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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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...
Susanna Amann
Sep 16, 2015
Susanna "Susan" Aurelia Amann (nee Biske), 78, of Bloomingdale, IL passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on September 16, 2015. Susan was the beloved wife of Anton “Toni”; loving mother of Eric (Renate) and Christine Amann; proud grandmother of Nicolas, Stephanie and Dominik; cherished sister of Alice (Edwin) Jankowski. Susan immigrated to the United States from Germany in...
William Oram
Sep 15, 2015
William “Bill” J. Oram of Glendale Heights formerly of Villa Park; beloved husband of Christine “Chris” (nee Kozak); loving father of Lynn (Kevin) Baker and Matthew (Robin); cherished grandfather of Ava; dear brother of John (Marlene), Leonard and the late Beverly; fond brother in law of Jane (Joe) Rodriguez; many nieces and nephews. Bill was an avid Chicago sports fan...
Scott Kuick
Sep 15, 2015
Scott A. Kuick, 60, of Carol Stream, died Tuesday, September 15, 2015. Born September 3, 1955 in Chicago. Scott enjoyed classic cars. Music, growing vegetables in his garden and sports but his real passion was his family. Beloved husband of 34 year to Rhonda (nee Whatmore); loving dad of Christina (James) Nicklen and Kyle (Mariah Carreno); cherished grandpa of Jackson...
Joachim Chmel
Sep 15, 2015
Joachim Ulrich Chmel, 73, of West Chicago. Born November 16, 1941 in Germany, Joachim was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He loved western movies, but mostly he enjoyed being with his grandsons. Loving dad of Kathleen (Michael) Jachim, cherished grandpa of Andy and Matt; dear brother of Bärbel Heller and Dieter; caring son of the late Willie and Martha....
Earl Beckner
Sep 15, 2015
Earl R. Beckner of Bartlett since 1958; beloved husband of 64 years to Ruth (nee Miller); loving father of Jeffrey (Linda) and Jennifer Parker; cherished grandfather of Jason (Jenny), Garrett, Daniel and Andrew; proud great grandfather of Cameron; dear brother of Carl, Marilyn Mueller, Judy Bryne, Daniel and the late Betty, Gene, Carol and Nancy. A former trustee and finance...
Lily Boettger
Sep 13, 2015
Lily Boettger, 88, beloved wife of 64 years to the late Earl Boettger, passed away at her home at the Victory Centre of Bartlett on September 13, comforted by her daughters. Lily was born on February 5, 1927, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. She was the sixth child of Margaret and John Parker. Lily was preceded in death by her dearly loved...
Mary Lechert
Sep 12, 2015
Mary Kate Lechert (nee Durkin), 86, of Bartlett. Beloved wife of 62 years to Richard; Loving mom of Susan (Douglas) Stephan, Judith (Tom) Fudala, Richard (Letty Hawkes-Lechert), Scott (Paul Kelly), Lisa (Joe) Traina and the late Peter; cherished grandma of Amy (Mike), Eric (Faith), Adam, Bryan, Tim, Taylor, Amber, Andrei, Dru and Joey and great-grandma of Anna, Kate and and...
Donna Roloff
Sep 11, 2015
Donna L. Roloff(nee Sinn), 68, of Huntley, formerly of Bartlett, originally of Elgin passed away peacefully Friday September 11. An avid golfer accruing 2 holes in one Donna also enjoyed pinochle. Loving sister of Dorothy(Charles) LeVault, Herbert W. Sinn, and the late Dawn Drafall; beloved aunt of Michael(Michal Janet) LeVault, Dale(Gabrielle) Drafall, Susan(Ike) Farmer, Jarred(Ariel) Roloff, and the late Stephen...
Induben Thakkar
Sep 10, 2015
Visitation and funeral service for Mrs. Thakkar will be held Saturday, September 15th from 3:00 p.m. until the time of cremation 5:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett.
Rebecca Hallmark
Sep 10, 2015
Visitation for Rebecca "Becky" Lynne Hallmark of Bartlett, formerly of Streamwood will be held Saturday, September 12, 2015 1:00p.m. until time of service 3:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Following services cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Born August 3, 1973 in Chicago, Becky died Thursday September 10, 2015....
Patrick Rodgers
Sep 10, 2015
Patrick Rodgers, Bartlett. Beloved husband of Rita nee Walsh and the late Patricia nee Cummings; loving father of John (Colleen), Anne (Shawn), Sullivan, Mary Beth (Chris) Domek, Brian (Tammy), Eileen (Jeff) Thorpe, Trisha, and Patrick; dear brother of Peggy (Bill) Hines, Mary (Bill) Phee, Frank (Diane), Charles (Penny), and the late James, Kathleen, Daniel, John, Terry, and Michael; proud grandfather...
Jesus Totengco
Sep 9, 2015
Jesus Aliermo Totengco, 67, husband of Josephine "Josie", nee Daigon; father of Jessica and Cyril (Grace); grandfather of Mia; brother of Jocelyn (Joe Joe), Eli, Marlo (Pablo), Jose (Niera) and the late Nilo and the late Maria; many nieces and nephews. He was a loving husband who was funny, happy and generous. His laughter and smile would brighten any room...
John Schwander
Sep 9, 2015
John “Hans” Schwander, of Bartlett since 1979. Beloved husband of the late Katharina nee Weiss; loving father of Helmut and Helga; dear Opa of Tanya, Wayne, and Alexandra; cherished brother of Tony, Elizabeth, and the late Nick. John came to the United States in 1956 from Austria. He retired in 1994. Visitation Friday, September 25, 10:30am until time of Memorial...
Robert Isaacson
Sep 9, 2015
Robert Lee Isaacson, “Bob”, age 59, passed away Wednesday, September 9th 2015 with his family by his side. Bob was born December 24th, 1955 to Lloyd and Erika Isaacson in Chicago, IL. After automotive school Bob began his career as a mechanic. In 2006 when the dealership he was working for closed, Bob began his own business, “Bob’s Handyman Service.”...
Aline Wilbur
Sep 8, 2015
Visitation for Aline Lorraine Wilbur nee Moreau of Bloomingdale will be held Friday, Sept. 11, 2015 4:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Funeral Saturday 8:45a.m. to St. Isidore Church. Mass 9:30a.m. Entombment All Saints. Born August 25, 1931 in Chicago, Aline died Tuesday September...
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