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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Timothy Tegtmeier

Timothy Tegtmeier

Feb 16, 2023

Tim Tegtmeier passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 with his family having been by his side on his final day. He would be the first one to tell you that he had a full life with family and friends, whom all loved him. He was honored to be called a “Mama’s Boy” as he loved his mom very much....

Frank Kowalski

Frank Kowalski

Feb 15, 2023

Frank D. Kowalski, 73, of Streamwood, IL passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Born June 8, 1949 in Chicago. Frank was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was very outgoing and could strike up a conversation with anyone. He enjoyed music, but above all else he enjoyed his family, especially his grandkids. Beloved husband of the late Diane; loving...

Marshall Gordon

Marshall Gordon

Feb 15, 2023

Marshall Gordon, 100, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2023. Born on January 19, 1923, to Philip and Molly Gordon, in Chicago, IL, he lived a full life throughout his 100 years. Marshall served in the US Army Tank Corps in WWII where he was awarded 4 medals. While home from Europe on...

Bonnie Ausley

Bonnie Ausley

Feb 14, 2023

Bonnie Joy Ausley, 80, of Schaumburg passed away on February 14, 2023. Bonnie was the devoted wife of the late Elbert for 57 years; loving mother of Alyssa Ausley and Rachel (Jim) Lechuga; proud Bubbe of Devin, Brandon, and Joshua Gorka, Blake, Logan, and Cassidy Lechuga. A celebration of Bonnie’s life will be held on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at...

Demetra Matsas

Demetra Matsas

Feb 14, 2023

Demetra Matsas (nee Tamvakis), 80, of Elmhurst and Florida, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 surrounded by her family. Demetra was born January 1st, 1943 in Thessaloniki, Greece. She was the younger daughter of Efstratios and Eleni Tamvakis. Demetra emigrated to Chicago in 1960 where her sister and brother-in-law lived and had met Dean K. shortly thereafter. They've been married...

Steven Weigand

Steven Weigand

Feb 13, 2023

Steven P. Weigand, 67, of Bartlett, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 in Florida with his family by his side. A lifelong Blackhawks fan, Steve was a hockey coach, an avid golfer, fisherman, and outdoorsman who love biking in Florida and Illinois. He loved watching his grandkids play sports, playing jokes and pranks on family, telling scary stories, traveling, spending...

Edna Cleinmark

Edna Cleinmark

Feb 13, 2023

A Celebration of Life for Edna R. Cleinmark nee Flood, a longtime resident of Streamwood, is being planned for a later date. Edna is the beloved wife of 30 years of John P.; loving mother of Dennis (Debbie) Schoening, Steven (Jerri) Schoening, Edie (Bob) Mosher, Jim (Connie) Schoening, stepmother of Grant (Tara) Cleinmark and Jennifer (Andy) Sepulveda; cherished grandmother of...

Demetrios Angelopoulos

Demetrios Angelopoulos

Feb 13, 2023

Demetrios K. Angelopoulos, 90, of Elmhurst, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 with his family by his side in Florida. Demetrios came to the United States in 1961 with the goal to achieve the American dream. Through his hard work ethic and fierce determination he learned the language and become a successful restauranteur. He was an avid contributor to his...

Jerome Kallas

Jerome Kallas

Feb 12, 2023

Jerome J. Kallas, 86, of Bartlett for over 50 years, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023. Jerome was born in March 19, 1936. A Bartlett Trustee in the 1970s, Jerome was also part of the Bartlett Planning Commission for over 30 years as well as a soccer coach, music lover and enjoyed crafting. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Berscheid); loving...

Susan Witt

Susan Witt

Feb 12, 2023

Susan “Susie” Barbara (Mikulan) Witt, 66, of Streamwood Illinois, passed away on February 12, 2023. Susie was born to Anton and Sylvia (Saliukas) Mikulan on November 12,1956 in Cicero, Illinois. Susie married the love of her life, David, in 1979 and had two wonderful sons, Ryan and Erich (Dainelle). Susie worked as a para-educator for many years in District U-46...

Jayantilal Patel

Jayantilal Patel

Feb 12, 2023

With profound grief and sadness, we inform passing of Jayantilal Patel who left for his heavenly abode on 12 February 2023. Loving husband of Subhadra. Devoted father of Nimisha Patel, Priti (Hitendra) Desai and Keyur (Bhumika) Patel Proud grandfather of Nehal/Niki (Nicholas) Matt, Dhruti Patel, Anant Desai, Priyal Desai, Arjun Patel and Aayan Patel. Nehal/Niki (Nicholas) Matt have made him...

Sandra Spears-Thies

Sandra Spears-Thies

Feb 11, 2023

Sandra Lee Spears Thies, 66, of Chicago, IL, formerly of Greeneville, TN, passed away on February 11, 2023. Beloved wife to Miles; loving mother to Eric John Thies; cherished grandmother of Kylynn Aria Thies; dear sister of Danny Allen Spears and the late Linda Busch (nee.- Spears, deceased 01/02/1981). A memorial service is pending at Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1121...

Constantinos Cokkinias

Constantinos Cokkinias

Feb 10, 2023

Committal services for Constantinos "Casey" George Cokkinias will be held Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 20953 W. Hoff Rd. Elwood. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Visitor's Center located inside the cemetery no later than 10:50a.m. for 11:00a.m. service and Military Honors. A Memorial Service was held Saturday, April 8, 2023 12noon until...

Warren Kenyon

Warren Kenyon

Feb 10, 2023

Warren M. Kenyon, Jr., a beloved father, passed away Friday February 10, 2023 at age 83. An avid lover of driving, he drove a semi truck cross country for most of his adult life. He enjoyed meeting new people on his travels, and getting together with friends when he was home in Illinois or at his second home in Arizona....

Sandra Marella

Sandra Marella

Feb 10, 2023

Sandra Lee Marella, 75 of Schaumburg, IL passed away peacefully on 2/10/2023, surrounded by family. Sandra was born in Ironwood, MI and moved to Chicago in the 1950’s. She was a very proud loving Mother to her 3 children. Jon Zilske (Connie Westlake), Lora (David) Wilkozek, and her late son Mark Zilske. Cherished Grandmother to Justin Wilkozek. She loved her...

Gloria Reese

Gloria Reese

Feb 7, 2023

Gloria J. Reese, 77, of Huntley/Elgin died Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Born October 27, 1945 in Chicago. Gloria loved traveling and spending time with her family. Beloved mom of Daniel, Jim and (Joseph) Reese; loving grandma of Melissa, Sarah, Michael, Alex, Allison, Jocelyn and Josephine; cherished daughter of the late Andrew and Jean Niezgoda; kind sister of the late Daniel...

Robert T. "Rick" Connolley

Robert T. "Rick" Connolley

Feb 7, 2023

Robert T. "Rick" Connolley, 63, of Bartlett formerly of Roselle, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023. A faithful employee for over 10 years at St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin, Rick was an avid Chicago White Sox and Chicago Blackhawks fan. He also enjoyed going to movies and was an active participant in the Special Recreation Association. Beloved son of Robert...

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