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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Dianne Kolecke

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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