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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Bertha Escobar
Jun 22, 2014
Bertha C. Escobar nee Florez of Bartlett; beloved wife of the late Roberto; loving mother of Livia Escobar-Florez, Etelberto (Gilma), Nelly, Adalberto (Marleny), Alexander (Martha), Gonzalo (Diane), Luis (Roxana), Carlos, the late Maria Jesus, Margarita, Maria-Dolly (Francisco); doting grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 8; dear sister of Octavio (Senovia), Laura, Teresa (Manuel), Amparo (Edgar), the late Mercedes (late Juan),...
Melinda Gwinn
Jun 22, 2014
Melinda L. Gwinn, 65, of Flatwoods, KY, died Sunday, June 22, 2014 in Bartlett after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Born June 22, 1949 in Ashland. Melinda enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family and friends. Beloved mom of Lisa (Kevin) Newton; loving “G” of Cade; cherished daughter of the late John and Orie (nee Holland) Hicks; dear sister...
Mark Wagenen
Jun 22, 2014
Mark R. VanWagenen, of Elgin since 1990, died June 22, 2014. Beloved husband of Pamela nee Gdowski for 33 years; loving father of Amy; dear brother of Susan (Ronnie) Carson and Garrat Bleecker (Dawn) VanWagenen IV; proud uncle of Christina (Ryan) Smith, Amanda VanWagenen, Trisha VanWagenen, and Garrat Carson; proud great uncle of Aubrey and Katie Smith; devoted son of...
Stephanie Sormane
Jun 21, 2014
Stephanie C. Sormane, 75, of Schaumburg, died Saturday, June 21, 2014. Born August 20, 1938 in Indianapolis. She was the daughter of Walter and Stephanie (nee Modersohn) Sormane. Stephanie was very devoted to her religion being an active member of Resurrection Catholic Church and member in St. Bernardine of Siena Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order in Wayne, IL. She...
Nancy Eaken
Jun 20, 2014
Visitation for Nancy L. Eaken nee Sobeck of Bartlett for over 20 years will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2014 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Funeral Wednesday 9:15a.m. to St. Peter Damian Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven. Born February 8, 1946 in Chicago, Nancy died...
John O'Quinn
Jun 17, 2014
John E. O’Quinn, of Streamwood. Beloved husband for 21 years of Lori nee Groneman; loving father of Dylan and Sean; dear brother of Mark (Theresa) Meier, Glenn (Ann) Meier, Ted Meier, Leanna Behel, and Jason Meier (fiancé Brittany Hardin); cherished step son of Ted Meier and Ann O'Quinn; many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Lonnie O'Quinn...
Richard Scheibenreif
Jun 17, 2014
Richard F. Scheibenreif, of Bloomingdale, died June 17, 2014. Beloved husband of Susan nee Legan; loving father of Nicki (Mike) Patterson, the late Richard (Tracey), and Brandon Jones; proud grandfather of Christopher, Amy, Richard, Jonathan, and Jenelle; cherished brother of Joe (Rosemary), Don (Pam), and Marie (Mike) Willock; dear son in law of Madeline Legan; many loving nieces, nephews, relatives...
June Conrad
Jun 17, 2014
June T. Conrad (nee DeReamer), 80, a longtime resident of Schaumburg died June 17, 2014, surrounded by her family. Born June 13, 1934 in Nazareth, P.A., June was a longtime member of St. Marcelline Church. She was a very personable woman whose laughter would light up a room. She loved animals and enjoyed listening to music. June enjoyed traveling and...
Frances Mollitor
Jun 16, 2014
Frances Mollitor (nee Muscari), 93, of Bartlett since 1954. Beloved wife of the late John; loving mom of Sharon Hayes, Patricia Goulding, Karen (Wayne) Brhel, Joanie (Joseph) Stellern and the late Carlton; cherished grandma of Alan, Stephanie, Natalie, Erik, Adam and Andrew; dear great grandma of Christian, Victoria and Isabella and great-great grandma of Kai; caring daughter of the late...
Franco Santana
Jun 16, 2014
Visitation for Franco Antonio Santana of Streamwood, formerly of Rockford will be held Saturday, June 21, 2014 3:00p.m. until time of service 8:00p.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 June 19, 1990 in Chicago, Franco died Monday June 16, 2014. Franco...
Jack Pentre
Jun 14, 2014
Jack "Jaak" Pentre of Bartlett formerly of St. Catharine's and Toronto Canada; beloved husband of Maryann R. Goc; brother of Anu (Harry) Laudenbach; brother in law of Harriet (Jim) Brown; proud uncle of Tamara (Ron) Hill, Justin (Angela) Bartlett, Stevan (Ashley) Laudenbach, Jim (Kelly) Brown, Sherry Brown, Jason (Denise) Brown, Shannon (Ron) Serpico; many great nieces and nephews; cousin of...
Bert West
Jun 13, 2014
Bert V. West, 77, of Bloomingdale, died June 13, 2013. Born February 27, 1937 in Chicago, he was the son of Bertram and Gladys (nee Hammar). An avid Sox and Bears fan, Bert was a member of the Garden Club in Bloomingdale, volunteered at Cantigny and was very active at St. Paul Evangelical Church. He will be missed by many,...
Frances Dose
Jun 12, 2014
Frances R. Dose (nee Niemiec), 99, formerly of Chicago, died June 12, 2014. Born January 5, 1915 in Chicago. Frances enjoyed, sewing, Bingo and being with her family. Loving mother of Richard (Donna "D.J."); cherished grandma of Caitlin; dear daughter of the late Walter and Catherine (nee Jamroz) Nie,iec and sister of the late Anna and Stanley. Visitation Monday, June...
Rachna Mehta
Jun 11, 2014
Visitation and funeral services for Ms. Mehta of St. Charles will be held Friday, June 13th from 11:00 a.m. until the time of cremation 1:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. 630-289-7575
Eileen Smith
Jun 11, 2014
Eileen “Sue” Marie Smith (nee Zenkowich), 63 died June 11, 2014. Eileen was the beloved wife of James D. Smith; loving mother of Kimberly Vincent, Tracy (Jorge) Garcia, Troy (Heather), and Marty Smith; proud grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 3; cherished sister of Tom (Karen), Becky (Doug) Christensen, Penny (Ray) Burg, and the late Bob (Barb) Zenkowich. She...
Betty Hobson
Jun 10, 2014
Betty Hobson (nee Morris), 81, passed away June 10, 2014 after a courageous fight against cancer. Betty was the beloved wife of E.J. Hobson for 33 years; loving mother of Debra (Patrick) Smith, Tina (Steve) Feulner, and Peggy (Herb) Klotz; proud grandmother of Kurtis (Jessica Hawkins) Smith, Kevin Smith, Stephanie Feulner, Steve (Jennifer) Feulner and others; cherished great grandmother of...
Michael Holden
Jun 9, 2014
Michael A. Holden of Bartlett for 15 years; beloved son of Robert (Janet) Holden and Carol (Kenneth) Proia; loving brother of Robert Holden, Thomas (Michele) Holden, Jennifer Holden, Paul (Jeanne) Proia, Michael (Lori) Proia, Dwayne Cox and Paul (Regina) Cox; cherished grandson of Catherine Werley. He also leaves behind his step mother Diane (Cox) Holden, several aunts, uncles, nieces and...
Navin Patel
Jun 8, 2014
Visitation and funeral services for Mr. Navin Patel of Hoffman Estates will be held Tuesday, June 10th from 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.
Elmer Scott
Jun 6, 2014
EJ (Elmer John) Scott, age 92 of Schaumburg, IL passed peacefully on June 6, 2014. EJ was born March 30, 1922 in Cedar Springs, Michigan, raised in Sparta, Michigan the son of the late I. Sumner Scott and Leila (Hughes) and loving husband of 66 years of the late Mary Jane “Midge” (Fisher) Scott, loving father of Jeffrey (Patricia) and...
Constance Dreja
Jun 6, 2014
Constance L. Dreja, 92, died Friday, June 6, 2014. Born February 28, 1922 in Chicago, Constance will be missed by her family. Beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Jeanne (Tom) Burns; cherished grandma of Kathleen (Robert) Stolz and Elizabeth (John) Yonan and dear great grandma of Jaclyn, Amanda, Joseph, Jillian and Jessica. Memorial visitation will be Saturday,...
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