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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Gregory Bork

Gregory Bork

Jan 26, 2025

Gregory Bork, 67, of Elgin, died Sunday, January 26, 2025 at home. Born July 30, 1957 in Evanston. Gregory was proud to be a machinist having worked most recently at RDN Manufacturing in Bloomingdale. He enjoyed history, woodworking and generous to a fault. He will be greatly missed. Beloved dad of Michelle Martin; loving son of the late Howard and...

Randall "Randy" Thompson

Randall "Randy" Thompson

Jan 26, 2025

Randall W. Thompson, affectionately known as Randy, passed away on January 26, 2025, in Barrington, Illinois. Born on September 21, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois. Randy dedicated much of his career to the construction industry as a skilled carpenter. His expertise and dedication to his craft earned him respect among peers and clients alike. He took pride in his work, leaving...

Michelle Burke

Michelle Burke

Jan 25, 2025

Michelle I. Burke, 46, of Bartlett, IL passed away on January 25, 2025. Michelle was born on August 11, 1978 in Chicago, IL to her parents Terry and Cindy Palmer. Beloved wife of almost 22 years to Tim Burke, loving mom of Jack and Owen Burke, dear daughter of Cindy Palmer and Terry (Diane) Palmer, loving sister of Keith and...

Joseph "Bill" Cortese

Joseph "Bill" Cortese

Jan 25, 2025

Joseph William Cortese “Bill” passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, January 25, 2025. He is the beloved and devoted husband for 68 years to Sandra, his “Baber” and father to Christi and Dana, David, Paul and Michael. Bill has been a cherished and playful grandpa to Melissa, Cassandra, Will, David, Alex, Cosimo and Riley and great-grandchildren Elizabeth (Ellie),...

Sr. Eymard Chrusciel

Sr. Eymard Chrusciel

Jan 25, 2025

Sister Mary Eymard Chrusciel (nee Frances) SSJ-TOSF, 83, went on to eternal life on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Born May 31,1941 in Chicago. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1957 from St. Salomea's Parish in Roseland, IL. Sister Eymard served at Immaculata Convent in Bartlett, IL in food preparation as culinary...

Barbara Schoeps

Barbara Schoeps

Jan 25, 2025

Barbara J. Schoeps, 82, of Streamwood died January 25, 2025. Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence V.H. Schoeps; loving mother of Katherine (Robert) Cebulski, Jeffrey (Cynthia) Schoeps, Susan (Daniel) Urbanski and the late Linda (William) Giers; proud grandmother of Erin Cebulski, Kelly Smith, Alan Schoeps, Kyle Giers, Derick Schoeps, Eric Giers, Morgan Williamson, Olivia Urbanski,  and...

Gary Deaton

Gary Deaton

Jan 24, 2025

Gary L. Deaton, 73, of South Elgin, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025. Gary was an Air Force Veteran, avid New York Yankees fan, and golfer. He was the founder of Landscape Resources Inc. (LRI) and is listed in the Library of Congress for his stabilitator invention. Gary enjoyed flying airplanes, but most of all coaching his children in baseball...

Scott Lundal

Scott Lundal

Jan 23, 2025

In loving memory of Scott Norman Lundal, June 30, 1934 – January 23, 2025.  Scott is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Janice, and their five daughters: Jennifer (Jeff), Amy (Mike), Krissy, Elizabeth (Jennifer), and Sarah (George); granddaughters Luci and Maribel; and sister, Marilyn.  Scott’s life was defined by his unwavering love for his family. He was a...

Vicki Forni

Vicki Forni

Jan 22, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Vicki Lee Forni, who left us suddenly on January 22, 2025 due to heart failure. She was 70 years old. Vicki was the beloved wife of Dr. Phillip Forni; loving mother of Laura (Christopher) Heinl and Jason Forni; proud grandmother of Kendall Heinl; cherished daughter of Clifford (Elaine)...

James Basich

James Basich

Jan 22, 2025

James J. Basich, 73, of Elgin, IL passed away on January 22, 2025.  Jim was born on September 18, 1951 to his parents Irving and Margaret Basich.  He is the beloved husband of 51 years to Patricia “Patti”; loving dad of James, Jr. (Melissa) Basich and Paul (Kimberly) Basich; cherished papa of Ashleigh, James III, Brianna and Kayleigh; dear brother...

Eupil Choi, Md

Eupil Choi, Md

Jan 21, 2025

I am sad to say that my father, Dr. Eupil Choi, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 21, 2025 in Glenview, Illinois after a long period of declining health. He was 91 years old and thankfully was not suffering from any terminal illness or in chronic pain. His mind was lucid and incisive as always even in his last days, and...

Paulette Corrigan

Paulette Corrigan

Jan 20, 2025

Paulette D. Corrigan, 80, of Chicago and formerly of Hanover Park and Bartlett, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025. Paulette was the daughter of the late Samuel and Dolores DiCrispino; beloved wife of the late D.J. Corrigan; loving mother of Sean Corrigan (Allison) and Erinn Corrigan; dearest Grammy of Ashley Vannoorbeeck (Mark), Delaney, Miles, and the late Alexandria...

Harold Corrigan

Harold Corrigan

Jan 19, 2025

Harold V. Corrigan (“Hal”), 90, passed away on January 19, 2025.  Beloved husband of the late AnnaMae Corrigan for 62 years; loving Dad of Brian Corrigan (Julie) and Barbara Corrigan (David Arendt); proud Grandpa to Ashley Corrigan (Brian Valadez), Kevin Corrigan, Maggie Arendt, and Abby Arendt; Great-Grandpa to Ellie and Connor; and a host of others who consider Hal...

Sr. Judith David

Sr. Judith David

Jan 17, 2025

We Remember Sr. Judith David (formerly Sr. Ellen Mare) who passed away on January 17, 2025.  She was 82 years old. Sr. Judith was born on January 26, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John Micharl Davidauskas and Ann Norberta (nee McNellis). Sister Judith made final vows to the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St....

Helen Scott

Helen Scott

Jan 17, 2025

Helen C. Scott (nee Considine), 95, formerly of Palatine, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025. Helen was a devoted wife and mother who always attended her grandkids' sporting events and activities. Beloved wife of the late William E. "Bill"; loving mother of Michael (Joanne) Scott, Dan Scott, and Bill (Terri) Scott; cherished grandmother of Laura Scott, Kathryn Scott, Claire (Zach)...

Daniel Kelly

Daniel Kelly

Jan 17, 2025

Daniel C. Kelly died Friday, January 17, 2025 at the age of 92. Born on June 3, 1932 in Chicago, Daniel was a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran. After leaving the Marines, Daniel received a BA in finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a MBA from the University of Chicago. That was followed by a long career...

Michael Wilson

Michael Wilson

Jan 17, 2025

Michael L. Wilson, Beloved husband of Diane; loving father of Sean (Shelley) Wilson and Tammy (David) Pitsenbarger; dear grandfather of Brenden, Tyler, Reily, Vanessa, Lilymae, Ira and the late Marshall; fond son of the late Lawrence and Grace Wilson; caring brother of Peg (Michael) Snook and Mark (Lynn) Wilson. Michael was a retired clerk with the US Postal Service. Visitiation...

Lucille Karrick

Lucille Karrick

Jan 15, 2025

Lucille “Dolly” Ann Karrick, 85, of Bloomingdale died January 15, 2025. Dolly was born on July 25, 1939 in Orange, NJ to the late Salvatore and Christina “Mary” Bartolomeo. She was the loving mother of Francine (Tom) Canty, Salvatore (Linda) Swanton, Anthony (Jennifer) Karrick, Art (Joanne) Karrick, and Christina (David) Tedeschi; proud grandmother of Breahna (Matt) Noyes, Sarah...

Raquel Martinez

Raquel Martinez

Jan 15, 2025

A Life of Love, Resilience, and Faith Raquel A. Martinez was born on September 25, 1938, in Durango, Mexico, to Alicia Guadalupe Galarza and Ramiro Aragon. At just three years old, she faced the profound loss of her father, a tragedy that shaped her into a strong, compassionate, and resourceful woman. As the second eldest sister, she embraced the role...

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