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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Audrey Boyle

Audrey Boyle

Jan 8, 2016

Audrey C. Boyle (nee Schrecengost) of Bartlett formerly of Roselle and Elk Grove Village; beloved wife of the late Richard T. ; loving mother of Linda Jean (Kevin) Anders, Maureen (Paul) Eberlin and Richard R. (Jennifer); cherished grandmother of Lindsey, Lauren (Scott) Persin, Kaitlyn, Holden, Kelly, Mallory and Jody; proud great grandmother of Jackson and Ellie; dear sister of Eugene...

Reverend Franz

Reverend Franz

Jan 8, 2016

Pastor Edward Richard Franz, 84, of Hanover Park, died January 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Shirline (nee Arnold) and the late Gretchen (nee Hurst); loving father of Jill (Danny) Lee and stepdaughter Christina Brax; doting grandfather of Katherine (Gabriel) Gildner and great grandfather of Charlotte; fond brother of Annie, Robert, Joanne and James. He was the Pastor of Church of...

William Mcgraw

William Mcgraw

Jan 8, 2016

Services for William C. McGraw of Bartlett since 1993 are private. Born June 27, 1958 in Springfield, MA, Bill died Friday, January 8, 2016. He is the beloved husband of 35 years of Mary nee Antonopoulos; loving father of Will (fiancé Kristin Ingram); cherished son of Lola and the late Adrian; dear brother of Trudy (Mark) Coughlin, Penny (Todd) Mau,...

Colleen Charneski

Colleen Charneski

Jan 6, 2016

Colleen Marie Charneski (nee Hennessy) formerly of Bartlett; loving mother of Corinne Sullivan and Andrew Charneski; cherished grandmother of Liam, Sierra, Plato and Dante; beloved daughter of Darlene Hennessy and the late John; dear sister of Robin (Michael) Cloutier and the late Michael; proud aunt of Chad, Alan and Rebecca. Visitation Monday, January 11th, 10:00 a.m. until the time of...

Aurora Prado

Aurora Prado

Jan 6, 2016

Aurora Prado died on January 6, 2016.

Grace Gius

Grace Gius

Jan 5, 2016

Grace P. Gius (nee Fina); beloved wife of 55 years to Salvatore R.; loving mother of Joseph, Louis (Kathleen) and Michelle (Carl) Craig; cherished grandmother of Nicholas (Rosita), Nathan, Aiden and Caitlin; dear sister of Maria (the late Eugene) Cesario, Louise (Howard) Petryniec and JoAnn (Robert) Catalano. Grace was a founding member of the Bloomingdale Women’s Club, active in the...

Edward Ross

Edward Ross

Jan 5, 2016

Edward Walthall Ross, 83, died January 5, 2016, in Medinah, IL. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary; his children, David (Samantha) of Washington, DC and Edward (Feonie Tandoc) of Mount Prospect, IL; and 2 grandchildren (Annalise and Julia). Mr. Ross was born in Tuskegee, AL, and raised in Tuskegee, Electric Mills, MS, and Elmhurst, IL. He...

Nora Secola

Nora Secola

Jan 4, 2016

Nora Secola (nee Madison); beloved wife of the late Constantine "Gus"; loving mother of Ann (Ken) Gonski and the late Michael (Anna); cherished grandmother of Kimberly (Jason) Armando and Brian Gonski; proud great grandmother of Nora and Hailey. Visitation Saturday, January 16th, 9:00 a.m. until the time of prayers 10:15 a.m. to St. Peter Damian Church. Mass 11:00 a.m. Following...

Eda Anderson

Eda Anderson

Jan 4, 2016

Eda Anderson (nee Aniol), 86, of Roselle died January 4, 2016. Eda was the beloved wife of William for 66 years; loving mother of Sharon (Stephen) Geyer, Karenmarie Anderson, Alice (Robert) Zak and Jeff (Christina) Anderson; proud grandmother of 14 and great grandmother of 8; cherished sister of Val-Marie (the late Roy) and the late John (Dolores). Visitation Friday, January...

Lawrence Burek

Lawrence Burek

Jan 4, 2016

Lawrence Burek of Hoffman Estates. Beloved husband of Esther nee Azuma; loving father of Jacqueline Tuchmann and Sean Michael; cherished grandfather of Kaylee and Jayson. Interment, Friday January 8, St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles, IL. Family and friends to meet at 1:45pm at the cemetery. Information 630-289-8054.

N. Davenport

N. Davenport

Jan 3, 2016

N. “Smokey” Davenport of Roselle for 45 years; beloved husband of 48 years to Diane K. (nee Bacon); loving father of Shelton and Bethany D. (Tim) Campbell; cherished grandfather of Breahna and Logan; dear brother of Mary Davenport. An Army Veteran from 1962 – 1965, he was a Real Estate Broker for over 25 years and a horseshoer for fourteen...

Emma Schlueter

Emma Schlueter

Jan 3, 2016

Emma Schlueter (nee Fritzler), 98, of Hanover Park, died January 3, 2016. Born to Fred and Mary Fritzler (nee Albrandt) October 18, 1917 in Chicago and raised in Sterling, Colorado, the oldest of nine siblings. Emma thoroughly enjoyed crocheting, her skillful talent allowed her to create beautifully designed pieces. Emma dedicated much of what she made to local hospitals and...

Arlene Adamkiewicz

Arlene Adamkiewicz

Jan 2, 2016

Arlene L. Adamkiewicz; beloved sister of Marylee (Kenneth) Henricks and Joseph (Kathleen Schroeder) Adamkiewicz; proud aunt of Lise (Brian), Kenneth, Karen and Joanna (Ryan); dear great aunt of 7; many loving cousins and friends. Visitation Wednesday, January 6th 3:00 -9:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.), Bartlett. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 a.m....

Eleanor Cali

Eleanor Cali

Jan 2, 2016

Eleanor R. Cali(nee Kotrba), 97, of Chicago, passed away Saturday, January 2. Dear wife of the late Casimir Adams and the late Sam Cali; beloved mother of Richard(Jan) and Raymond(the late Arline) Adams, and Louise(Dennis) Grandon; proud grandmother, great grandmother , and great great grandmother of many; fond sister of Jerome Kotrba and 13 late brothers and sisters. Visitation Tuesday,...

John Jaloway

John Jaloway

Jan 2, 2016

John J. Jaloway of Carol Stream; beloved husband of Jennifer (nee Smotrys); loving father of Ali, Rachael, Joey and Samantha "Sammi"; dear brother of Susan (David) Caton; cherished son of Jack and Sheila (nee Kantt); fond son in-law of Louis Smotrys and Kathy Nickels; broth in law of Michael (Jessica) and Steve (Lauren); proud uncle of Sarah, Ben, Jake, Nicholas,...

Harold Kempema

Harold Kempema

Jan 2, 2016

Visitation for Harold "Kemp" Kempema of Dewey, AZ, formerly of Streamwood will be held Saturday, January 9, 2016 9:30a.m. until time of service 11:30a.m. the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Barrington, IL. A memorial service will be held in late spring at the Cornerstone Fellowship Church in Orchard Ranch, Prescott...

Robert Kaplan

Robert Kaplan

Jan 1, 2016

Robert “Bob” Kaplan, 90, of Lake Barrington, Illinois formerly of Columbus, Ohio, died January 1, 2016. Born February 24, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having been a pilot and instructor of the B-25 Bombers. Following the Air Force Bob became youngest college fencing instructor in the U.S. turning around the OSU program...

Phillip Saccameno

Phillip Saccameno

Jan 1, 2016

Phillip V. Saccameno, Jr., 49, of Bartlett; beloved husband of Janine nee Rozny; loving father of Phillip III and Vincent; devoted son of Phillip and Arlene nee Lato; fond brother of Laurie Montalto, Angelo (Pam), Frank (Jessica), Christian (Stacey) and Michael; proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was an avid musky fisherman, Hawks fan and car enthusiast. Visitation...

Reverend Isgrigg

Reverend Isgrigg

Dec 31, 2015

Memorial visitation for Rev. Glen Philip Isgrigg of Bartlett, formerly of Frankfort, Indiana, will be held at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton (www.garychurch.org) on Saturday, January 16, 2016, from 12:00 pm. (Noon) until the time of Memorial Service 1:00 p.m. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Born July 31, 1934 in Frankfort, IN, Phil died December 31, 2015....

Willella Walker

Willella Walker

Dec 29, 2015

Willella “Doll” Walker, 66, of Bartlett, died December 29, 2015. Doll was the beloved mother of Johnny Walker III (Marianne) and the late Tara Lynn Walker; proud grandmother of Johnny Walker IV, and Charles Eugene Walker; loving sister of Terry, David and the late Jerry and Lillie; Many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Doll loved her bowling leagues and...

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