Eric, Amanda, Kristen and Casey; dear brother of the late Jim, Jack and Jeanne; he will also be greatly missed by his dog Rocky. Visitation Friday, January 29th, 3:00...

Joanne Sofia

Joanne Sofia

Jan 23, 2016

Joanne Nancy Sofia (nee Burrows), 80, of Bloomingdale died January 23, 2016. Joanne was the beloved wife of Frank; loving mother of Linda (David) Winter, Raymond (Melissa), Nancy (Deno) Verges, and David (Linda); proud grandmother of Connor, Caitlyn, Emmanuel, Zachary, Joshua, Gabriel, Faith, Ashley, Nikki and Natale and 1 great grandchild; loving sister of John Hessler and the late David...

Harry Petty

Harry Petty

Jan 23, 2016

Harry F. "Bud" Petty, Jr., 82, a 32nd degree Mason, of South Elgin, passed away Saturday January 23. Harry was a body building enthusiast who was fluent in Greek, Japanese, Russian, and French and worked at a solar observatory in Tehran, Iran to help protect the Apollo II mission. Beloved husband of Mitsue "Kay"(nee Yamada); loving father of Harry F....

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