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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Alice Panunzio
Oct 6, 2015
Alice Panunzio, nee Bearden, of Sun City, Arizona; wife of Anthony; mother of Rick (Jeannie), Debbie (Jimmy) Slowiak and Vickie (Norm) Meske; grandmother of Nicholas (Michelle) Slowiak, Anton D. Hirsch, Jeana (Sean) Moore, Jennifer Panunzio, Samantha (Cody) Mickowski and Brent Meske; great grandmother of Addison, McKayla, Carson, Kane and one on the way; sister of Bill (Annilee) Finch, Bobby (Caroline)...
Robert Schillaci
Oct 5, 2015
Robert R. Schillaci, 61, of Bartlett, IL passed away on October 5, 2015, after a short battle with cancer. Bobby was born in Chicago on October 11, 1953 to the late August and Margaret Schillaci. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Marjory Schillaci (nee Mattio), dearest brother of Ann Praxmarer (the late Dennis), Michael Schillaci (Brenda),...
James Abraham
Oct 4, 2015
James Kenneth Abraham, Sr. of West Chicago formerly of Princeton, IL; beloved husband of 62 years to Kiyoko (nee Taira); loving father of Linda (Chuck) Gold, Kenny (Judy) and T.J. (Bob) Coppoth; cherished grandfather of Lauren (Chris) Cook, Adrienne (Mike) Carel, Daniel Coppoth, Matthew and Jacob Abraham; proud great grandfather of Sadie Carel. James was born and raised in Princeton,...
Delma Komar
Oct 3, 2015
Delma "Dolly" Komar nee Kush of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Oak Park, IL, beloved wife of the late Edward Komar, loving mother of Terry (Betty) Komar, Marilyn (Marty) Rice and the late Phyllis (Tom) Bartodziej and the late Ed "Corky" Komar; grandmother of six; great grandmother of 9 and loving aunt. Visitation Friday 9:00a.m. until time of service 12noon at...
Karen Maki
Oct 3, 2015
Karen Sue Maki, nee Lalumandiere, of Rockford, formerly of Streamwood. Loving mother of Kim (James) Richards, Pedro (Valerie) Morales, IV, Kristy (Jeremy) Garrett, and Jeffrey (Kristina); cherished grandmother of Savannah, Rhianna Richards, Ariana, Isabella, Antonio, Geno, Marco Morales, Julia, Lucas Garrett, Anthony, Blake, Payten, and Gavin Maki; great grandmother of Eric Schleifer, expected to arrive in February; dear sister of...
Harry Glinos
Oct 3, 2015
Harry N. Glinos, 34, of Bartlett. Harry was the beloved husband of Kate Glinos (nee Swiontek) for 10 years; loving father of Nora and Lydia; cherished son of Jerry and Lourdes Swanson; dear brother of Gerald (Lisa) and Scott (Melissa) Swanson. Harry was preceded in death by his father Harry G. Glinos. An Air Force Veteran, Harry enjoyed many hobbies...
Phyllis Wiza
Oct 2, 2015
Phyllis Wiza nee Zukowski, 79, of Schaumburg. Beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Thomas Wayne (Deidre L.), Donna L., and Pam (Geoff) Engert; cherished grandmother of Thomas Michael, RyLynn Engert, and Colton Engert. Visitation Monday, October 5, 3:00pm-9:00pm, Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 333 South Roselle Rd (1/2 mile South of Irving Park Rd), Roselle, IL. Funeral...
Raymond Beckmann
Oct 2, 2015
Raymond “Ray” Beckmann, 74, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Karen nee Valadez for 52 years; loving father of Lisa (Jeff) Childs, Raymond Jr., (Vicki), Ronald, Donna (David) Zerfass, and Robert (Samantha); cherished grandfather of Stephen, Melissa, Erin (Anthony) Gilboy, David, Katie Ray, and Emma; great grandfather of Olivia and Savannah; dear brother of Fred...
Maria Michel
Oct 1, 2015
Maria Michel (nee Paraschivescu) of Elgin; beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Trude (late Jack) Miller, Rosa (late Donald) Tufano, Dorothy (Michael) Thompson, and the late Stephen (Erika) and the late Joseph (Donna) Michel; cherished grandmother of Michelle (Bob) Reis, Christopher (Jennifer) Michel, Joey Michel, Bridget Zikos, Andrew (Michelle) Tufano, Robert (Ali) Michel, Monica (Kevin) Blocker, Donald...
Stephen Jurica
Sep 28, 2015
Stephen Jurica, Sr.,71, Schaumburg; beloved husband of Linda nee Iversen; loving father of Jennifer (Warren) Collins, Jessica (Tom) Dewey, Stephen, Jr. (Natalie), and James; cherished grandpa of Caitlin, Cody, Aaron, Alden, Emily, and Trey; dear brother of Vivian Kuhns, Delores Kornfiend, John (Vicky Jurica), Joyce Alpert, and the late Marilyn Jurica. Services and cremation will be private. The Countryside Funeral...
Thomas Swanson
Sep 27, 2015
Visitation for Tom Swanson, a resident of South Elgin since 1979, will be held Friday, October 2, 2015 4:00 – 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 95 S. Gilbert St. (at Middle St.) South Elgin. “Story Sharing” and Military Honors at 7:00p.m. Wear whatever makes you comfortable; Tom will be. Following, cremation will be private at the Countryside...
Cecelia Krys
Sep 25, 2015
Cecelia M. Krys nee Jarotkiewicz, age 89; wife of the late Chester; loving mother of James (Patricia Ryndak)and Janice; grandmother of Justin Adams.; sister of the late Harry (Virginia) Jaret, and the late Stan (Rita) Jarotkiewicz, Jr., the late Alvin (the late Mary) Jarotkiewcz; loving aunt to nieces and nephews. The family would like to give a special thanks to...
Louvana Smith
Sep 25, 2015
Louvana Wilodean “Dean” Smith (nee Hall), 75, of South Elgin. Louvana was the beloved mom of Sharon Clark, Karen (Keith) Colon, Marge, Sheila, Martha and Linda; proud grandmother of Jason, Jessica, Keith, Brandon, Heather, Jacob and the late Joshua; fond great grandmother of 13; cherished daughter of the late Denzil and Lucille Hall; loving sister of the late James, Charles,...
Wayne Vistain
Sep 23, 2015
Wayne P. Vistain, 68, of Hanover Park since 1998, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2015; beloved husband of Gail L. nee Nelson for 8 years; fond pet companion of Toby and Bear; dear friend of many. The family of Wayne wishes to thank Alexian Brothers Hospice for their exceptional care and support. Cremation will be private at the...
Linda Sorresso
Sep 22, 2015
Linda L. Sorresso (nee Sherry), 63, of Bartlett. Born January 8, 1952 in Owosso, Mich, she was the daughter of Dominick and Grace (nee Ebenhoeh) Sherry. Linda was proud of being a nurse having worked most recently for Associates in Pediatrics. She enjoyed reading, being in her garden, cooking nd being a good host. She will be missed by her...
Richard Rydelski
Sep 21, 2015
Richard B. Rydelski, Schaumburg; beloved husband of Barbara nee Zych; loving father of Bill, Dave, and Chrissy (Greg) Vasilopoulos; cherished papa of Sarah, Amy, and Lisa; dear brother of Theresa (the late Donald) Schwemin, and the late Annie, Joseph, Chester, Margaret, Dorothy, Clara, Shirley, Mary Ann, James, and Joyce; loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was retired from...
Thing Chao
Sep 19, 2015
Thing Chao, 92, of Elgin, originally of Macau, Hong Kong, China passed away Saturday, September 19. She loved to cook, play Mahjong, and knit. Beloved wife of the late Luang E; loving mother of Ephoungsio(Somvang) Manosack, Chisong(Khonesamay) E, Michiao(Ming) Chai, and Lichiao(Noy) Chai; dear grandmother of Somsack(April), Rosaleen, and Timothy Manosack, Allen E, and Eric, Andy, Angelina, and Aiden Chai;...
Mary Ornelas
Sep 18, 2015
Memorial visitation for Mary Ornelas nee Hernandez, a lifelong resident of South Elgin, will be held Friday, October 2, 2015 5:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Lion's Club of South Elgin 500 Fulton St. South Elgin, IL 60177. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Born April 11, 1922 in Mexico, Mary died Friday September 18, 2015. She is the cherished...
Mary Delvin
Sep 18, 2015
Mary Ann Delvin (nee Lange), 56, of Roselle. Mary Ann was the beloved wife of Daniel for 22 years; loving sister of Mike (Kathy), Jerry (Jan), Jimbo (Jan), Patrick and the late Tom (Kathy) Lange; proud aunt of Gracie, Jeanie, Cindy, Ricky, Kim, Corby, Janella, Jerry, Jimmy, P.J., and Bryan; cherished great aunt of Kenny, Jasmine, Dakota, Megan, Caitlin, Anna,...
George Rams
Sep 17, 2015
George Rams, age 59, of Streamwood since 1981; beloved husband of 34 years of Susan; loving father of Kelly (Tom) VanDyke and Amy; doting grandfather of Axel, David and Jacob. George will also be missed by his faithful companions Cody and Levi and reunited with the late Neko. Visitation Monday, September 21, 2015 3:00p.m. until time of service 8:00p.m. at...
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