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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Linda Johnston

Linda Johnston

Feb 14, 2025

Linda Lou Johnston (nee Purvis), 77, of Streamwood, IL (formerly of Chicago, IL) passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. She was born on April 24, 1947 in Chicago, IL to her parents James and Ethel Purvis. Linda was the beloved wife of 44 years to the late Gene Johnston; loving mother of Suzanne (Kenneth) and Michelle; proud grandma to...

Leopold Gondek

Leopold Gondek

Feb 14, 2025

Leopold C. Gondek, beloved husband of the late Eleanor (nee: Gostomski) and the late Genevieve (nee: Swat); loving dad of Gregory (Diana) Gondek, Susan Rogers and the late Karen (Phil) Olson; dear grandpa of Matthew, Erin, James, Ashley, Timothy, Christine, Joseph, Victoria, Maxwell, Bridget and great grandpa of ten; fond son of the late Albert and Anna (nee: Cudzach). Visitation...

Winifred Nelson

Winifred Nelson

Feb 13, 2025

Winifred B. Nelson, 100, of Elgin, IL (formerly Chicago, IL) passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025.  She was born on March 17, 1924, in Chicago, IL to her parents John and   Anna Krause.  She was the beloved wife of the late Chester, until their divorce.  They remained the best of friends and cherished the family they built.  They remained...

Michael Thoma

Michael Thoma

Feb 12, 2025

Michael A. Thoma, 69, of Glendale Heights, formerly of Chicago, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Michael was a 1973 graduate of St. Benedict High School in Chicago and then graduated from Loyola University. He was a retired UPS driver after almost 40 years, and a devout Cubs fan. Beloved father of Joseph (Sheri) and Timothy (Marisela Lopez) Thoma; proud...

Roger Riffle

Roger Riffle

Feb 11, 2025

Roger W. Riffle, 79, of Ottawa, formerly of Wayne and Streamwood, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Roger was an avid fisherman, former Streamwood Lions Club member, and loved telling his jokes. Beloved father of Julie (the late Thom Thomas) Riffle and James Riffle; cherished grandfather of Kelly (Seth Prisco) Herz; proud great grandfather of Thomas and Bridget; dear brother...

Kanubhai Patel

Kanubhai Patel

Feb 11, 2025

Kanubhai A. Patel, passed away on February 11, 2025. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 11:00 am until time of cremation 1:00 pm at Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd. Bartlett, IL 60103.

Mary Zielke

Mary Zielke

Feb 10, 2025

Mary C. Zielke, 32, of South Elgin, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025. Mary was an avid swimmer and music enthusiast . She enjoyed movies and her quiet time at home. Beloved daughter of Barry (Jean Marquette) Zielke; dear sister of Jennifer and Matthew Jaske; fond aunt of Vanessa and Daniel Torres; master of her cat Chaos. Cremation private at...

Janet Bellis

Janet Bellis

Feb 7, 2025

Dear Lord, grant our mother Janet serenity in heaven. Let her soul rest in the tranquility of Your kingdom. May she experience the joy and peace of eternal life. Amen.  -- Serenity in Heaven

Janet Marie (Schenekl) Bellis, age 79 of Huntley, IL passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at her home. She was born...

Wesley Ewald

Wesley Ewald

Feb 5, 2025

Wesley L. Ewald, 72, of Hoffman Estates, IL passed away on February 5, 2025. Wesley was born on October 19, 1952 in Ladysmith, WI to his parents Harold and Loraine Ewald. He is the beloved husband of Susan for 45 years; loving father of Jon Ewald, Victoria (Alexander Mendoza) Ewald and Ryan Ewald; cherished grandpa of Alex, Geena, Emilia and...

Mary Ann Kane

Mary Ann Kane

Feb 5, 2025

Mary Ann L. Kane, 83, of Bartlett, IL passed away on February 5, 2025. She was born on July 2, 1941 in Chicago, IL to her parents Stanley and Jean Magiera. Mary Ann loved all kinds of puzzles, she rarely missed an episode of Wheel of Fortune and could crack any crosswords.  She also loved to garden and polka dance...

Luz Garcia

Luz Garcia

Feb 5, 2025

Luz Garcia, 99, of Streamwood IL passed away on February 5, 2025. He was born on April 26, 1925 in El Salvador to his parents Teodulo and Juana Garcia. Luz Garcia is the beloved Husband to his wife of 61 years Nellie Garcia, loving father to his daughter Rosalba (Samson) Pillay and his son Henry (Tammy) Garcia. He was a...

Susan Rams

Susan Rams

Feb 5, 2025

Susan L. Rams (nee Pierce), 71, of Streamwood, formerly of Chicago, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Susan was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and a devout mother and grandmother. Beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of Kelly (Thomas) Vandyke and Amy (Timothy) Modesto; cherished grandmother of Axel, David, Jacob, Emma, and Colin; dear sister of Diane...

Elaine Barwig

Elaine Barwig

Feb 3, 2025

Elaine Marie Barwig, 88, Streamwood resident for 56 years, died February 3, 2025. Elaine was the beloved wife of the late Bob Barwig and the late James Christensen; loving mother of Donna (Joe) Leban; proud grandmother of Shelley (Ben) Luedtke and Scott (Jenn) Leban; cherished great grandmother of Payton and McKenzie Luedtke. Elaine enjoyed volunteering and bowling. Time with her...

Joyce Chesters

Joyce Chesters

Feb 3, 2025

Joyce M. Chesters, 81, of Hanover Park passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 3, 2025, following a long illness. Joyce was born on August 6, 1943, in Chicago, the daughter of the late William and Leonore Walendziewicz. She is survived by her husband Thomas Chesters and four children: Mark (Phyllis) Reiter, Donna (Daniel) Drapalik, Bryan (Cristian David) Chesters,...

Patricia Klein

Patricia Klein

Feb 2, 2025

Patricia C. Klein, 84, of West Chicago, IL passed away on February 2, 2025. Pat was born on May 10, 1940 in Geneva, IL to her parents George and Edith Umathum. She enjoyed crocheting, bowling and was a huge Chicago Cubs Fan. Pat is the beloved wife for 58 years to Leland; loving mom of Lisa Boyer and Steve (Amie)...

Patricia Schulze

Patricia Schulze

Feb 2, 2025

Patricia Schulze (née Chisholm), 71, of Roselle, IL, passed away peacefully after a long illness on February 2, 2025, surrounded by family. Always one to be early, Patricia was born premature in Northlake, IL, catching her parents by surprise. She was so small that she had to wear her older sisters’ dolls’ clothes home from the hospital. The Chisholms were...

Natividad Gutierrez

Natividad Gutierrez

Feb 1, 2025

Natividad enjoyed gardening, flower shopping and spending as much time with her family as possible. She is survived by three daughters, two sons and several grandchildren and great granchildren. She is preceded by her husband and one son.

Joan M. Bobowski Judycki

Joan M. Bobowski Judycki

Feb 1, 2025

Joan M. Bobowski Judycki, 91, died February 1, 2025. Joan was the beloved wife of the late Leonard Bobowski and the late Richard Judycki; loving mother of Mike (Joan) Bobowski and the late Deborah (Paul) Wilfinger; proud grandmother of Joey (Eilidh Hall) Wilfinger and Katie Wilfinger, Scott and Dustin Bobowski; dear great grandmother of Paige and Riley Wilfinger;...

Choummaly Athanaxay

Choummaly Athanaxay

Jan 30, 2025

Choummaly Athanaxay, 85, of Elgin passed away on January 30, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Saykham Athanaxay; loving mother of Sourichanh, Thavisanh, Souphaphanh, Banhdane, Souphaphone, Bounthieng, and the late Phaivanh; proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

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