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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Anna Muller

Anna Muller

Aug 27, 2023

Anna J. Muller nee Walsh died peacefully Sunday, August 27, 2023 surrounded by her family. She is the beloved wife of the late Sylvester; loving mother of Thomas (Margaret) Muller, Paula (the late Glenn) Elisio, Karen (Joe) Long, Christina (Mark) Poplawski and the late Sylvester "Bob"; cherished grandmother of 10; proud great grandmother of 12; dear sister of Tom (the...

Charles Rose

Charles Rose

Aug 25, 2023

Charles (Charlie) L Rose, age 64, passed away on August 25, 2023 after a sudden, tragic incident on August 18 on a Lake Michigan tour boat while visiting his beloved hometown of Chicago with his brother Steve. Charlie was born on October 8, 1958 to James and Adele Rose of Northbrook, Illinois where he lived until 1990 when he moved...

Kimberly Holesha

Kimberly Holesha

Aug 23, 2023

Kimberly "Kim" A. Holesha, beloved wife of Paul A.; loving mother of Jason, Sean and Samantha; dear daughter of Margo and the late Michael Coursey and daughter in law of the late Richard and the late Marianne Holesha; fond sister of Denise Coursey and sister in law of Judy (Paul) Diebel, Ken (Kim) Holesha, Ann Marie (Cary) Kociuba and Barb...

Michael Spanos

Michael Spanos

Aug 22, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Mike Spanos of Hoffman Estates, IL. He died at age 49 on Tuesday, August 22 nd , 2023. He passed away surrounded by his loved ones after his brief battle with cancer. Mike is survived by his wife, Jen, children, Lex and Bella, mother Connie, and brothers, Pete and Bill. The Celebration...

Biman Mukherjee

Biman Mukherjee

Aug 21, 2023

Biman Behari Mukherjee died August 21, 2023 at the age of 85. Biman was the beloved husband of Chhabi; loving father of Soma (Ashok Ghose Dastidar) Mukherjee; proud grandfather of Anand Ghose Dastidar; dear brother of 10 siblings who preceded him in death. Biman graduated from Jaduvpur University in 1959 and had a long working life as a mechanical...

Tadeusz "Ted" Kosk

Tadeusz "Ted" Kosk

Aug 20, 2023

Tadeusz "Ted" Kosk, 74, of Itasca and Wood Dale, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023. Ted, who was loved by all who knew him, was a known handyman and "Jack of all trades". He was an avid sports fan who had a great sense of humor. Beloved husband of Irene (nee Talalaj); loving father of Dorothy (Erick) Krautkramer, Robert (Ania),...

Maryann Wetle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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