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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Christy Christopher
Oct 5, 2014
Christy L. Christopher (nee Barron) of Bartlett; beloved wife of John; loving mother of Morgan (Andy) Ferrentino; dear sister of Cindy Barron; daughter of the late Jack and Barbara Barron. Christy was the former owner of Morgan Christopher Salon & Spa. Visitation Thursday, October 9th 3:00 p.m. until the time of memorial service 7:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home...
Ashley Popnick
Oct 3, 2014
On Friday, October 3rd 2014 our family lost our dear Ashley "Bean" Rose Popnick. At the age of 26 years old Ashley was taken abruptly from our lives. She was a Beautiful Daughter (Albert and Victoria Popnick), an Amazing Sister (Andria Gersch, Kenny Gersch(Dana), Krystal Roberts(Tim), Stephanie Cacares, Samantha Athanasopoulus(Michael), Katie Popnick, Megan Popnick), a Loving Mother (Brooklynn Naber),and an...
Shirley Abatangelo
Oct 3, 2014
Shirley June Abatangelo (nee Simonsen), 86, of Bloomingdale, formerly of Carol Stream, died October 3, 2014. Shirley was the beloved wife of the late Dominick Abatangelo; loving mother of Frank (Pam), Dominick, and James Abatangelo; proud grandma of Erik and Nicholas Abatangelo; cherished great grandma of Taylor and Toni Abatangelo; loving sister of the late George (Bonnie) Simonsen, the late...
Gina Nuccio
Oct 2, 2014
Gina P. Nuccio (nee Navarro), 47, of Bartlett. Born November 11, 1966 in Chicago. Gina enjoyed traveling, especially to places with beaches, riding on her Harley and being with her family. She also loved shopping with her daughter and the holiday season. Beloved mom of Jeanette; loving daughter of Luis and Theresa (nee Lopez) Navarro; cherished sister of Carmella Navarro;...
Patricia Drugan
Oct 1, 2014
Patricia Ann Drugan nee Coleman, 85, of Roselle; beloved wife of the late Gene; loving mother of Terry and Michael (Lisa); doting grandmother of Matthew, Katie, Patrick, Taylor, Michael, Liam and Colin; caring sister of Thomas (the late Kathleen) and Kay (the late Tom). Patricia was a chef at Lake Park High School. Visitation Sunday, October 5, 3:00 – 8:00pm...
Don Kellett
Sep 30, 2014
Don C. Kellett; beloved husband of Nancy A. (nee Lowe); loving father of Andrea (Daniel) Byrne, Sean (Dianne), Tara (Robert) Bradford and Ryan (Diane); cherished grandfather of Erin, Brandon, Rachel, Kelly, Dylan, Mikayla, Gavin and Abbigail; dear brother of John (Dorothy), Linda (the late Salvadore) Battaglia, the late Charles, the late Arthur (June) the late Cliford; loving uncle to many...
Soudavanh Rattana
Sep 30, 2014
Visitation for Mrs. Rattana of Elgin will be held Friday, October 3rd, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Funeral services will be held Sunday October 5th, 10:00 a.m. until the time of cremation 2:00 p.m. 630-289-7575
Richard Barauski
Sep 29, 2014
Richard S. Barauski of Bartlett; husband of Kate; brother of Alberta Hogan and Sue Barauski; loving uncle of Natalie Hogan; son of the late Albert and Ellen. Richard graduated from DeKalb High School and NIU, in DeKalb, IL. His occupation was a computer software specialist, after college his first job was with MDI in Ann Arbor, MI and later for...
Royle Epperson
Sep 29, 2014
Royle L. Epperson II, 85, of Bartlett died September 29, 2014. Royle was the beloved husband of Agnes (nee Thingwold) for 64 years; loving father of Valerie (John) Janicki, and the late Royle L. Epperson III; proud grandfather of Jason (Alethya), Eric and Rachel Janicki; cherished brother of Debbie Feustal; loving Godfather of Jim Ostrander. Royle was a 33rd Degree...
John Szlezak
Sep 28, 2014
John Szlezak, 88, of Bartlett, died Sunday, September 28, 2014 at his home. Born June 9, 1926 in Poland. John was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a tailor by trade. He enjoyed singing and dancing and spent time gardening and working around his house. He will be missed by his family. Beloved husband of Sophie;...
Antonina Wallace
Sep 28, 2014
Antonina Ann Wallace (nee Alagna); beloved wife of Stephen P.; loving mother of Fredrick (Brianna) Fugitt, Laura (Brian Newbolds) Fugitt, Jeffrey (Nicole) Fugitt, Julianne (John) Allen, Kathleen (Nathan) Rodriguez, Dawn (Ernst) Hoffman and Brian Wallace; cherished grandmother of Sophia, Elsa, Tristan, Chasen, Mackayla, Emelia, Brittany, Nina, Lillian, Madyson, Zane and welcoming her home with open arms her grandson and guardian...
Agnes Ryan
Sep 28, 2014
Agnes Ryan, nee O’Neill, formerly of Streamwood and Chicago, died September 28, 2014. Beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of Thomas P., Connie (Dominic) Citarelli, John J. (Christine Staszkiewicz), Kathryn Ryan, Mary (Reid) Galler, Elizabeth Ryan (Carmen Herrera), and Donna Ryan (Mike DiDomenico); proud grandma of Joey (Cathy), Melissa (Ryan), Laura (Jim), Jim (Stephanie), Sara (Steve), Natalie, Ellie,...
Dorothy Keown
Sep 28, 2014
Dorothy A. Keown, nee Gorman, the cherished honey of the late Norman to whom she was married to for 58 wonderful years; proud mother of Christine (the late Bill) Hall and Steven (Ellen); cherished grandmother of Jennifer (John) Carr, Charissa (Derick) Owens, Maggie (Pat) Haas and Brad Keown; loving great grandmother of Ryan and Nate Carr, Kendra and Kaylen Owens...
Bernard Herringer
Sep 26, 2014
Bernard “Bernie” Herringer, 92, of Bartlett. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Dressler); Loving father of Chad (Emma) and Renee (Vaughan) Chambers; cherished grandfather of Brittany, Timothy, Michael, Kelly, Nicholas and Christopher. Bernie retired from U.S. Steel Supply Company after many years as a metallurgist. Bernie was a veteran U.S. Army and Army Air Force having served as a meteorologist. Visitation...
Kenneth Arnold
Sep 26, 2014
Kenneth Lee Arnold, 73, of Bartlett formerly of Detroit, died Friday, September 26, 2014 at home. Born August 23, 1941 in Detroit. Ken was the son of John H. and Caroline (nee Gunn) and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include wife of 52 years Diane (nee Taylor); children Karin (Bob) DiSanto, Kenneth D. (Michelle) and John; grandchildren Joshua,...
Allen Haeger
Sep 25, 2014
Allen J. Haeger; father of Ashley and Cody; grandfather of Paityn and Gianna; son of Kenneth (Donna) Haeger and Shirley (Bill Ladefoged) Haeger; brother of Scott (Kim) Haeger, Julie (Dan) Idler, Elizabeth (Steve) Jaworski and Katie (Mike) Bartelt; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, October 2nd, 3:00 p.m. until the time of memorial service 7:30 p.m. at the...
Elvera Boswell
Sep 23, 2014
Elvera Boswell, born November 1, 1928, died September 23, 2014. A nurse in the truest sense of the word, Elvera loved her years caring for her patients and found her calling and mission in proudly carrying out this noble profession. The eldest of two daughters, born in Palatine, IL to Alfred and Emily Moehling, Elvera received her nursing degree in...
John Conroy
Sep 23, 2014
John J. Conroy Jr., husband of Jean, nee Howard, dad of Erin (Sean) Conroy - Hargadon and Sean (Melissa); grandpa of Maddie Rose, William John, Violet Elizabeth and Degan Archer; brother of Larry, Mary George, Liz Farrell, Eileen Miller and the late Peggy. Memorial visitation Saturday Oct. 4th 2:00 pm until time of service 5:00 pm at the Countryside Funeral...
Sitalakshmi Thothathri
Sep 22, 2014
Visitation and funeral services for Mrs. Thothathri of Lake in the Hills is Wednesday, September 24th from 12:00 p.m. (noon) until the time of cremation 2:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. 630-289-7575
Royle Epperson
Sep 22, 2014
Royle Lee Epperson, III of Bartlett formerly of Woodstock; loving son of Agnes (nee Thingwold) and the late Royle Lee II; dear brother of Valerie (John) Janicki; proud uncle of Jason (Alethya), Eric and Rachel Janicki. A memorial visitation honoring Royle and his father Royle, II will be held Sunday, October 5th 3 – 9 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral...
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