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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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Doug Moreno

Doug Moreno

Oct 10, 2015

Services for Doug Moreno of Schaumburg for 25 years will be private. Born February 27, 1939 of Oakland, CA Doug died Saturday October 10, 2015. He is the beloved husband of 28 years of Karen nee Stankiewicz; loving father of Julie (Robert) Hayes, Laurie Marie (Andrew) Moreno-Sayko, Douglas Frank Moreno, Mary Nora (Sean McClure) and stepfather of Russell (Michele) Ruszkowski,...

Carol Mikos

Carol Mikos

Oct 9, 2015

Carol A. Mikos (nee Runzel), 70, of Algonquin, formerly of Park Ridge. Beloved wife of the late Gary; loving mother of Jonathan and Heather (Steve) Mikos-Block; proud grandmother of Jonathan; cherished sister of Delores, the late Rex and Ruth. Carol was born in Chicago. She went to Maine Township H.S. East. Carol was a homemaker and worked in the bakery...

La Chanthyvong

La Chanthyvong

Oct 9, 2015

La Chanthyvong, 85, of Highland, IN, died October 9, 2015; beloved wife of the late Louie; loving mother of Bouakham Chanthyvong, Outhone Bonet, Sonephet Chanthyvong, Sengkeo Khamphay, Sousavahn Chanthyvong, Sinthanou Chanthyvong, Sacrapaseuth Chanthyvong and Sivienghham Petpracnan; grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 6. She was a member of the Second Christian Reform Church in Highland, IN. Visitation Thursday, October 15,...

Avelina Vargas

Avelina Vargas

Oct 8, 2015

Visitation for Avelina Vargas nee Mejia of Bartlett formerly of Galesburg, IL will be held Friday October 16, 2015 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Funeral Saturday October 17, 8:30a.m. to St. Peter Damian Church. Mass 9:00a.m. Committal service 2:30p.m. at St. Joseph Cemetery Galesburg, IL. Born November...

Roberta Butera

Roberta Butera

Oct 8, 2015

Visitation for Roberta "Bobbie" Butera nee Davenport of Hanover Park for 50 years, will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 12 noon until time of service 4:30pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd (at Stearns Rd) Bartlett, IL. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Born March 2, 1941 in Clarksburg, WV, Bobbie...

Alice Panunzio

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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