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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Maryann Wetle
Aug 19, 2023
Maryann Rose Wetle, nee Serino Born: February 3, 1938 At Rest: August 19, 2023 Passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Married 63 years to Sylvester A. Wetle. She was a devoted and loving wife and mother of four children: Laura Ann Fornal (Joseph), Steven Arthur (Kelly), Scott Allen (Danielle) and Linda Aileen Karels (Larry). Grandmother of eight:...
Raymond Peterson
Aug 19, 2023
Raymond D Peterson, 90, of Hanover Park, IL passed away on August 19, 2023. Ray was a proud Airforce Veteran who worked for United Airlines as a mechanic for nearly 40 years. He leaves behind his beloved wife Janice nee Siirila; loving father of Janine Nottke, Becky (Jack) Kaszubski, Karen (Bill) Clapp, and Michael (Colleen) Peterson; cherished grandfather of five...
Robert "Bob" Kretschmer
Aug 17, 2023
Robert “Bob” Kretschmer, 82, of Streamwood, IL formerly of Cicero, IL and Beaver Dam, WI passed away on August 17, 2023. Bob is the beloved husband of Janice; loving father of Cheryl (David) Clark, Renee Coughlin, and Shelly (Jay) Bernstein; cherished grandfather of Haley (Nate), Jeremiah, Charlotte, William (Lauren), Brenden, Noah, Audrey, Trey, and Leslie and great-grandfather of Elizabeth; dear...
George Werderich
Aug 17, 2023
George Werderich “Your story is the greatest legacy that you will leave your friends. Legacy is not leaving something for people, its leaving something in people.” -Orville Wright George Werderich lived a life of fulfillment and accomplishment. He surrounded himself with people that he loved, going places that he wanted to go, doing things he wanted to do. George was...
Beverly Waszkowski
Aug 16, 2023
Beverly Jean Waszkowski (nee Zakrzewski), 79, of Streamwood, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023. A devoted parishioner for many years at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Beverly enjoyed her red wine with ice as well as visiting the casino. She was an avid cook known for her famous meatballs and eggplant parmesan. Beloved wife for almost 55 years to...
Sandra Mae Bartlett
Aug 15, 2023
Sandra Mae Bartlett, 83, of Streamwood, IL passed away on August 15, 2023. Sandra was the beloved wife of the late Robert Bartlett; loving mother of Robert J. (Linda) Bartlett, Dianne (the late Mark) Sellergren, Timothy (Barbara) Bartlett, and Tammy Yanuzzi; cherished grandmother of Bobby M. (Catrina) Bartlett, Melissa Bartlett, Mallory Bartlett, Jami (Jason) Szczepanski, Adam (Elizabeth) Hardt, Lisa (Jonathan)...
Danny Crawford
Aug 15, 2023
Danny Crawford, 45, of Elgin, IL passed away on August 15, 2023. Danny was a Rolling Stones Fanatic! He had over 60 tattoos dedicated to his favorite band, one could say he was a Rolling Stone. Danny leaves behind his beloved mother Doris; loving brother of Rex (Jenny), Steve, and Jodie Crawford; dear and cherished uncle, great-uncle and friend to...
Rosemarie Jatis
Aug 12, 2023
Rosemarie Jatis nee Kokenes of Streamwood, beloved wife of the late Joseph; beloved mother of John (Victorine Diouf) Chavers, step mother of Christopher and Jeff (Maria) Jatis; loving sister of the late Diane (the late Grady) Mayson and Thomas (Martha) Kokenes; dear aunt of Christopher (Keri) Kokenes, Thomas (Martha) Kokenes and Stephanie Fjeldheim. Arrangements by Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory...
Mary Zietlow
Aug 12, 2023
Mary L. Zietlow (nee Hanzlovic), 75, of Wood Dale, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023. Mary enjoyed playing Pinochle, going bowling, reading, as well as baking. Beloved wife of the late Henry; loving mother of Stephanie (Alex) Cusma and John (Antionette); proud grandmother of Kayla, Gianna, Donella, and Alessia. Cremation private at Countryside Crematory.
Reynaldo Thompson
Aug 11, 2023
Reynaldo L. Thompson, Jr., 81, of Hanover Park, IL died at homeFriday, August 11, 2023. A Graveside Service will be held at Memory Gardens, Arlington Heights, IL May 24, 2024 at 2:00 pm with a celebration of his life at a future date to be determined. Survivors include his daughters, Debra Thompson DiPeri (Joseph) of Texas; Tamara Thompson (Jesse) of...
John Strupeck
Aug 11, 2023
John A. "Papa" Strupeck, 74, of Carol Stream, died August 11, 2023. John was the beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Doman) for 53 years; loving father of Michael (Allison) and Jennifer (Jason) James; proud papa of Brandon, Alexis and Nathan; dear brother of Marilyn "Midge", Joseph, Margaret "Peggy", Susan, Mary and Joan. He will be missed by many nieces, nephews...
Casimer Grendzinski
Aug 10, 2023
In Loving Memory of Casimer W. Grendzinski March 4, 1926 - August 10, 2023 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Casey Grendzinski, at the age of 97. Casey was the second of six children born to Alex and Jennie (Losiewicz) Grendzinski in Thorp, Wisconsin. As the eldest son, Casey spent his early years attending school and working with...
Mark Hepner
Aug 10, 2023
Mark J. Hepner of Bartlett, left this world suddenly at the age of 62 on August 10th, 2023. Mark was the cherished husband of Therese (nee O’Malley) for 38 years, loving father of Joseph (Jessica). He was predeceased by his parents George and Joan, and his brother James (Jean). He left behind his brothers Scott (Kimberly) and Terry and his...
Benjamin Fulham
Aug 8, 2023
Benjamin Alan Fulham was born on November 5th 2022 at Christ Medical Center in Oaklawn. Benji was the beloved son of Patrick and Jennalyn Fulham. He was born 15 weeks premature and was diagnosed with medical conditions that he faced at birth. As a sick child and a fighter, he had aggressively gone through care plans to get him home...
Walter Pretkelis
Aug 8, 2023
Walter “Walt” A. Pretkelis, 80, of Elk Grove Village; husband for 54 years to Ann (nee Wozniak) who preceded him in death, and father of Walter Jr. "Wally" (Barbara) and Geoffrey (Jane); grandfather of Neil, Ren, Alexa, Ben and Mallory; son of Emilija (nee Schmidt) and (late) Augustus Pretkelis, and brother of Algrid “Al” Pretkelis. Brother-in-law to Irene Wozniak and...
Anthony Campagna
Aug 7, 2023
Anthony Patrick Campagna passed away on August 7, 2023, peacefully in his home following a brief battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Sharon Caddigan, and loving father to Antonio and Silvia. He was predeceased by his parents Thomas Campagna and Julianna Silvestre, his adored grandmother Nora Fahey, and his loving sister Cynthia Vallone. He was a devoted brother, uncle, cousin,...
Candice Stevenson
Aug 7, 2023
Candice was born January 11, 1953, in Westfield, Massachusetts, and passed away peacefully on August 7, 2023, with her sister Pam by her side. She was employed by Digital Equipment Corp. for 20 years, and then by Westfield State College in the Cafeteria for 15 years. Mom, Daddy, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, the members of First Congregational Church in Westfield...
John Mahoney
Aug 6, 2023
John Phillip Mahoney, 61, of Bartlett died August 6, 2023. John was the beloved husband of Sharon (nee Racutt) for 38 years.; loving father of John (Julie) and Nicole (Jimmy) Jankowicz; proud grandfather of Molly, Johnny and Jimmy; dear brother of James (Josephine) Mahoney and the late Mary (Dan) Dorich; cherished son of the late James and Genevieve Mahoney; fond...
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