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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Beth Micel

Beth Micel

Oct 5, 2024

Beth Ann Micel (nee Zachreus), 58, of Bartlett, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024. Beth was known for her contaigous laugh and was recognized as being optimistic, giving, selfless, and generous, which she exampled in her own passing by donating her organs to other families in need. Beloved wife of 30 years to Ronald; loving mother of Nicole Micel and...

Robert Rybicki

Robert Rybicki

Oct 5, 2024

Robert Paul Rybicki, 71, of Wheeling, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2024. Born on January 15, 1953, in California, Robert was known for his love of the outdoors. He found joy in camping, fishing, birdwatching, needlepoint, photography, and cultivating flowers and plants. A passionate traveler, he visited all 50 states and explored many of the National Parks. A veteran...

James Gajewski

James Gajewski

Oct 4, 2024

James John Gajewski, 62, of Chicago, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024. A devout Elvis fan and Chicago White Sox Fan, Jim was well known for impersonating Jake of the Blues Brothers for many years. Beloved father of Kimberly Horne and Adam Deines; proud grandfather of Logan; cherished son of Elaine (nee Fortek) and the late John J. Gajewski; dear...

Marguerite "Peggy" Nykaza

Marguerite "Peggy" Nykaza

Oct 4, 2024

Marguerite Lee Nykaza, 73, of Bartlett, IL passed away on October 4, 2024. Born on June 6, 1951 in Chicago, IL to her parents John and Laverne Nolan. Peggy married the love of her life, Robert Nykaza, on July 29, 1972. Together they had one loving daughter Jennifer (Chris Gardley) Nykaza. Peggy is a cherished grandma to Shannon Nykaza and...

Kenneth Riccardo

Kenneth Riccardo

Oct 4, 2024

Kenneth “Ken” Michael Riccardo, age 82, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Chicago. Cherished father of Dr. Nick (Paula) Riccardo and Lisa (Brad) Eshoo; loving grandfather of Michael and Brian Riccardo, Sean, Brynn and Alex Eshoo; devoted son of the late Joseph and Lillian (Mika) Riccardo; dear brother of the late Anthony (survived by Delores "Dee") Riccardo; former husband of Diane...

Jeremy Knapp

Jeremy Knapp

Oct 3, 2024

Jeremy  William Knapp, 43, Passed away on October 3, 2024, in Schaumburg, Illinois. Born on May 19, 1983. Jeremy’s vibrant spirit and passion for sports left a lasting impact on everyone around him. Jeremy is mourned and forever remembered by his son David, his mother Kim, stepfather Rick, brother Jason (Jennifer), sister Jenny (Nathan). He was a cherished nephew of...

Thomas "Thom" Elliott

Thomas "Thom" Elliott

Oct 2, 2024

Thomas C. "Thom" Elliott, Jr. passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Thom was a devout Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Blackhawks, and Chicago Cubs fan. He was a motorcycle fanatic who enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, but was mostly a dedicated father to his children. Beloved husband of Jennifer M. (nee Koenig); loving father of Kaitlin (Van) Hager, Thomas C. Elliott...

Laura Murowski

Laura Murowski

Oct 2, 2024

Laura Murowski, 84, of South Elgin, IL passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 peacefully at Bickford Assisted Living in St. Charles. She was born July 27, 1940, the daughter of Thomas and Lorraine Wefing, and she was united in marriage to Richard Murowski for over 60 years. Laura grew up in New Jersey; she was a nursing student; and she...

Daniel Villegas Caldera

Daniel Villegas Caldera

Oct 2, 2024

Daniel Villegas Caldera, 81, murió 2 de Octubre 2024. Daniel era el amoroso esposo de Maria de la Luz Dorado Marquez; querido padre de Victor Martin Villegas Dorado, Isabel Villegas, Luz Marcela Villegas, Gabriela Villegas y Jose Daniel Villegas; orgulloso abuelo de Victor Hugo Villegas, Antonio Villegas, Aldo Villegas, George Villegas, Guadalupe Villegas, Nicolas Villegas, Melanie Cecilia Vargas Villegas, Josue...

Tina Neubert

Tina Neubert

Sep 30, 2024

Tina Marie Neubert, 64, of Elgin, IL, peacefully passed away on September 30,2024. A ceremony will be held in loving memory of her on Tuesday October 8, 2024 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Countryside Funeral Home, 950 S. Bartlett Rd. Bartlett IL, 60103 "Tina was 'Tina' we'd say. She was definitely one of a kind. She was a 28 year loving...

Randall Block

Randall Block

Sep 29, 2024

Randall R. Block, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and respected business owner, passed away peacefully at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. Randy was born in Columbus, Wisconsin, where he spent his early years. His family later moved and settled in Illinois. It was there that he met and married his wife Cathy Block (née Engelhardt) with whom...

Phien Nguyen

Phien Nguyen

Sep 29, 2024

Phien Van Nguyen, 76, Died of a Stroke on September 29th, 2024 at Ascension Alexian Brothers - Hospice Residence in Elk Grove Village, IL. He was born on December 31st, 1947, in Chau Doc Vietnam. Phien fought in the Vietnam War alongside the Americans and was wounded in battle during a firefight. After coming home, he met the love of...

Lawrence Kramer

Lawrence Kramer

Sep 28, 2024

Lawrence Samuel Kramer, 86, of Elgin, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024. Larry loved the Lord, his family, his church, and his friends and neighbors. He also loved the Chicago Bears,  playing bags, and standing up with other Veterans on the 4th of July. Beloved husband of 58 years to Sue (nee Winans); loving father of Mary (Fred) Weber and...

Janet Behe

Janet Behe

Sep 27, 2024

Janet M. Behe, 77, of Streamwood, IL passed away peacefully on September 27, 2024. Born on July 7, 1947 in Coupon, PA to her parents Ulis and Grace Fucina. Janet is the beloved wife of 60 years to Kenneth W. Behe; loving mother of Kenneth Behe and Pamela (Gary) Owens; cherished gendma of Amanda, Stephanie, Sara, Christopher, Joe and Gracie...

Chounphit Hatsady

Chounphit Hatsady

Sep 23, 2024

Chounphit Hatsady, age 60, of Wheaton, IL, passed away on September 23, 2024. Chounphit, affectionately known as “Choun” is survived by her husband Lee Jackels; daughter Victoria (Michael) Liszka; grandson Tyler Liszka; mother Somsamai Tothongkham and the late Vichian Tothongkham; siblings Sansai (Kanokwan) Tothongkham, Netdara (Abe) Luangraj, Nitthaya Nishijima, and Netnapha (Rob) Thelen. Choun was an admired Chef around Wheaton....

Rogelio Hernandez

Rogelio Hernandez

Sep 23, 2024

Velorio Viernes 27 de Septiembre, 3:00pm - 9:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 S. Greenmeadows Blvd (at Barrington Road) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Sabado a St. Ansgar Church 2040 Laurel Ave, Hanover Park, Misa 11:00am. Por información (630)289-8054.

Gary Casey

Gary Casey

Sep 23, 2024

Gary M. Casey, 85, a Hanover Park resident for 50 years, passed away on September 23, 2024.  Born on October 28, 1938 in Chicago, IL to his parents Edward and Thelma Casey. Gary served in the United States Navy. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 53 years Gail; loving father of Scott (Lisa) Williams, David Williams, Julie (Wayne) Meziere,...

Charles Scott

Charles Scott

Sep 19, 2024

Charles Scott, age 88, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024. Charles, better known to friends and family as “Chuck”, lived a life full of love and kindness. He was known for his sharp, often dark sense of humor, generous spirit, his love of sports, and unwavering loyalty to family and friends. Throughout his long life, Charles touched many lives...

Amy Hernicz

Amy Hernicz

Sep 18, 2024

Amy Lynn Hernicz (nee McGough), 56, of Bartlett passed away September 18, 2024. Amy was the loving mother of Andrew and Alaina; cherished daughter of Gerald and Lorraine McGough; beloved sister of Robert (Joyce) McGough and Julie Leuck; and dear aunt of Nathan McGough. Amy was a devoted mother, and loved her dogs, Buster and Callie. She was a talented ...

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