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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Helen Lachman
Nov 13, 2022
Helen M. Lachman, 96, of South Elgin, formerly Chicago, died Sunday, November 13, 2022. Born December 14, 1925. Helen loved animals especially her Dobermann Dukie and Bosron Terrier Maxie. Beloved wife of the late Eugine; loving mom of Gene (Pamela) and the late Peggy and Michael and cherished grandma of Jon and Mitchell. Chapel service to be held Friday, November...
Bill Simpson
Nov 13, 2022
Bill Simpson, 55, of Streamwood died November 13, 2022. Bill was the beloved husband of Chris Simpson (nee Hill) for 24 years; loving father of Bill, Joe, Kyle and Dylan Simpson; cherished son of John and the late Midge Simpson (nee Pantle); dear brother of John Simpson and Tracey (Wally) Walas; proud godfather and uncle of Erin, Jennifer and Kaitlyn;...
Stanley Stepnik
Nov 12, 2022
Stanley “Stan” Stepnik, 102, died Saturday, November 12, 2022. Born October 25, 1920 in Chicago. Stan was a graduate of Lane Tech High School in Chicago and at the time of his passing was the oldest alum. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard having served during WWII where he fought in the battle of Okinawa. While...
Jessica Mcburney
Nov 11, 2022
Jessica Lynn McBurney, 42, of South Elgin, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 peacefully in her sleep. Born June 7, 1980 in Hoffman Estates. Jessica enjoyed reading, traveling to tropic climates and Christmas. She was also an avid lover of Tigger. She is survived by her beloved son Tristan; her loving parents Jeff and Mary Ellen Kasavich; brother Stephan (Amber)...
Grammy - Alita Freitag
Nov 11, 2022
"Grammy" Alita Jane Freitag (nee Harbison), 95, of South Elgin, formerly of Barrington. Alita was the beloved wife of the late Paul W.D. Freitag, Jr.; loving mother of Linda Deller; proud Grammy of Jamie (Mike) Garza; cherished great Grammy of Jesse (Breena) Rogers, Cole Casas, Isabel Vargas, Tito (Diamond) Casas, Tommy Vargas, Harlin Garza, Daniel Garza and Ace Garza; dear...
Maria Amaya Montalvo
Nov 11, 2022
Maria Amaya Montalvo, 93, of Hanover Park, died Friday, November 11, 2022. Born August 13, 1929 in Mexico. Maria loved flowers, her faith and the company of her family. Beloved wife of the late Jesus, loving mom of Manuel, Sara, Francisca, Angela, Amelia, Jesus, Irma, Carmelo, Angelica, Martin, Jose A., Rosa and Gloria and cherished grandma and great grandma to...
Joseph Mazzocchi
Nov 9, 2022
Joseph D. Mazzocchi, 71, of Bartlett, IL passed away on November 9, 2022. Beloved husband to Debbie; loving dad to Daniel (Amy); cherished papa to Danny and Alyssa. Joe loved his family unconditionally but he also loved cars specifically his 79 Lincoln. He drove his Lincoln to the car shows around the area and brought home the trophy's to display...
Julia Przybylski
Nov 8, 2022
Visitation for Julia A. Przybylski nee Earp of Bloomingdale, formerly of Evanston will be held Friday, November 11, 2022 9:00a.m. until time of prayers 10:30a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle to St. Walter Church. Mass 11:00a.m. Interment St. Adalbert. Julia is the beloved wife of the late Michael;...
John Readdy
Nov 8, 2022
In Memory of John Readdy John Readdy of Streamwood passed away on November 8, 2022. John was fondly known as Jack to family and friends. John was the beloved husband of the late Barbara L. Readdy; loving father of William (Theresa), Dorothy, Kelly, Victor (Kelli Walker), Michael (Colleen), Pamela (Candelario) Rodriguez and the late Loretta (Jeffrey) Gainey; dear grandfather of...
Dan Lambatos
Nov 8, 2022
Dan Lambatos, 92, of Schaumburg died November 8, 2022. Dan was the beloved husband of Dolores (nee Redale) for 58 years; loving father of James, Marie (Mike) Warren, Matthew and Luke (Sandra); proud grandfather of Lincoln, Taylor, Kevin, Brian, Nicholas, Emily, John, Bobby, Ryan, Cody and the late Joey; dear brother of the late Irene and Betty. Dan was an...
Christina "Chrissie" Buazard
Nov 7, 2022
Christina Marie "Chrissie" Buazard (nee Salemi), 53, of Elk Grove Village, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022 with her family by her side. An avid White Sox fan, Chrissie worked faithfully for Big Kaiser, now Big Daishowa for over 19 years and took extreme pride in her Halloween decorations at the house in Elk Grove for many years. Beloved wife...
Dianne Kolecke
Nov 6, 2022
Dianne M. Kolecke, 60, of Streamwood, IL passed away on November 6, 2022. She was born on June 25, 1962 in Winfield, IL to her parents John and Christine (nee Vogt) Ruch. Diane is survived by her beloved husband Keith; loving children Brenton and Alyssa; cherished siblings Barbara (Nancy), Sam (Marsha), Terry, and Jim (Marie); and dear aunt and friend...
Dianne Berquist
Nov 6, 2022
Dianne M Berquist, 80, of Streamwood, IL passed away Sunday November 6, 2022. She spent her final days with her beloved husband William “Bill” of nearly 60 years and her children and their families at her side. Dianne was born November 2, 1942 in Ironwood MI, to Frank and Wabirda (nee Sanders) Rosa. She is survived by her husband Bill;...
Deodoro Valdivia
Nov 6, 2022
“En el nombre se de dios.” It’s a statement he often said at the start of car trips, a gentle and quick prayer in Spanish which translates to “In the name of God (I go).” Deodoro Valdivia, 86, of Streamwood, IL passed away on Sunday November 6, 2022. Deodoro is survived by his wife Silvia Valdivia, sons Javier (Elizabeth) and...
Ruby Ogawa
Nov 6, 2022
Visitation for Ruby Pearl Ogawa nee Loftis, longtime resident of Hanover Park will be held Sunday, November 13, 2022 12noon until time of Memorial Service 3:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Ruby is the beloved wife of the late Haruo "Harold"; loving mother of Vicky Garrison, Russell (Sue) Ogawa and Lori...
Bruce Hake
Nov 4, 2022
Bruce D Hake born in Chicago on September 9th 1955 passed away on November 4th 2022 in Hoffman Estates. He was the husband of Carol for 35 years they raised 3 beautiful children together Russ (Lydia) Zirk, Stacey (Adrian), and lastly Ryan, he had 3 grandchildren whom he loved very much Alex, Samantha, and Yesenia, and one spoiled granddog Bailey....
Vicki Vesper
Nov 4, 2022
Visitation for Vicki Anne Vesper nee Sjodin of Elk Grove Village since 1963 will be held Sunday November 13, 2022 3:00p.m. until time of service 7:30p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Vicki is the beloved mother of Paul (Debbie) Vesper, III, Tammi Wlodek, Dyana...
Christiane Moats
Nov 3, 2022
Services for Christiane Georgette Moats nee Fetsch of Streamwood are private. Christiane is the beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of Mary Palmer, Sue (Tim) Daniel and Lisa (Joe) Bitler; cherished grandmother of Zachary (Bobbie Mullins) Hurt, Jeramie Hurt, Joe and Austin Daniels, Casey (Joe) Percy and Joe Bitler. Arrangements by Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory Streamwood/Schaumburg. Info...
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