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 Murnane
May 16, 2025
Richard J. Murnane, 83, of Bloomingdale, formerly of Glendale Heights Illinois, died May 16, 2025 peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Richard was the beloved son of Alexis and Evelyn (nee McCabe) Adams, Husband of 61 years to Joyce (nee Olsted); loving father of James (Kathie) and Kevin (Nicki); proud grandfather of Jamie, Christopher, Shawn, Brittany, Spike, Kari, and...
Nancy Lahl
May 15, 2025
Nancy L. Lahl, 77, of Streamwood for 55 years, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025. Born February 7, 1948, in Chicago. Nancy taught preschool for the Streamwood Park District for 16 years followed by a career at Jewel Floral for another 16 years. She was known for being sweet, kind, funny and a little stubborn and strong willed at times....
Lilah Lichthardt
May 15, 2025
Lilah June Lichthardt June 16,1933 to May 15, 2025 The daughter of Ernestine and George Goebbert, our mother was born on a farm in Arlington Heights, Illinois. She left the farm in 1953 to marry Eugene Lichthardt of Roselle. She worked fulltime as a bookkeeper at Illinois Range and then Gits Plastics while raising the two of us, Juanita and...
Harley Ramsey
May 14, 2025
Harley Edward Ramsey of Elgin, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, at Alden of Huntley, at the age of 90. Born in Mount Vernon, Illinois on July 2, 1934, Harley was a lifelong resident of the state of Illinois. His early years were spent exploring the outdoors with his siblings - hunting quail, pheasant and rabbit, fishing or gigging...
Helen Herak
May 14, 2025
Helen Herak (née Schwarzinger), 86, of Hanover Park, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. She was born on April 26, 1939, in Dobrovatz, Yugoslavia.
Helen enjoyed many things, including bowling, cooking, traveling, and playing cards. She was the life of the party and was especially known for her gardening and her “100 flower pots.”...
Alice Triantos
May 14, 2025
Alice Marion Triantos (nee Tuma), 95, of Roselle died May 14, 2025. Alice was the beloved wife of the late Andrew Triantos; loving mother of Philip, Thomas (Maria), and Ginny (Eric) Swails; proud grandmother of Natasha, Jenna, Andrew, Patrick and Alex; dear great grandmother of Cordelia, Brennley, Kalina, Adler and Ames; cherished sister of the late Phyllis Tencate and Allen...
Mary Speciale
May 14, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Speciale, 51, of Elgin, Illinois passed away peacefully with her loving & ever faithful husband Phil by her side. Mary was born December 11, 1973 in Lancaster, Kentucky, the daughter of Russell L. Hinds and Shirley A. Blyskal. Mary attended Downers Grove South and later graduated from N.I.U with a master's degree in economics and a second master's...
James Sullivan
May 12, 2025
James Paul Sullivan, 67, of Elgin died unexpectedly on May 12,2025 He is survived and missed by his beautiful wife, Catherine (Jayko) of 47 years; loving father of Christy Marzano, Connie (Josh) Jepson, Paul (Elaine) Sullivan. Proud Papa of Declan, Aidan, Kael, Quinn, Lillian, Stella, Blair & Adeline. Brother to Patrick (Mary) & Michael (Kelly). Brother-in-law to Larry (Patti) Jayko,...
Steven Canavis
May 12, 2025
Steven George Canavis died on May 12, 2025 at home. He was born in 1947 in Tanta, Egypt. Although Egypt was the country where he was born, Steve was thoroughly Greek. Both sets of grandparents were from islands in Greece and moved to Egypt as young people. Steve's parents were also born in Egypt and Steve grew up in Tanta....
Erasmo Gonzales
May 11, 2025
In loving memory, we celebrate the remarkable life journey of Erasmo Dizon Gonzales – devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and giving brother.
Born on September 23, 1944, Philippines, Erasmo, also known as Rusty, was one of 8 siblings born to Estelita and Dominador. Growing up with 7 siblings and loving parents, taught him the values of...
Hector Gonzalez
May 10, 2025
Loving husband to Maria Luisa Gonzalez for 62 years. Caring and attentive father to Elizabeth (the late John) Trejo, Hector (Melissa) Gonzalez, Noemi (Frederico) Cintora, Marcela (Paul) Gonzalez, and Marybel (Wallace) Lynch. Grandfather to Jennifer, Frank, Natalie (Brendan), Cynthia, Julian, Maria, Jaclyn, Eva, Anthony, Christyan , Fred and Vince. Great- grandfather to Isaiah and Lili. Hector provided for his family...
Raul Gonzalez
May 9, 2025
Raul Gonzalez, 37, of Chicago, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025. Raul was the owner of Panzon clothing and an avid Chicago Cubs and and Chicago Bulls fan. Beloved father of Emilia Gonzalez; loving son of Maricela (nee Benavides) and the late Juan Salvador Gonzalez; dear brother of Jose Juan Gonzalez; fond uncle of Armando and Armanya Gonzalez. Visitation Monday,...
Otto Feick
May 8, 2025
Otto Walter Feick, 74, of Bartlett died May 8, 2025. Otto was the beloved husband of Ranae Feick (nee Kallman) for 51 years; loving father of Laura Gonzalez and Erik (Rebecca) Feick; proud grandfather of Andrew, Sophia, Benjamin and Allison; dear brother of Terry (Rich) Twardowski, Rick (Sue) Feick and Ursula (John) Weiss. Otto was an avid fisherman. He...
David Sullivan
May 6, 2025
Services for David Lewis Sullivan of Elgin, formerly of Elk Grove Village will be private. David is the beloved father of Damian Sullivan, Lori Sullivan, Olivia (Patrick) Roback and the late Justin; cherished grandfather of Nova Roback, Dakota Sullivan, Jocelyn Sullivan, Cheyanne Sullivan and Rayen Martinez; 1 of 3 children of the late Lewis and Nancy Sullivan. Services by Countryside...
Jillaine Ramsey
May 6, 2025
Jillaine Esther Ramsey, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, left us peacefully on May 6, 2025, just shy of her 73rd birthday. Born on May 18, 1952, in Savannah, IL, Jillaine made Elgin, IL, her home, a place where her kindness and warmth touched everyone she met. Jillaine's life was a tapestry of dedication and love. For 25 years,...
Linda Zack
May 5, 2025
Linda Marie Zack passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, wonder, and quiet strength. Raised in Stillman Valley, Illinois, on March 20, 1993, Linda filled every space she entered with kindness, curiosity, compassion, and her infectious laugh. She is survived by her loving husband, Robbie Erickson; her beloved sister Janet Blaeser (Zack), brother-in-law Andy...
Barbara Campbell
May 4, 2025
Barbara M. Campbell (nee Schmidt), 85, of Roselle, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025. Barbara was a volunteer at Sherman Hospital for over 40 years. She diligently cared for her husband who suffered from diabetes allowing him to have a fullfilling life because of her care. Barbara was known as the social butterfly among her family and friends and enjoyed...
Angelo Ariola
May 4, 2025
Angelo P. Ariola, 69, of Bartlett, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Angelo was employed for the US Postal Service for over 40 years. He was an avid Minnesota Twins fan who also enjoyed bowling. Beloved husband to Donna (nee Kaczmarczyk) for over 40 years; loving father of Angelique and the late Dennis Ariola; dear brother of Anthony...
James Dai
May 3, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we share, James H. Dai, 75, of Schaumburg, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025. James was a loving husband to Grace (Chan) Dai, proud father to Brandon (Rachel) Dai and Ryan Dai, and a loving grandfather to Alexander and Sofia Dai. He was a caring brother to George (Luna) Dai and Harry (Tara)...
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