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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Kenneth Malm
Oct 1, 2023
Kenneth Malm, 82, of Wayne, together with Tyra Malm, Kenny helped to raise a beautiful family. He was the proud dad of Kevin, Kimberly (Scott) Simon, Tana (Chip) Baber, Trysta (Colonel Joseph) Wall, Tamara (Scott) Bourret and the late Keith; cherished grandpa of Tank and Tapanga Baber, Tavin, Tenley and Trace Wall, Tyler and Treymore Bourret and he was...
Linda Eremity
Sep 30, 2023
Linda B. Eremity, 78, nee Putman, of Streamwood and formerly of Hanover Park; wife for 55 years of Frank; mom of Sharon Lyn (Doug) Scott and Cynthia Dawn Muryn; gringong of Maggie Sue Scott, Dallas Jean Scott, Lake Douglas Scott, Saralyn Michelle (Andrew) Byrne, Melinda Theresa (Connor) Whiteside; sister of Wilma Lee Brumley, Billy Lamar Minerna Putman, Roger Dale (Nancy)...
Jerzy Skowron
Sep 30, 2023
Visitation for Jerzy Skowron of Streamwood since 1993 will be held Friday, October 6, 2023 8:30a.m. until time of prayers 10:45a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg to St. John the Evangelist Church. Mass 11:30a.m. Interment Maryhill. Jerzy is the beloved husband of 43 years of Danuta nee Klimek; loving father of Angelika, Jerzy...
Edward Ziemba
Sep 29, 2023
Edward E. Ziemba, Jr., 69, of Roselle, IL passed away on September 29, 2023. Ed is the beloved husband for 25 years to Chris; loving father to Sarah (Dean) Diercks, Edward Ziemba, and Mary (Mike) Oakes; cherished grandfather to Tevian, Avalon, Sawyer, Novayo, Evekai and Charlotte; beloved son to the late Edward E. Ziemba, Sr. and Adele Ziemba; dear brother...
Paul Flowers
Sep 28, 2023
Paul C. Flowers, age 77, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at East Troy Manor in East Troy, WI from complications of COPD and other medical problems. Paul grew up in Oak Park, IL and is predeceased by his mother Alice Rex Flowers and his father Dr. Vladimir Flowers and his sister Lorin. He is survived by Steve (Padget),...
Tom Tulinski
Sep 28, 2023
Thomas J. Tulinski, 79, of Schaumburg, IL passed away on September 28, 2023. Tom is the beloved husband for 56 years to Janice; loving father to Laura (Roman) Pacocha and Sheri (Scott) Witt; cherished papa to Allison, Justin, Matthew, Carter and Camryn and great-papa to Rhyan and Blayke; dear brother to Cynthia Brodzinski; loving brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to...
Craig Sell
Sep 27, 2023
Craig William Sell, 46, of South Elgin died Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Born April 13, 1977 in Elk Grove Village. Craig was an avid White Sox fan who enjoyed watching baseball, playing bags and horseshoes, listening to music and camping. He will be missed by his family and friends. Beloved husband of 17 years to Kim; loving father of J.D....
Sherry Gail Pobuta
Sep 27, 2023
A Memorial Visitation for Sherry Gail Pobuta nee Lawrence of Hoffman Estates, formerly of Elk Grove Village, will be held Monday, October 2, 2023 3:00p.m. until time of service 6:30p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Sherry is the beloved mother of Kelly DeStefano, Derek Pobuta and Rachel Pobuta; loving grandmother of...
Barbara Nendze
Sep 27, 2023
Barbara “Barb” Mae Nendze (nee Pries), 80, of Elgin, died Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at home. Born October 27, 1942 in Oak Park. Barb was an avid reader. She enjoyed cross stitching and traveling to new places. Beloved wife of 60 years to James “Jim”; loving mom of Judy (Ludvig) Johansen and Kim (Michael Arena) Jones; cherished grandma of Katie...
Thomas Flores
Sep 26, 2023
Thomas E. Flores of Roselle, Beloved son of Mary S.(nee:Haley) and the late Ignacio Flores; loving brother of Anthony Flores, Elba (Juan) Ramirez, Carmen Santana, Evelyn (Dan) Murphy, Zulma (Pete) Himpelmann and the late Ana E.(Jerry) Geschrey; dear nephew of the late Steve (Karen) Haley and many other aunts and uncles that preceeded him in death and fond uncle to...
Alejandro Arreguin Arreola
Sep 26, 2023
Velorio domingo, 15 de octubre, 3:00pm - 9:00pm a Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 S. Greenmeadows Blvd (a Barrington Road) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral 9:45am a Church of the Holy Spirit/Espírtu Santo Misa 10:30am. Por información (630)289-8054.
Alan Rateike
Sep 25, 2023
With great sadness, our family said goodbye to Alan Irving Rateike, 76, on September 25, 2023 after his fierce battle with cancer. A resident of Hanover Park born and raised in Des Plaines, alumni of Maine West, Air Force veteran, Alan worked for the City of Des Plaines, and Air Canada for 24 years. Alan was a die-hard Chicago Cubs...
Karen Carney
Sep 24, 2023
Karen Carney (nee Kavanaugh), 73, of Bartlett died September 24, 2023. Karen was the beloved wife of John T. Carney for 49 years; loving mother of David, J.P. (Teresa) and Rob (Kristen); proud grandmother of Colin, Ava, Connor, Neal, Mia and Morgan; sister of Kevin Kavanaugh. Karen began her volunteer career as a member of the Eastview PTO in the...
Joan Ward
Sep 24, 2023
Joan M. Ward, of Streamwood, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023.
Joan was a loving mother to Kimberly Garth, Kevin Ward, and Kristopher Ward; a caring grandmother of 4 and great-grandmother of 3; a fond sister to Judy (Norman) Olson, Larry Plagman, and Lynn Plagman; and a dear aunt to many nieces and nephews....
Petra Hamilton
Sep 24, 2023
Petra Hamilton, 63, of Elgin passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023. Born January 6, 1960 in Germany. Petra grew up in Dillenburg, Germany before moving to the United States. She enjoyed traveling all over with family and friends. She will be missed. Beloved mom of Liza (Leonardo) Beltran; loving Oma of Lorenzo; dear daughter of the late Karl and Lore...
Bryan Untinen
Sep 24, 2023
Bryan W. Untinen, 46, of Elgin, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023 at the Marklund Wasmond Center of Elgin (formerly Little Angels), a home for profoundly disabled children, where he was a 28 year resident and received exceptional care. Bryan was a devout Chicago Bears, Chicago Blackhawks, and Chicago Cubs fan. Beloved son of the late William and the late...
Sathanarayana Belur
Sep 23, 2023
Belur Anantharama Iyengar Sathyanarayana (Sathya), age 95 departed for the heavenly abode on September 23rd, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois. He is the beloved husband of the late Shantha Sathyanarayana. Sathya is survived by his son Siri Kumar, daughter Savitha Sathyan, son-in-law Jeyaranjan Sankarasivam, daughter-in-law Gita Kumar, granddaughter Anika Jeyaranjan and countless extended family and fond family members. All held...
Sylvia Plourde
Sep 22, 2023
Sylvia Plourde, of Streamwood Illinois, Beloved wife of the late Joel J.; loving mother of Donna (Thomas) Mazzone and Michael (Adrienne) Plourde; dear grandmother of Tina (Chase) MacDonald, Jeffrey Mazzone and great grandmother of Bennett MacDonald; fond sister of the late Edmond Daigle. Sylvia worked for the Seville Banquets, Dominicks food stores and was a 15 year volunteer at St....
John Smith
Sep 21, 2023
John Paul Smith, Jr., 83, of Elgin, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 with his family at his side. An avid snowmobiler, John enjoyed antique tractors and cars, especially his '59 Pontiac. Beloved husband of Judith (nee Jozik); loving father of Jennifer Smith and Julie Smith; fond brother of the late Robert Smith and the late Donald Smith. Cremation private...
Claude Bird
Sep 20, 2023
Visitation for Claude J. Bird of Roselle will be held Sunday, September 24, 2023 2:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Funeral 5:00p.m. Claude will leave a legacy of always being known for being a very kind, generous and helpful to those in need. Claude was an...
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