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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Mary Zeiger

Mary Zeiger

Jul 30, 2014

Mary Jane Zeiger (nee Sherman) devoted wife of the late Donald Zeiger, passed away on July 30, 2014. Mary Jane was the loving mother of Peggy Macias, Joseph (Gail) Bosch, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Bunkowske and the late Jack Bosch; grandmother of John Bosch, Julie Berschel, Kelly Macias, Marc (Francesca) Macias, Angela and Morgan Grillo; great grandmother of 3. Although our hearts...

Mary Zabinski

Mary Zabinski

Jul 30, 2014

Mary Zabinski, 102, formerly of Bartlett. Beloved wife of over 51 years to the late Casimer; loving mom of Patricia (Jack) Nowosielski; cherished grandma to Gregory (Dawn) and the late Kenneth; dear great grandma of Matthew, Jackie, and the late Mary Elizabeth; kind daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (nee Dudzinski) Kiendra and sister to the late Bob Grey,...

Iva Cookson

Iva Cookson

Jul 27, 2014

Iva Naoma Cookson(nee Angleton), of Elgin died July 27. Iva was employed at Motorola for 12 years and Otto Engineering for 15 years. She was an extraordinary seamstress, loved to garden and could certainly cut a rug. Loving wife of the late Robert; beloved mother of Robert(Jane), Tammy(Rick) Lenz, and Shawn; dear grandmother of Robert(Jennifer) and Justin Cookson; proud great...

Elaine Drufke

Elaine Drufke

Jul 27, 2014

Elaine Drufke (nee Penar) of Wood Dale; beloved wife of the late Robert J.; loving mother of Betty (Larry) Healy and Bob Jr. (Sandy); cherished grandmother of Michael, Peter, Thomas, Jenny, David and the late Patti; proud great grandmother of 8 and great, great grandmother of 2; dear sister of the late Beatrice Haff, the late Daniel Penar and the...

William Marler

William Marler

Jul 26, 2014

William Francis Marler, of Glendale Heights, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer, Bill went home to heaven. Beloved husband of Pamela(nee Olson); loving father of Daniel(Jennifer), Christopher, and the late Ryan; proud grandfather of Jessica and Ryland; dear son of the late Harlan Marler; fond son in law of the late Robert and the late Dorothy(nee Murphy) Olson;...

Jean Anderson

Jean Anderson

Jul 26, 2014

Jean Anderson, of Elgin; beloved wife of the late Arvid “Andy”; loving mother of Linda (Mike) Deegan and Dave(Jackie) Anderson; cherished grandmother of Nathan, Brandon, Tayler and great grandmother of Anna Lynn; dear sister of the late Joan (the late Eugene) Belmonte; fond aunt of Debbie(Chris) Wyld and Jim Belmonte; She was preceded in death by her parents. Jean will...

Ernst Timmermann

Ernst Timmermann

Jul 25, 2014

Ernst “Ernie” G. Timmermann, 88, died July 25, 2014 surrounded by family. Ernie was the beloved husband of Arlene (nee: Precht) whom her married October 18, 1952; loving father of Nancy (Randy) Teesdale, Carol (Marty) Manship, proud grandfather of Jonathon (Thu) Teesdale, Melissa (Mark) Wilson, Natalie LaFranzo, and Suzanne LaFranzo; cherished great grandfather of Landen and Madelyn Wilson, and Evelyn...

Joyce Brown

Joyce Brown

Jul 24, 2014

Joyce Brown (nee Mudgett), 74, of Streamwood for over 45 years. Beloved wife of Wayne; loving mother of Brian, Carol (James) Sherman, and Lynne (Kevin Sigler) Brown; cherished grandma of Rose and Kelly Solan, R. J., Amanda and Mathew Sigler and Summer Brown; great grandma of Leo Christopher. Memorial visitation from 5:00p.m. until time of service 6:00p.m. Friday, August 1,...

Jean Peters

Jean Peters

Jul 24, 2014

Jean Peters nee Ramos, of Streamwood since 1978; beloved wife for 38 years of William Peters; loving mother of Marlene (Jerry) Garcia of Woodridge, Jesumar of the Philippines; Lucille Shaw of California, Genelyn (Silvino) Imperial of Woodridge; doting grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 1. Visitation Sunday, July 27, 2014 3:00pm – 9:00pm Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 1640 Greenmeadows...

James Guthrie

James Guthrie

Jul 22, 2014

Services for James M. Guthrie of Schaumburg for 50 years will be private. Jim is a former Village Trustee and maintained a long term law practice in Schaumburg. He is the beloved husband of June nee Feges and the late Jean; loving father of David and John (Jane) Guthrie, Mark and Craig Harris; cherished grandfather of Nicole Dyal, Danielle and...

Ralph Cpd

Ralph Cpd

Jul 22, 2014

Ralph J. Moreth; beloved husband of Marjorie E. (nee Leone); loving father of Cheryl (Jerry) Fitzpatrick, Craig (Maureen) Moreth, Cary (Dina) Moreth, Christi (Marty) Riley, the late Curt Moreth; cherished grandfather of Kelly (Frank) Talaga, Shannon (Victor) Garcia, Daniel (Kate) Fitzpatrick, Christina, Danielle, Brianna and Alyssa Moreth, Cailee and Ryan Riley; proud great grandfather of Aubrey and Tyler Talaga, Jaden...

Edward Kay

Edward Kay

Jul 22, 2014

Edward S. Kay, 89, of Bartlett. Beloved husband of the late Nancy (nee Pavia); loving dad of Edward (Loretta), Mary (Lawrence) Schleicher and Thomas (Ruth); cherished grandpa of Nancy (John Kalush, Ellen (Adam) Zmuda, Michael (Jennifer) and Stephen (Meghan) Schleicher and Timothy and Elizabeth and great grandpa to Abigail, Dominic, Colton and a new arrival in November; dear son of...

Joshua Vesper

Joshua Vesper

Jul 20, 2014

Joshua Paul Vesper, a lifelong resident of Elk Grove Village, died July 20, 2014. Loving son of Paul and Vicki; dear brother of Paul Walter III (Debbie), Tammi Vesper-Wlodek, Dyana Vesper-Rutkowski, Suzy (Peter) Vesper-Skinder, and Rob (Annette) Vesper; godfather of Sean Skinder; caring grandson of the late Paul W. and Harriet Vesper and Milton (the late Lily) Merklin; proud uncle...

David Beane

David Beane

Jul 19, 2014

David B. Beane, 66, of Streamwood, formerly of Redding, California. Beloved husband of 38 years to Rosalind (nee Greene); loving son of the late Stanton and Nancy (nee Copple); cherished brother of Robin (William) Baker; dear uncle of Ryan (Rachel), Jessica (Zachary), Trever, Lauren, Marisa,Tayler and the late Garrett; great uncle of Charlotte; fond brother-in-law of Steven (Dale) Greene. David...

Mary Geissman

Mary Geissman

Jul 19, 2014

Mary T. Geissman (nee Love) of Streamwood; beloved wife of the late Donald; loving mother of Elizabeth (Fiancé Mick) Geissman, Andrew (Diane), Maddy (Christina) and the late Margaret; cherished grandmother of Stephanie (Jon) Pierce, Candace (Derek) Bartz, Anne Ciccone, Patrick Geissman, Michael Herbold, Matthew and Bradley Geissman; dear sister of the late Daniel (Joan) Love. Visitation Wednesday, July 23rd, 4:00...

Merla Miller

Merla Miller

Jul 19, 2014

Merla Cosico Miller, 66, of Hanover Park died July 19, 2014. Merla was the beloved mother of Marlon C. Ajeda, Mary Jane A. Deakin, Marylin A. Huynh, and Marvin C. Ajeda; proud grandmother of Lonycelle, Kallie, Macel, and Brandon Ajeda, Jomarie, Jennilyn, and Michael Deakin, and Saramaya Huynh; cherished great grandmother of Nathan and Hendrix. Visitation for Merla Monday July...

Rosemary Piecko

Rosemary Piecko

Jul 18, 2014

Rosemary T. Piecko nee Shute, of the Elgin area since 1959. Beloved wife of Stanley for 55 years; loving mother of Jean (Coleman) Woodhouse, Michael (Julie), Edward (Tamy), Susan (Paul Warren) Bolanos, Jennifer (Frank) Anaya and Andrew (Donna); doting grandmother of 14 and many, many great-grandchildren; dear sister of the late Kathryrn (the late Dominic) DelVecchio and Jerome (the late...

Robert Smith

Robert Smith

Jul 18, 2014

Robert Gene Smith, 65, of Bloomingdale, died July 18, 2014. Robert was the beloved husband of Terry (nee Broda) for 40 years; loving father of Jason and Kelly; cherished son of the late Irene Janowiak; loving brother of Patty (John) Davids, Lloyd (Mary) Smith and Jackie Palumbo; proud uncle of Kenny John, Pam, Danny, Jimmy, Joey, Bobby, Tony, Mandy, and...

Elaine Whiting

Elaine Whiting

Jul 18, 2014

Elaine B. Whiting, 92, of Friendship Village, formerly of Streamwood and Roselle passed away peacefully July 18, 2014. Elaine was the loving mother of Gary (Margaret) Whiting, Nancy (James) Evans, the late Bruce (Mary Beth) Whiting, and Kay (Dean) Pittelko; proud grandmother of Brian, Brett and Mark Whiting, Tiffany and Meredith Evans, Nichole Martin, Deric and Emily Whiting, and Hillary...

Patrick Gannon

Patrick Gannon

Jul 17, 2014

Patrick H. Gannon, 93, of Carol Stream, died Thursday, July 17, 2014 at home. Born March 20, 1921 in Fort Madison, Iowa. A veteran of the U.S Army. Patrick enjoyed reading the newspaper, good food, being with family and was an avid Cubs fan. Survivors include wife of over 40 years Marie (nee Schultz), children Robert (Diane), Patrick (Diane), Corinne...

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