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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Marie Leonard

Marie Leonard

Nov 3, 2022

Our dear mother, Marie Jean Leonard (nee Leopardo), sadly passed away on November 3, 2022, at the age of 78. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who was always there when we needed her. She also had many friends and was a well-loved member of the community in Streamwood, Illinois. She is preceded in death by her...

Donna Meck

Donna Meck

Nov 2, 2022

On Wednesday November 2nd, 2022, Donna Meck, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother lost the fight of Fallopian Tube Cancer at the age of 57. Donna was a kind, funny and creative person. She was strong willed and even a cancer diagnosis in 2020 didn't knock her down. She was determined to fight hard and she did up till the...

Larissa Hernandez

Larissa Hernandez

Nov 2, 2022

Larissa Ann Hernandez passed away on November 2nd, 2022, just shy of her 39th birthday. She was a cherished mother, daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend. Larissa was a deeply spiritual person with a passion for the arts. She was gifted in the kitchen, with a great talent for cooking, baking, and entertaining. Her passion for hospitality was unmatched, and...

Lois Iacullo

Lois Iacullo

Nov 2, 2022

Lois M. Iacullo (nee LaFond), 75, of Chicago, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Beloved wife of the late George; cherished mother of George, Richard (Charlene), Robert (Deborah), and Melissa Bielawski; proud grandmother of Nicholas, Vincent, Ian, Ava, Zachary, and Jackson; devoted daughter of the late Leon and the late Lauretta (nee Burke) LaFond; dear sister of the late...

Orrin Cassata

Orrin Cassata

Nov 1, 2022

Orrin John Cassata, 72, of Schaumburg died November 1, 2022. Orrin was the beloved husband of Cynthia for 50 years; loving father of Stephanie (Rene) Giron, Courtney (Alex) Schwebl and Matthew (Dawn) Cassata; proud grandfather of Cameron, Raya and Frankie; dear brother of Constance Alonzo, fond brother in law of Cassandra (Bill) Rafferty; loving uncle of Billy Shannon and Stacy....

Edith Olson

Edith Olson

Nov 1, 2022

Edith M. Lundin Olson, 94, nee Tilche formerly of Ontarioville and of Bartlett; wife of the late Kenneth H. Lundin and Elmer J. Olson; mom of Kathleen (Stephen A.) Lundin Gentis, Trudy L. Lundin Bellavia and step mom of Sandra (Richard) Gallagher; grandma of Kristen (Tim) Kan, Jessica (Chad) Lovick, Jennifer (Ronnie) Casiello, Stephen K. (Chrissy) Gentis, Bethany Toppel, Danny...

Matthew Maxwell

Matthew Maxwell

Oct 31, 2022

Visitation for Matthew Tyler Maxwell of Gilberts, formerly of Schaumburg, will be held Friday, November 4, 2022 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Committal Service Saturday 11:00a.m. at Mt. Emblem Cemetery 520 E. Grand Ave. Elmhurst. Family and friends to gather at the cemetery office by 10:45am. Matthew is the cherished...

Eli Velasco

Eli Velasco

Oct 31, 2022

Eli Alexander Velasco, 18, passed away October 31, 2022. Eli was the cherished son of Alberto (Aracely) Velasco and Judy (Omar) Estrada; loving older brother of Elodie, Eiza, Liam and Oaklee; dear stepbrother of Bryana, Mikey, and Mayte; beloved nephew of J.C. (Anastasia) Velasco, Crystal Velasco, Gina (Alexis) Lara, Martin (Pamela) Estrada, Giselle Gonzalez, Melisa Estrada, Marco Estrada, Luis (Karen)...

Paula Pein

Paula Pein

Oct 30, 2022

Paula Pein, 60, of Aurora and formerly of Bellwood and Downers Grove; wife and best friend for 40+ years of Earl; mom of Alex (Jennifer) Sleboda, Ashley (Joshua) Padilla and Chelsea (Nick) Pieczynski; grandma of Jed and Amelia Padilla and another grandson, Waylon, due in January 2023; sister of Dianna (Bill) Schneider, Edward Pein, Rose Myers and Pam Garcia; daughter...

Don Macqueen

Don Macqueen

Oct 30, 2022

Theus Donald "Don" MacQueen, passed away October 30, 2022. Don was the beloved husband of the late Dr. Evelyn S. MacQueen; loving father of Pat (Kevin Collins) MacQueen and Rich (Sharon) MacQueen; proud grandfather of Joseph (Kelly Cerrone) Collins, Anna (Anthony Cole) MacQueen, Sarah MacQueen and Rachel MacQueen. Don was born on January 21, 1932 in Dearborn, MI. Born into...

Nancy Long

Nancy Long

Oct 30, 2022

Nancy J. Long, 63, of Bartlett, IL passed away on October 30, 2022 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife to Kevin Long; loving mother to Kyle, Kurt (Kamila), and Katelyn (Peter Gallagher); cherished grandmother to Kensington and Keagan; caring sister to Gail (Lawrence) Hansen and Gerri (Richard) Zielinski; dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held...

Frank Gotthard

Frank Gotthard

Oct 28, 2022

Frank Gotthard 74, of Bloomingdale, IL, passed away on October 28th, 2022, after a short illness. Frank was born on October 2nd, 1948, to Anna and Frank Gotthard in Chicago. After attending Lane Tech Highschool he went on to study psychology and therapy at Benedictine University. After graduation, Frank landed his first job as a counselor for Serenity House kicking...

Joseph Scelsa

Joseph Scelsa

Oct 26, 2022

Joseph Anthony Scelsa, 96, of Schaumburg IL joined his heavenly family and friends peacefully on October 26, 2022. He will live on in our hearts forever! Joseph grew up in Chicago, IL with his five siblings following his parent’s migration from Sicily. He followed in his father’s footsteps and joined in the family shoe repair business. He was drafted into...

James Marinier

James Marinier

Oct 25, 2022

James H. “Jim” Marinier, 71, of Hanover Park, died Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Born April 24, 1951 in Chicago. Jim was an avid White Sox fan who enjoyed Jeopardy and spending time with family. Beloved husband of 44 years to Linda (nee Kurowski); loving dad of Kevin and Christopher; cherished son of the late Charles and Velma (nee Hamilton); dear...

Julian Weiss

Julian Weiss

Oct 25, 2022

Julian B. Weiss, 74, of Palatine, passed away on October 25, 2022. Beloved father to Anna and Rebecca; a cherished significant-other to Veronica; loving brother of Karen (John) Swirsley; dear uncle to many. A visitation will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022 from 3-8 pm at Countryside Funeral Home, 950 S. Bartlett Rd. Bartlett, IL 60103. A funeral mass...

Kenneth Millar

Kenneth Millar

Oct 24, 2022

Dr. Kenneth R. Millar, 74 passed away peacefully in his home after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is survived by his two sons, Steven (Denise) and Jeffrey, his grandchildren Todd (Megan), Tara, Kyle and Cody, great grandchildren, Gunner, Evelyn, Cash and Scarlett and his nephews Kevin (Heather), Scott (Joannie) and Daniel (Stacy) and their children. Proceeded in death...

Gloria "Gigi" Oliver

Gloria "Gigi" Oliver

Oct 23, 2022

Gloria "Gigi" Oliver (nee Victorino), 74, of Bartlett, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022 with her family at her side. Gigi enjoyed shopping, bargain hunting, but most importantly having everyone together sharing time with her family and extended family. Beloved wife of William "Bill"; loving mother of Austin (finacee Brianna Miedema); proud grandmother of Gianna; dear sister of Beng (Penny)...

Kathleen Donaldson

Kathleen Donaldson

Oct 22, 2022

Kathleen A. Donaldson (nee Oscarson), 83, of Streamwood, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022. A supervisor at Northwest Community Hospital for over 40 years, Kathleen volunteered at the VFW in Wisconsin serving breakfast as well as helping in the gift shop at the Hanover Township Seniors Center. Beloved wife of the late Ronald; loving mother of Daniel, the late Edward...

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