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 Rafferty
Dec 15, 2022
James A. (“Jim”) Rafferty, 68, passed suddenly on December 15, 2022. He was joyfully reunited in death with his parents Philip A. and Genevieve E. Rafferty. Beloved brother of Philip J. (Donita), Judith M.(the late Fred Meier), Dennis G. (Peggy), John F. (Cindy), Regina (“Genie”) (the late Ray Parenti) and Mary E. (Phillip) Czapar. Lifelong best friend of Steve (Joyce)...
Audrey Wisniewski
Dec 15, 2022
Audrey Wisniewski, of Streamwood, Beloved wife of the late Patrick; loving mother of Sheryl (Walter) Arend, Michael (RaeAnn) Wisniewski, Kathleen Micek, Deborah Wisniewski and Timothy (Shannon) Wisniewski; dear grandmother of Ariel Wisniewski, Nicholas Wisniewski, Emily Micek, Alexandra Horton and great grandmother of Ariyah, Alaina and Atticus. Visitation Sunday December 18, 2022, 3:00pm until 9:00pm at The Countryside Funeral Homes and...
Roy Hoffmann
Dec 12, 2022
Roy F. Hoffmann, 77, of Fox Lake, IL, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022. Roy was a an Army Veteran who served in Viet Nam and received two Purple Heart medals. He was an administrator at Northern Trust Bank, the Illinois Institute of Technology, and Northrup Grummond for over 40 years. Dear son of the late Hubert and the late...
Michael Payne
Dec 12, 2022
Michael A. Payne, 56, of Bartlett, passed away peacefully Monday, December 12, 2022. An known adventurer, Michael was an avid traveller as well as an officer of the Steirer Club of Chicago. Beloved husband of Renee (nee Leffelman); devoted father of Vaughn; cherished son of the late Leo and the late Johanna (nee Wilfinger) Payne; loving brother of Betty (Gene)...
Christine Karman
Dec 11, 2022
Christine M. Karman, 80, of Elgin, IL passed away on December 11, 2022. Chris was the beloved mother of Michael (Vicki), Ann (Bill), Catherine (Chris), Nancy (Andy), and Bobbie (Tomme); loving grandma of Ashley (Travis), Sarah (Eric), Kelly, Abbey, Holly, Mikey (McKayla), Georgia, Charlie and Maddy; cherished “Bonus” grandma of Amanda, Robby, Elizabeth, Hannah, Andrew, Thomas, Renee, and Jessica; and...
Joseph Halka
Dec 10, 2022
Visitation for Joseph W. Halka of Streamwood for 20 years will be held Saturday December 17, 2022 9:00a.m. until time of service 11:00a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Interment Maryhill. Joseph is the beloved husband of 9 years of Susan nee Choi; loving father of Joshua (Christa) Adamczyk and Justin (Yesam) Adamczyk; dear...
Frima Ilina
Dec 9, 2022
Frima Ilina, 82, of Bartlett died December 9, 2022. Visitation Thursday, December 15, 10:00am until time of service 12Noon at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Road (at Stearns Road) Bartlett. Following services cremation will be private at Countryside Crematory.
David Pate
Dec 9, 2022
David L. Pate, 80, of St. Charles, passed away on December 9, 2022. He was the cherished husband of 25.5 years to Elaine. David was a darling husband and generous to a fault. He would bring flowers to Elaine once a month for no reason at all. David owned the business along with his brother. The family business was started...
Anita Reid
Dec 8, 2022
Anita Marlene Reid (nee Wolke), 84, of Schaumburg and formerly of Elgin. Wife for 62+ years of the late David A. Reid, Sr.; mother of Debra Lee (Brian) Sullivan, David A., Jr. (Carlene) and Thomas L.; grandmother of Casey, Andrew, Colleen, William and Tom; great grandmother of Mac, Emmett, Owen, Harleigh Ann, Addison, Drew and Maci; sister of the late...
Rose Holzer
Dec 8, 2022
Rose M. Holzer, nee Kraemer, 90, formerly of Arlington Heights, Wheeling and Chicago; devoted wife (for 45 years) of the late Robert, Sr.; cherished mother of Gary (Robin), Michael (Mary), Patricia (Bruce), Ken (Gail), Frank (Debbie), John (Jeanne), Rosanne (Mike), Robert, Jr. (Tammy) and Dan (Michelle); proud grandma of 26 and great grandma of 13; dear sister of 11 brothers...
Lela Ramsey
Dec 7, 2022
Lela Fay Ramsey, 89, of Elgin, was born April 9, 1933, and passed away peacefully on the morning of December 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, David Campbell; and her mother, Ruby Wells Campbell; sister, Helen Campbell; twin sister, Lula Smith; brother, William Campbell. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Harley Ramsey, married...
Kenneth Andrews
Dec 7, 2022
Kenneth “Ken” Andrews, 47, of South Elgin, died Wednesday, December 6, 2022. Born July 2, 1975 in Des Plaines. Ken had a big heart. He enjoyed NASCAR, wrestling and the show “Sons of Anarchy”. He will be missed by his family and friends. Beloved son of Gordon and Wanda Andrews; loving brother of James Andrews and dear nephew of Cecil...
Robert "Bob" Madsen
Dec 7, 2022
Robert B. "Bob" Madsen, 88, of Elk Grove Village for over 60 years, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Bob was a passionate boater for 40+ years. He and his wife enjoyed creating waves at Fox Lake along with family and friends who were often on board. They extended their love of the water to many beach vacations including Hawaii....
Brian Hyzy
Dec 7, 2022
Brian K. Hyzy died peacefully at home on December 7, 2022 in Lisle, IL at the age of 61 (after a valiant battle with cancer). Brian is survived by his children Laura (Daniel) Andrzejuk, Mark Hyzy, and Sarah Hyzy; his grandson Jonathan Andrzejuk, his sister Patricia (John) Davies, former spouse Patti Hyzy, one aunt and many cousins. He is preceded...
Leslie Catenacci
Dec 6, 2022
Leslie (Les) W. Catenacci passed away December 6th, 2022, he was born February 2nd, 1940. He was the son of Angelo Catenacci and Elizabeth (Specht) Catenacci. He was born in Melrose Park, Illinois, the 11th of 11 children. Les graduated from Proviso High School in Maywood, Illinois and attended College of DuPage. Les was also a veteran of the U.S....
Marylou Martinez
Dec 4, 2022
Marylou E. Martinez, 63, of Westchester, passed away suddenly on December 3, 2022. Marylou was born on April 18, 1959 in Chicago. Marylou enjoyed working with all of her friends at Rush University Medical Center since her start in 1986. Her favorite hobbies was watching reality TV, but most importantly being surrounded by family and friends. Beloved Mom of James...
Carole Hendle
Dec 3, 2022
Carole J. Hendle, 81, of Bartlett, IL passed away on December 3, 2022. Beloved sister of the late George (Kitty), the late Bob (Diane), the late Jim (Georgia), Jack (Kathy), and the late Ronnie (Sue); loving aunt of John (Vicki), Marty (Anita), Sherry (Mark), Kim (John), Steve, Lane (Joann), Darren (Andra), the late Ron (Kathy), Derrick (Diana), Dawn, Bob and...
Linda Wuerffel
Nov 30, 2022
Linda Jean Wuerffel August 4, 1951- November 30, 2022 In our hearts forever and always Linda Jean Wuerffel, 71, daughter of the late Matthew and Jean Gembala, passed away peacefully by her husband of 51 years James’ side Wednesday, November 30, 2022. She is survived by her daughter Kristina (Joseph) Capozzoli. Grandsons James J. and Dominic M. Capozzoli. Daughter Kimberly...
Lewis Cleghorn
Nov 30, 2022
Lewis Travis Cleghorn, 86 of Marengo and formerly of Elgin and Hoffman Estates; is survived by his beloved wife Evelyn, nee Baker; his sons Neal (Karen) of St. Charles, and Bradley (Rebecca) of Marengo. Lewis was the dear grandfather of Michael, Joshua, Caleb, Rachel, Andrew, Haley and Jenna; beloved brother of Floydene (Allen) Rush and fond uncle of many nieces...
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