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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Rosalie Jackowski

Rosalie Jackowski

Nov 29, 2022

A Memorial Visitation for Rosalie M. Jackowski nee Wasik will be held Monday, December 12, 2022 9:00a.m. until time of prayers 11:15a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. to St. Hubert Church. Mass 12noon. Inurnment St. Michael the Archangel. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Rosalie is the beloved wife of...

Dean K. Matsas

Dean K. Matsas

Nov 29, 2022

Dean K. Matsas, ("Epameinondas"), 94, of Dania Beach, Florida, formerly of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 with his family in Florida. A lifetime restaurant owner, Dean was affectionately known as "Papou Nonda". Dean grew up in a Greek village in the mountains on the Albanian side of the Greek-Albanian border and immigrated to the United...

Ester Peña

Ester Peña

Nov 28, 2022

Ester B. Peña, 77, of Bartlett since 1995, died Monday, November 28, 2022. Born September 19, 1945 in the Philippines. Ester loved watching movies with her husband, her faith and spending as much time as possible with her family. Beloved wife of 53 years to Ildefonso; loving mom of Joseph (Brenda) Peña, Gail (Christina) Peña, Larissa (Francis) Guiao and Veronica...

Adolf Babitsch

Adolf Babitsch

Nov 27, 2022

Babitsch, Adolf (Ady), Age 77, passed away on November 27, 2022. Beloved husband of Karin Babitsch, cherished father of Andreas (Shannon) Babitsch, and grandfather to Matthew S. Babitsch. Ady was loved by many extended family members and friends. A Celebration of Life service will be held in the spring.

Sarah Beirne

Sarah Beirne

Nov 27, 2022

Sarah P. Beirne, 90, of Elk Grove Village, passed away on November 27, 2022. Sarah was born in Ireland to her parents the late Martin and late Kathleen (nee Corbett) Culhane. Preceded into heaven by her loving husband Kevin, son Martin (Terri) and her siblings. She is survived by her beloved children: Kevin (Peggy), Mary (Jim), Margie (Rainer), Bernadette (Kevin),...

Delbert Parsons

Delbert Parsons

Nov 26, 2022

DELBERT LEROY PARSONS Delbert LeRoy Parsons was a man who carried a joy for life. Whether he was sinking a putt or telling a funny story, everyone who came into contact with Del was somehow touched by his enthusiasm. We say goodbye to 78-year-old Del Parsons, who died this past Saturday after a long battle with lung cancer. He will...

Randall Zawadzki

Randall Zawadzki

Nov 26, 2022

Randall P. Zawadzki, 69, of St. Charles, died Saturday, November 26, 2022. Born May 15, 1953 in Chicago. Randall was the founder of Randall and Son Roofing and Exteriors, established 1981. Randy enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and dog Bentley. Beloved husband of 50 years to Janina (nee Januszewski); loving dad of Ed (Valerie) Zawadzki and Jen...

Jo-Anne Gramkowski

Jo-Anne Gramkowski

Nov 26, 2022

Jo-Anne Gramkowski, 91, of Streamwood was granted her angel wings on Saturday November 26, 2022. Jo-Anne was born on October 22, 1931 in Big Stone Gap, VA. She worked many years for School District U-46 as a cafeteria worker. A job she loved until her retirement. Jo-Anne was a caring and giving person. She enjoyed spending time with her family...

Norman Peck

Norman Peck

Nov 25, 2022

Our beloved father, Norman Keith Peck, passed peacefully onto Glory, on November 25, 2022, at 81. He was a generous, loving, and friendly father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, colleague, friend, and neighbor. Norman was born and raised in Villa Park to Leroy and Eleanor Peck and attended Christian Day School and Walther Lutheran High School. Norman proudly served in the Army,...

Michael Unterberger

Michael Unterberger

Nov 25, 2022

Michael "Mike" Edmund Donald Unterberger, 61, formerly of Chicago, DesPlaines, Adams-Friendship, Wi. and most recently from Lexington, Kentucky. Mike passed away unexpectedly in his home on November 25, 2022. Mike will always be remembered for his humorous stories and quick wit. He loved being outdoors hunting, fishing or fixing something someone dropped off that didn't run. Although he didn't own...

Daniel Levar

Daniel Levar

Nov 24, 2022

Daniel LeVar, 79 of South Elgin and formerly of Hanover Park; husband for 59 years of Joyce, nee Chrobak; dad of Deb (Paul) Polecastro and Dina (Gene) Stoppa; grandpa of Sydney and Gabrielle Campos, he leaves behind a brother and two sisters and was the uncle of several nieces and nephews. Dan was a dedicated employee for 20 years at...

Paul Burge

Paul Burge

Nov 24, 2022

Paul Burge passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022, at age 68. Paul was born in Evanston to Byron Burge and Valrhea (Feeley) Burge and grew up in Wilmette. Paul was the beloved husband of Wei Pan-Burge who he considered his soulmate and the true love of his life. He was also the beloved brother of Maryanne Colter; brother...

Garry Lott

Garry Lott

Nov 23, 2022

Garry Allen Lott, 62, of Streamwood, IL passed away on November 23, 2022. He is survived by his beloved wife Annie; daughter Alissa (Gene) Hoffman; grandchildren Abby, Addi, Genna; son to Reba and Walter Dvorak; brother to Lawrence and Angel (Bob) Hodges and brother-in-law to Becky (Don) Insco, David (Sue) Farias, and Darlene Lott and he was an uncle to...

Kenneth P. Smith

Kenneth P. Smith

Nov 23, 2022

Kenneth P. Smith, Jr. 79, of Elgin, went to be with the Lord on November 23, 2022 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Ken is survived by his wife, Linda, two children Amy (Patrick) Smith and Zack Smith, two grandchildren, Lincoln and Carter and a brother Rob. Ken enjoyed a varied background that included being a disc jockey, radio...

Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Nov 23, 2022

Michael A. Graham, 64, of Streamwood, IL passed away on November 23, 2022. Beloved husband to Lisa; cherished brother to Lynn (Butch) Eagle, Pat (Janet) Graham, Barb (Norm) Fyle and Donna (Ron) Hacker; loving son-in-law to Bev Smith and brother-in-law to Al Smith and dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Mike was preceded in death by his parents Robert...

Fayetta "Fay" Brueske

Fayetta "Fay" Brueske

Nov 23, 2022

Fay Brueske (nee Suehl), 90, of Schaumburg, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Fay enjoyed baking and sewing as well as partnering with her life long fishing buddy, her late husband Robert. Dedicated wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Julie Brueske, Tom (Lynn) Brueske, Kathy (Scott) MacDonald, and Dan (Shari) Brueske; devoted grandmother of Tiffany (Rob) Stefanic and...

Malena Patiño

Malena Patiño

Nov 22, 2022

Malena Patiño, 78, of Streamwood died November 22, 2022. Malena was the loving mother of Elizabeth (Mario Mendoza) Hernandez, Julio Cesar Hernandez and Juan Carlos (Maria Dolores) Hernandez; proud grandmother of Miguel Angel Guerrero, Josue Jesus Guerrero, Nayeli Guerrero, Hilda Mendoza, Juan Carlos Hernandez, Maria Christina Hernandez, Carlos Hernandez, Denise Hernandez, and Cesar Hernandez; dear sister of Rosalinda Patiño, Jose...

Barbara Speiden

Barbara Speiden

Nov 22, 2022

Barbara A. Speiden, 83, of Bloomingdale, IL passed away on November 22, 2022. Barbara is survived by her husband, Howard Speiden; her children, Brian Schuth, Mark Schuth, and Leanne (Vito Jr.) Santoro and her brother Dennis Rodberg. She was preceded in death by her parents Sven Arne and Marie Rodberg and her sister Karen Rodberg. Barbara loved her family, but...

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