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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Alice Konieczny

Alice Konieczny

Aug 10, 2022

Alice E. Konieczny, nee Beck, loving wife of the late Walter; wonderful mother of Georgette (Steve) Sutera; beloved grandmother of Waren, Kent Muller; dear sister of Reta (Herb); fond aunt of Marlene, Amy and Karen and cherished daughter of the late Julius and Alice Beck. A celebration of Alice's life will be held on Friday, August 26th at 10:00 am...

James Denier

James Denier

Aug 10, 2022

James Denier Born February 15, 1945 Died August 10, 2022 James Denier was born February 15, 1945 to Joseph and Teresa Denier, the youngest of four children. He passed peacefully on August 10, 2022. Raised in Northlake, Illinois he graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Elmhurst, Illinois in 1963. Drafted into military service in 1966, Jim served in the...

Vincent A. "Vinni" Silva

Vincent A. "Vinni" Silva

Aug 9, 2022

Vincent A. "Vinni" Silva, 69, of Roselle, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022. An avid bowler, Vinni also enjoyed volleyball and sci-fi movies. Beloved husband of 32 years to Kathleen "Kathy"; dear father of Victoria Silva; loving brother of Walter (Stella) and Wayne (Jeannette) Silva; fond uncle of Nancy, Stella, Cisco, William, and Nicholas. Visitation Friday, August 12 from 4:00pm...

Judith Courtney

Judith Courtney

Aug 7, 2022

Judith Ann Courtney (nee Stewart), 80, of Streamwood died August 7, 2022. Judy was the beloved wife of Jerry Courtney for 62 3/4 years; loving mother of Cynthia, Michael and Jennifer; proud grandma of D.J., Tim, Richard, Christopher, Stephanie and Courtney; dear great grandmother of many; cherished sister of June and the late Joyce. Judy was an avid BINGO player....

Jitka Karkos

Jitka Karkos

Aug 6, 2022

Jitka Karkos (nee Slama), 94, of Medinah died August 6, 2022. Jitka was the beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Karkos; loving mother of Thomas D. (Donna) and Mark (Maria); proud grandmother of Bradley, Jena, Joe, Peter, Eric and Aaron; cherished sister of the late Zdenak. Jitka enjoyed skiing, boating and sewing. She was also an avid gardener. A...

Carl Bebar

Carl Bebar

Aug 5, 2022

Carl F. Bebar, Jr. 45, ws born on June 17th, 1977, to Toni and Carl Bebar, Sr. The only boy amongst his adoring sisters Genie, Tracie and Becky. Carl grew up in Schaumburg and was an avid lover of all sports. All throughout school he played football and was a competitive swimmer. One of Carl's favorite childhod memory is when...

Mark Stasevich

Mark Stasevich

Aug 4, 2022

Mark S. Stasevich, 64, of Carol Stream, died Thursday, August 4, 2022. Born February 13, 1958, in Chicago. Mark enjoyed music, especially Allman Brothers Band. He often claimed that Dicky Betts was the best Allman. He was an avid White Sox, Blackhawks and Bears fan and he enjoyed cooking. He will be missed by his family and friends. Beloved husband...

Anthony Stark

Anthony Stark

Aug 4, 2022

Anthony "Iron Man" Stark, 38. of Roselle; cherished son of Catherine, nee Zaplatich and Kevin Stark; dear nephew of Anna (Steve) Marcoux, Michael Zaplatich and Karen (late Mike) Dargenio; favorite cousin of Jason and the late Scott; fond godson of Andy (Linda) Jasinski; pet bunny Joker and a great friend of many. Anthony was an amazing young man. His outlook...

Robert Rosenberger

Robert Rosenberger

Aug 3, 2022

Robert J. Rosenberger III, 68, of Elgin, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022. An IT sales executive for over 30 years at Motorola, Hewlett-Packard, and Oracle, among others. Bob was an avid golfer and served as golf committee Chairman at Elgin Country Club. He was also a Chicago sports fan who enjoyed music and history. Beloved husband of Sharon (nee...

David Bergstrom

David Bergstrom

Aug 3, 2022

David Bergstrom, 62, of Huntley and formerly of Hanover Park; father of Delia (Trevor Jordan) Bergstrom and Jessica (Mark Wentland) Bergstrom; grandfather of Belladonna and Bjorn; brother of Diane (Tom) Purvin and Dan Bergstrom and an uncle to many nieces and nephews. David enjoyed spending his free time visiting state and national parks around the country. He loved the outdoors...

Mary Kosiba

Mary Kosiba

Aug 3, 2022

Mary Anne Kosiba, 95, nee Wolinski, of Bartlett and formerly of Chicago; wife of the late Casimer; loving mom of the late Linda, the late Nancy (Kevin) Koster, Joyce (Bill) Koster and Larry (Christina); cherished grandmother of Christopher (Marecela), Matthew (Jacqueline) Koster, Joshua Koster, Scott (Madeline) Kosiba, Timothy Koster, Katilyn (Joe) Kovac , Bradley Kosiba, Danny Kosiba and Amy Kosiba...

James Ebert

James Ebert

Aug 1, 2022

James Ebert, 78, of Schaumburg, IL, died August 1, 2022. James was the beloved husband of Jeri for 58 years. He was the loving father of Michael (Renee), Matthew (Betsey), Kristin, Joshua (Jennifer) and Rebecca. He was the beloved Papa to Jacob, Rachel, Kaitlyn and Isabella. He will also be missed by his granddaughters of the heart Amber, Isabella and...

Doris Brudz

Doris Brudz

Aug 1, 2022

Doris C. Brudz, 89, of Streamwood Il died August 1, 2022.She was originally from Windsor, CT. Wife of the late Joseph Brudz. Loving mother of Cheryl Brudz Milauskas. Cherished Grandmother of Kelly (Matt) Aldis, Jim (Lisa) Wagner and Megan (Joe) O’Donnell. Loving Great Grandmother of Collin, Isaac and Lily Wagner, Ashlyn and Stella Aldis and Shelby and Gavin O’Donnell. She...

Thomas Groh

Thomas Groh

Aug 1, 2022

Thomas P. (“Tommy/Tom”) Groh, 71, of Streamwood, IL, passed away peacefully at home on August 1, 2022. Born on July 3, 1951, to the late Peter and Jane Groh, Tom grew up in Park Ridge, Illinois. Tom graduated from Maine Township High School South, class of 1969. He was a proud sheet metal worker and member of local union number...

Barbara Garapolo

Barbara Garapolo

Jul 31, 2022

Barbara J. Garapolo, 89, nee Shields of Schaumburg; devoted wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Julie (Richard) Findon, Janice (Ron) Zasada, Frank (Marianne) and the late Donald; cherished grandmother of Alex and Stephanie Findon, Joshua Findon Burns, Lindsey (Ryan) Johnson, Michelle (Eduardo) Solis, Ron (RJ) Zasada, Nicholas Garapolo, Amie (Dave) Ring and Bryan Garapolo and adored great grandmother...

Jack Cushman

Jack Cushman

Jul 31, 2022

Jack A. Cushman, 89, died July 31, 2022. Jack was the beloved husband of Marilyn D. for 49 years; loving father of Chuck (Gladys) Cushman and Christine Cushman; dear stepfather of David (Winnie) Doxsie, Donald (Gale) Doxsie, Richard (Katie) Doxsie and Diane (Matt) Nawrocki; proud grandfather of 14; cherished great grandfather of 11. Jack was an Army veteran. He had...

Siddharth Sharma

Siddharth Sharma

Jul 31, 2022

Siddharth "Sid" Sharma, 33, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Naperville, Illinois. Sid was the cherished son of Dinesh Sharma and Sunita Sharma, loving younger brother of Neha (Matthew) and Monica, and uncle of Raya (3) and Myra (1). A graduate of Naperville North High School and the College of DuPage, Sid was humorous, fun-loving and helpful to...

Shirley Reloj

Shirley Reloj

Jul 30, 2022

Visitation for Shirley Kadusale Reloj of Elgin, formerly of Glenview will be held Saturday, August 13, 2022 10:00a.m. until time of mass 11:00a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church 215 Thomas More Drive Elgin, IL. Following mass, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Shirley is the beloved wife of the late Anselmo; loving mother of Bob Reloj, Cynthia...

Barbara Koprowski

Barbara Koprowski

Jul 30, 2022

Barbara L. Koprowski (nee Mackey), 75, of Roselle, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 in Savanna, IL. Barbara enjoyed gardening and antiquing in her spare time. Beloved wife of Robert; loving mother of Dana Koprowski, Roberta Haecker, James (Diana) Haecker and step mother of Cheryl Colon, Caryl (Robert) Lumpp, and John (Danielle) Koprowski; proud grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 2...

Walter Modrzejewski

Walter Modrzejewski

Jul 30, 2022

Walter Modrzejewski, 100, of Bloomingdale, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022. An avid reader and golfer, Walter was a World War II Veteran of the 103rd Infantry Cactus Division. Beloved husband of 54 years to Patricia (nee Juszyk); loving father of David (Sherri) and Karen Petelle; dear grandfather of Danielle (Tyler) Simmons, Jacob Modrzejewski, Tyler Modrzejewski, Aiden Modrzejewski, Lars (Alana)...

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