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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Robin Clark

Robin Clark

Nov 7, 2015

Robin Lynne Clark, nee Brensberger, Elgin, formerly of Streamwood; Beloved wife of Lewis; loving mother of Ashley (Jonathan) Perez, Amanda, and Lewis; proud grandmother of Addison and Angelina; dear sister of Michael (Linda) Brensberger; cherished daughter of Robert and Cherie. She will be missed by her faithful companions Rocky, Gizmo, and Capone. She was a stay at home grandma who...

Molly Varghese

Molly Varghese

Nov 5, 2015

Molly Varghese, RN, passed away November 5. Beloved wife of Plammoottil; loving mother of Jenny Ann(Sam) Jacob; proud grandmother of Sara and Joel Jacob; dear sister of Chellamma Thomas, Amminimama Jacob, Liziamma Abraham, Susy Philipose, Zachariah Mamman, Pastor Thomas Mamman, Daisy Mathew, Darly Abraham, and the late Elizabeth Mammen and Gracie Abraham. Visitation Sunday November 8 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm...

Theodore Emerson

Theodore Emerson

Nov 5, 2015

Theodore "Babe" Emerson, 87, of Hanover Park for 30 years; born in Gary, Indiana; passed away peacefully at his home; father of Lori Lee Emerson, Jason (Elena) and the late Tyrone; grandfather of Lindsay Marie (Stephen) Fardelos, Amanda Lynn and Madelyn Nicole Emerson, Erin (Jesse) Klco and Nicholas Emerson; great grandfather of Evelyn Rose; brother of Robert Emerson and the...

Grayson Sheppard

Grayson Sheppard

Nov 4, 2015

Grayson Leo Sheppard. Beloved son of Ryan and Melissa (nee Ventura); loving brother of Sophia, Brooklyn and twin Avery; cherished grandson of Leo and Marti Ventura and the late James and Kathleen Sheppard; dear nephew of Brent (Joscelyn)Ventura and Daniel (Lindsey) Ventura, Maggie (Dan) Palace and Timothy Sheppard; and many cousins and friends. Services will be private for the family...

Ratanben Patel

Ratanben Patel

Nov 1, 2015

Visitation and funeral services for Mrs. Patel of South Barrington will be held Tuesday, November 3rd from 10:00 a.m. until the time of cremation 11:00 a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd, (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. 630-289-7575

Quinten Dzubin

Quinten Dzubin

Nov 1, 2015

A memorial gathering for Quinten Evon Dzubin, 88, of Streamwood, will be held Saturday, November 14 at 9:30 am until the time of Mass at 10:00 am at St. John the Evangelist Church, 502 S. Park Blvd, Streamwood, IL. Cremation took place privately at Countryside Crematory. Quinten was born April 13, 1927 in Chicago, he died November 1, 2015. He...

Yogesh Desai

Yogesh Desai

Nov 1, 2015

Yogesh Desai of Bloomingdale; beloved husband of Niti (nee Umarwadia); loving father of Hemal (Radhika), Vikas and Sima. Visitation and funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 4th, 2:00 p.m. until the time of cremation 4:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd, (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. 630-289-7575

Ilse Suess

Ilse Suess

Nov 1, 2015

Ilse Suess, 82, of Schaumburg, IL, passed away at the JourneyCare hospice facility in Barrington, IL on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015. She was born in Germany, the daughter of the late Ludwig and Luise Zengerle. Mrs. Suess immigrated to the USA in January 1952 with her brother and parents. She was a dressmaker in Germany, and continued the trade while...

Jashbhai Patel

Jashbhai Patel

Nov 1, 2015

Visitation and funeral services for Mr. Patel of Bartlett will be held Tuesday, November 3rd from 4:00 p.m. until the time of cremation 6:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett.

Mildred Behnke

Mildred Behnke

Oct 31, 2015

Mildred Behnke (nee Schraski), 97, of Elgin, died October 31, 2015. Mildred was the beloved wife of the late Richard for over 50 years; loving mother of Priscilla (William) Nass; proud grandmother of Tony and Cathie (Bill) Peterson; cherished great grandmother of Ryan Peterson. She was preceded in death by 4 sisters, 1 brother, many nieces and nephews. Vistation Wednesday...

Wieslaw Chelpa

Wieslaw Chelpa

Oct 29, 2015

Wieslaw Chelpa died October 29, 2015.

Geraldine Crawley

Geraldine Crawley

Oct 29, 2015

Geraldine A. Crawley (nee Blake) of Bartlett formerly of Bloomingdale; beloved wife of 55 years to Raymond; loving mother of Denise Pauling and Debbie (Anthony) Mugnai; cherished grandmother of Regina, Tawney (Zachary Woolever) and Joshua Pauling, Austin, Sydney and Madison Mugnai; dear sister of RoseMarie (late Jasper) Campise and the late Gloria (late James) Way; daughter of the late Stanley...

Rita Janik

Rita Janik

Oct 29, 2015

Rita J. Janik (nee Zelinski) of Elgin, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2015. She was born in Chicago on 3/17/23. Rita was preceded in death, on this same date 32 years ago, by her husband, Roman. Rita is survived by her daughter, Lynn Washburn and her husband, Jack; son, Kevin; grandchildren Nathan, David, Karisa, Jonathon and Kelliann, Aaliyah and...

Jack Tessier

Jack Tessier

Oct 28, 2015

Jack Tessier, 88 of Lisle, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 28th, 2015. He was born April 14, 1927 in Spruce WI to Charlie and Clara (Echnter) Tessier. Jack is the beloved husband of the late Bette nee Hanstedt; loving father of Greg (Jean), Gussie, Elisa (Drew Glassford), the late Curtis and son-in-law Anthony Lullo; adored grandfather of 8....

Jeremiah Walsh

Jeremiah Walsh

Oct 27, 2015

Jeremiah “Jerry” P. Walsh, 78 of Bartlett. Beloved husband of 54 years to Patricia (nee Cribben); loving dad of Daniel (Meghan), Timothy (Kim), Robert, Stephen, Martin (Dolly) and Jeanne Walsh Tyrcha; cherished grandpa of Matthew, Connor, Andrea, Andrew, Ryan, Evan, Jeremy, Hannah and Nicholas; dear son of the late Patrick and Mary (nee Walsh); fond brother of Edward and Mary...

Sharadaben Shah

Sharadaben Shah

Oct 27, 2015

Sharadaben K. Shah died on October 27, 2015.

Michael Zahakaylo

Michael Zahakaylo

Oct 27, 2015

Michael A. Zahakaylo, 80, of Carol Stream, died Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Born May 27, 1935 in Chicago. Michael enjoyed bowling, golfing and spending time in his garden but his true passion was being with his family. Beloved partner of Donna; loving dad of Michael T, Mark (Trinnette), Marcy (Jim) Niemczyk, Melody (Jeff) Jacobson, Melissa (Ron) Feyereisen, Jason and Maryann...

Guillermina Rincon

Guillermina Rincon

Oct 26, 2015

Guillermina Hernandez Rincon, 54, of Streamwood. Guillermina was the beloved wife of Martin Hernandez; loving mother of Nestor and Diana; cherished daughter of the late Jose and Rosario; proud sister of Margarita, Manuel, Josefina, Refugio, Jose, Irma, Alberto, Martin, Rosario and the late Emilio; fond companion of her dog Kiwi. Guillermina loved plants and gardening, she also enjoyed sports, including...

Genowefa Cichocki

Genowefa Cichocki

Oct 24, 2015

Genowefa Cichocki (nee Magnus); beloved wife of the late Stanislaw; loving mother of Barbara (Mark) Lathan, Helen (Ted) Szlezak, Teresa (Anthony) Musci and the late Bernice; cherished grandmother of Matthew, Jacqueline (Joseph), Eric, Bradley (fiancée Sarah), Marc, Nicole and David; proud great grandmother of Janelle, Joshua and Jerrin. Visitation Friday, October 30th, 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral...

Frederick Wozny

Frederick Wozny

Oct 23, 2015

Frederick Raymond Wozny, 76, of Hanover Park; husband of Charlene nee Littles; father of Michelle (Bill) Tartaglia and Chris (Pete) Semenek; grandfather of Patricia (Steve) Fitch, Gabriella and Angelina; great grandfather of Leighton, Lorelei and Lylah; brother of Michael (Lynn); uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday October 27th at St. Ansgar Church 204o Laurel Ave. Hanover Park 9:30...

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