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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James Gonyon
May 14, 2023
James A. Gonyon, 88 passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. He was born April 10, 1935 in Glendale, Queens, NY. After attending High School he served in the Air Force. Jim was married on June 6, 1959 to Mary Sullivan; they were married for 53 years. He worked for FMC as a systems analyst for 30 plus years. Jim...
Steven Schwarz
May 13, 2023
Steven S. Schwarz, Sr., 91 passed away on May 13, 2023. He is survived by is loving wife Janet of nearly 68 years, beloved father of Steven, Jr. (Nancy), Debra (Mike), the late Denise, Sharon (Bob), Anthony (Rebekah), Scott (Shawn). A much loving Grandfather (Poppa) of 13, Katherine (Brian), Adam (Brooke), Angela (Bill), Cole (Madeline), Nathan, Kevin (Jessica), Sean (Bridgette),...
Juan Cardenas
May 13, 2023
Visitation for Juan A. Cardenas of Elgin for 30 years will be held Thursday May 18, 2023 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Friday 9:15a.m. to St. Joseph Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment East Dundee Township Cemetery. Considered the "handy man" of his neighborhood, Juan is the beloved husband of 32...
Niranjan Modi
May 13, 2023
Niranjan Modi, 72, of Streamwood, died Saturday, May 13, 2023 at home with his family. Born May 31,1950 in India. He was the beloved husband of Yashvina and the loving father of Freny, Yesha and Naitik. Funeral Monday 1:00 pm until time of cremation 3:00 pm on Monday, May 15, 2023.
Gary Heck
May 12, 2023
Gary D. Heck, 74, of Streamwood, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023. A Viet Nam War Veteran who served in the US Navy and Naval Reserves, Gary was an electrician for over 45 years. He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed his sacred time at the lake as well as old cars, motorcycles, and especially Clint Eastwood movies. He will...
Eileen Bensen
May 10, 2023
Eileen J. Bensen, 93, of Bartlett , IL passed away on May 10, 2023. She is the beloved wife of 44 years to the late Ronald; loving mother of Timothy and the late Cindy; cherished mother-in-law of Mark; dear grandmother of Amy, Joshua ( Allison), Katlyn (Andreas Weber), Aubree, Ryan, and Jessica and great-grandmother of Emery, Silas and Ivy. A...
Javier "Gabi" Hernandez
May 9, 2023
Javiern "Gabi" Hernandez, 41, of Streamwood, IL passed away on May 9, 2023. Gabi is the beloved husband of 12 years to Jackie "Boo Boo"; loving son to Javier and Susana; cherished brother to Leo (Mark) Gross; dear uncle and friend to many. He was also a beloved cat dad to Baby Girl and dog uncle to Canela. Gabi was...
Sharon Volmer
May 8, 2023
Sharon Lee Volmer, 86, of Bartlett, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 8, 2023, in her home. Born on March 4, 1937, in Elgin, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Madeline Hillquist. She is survived by her loving husband, Fred. Sharon is the beloved mother of Scott (Linda), Paul, Mark (Debbie), and Chris (Mary) Volmer,...
Linda Trent
May 8, 2023
Linda Marie Trent, 76, of Streamwood for 51 years, died May 8, 2023. Born June 12, 1946 in Chicago. Linda enjoyed spending time outside gardening and planting flowers. She also enjoyed sewing making beautiful quilts, Christmas stockings and potholders. She also enjoyed spending as much time with her family as possible. Beloved wife of 49 years to the late Roy;...
Beverly Schimpf
May 7, 2023
Visitation for Beverly Ann Schimpf nee Slama of Hanover Park since 1965 will be held Thursday, May 11, 2023 9:00a.m. until time of service 11:00a.m. at Evangel Church 5700 Bartels Rd. Hanover Park. Committal Service Friday 11:00a.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 20953 W. Hoff Rd. Elwood. Family and friends will gather at the Visitor's Center located inside the cemetery...
Kelly Slove
May 6, 2023
Visitation for Kelly Catherine "Choo Choo" Slove will be held Saturday, May 13, 2023 12noon until time of service 3:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Kelly is the beloved daughter of Mary Holub and the late Joseph Slove; loving sister of...
David Cozzi
May 3, 2023
Memorial Visitation for David Cozzi of Glendale Heights for 20 years will be held Monday, July 10, 2023 1:00 - 3:30p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Dave is the beloved husband of 34 years of Ann nee Allori; father...
Carol Wagner
May 3, 2023
Carol A. Wagner, 82 of Hanover Park, died Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Born January 2, 1941 in Chicago, Carol loved to cook and spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Beloved wife of 62 years to Paul Sr; loving mom of Paul Jr, John, James and Kelly; cherished grandma of Kevin and Kobe and great grandma of Jordan; dear...
Jack Minutillo
May 2, 2023
Services for Jack Minutillo of Melrose Park, formerly of Berwyn are private. Jack is the beloved husband of the late Carol nee Bowbin; cherished son of the late Louis and Anne Minutillo; loving brother of Rose (Army) DeSantis, Mary (the late Richard) Gajewski, Louis (Diane) Minutillo and the late John (the late Marie) Minutillo, Anthony (Camille) Minutillo, Catherine Dicke and...
Gregory Petrovich
May 2, 2023
Gregory Petrovich, 54, of Hanover Park, IL, passed away suddenly on May 2, 2023 at home with his family. Gregory (Greg) was born to Danny and Margaret (Peggy) Petrovich in Chicago, IL on January 21, 1969. Greg enjoyed golfing and attending racing events with his children. He is survived by his parents Danny and Margaret Petrovich and his children Nicholas...
Robert Heinlein
Apr 30, 2023
Robert ”Bob” Heinlein, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2023. He is the loving father of Donna (Joseph) Vorreyer and Kevin (Jennifer) Heinlein; cherished grandpa of Zachary Vorreyer, Bradley (Katie) Vorreyer and SSgt John-George (Ellyka) Heinlein; brother and best-friend of Don (Carla) Heinlein, sister-in-law Marlene, and many nieces and nephews. He joins his beloved wife Patricia, parents George...
Anthony Sonny Prang
Apr 30, 2023
Anthony Sonny Prang, 44, of Hanover Park, formerly of Madison, WI, passed away Sunday, April 30. 2023. An avid Cubs fan, Sonny enjoyed sports as well as playing X Box. Cherished son of the late Yan and the late Mao (nee Chheam) Prang; devoted brother of Choeun Julie Yi, Yane (Sauron) Prang, Yena Prang, Yany (Benito) Olivas, and the late...
Rosanne Plencner
Apr 27, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Rosanne Therese Plencner (nee Rychtarczyk), loving daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, and grandmother. Rosanne was the youngest of 4 daughters of first-generation Polish immigrants, John and Rose Rychtarczyk (nee Szeliga). Her sisters Genieve Rosinski, Janette Bartczak, and Irene Schultz preceded her. Born and raised in Chicago, she attended St. Hyacinth Grade School...
Denise Krzesinski
Apr 27, 2023
On April 27, 2023, Denise Marie Krzesinski received her wings and went to walk with the angels. She was 65 years old. Born in Chicago, Illinois on July 8, 1957 to Stanley and Dorothy Zubka, she spent all but the last three years in the Chicago area. She married the love of her life, Thomas Krzesinski Sr., and they were...
Adam Beynon
Apr 26, 2023
Adam Beynon, 38, of Roselle, beloved son of Kenneth and Colette, nee Osika, loving brother of William, Kenny (Lisa), Joanne (David) Trupiano and twin brother Justin; dear uncle of Olivia, Sam, Rocco and Colette and caring nephew to many aunts and uncles. Adam was super smart, a voracious reader and lover of books and history. He loved to play Dungeons...
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