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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Elizabeth Mowers
Aug 31, 2023
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Mowers, nee Tepper, 76, of Elgin IL, passed away peacefully with her beloved husband of 54 years at her side along with family on August 31, 2023. Betty was born June 21, 1947, to the parents of Walter Edward & Stella Sophie Tepper in Chicago, IL. In 1967 she met Gordon “Gordy” Allen Mowers. They married October...
Piotr Rozycki
Aug 31, 2023
Piotr Adam Rozycki, 65, of Streamwood, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023. An avid family man, Piotr enjoyed his model train collection, mushroom hunting in Colorado, but mostly spending time with his family and grandchildren. Beloved husband of Teresa (nee Olszewska); loving step-father of Marta Tofilo and Marek (Ewelina) Zdanowicz; proud grandfather of David, Eva, and Artur; dear brother of...
George Phillips
Aug 31, 2023
George S. Phillips, 81, of Bartlett, IL passed away peacefully with his beloved wife of 51 years at his side along with family on August 31, 2023. He was born on April 14, 1942 in Lefkada, Greece, to Spiro and Olga Philippas. George graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago, majoring in art and secondary education with a Masters Degree...
Julia Prokup
Aug 30, 2023
Julia Louise Prokup was born in Oak Park, Illinois on June 14th, 1957. She passed away on August 30th, 2023 at the age of 66, surrounded by her family. Julia was a kind and bright woman, who loved reading, watching General Hospital and Jeopardy, and spending time with her dogs, of which she had many over the course of her...
Barbara Markham
Aug 30, 2023
Barbara J.” Barb” Markham, 75, of South Elgin, died Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Born October 1, 1947 in Iron Mountain, Michigan. Beloved wife of over 50 years to the late Warren; loving mom of Daniel (Nancy) and Warren “Jimmy” (Stacey) Markham Jr; cherished grandma of D.J. (Winnie), Derek (Missy), Dana (Phillip) and D.J.; dear sister of John (Janet), Dennis (Gloria),...
Jared Mcgraw
Aug 30, 2023
Jared Michael McGraw, 38, of Bartlett, IL passed away on August 30, 2023. Jared is the beloved son of Michael and Jane McGraw; loving brother of Erin McGraw, and he has a cherished fiancé. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Melvin and Anne McGraw, and his aunt Judith and uncle Dennis Wilkerson; his maternal grandparents Byron and...
Myron Crum
Aug 28, 2023
Myron A. Crum, 63, of South Elgin, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023. Myron was born March 9, 1960, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Dr. Ralph and Helen (née McCarthy) Crum. Myron was a graduate of the Youngstown State University, majoring in Biology, and was a chemist and lab manager for over 30 years working in the oil industry. He was...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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