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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Marilu Arendt

Marilu Arendt

Jul 23, 2023

Marilu Arendt (Kaad), 77, of Bartlett, passed peacefully Sunday, July 23, 2023. Born October 31, 1945 in Chicago. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Arendt; loving mother of Richard, Heather (Frank) Changet, Michelle (Bob) Jacob and Brian (Shelleen). She was a devoted grandmother to Paige, Chase, Zoe, Hunter, Quetzie, Lennon, Cheznie and cherished sister to Barbara Collins,...

Raymond Gould

Raymond Gould

Jul 23, 2023

Services for Raymond Gould, a resident of South Elgin since 1958 are private. Raymond is the beloved husband of the late Eldean nee Hrubetz; loving father of Lori, Richard and the late Gary Lee and Josephine; cherished grandfather of Stephanie Elliott and Kristofer McMullen; caring great grandfather of Alexis, Meghan, Jessica, Emily, Noah and Michael; proud great great grandfather of...

Margaret Byrom

Margaret Byrom

Jul 22, 2023

Margaret G. Byrom, 95, of South Elgin and formerly of Georgia and Louisiana, died Saturday, July 22, 2023. Born August 28, 1927 in Dubach, Louisiana. Margaret was an avid Cubs fan who enjoyed crocheting, but her biggest passion was always her family. Beloved mom of Diane (Allen) Simon, Paula (the late John) Duros and the late Liz Napier; cherished grandma...

Humberto Rocha

Humberto Rocha

Jul 22, 2023

Humberto Raymond Rocha, 78, died the 22nd of July 2023 suddenly. Commital service is Friday, July 28th, 2023 at 12:30pm. Located at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, Illinois. Born in Laredo, Texas. Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia A. Rocha, parents Jose Benito Rocha and Maria Cruz Ybarra Rocha, his sister Janie, his...

Norma Rowe

Norma Rowe

Jul 21, 2023

A Memorial Service for Norma G. Rowe of Streamwood since 1973 is being planned for a later date. Norma is the beloved wife of the late Wendell; loving mother of Sabrina Rowe and Denise (Scott) Dollinger; cherished grandmother of Justin (Alexandra) Lundsteen, Colton Dollinger, Berek Dollinger, Tristan (Alexandra) Dollinger, Duncan (Taryn) Dollinger and Jared (fiancé Hadley Saute) Dollinger; dear sister...

Ellen Laechel

Ellen Laechel

Jul 20, 2023

Ellen Mary Laechel, 80, of Streamwood, IL passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Ellen is the beloved wife of 56 years to Walter G. Laechel and the loving mother of Mark, Sharon, and Michael Laechel and dear sister of Kathleen Kowalewski. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Ellen Kinahan of Ireland and...

Christopher Lorch

Christopher Lorch

Jul 20, 2023

Chris is the cherished son of David Lorch and Lynn Ahrens; beloved brother of Danielle (Michael Smith) Lorch; caring uncle of Stella Margaret Smith; loving grandson of Dennis Ahrens and Christine (Chuck) Molitor and the late Gerald and Norma Lorch; dear nephew of David (Tina) Ahrens, Danny (Cindy) Ahrens, Mindy (Steven) Blumenthal and the late Dale Lorch. Visitation 4:00pm to...

Paula Winterhalder

Paula Winterhalder

Jul 19, 2023

Paula Marie Winterhalder, nee Brown, of Winfield and formerly of Bloomington, Indiana; loving wife of the late Ambros "AJ"; dear mom of Lisa Winterhalder, John (Julie) and Michael (Marianne); cherished Oma of Anna, Ella, Ava, Maddie, Mason and Max; beloved daughter of the late Paul and Mary Jo. Visitation Friday, July 21, 3:00 - 8:00 pm at the Countryside Funeral...

Patricia Faulstich

Patricia Faulstich

Jul 17, 2023

Surrounded by her family, Patricia (Patti) Kay Faulstich, age 71, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2023 at JourneyCare Hospice Facility in Barrington, Illinois. The former Patricia Gryzwa was born on July 14, 1952 at St. Joseph Hospital in Menominee, Michigan to Frank and Katherine Gryzwa. Patti attended St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School and graduated in 1970 from Peshtigo High...

Carol Mcnevin

Carol Mcnevin

Jul 16, 2023

Carol McNevin, 84, of Streamwood, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 16th with her loving family by her side. Carol is a beloved Wife to Ed; loving Mother to the late Terri McNevin; Patti (the late Kevin) Stockwell, Mary (Carl) Paulson and Kelly (the late Pat) Switzer. Cherished Grandmother of Tom and Joe Switzer; Austin, Ryan (Emily) and Tyler...

Ethan Stepanian

Ethan Stepanian

Jul 16, 2023

Ethan Harley Stepanian, 25, passed away suddenly Sunday, July 16, 2023. Ethan graduated from Dominican University in 2022 with a degree in finance and was employed at Bank of America as a financial planner. An avid Cubs fan, Ethan was loved by everyone for his kind spirit. Beloved son of Mark and Katie (nee Polley) Stepanian; cherished brother of Mora...

Kenny Long

Kenny Long

Jul 16, 2023

Kenny is survived by mother Dawn nee Sciaccotta (Vic) Menendez, siblings Stacy Bratcher, Keith (Kristin) Bratcher, and Karl (Whitney) Long, niece and nephews Kayla, Connor, Paxton, Vincent and Thomas, nephew to Kathy Sciaccotta, (Don) Hardt and Tami (Mike) Marcanio, and grandson to Anthony Sciaccotta, and lots of cousins. He is preceded in death by his father, James F. Long, grandparents,...

April Porter

April Porter

Jul 14, 2023

April Eleanore Porter, 44, of Lake Zurich, formerly of Arlington Heights, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023. A true empath, April was known to feel others' feelings, often relishing in their happiness. An extrovert who never met a stranger, she was fiercely loyal and known for her heart of gold. Cherished mother of Cole; beloved daughter of Owen (fiancee Shelley...

Gail Stadelmann

Gail Stadelmann

Jul 14, 2023

A Memorial Visitation for Gail Ann Stadelmann nee Kiel of Streamwood for 42 years will be held Friday, July 21, 2023 3:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Gail is the beloved wife of 48 years of Charles P.; loving sister of Cheryl...

Michael Kolecke

Michael Kolecke

Jul 14, 2023

Michael A. Kolecke, 95, of Streamwood, formerly of Byron, IL, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023. An Army Veteran, Michael was a former Kansas City professional baseball player in the 1940s-1950s, and an avid bowler who enjoyed making stained glass. Beloved husband for almost 50 years to the late Evelyn; loving father of Michael (Joyce), Keith (the late Dianne), and...

Beryl Stahnke

Beryl Stahnke

Jul 13, 2023

Beryl Bonner Stahnke, 97, of Schaumburg passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 13, 2023. Beryl was born on August 15, 1925 to Leslie and Faye Bonner on their family farm, the Bonnie Brae Farm in Millburn, Illinois and this is where she grew up with her older sister, Geraldine, and older brother, Lyman. One of the big events...

Niranjan Patel

Niranjan Patel

Jul 11, 2023

On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, Niranjan C. Patel, 80 years old, passed away at JourneyCare Hospice Home in Barrington, Illinois surrounded by a family that loved him very much - his wife Narmada Patel, his son Mayur Patel, his daughter Bindu Patel, his daughter in law Niraja (Neeru) Reddy, his son in law Nick Bhasin, and his three grandsons, Benicio...

Jeffrey Hartjes

Jeffrey Hartjes

Jul 11, 2023

Jeffrey “Jeff” E. Hartjes, 54, of Chicago, died Tuesday, July 11, 2023 surrounded by family. Born November 16, 1968 in Chicago. Jeff was very athletic and loved sports. He was an avid Cardinals fan and will be best remembered for his sense of humor. Beloved son of Ria and the late Louis Hartjes; loving brother of Harry (Carmen), Louis, Diane,...

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