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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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Julia Jaske
Jun 23, 2023
Services for Julia Jaske of South Elgin are private. Julia is the cherished daughter of Kenneth Edward and Jo Ann Michniewicz nee Hafner; beloved sister of Tracy (Joseph) Smith, Scott Michniewicz and Angela (Stanley) Lanczynski; loving aunt of Piper Smith, Gabriel and Jordan Lanczynski and Aidan Michniewicz; many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. She will also be missed by her...
Donna Ruth
Jun 21, 2023
Donna M. Ruth (nee Inc), 70, a retired preschool teacher and longtime resident of Streamwood passed away on June 21, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Timothy, she is survived by her children, Jason (Christine) and Allison (Alfredo Vega) Ruth; and her cherished granddaughters Ariana, Alina and Hailey. Visitation Sunday, June 25th, 11:00am - 1:00pm with service following immediately after...
Donald Devitt
Jun 21, 2023
Donald “Don” R. Devitt, 89 of Bartlett, formerly of Streamwood, died Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Born November 27, 1933 in Chicago. Don was an avid Cubs and Notre Dame fan. He enjoyed golfing and was proud of his hole-in-one achievement. He will be missed by his family. Beloved husband of 66 years to Sally; Loving dad of Catherine (Ken) McClarey,...
Frank Mercurio
Jun 18, 2023
Frank J. Mercurio, 80, of Schaumburg, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023. Born and raised in Oak Park, Frank graduated from Fenwick High School in 1961. He developed a passion for electronics and amateur radio, earning his Ham Radio license as a teenager. He served two years in the Army as a radio operator and then made a 40-year career...
Phyllis Yepsen
Jun 18, 2023
Graveside Service for Phyllis E.Yepsen nee Hall of South Elgin will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023 10:00a.m. at River Valley Memorial Gardens 14N689 Rt. 31 West Dundee. Born December 16, 1932 St Charles Illinois, she died June 18, 2023. Daughter of William and Irene (Plote) Rogalski A 1950 graduate of Elgin High School She married Roland (Ron) Yepsen on...
Karen Bowler
Jun 17, 2023
Karen Bowler of Schaumburg, Illinois passed away on June 17, 2023, at the age of 80. She was preceded in death by her parents, F.W. (“Bill”) and June Eckhardt, and brother James Eckhardt. Karen is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Jim Bowler, two sisters-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews. Karen grew up in and graduated high school...
Robert Walkowiak
Jun 17, 2023
Robert F. Walkowiak, 82, of Bartlett, husband for 59 years of Marilyn, nee Noth; dad of Joe (Heather), Chris (Chad) and Rob; grandpa of Joshua, Adam and CJ; great grandpa of Myla and JJ; brother of Gloria (Carl), Jackie, Kathy (Ralph), Connie (late Russell), Late Geri (late Frank), late Theresa (Joe), late Shirley (late John), late Rose (late Don) and...
Lilly Wessel
Jun 16, 2023
Services for Lilly F. Wessel nee Lindhuber of Sunrise of Schaumburg, formerly of Mt. Prospect are private. Lilly is the beloved wife of Konrad since 1984; loving mother of Harry (the late Susan) Eiler, Heidi (the late Erwin) Ruppenthal and the late Ricky Eiler; step mother of Robert Wessel and Evelyn (Frank) Angelle; cherished grandmother of Lisa (Michael) Sayerstad, Barrie...
Gilberto Marrero
Jun 15, 2023
Gilberto H. Marrero, 81, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023. Gilberto emigrated from Cuba to the United States in 1972, and was an avid Cubs fan who also enjoyed Dominos, but was mostly known as a hard worker who loved his family greatly. Beloved husband of Candida (nee Diaz); loving father of Gilberto F. (Kelly); dear grandfather of Jamie Loftus...
Thomas Wertz
Jun 15, 2023
Visitation for Thomas Robert Wertz of Elgin, formerly of Hanover Park, will be held Monday, June 19, 2023 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 95 S. Gilbert St. (at State St.) South Elgin. Funeral Tuesday 9:45a.m. to St. Patrick Catholic Church (on Crane Rd.) St. Charles. Interment Mt. Hope. Tom is the beloved husband of the late Audrey;...
Donald Vogel
Jun 14, 2023
Donald W. Vogel, 69, of Streamwood, died Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Born September 15, 1953 in Chicago. Donald loved woodworking, fishing, and being with his family. Beloved husband of Beverly (nee Johnson); loving dad of Don (fiancé Kelsey Nobilio) and Bill (fiancé Ivonne Amaya) Vogel; cherished grandpa of Eli and Brianna; dear son of the late William and Concetta Vogel...
Ivana Peterson
Jun 13, 2023
Ivana F. Peterson, 80, of Bartlett for 26 years died Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Born May 20, 1943, in Chicago and raised in Cicero where she met her husband, Jon, and started a family. Many friends and family knew Ivana by her nickname, Cheech. She is the beloved wife of Jon; cherished mother of Nikki (Bob) Bilek; adored mother-in-law of...
Donald Dary
Jun 13, 2023
Donald Michael Dary, 58, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2023, in Hanover Park, Illinois. He was born on August 23, 1964, in Chicago to Richard and Adele Dary. Donald was the owner of Dary Carpets and Floors, where he worked as a hard-working businessman. He was passionate about his work and took pride in serving his clients. Donald was...
Andrew Baumann
Jun 12, 2023
Andrew Baumann, 86, a retired lieutenant with the Chicago Police Department and avid golfer of Bloomingdale for over 30 years, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023. Beloved husband of over 65 years to Anne M. (nee Triptow); loving father of Diane (Jim) Kouretas, Barbara Baumann, and Christine (Peter) Vetrano; cherished grandfather of Andrea (Russell) Koper, and Nicholas and Stacie Kouretas;...
Mary Fisher
Jun 12, 2023
Mary Margaret Fisher (nee Henry), 91, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at her home in Schaumburg, IL. Beloved wife of the late Preston; loving mother of Dan (Tula) Fisher, Annette (Jim) Franke, Ellen (Paul) Macuiba, Robert Fisher, Jane (Dan) Peifer, Lorraine (Bill) Kull, and the late Brother James Fisher SVD; cherished grandmother of Mary (Brian), Elizabeth (Paul), Nicki, Tim,...
Catherine Pledger
Jun 12, 2023
Catherine Joan Pledger (nee Orlos), 73, of Chicago, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023. With a degree in criminology from Florida State University, she went on to have a distinguished career of 30+ years as a Special Agent investigating financial crimes with the Internal Revenue Service. In addition to her prominent career and raising three kids, she was an avid...
Lorraine Nejman
Jun 12, 2023
Lorraine “Lorry” Nejman, 87, of Schaumburg, died June 12, 2023. Born April 11, 1936 in Chicago. A good friend, Lorry was very social. She enjoyed nature, especially birds and squirrels, but her biggest passion was always her faith and her family. Beloved wife of the late Stanley; loving mom of Michael (Laura), Mary (Michael) Lefebvre, John (Cindy) and Laura Scaminaci;...
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