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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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...

Maryann Dominguez

Maryann Dominguez

Oct 21, 2022

MaryAnn Kathleen Dominguez (nee DeCicco), 75, of Streamwood died October 21, 2022. MaryAnn was the beloved wife of the late Florencio "Frenchie"; loving mother of Bridget Dominguez; Paulette (Guadalupe Jr.) Chapa, Natalie (Edward III) Andrychowski, Karen (the late James) Miskimins, Jason Lietzau and the late SheriLynn Lietzau; proud grandmother of Christina, Guadalupe III, SheriLynn, Olivia, Eddie, Christian, Alyssa and Marissa;...

Allen Burns

Allen Burns

Oct 19, 2022

Allen R. Burns, 65, of South Elgin, died October 19, 2022. Born May 14, 1957 in Aurora. Allen was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. Beloved husband of Dawn Burns; loving dad of Marlena Behm, Christopher (Crissy) and Joanne Burns; cherished grandpa of Dakota and Jasmine Burns; dear son of the late Earl and Elaine Burns and kind brother of...

Rajinder Nayyar

Rajinder Nayyar

Oct 19, 2022

Rajinder Paul Nayyar, beloved husband, father, grandfather passed away on October 19, 2022 at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Neema; children, Rahul (Jin) and Nidhi; and grandsons, Balin and Ketan; along with many friends and family members. "Rajan” was born on June 14, 1936 in Punjab, India to a large family of...

Skip Aykroid

Skip Aykroid

Oct 18, 2022

Earl "Skip" James Aykroid passed away peacefully October 18, 2022. Skip was the beloved husband of Barbara (nee Kent) for 29 years; loving father of Matt (Sandy), Brian (Lora) and Scott (Morgan) Aykroid, Michael (Jamie) and Erik (Julie) Schumann; proud grandfather of Casey (Tim) Madison, Cole, Madison Rose, Taylor, Daniel, Cheyenne, Nolan, Riley, Piper, Addyson, Bailey, Blake, Tyler, Zachary, Madison,...

Jakub Lulek

Jakub Lulek

Oct 18, 2022

Jakub Jozef Lulek, 28; is survived by his mother Maria Lulek (maiden Nowak), father - Tomasz Lulek; brothers Philip, Matthew and Monica; grandparents Helena and Jozef Lulek, and Jozefa and Jozef Nowak. Memorial mass Saturday, October 22nd, 1:00 pm at Corpus Christi Catholic Church 1415 W Lies Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188. In lieu of flowers donations to SADS Foundation...

Michael P. O'Donnell

Michael P. O'Donnell

Oct 18, 2022

Michael P. O’Donnell was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He left this world on October 18, 2022, at the age of 92. He was born to Brigid (née Coll) O’Donnell and James O’Donnell on June 20, 1930, in Chicago. Survived by his wife Teresa (née McLoughlin) O’Donnell, children James (Karen), Michael (Deborah), Maureen (Jerry) Harker, Brendan (Katie),...

Richard Baylie

Richard Baylie

Oct 17, 2022

Richard W. “Hulk” Baylie, 81, of Lake in the Hills, formerly Green Bay, died Monday, October 17, 2022. Born October 9, 1941, in Chicago. Richard was a U.S. Army veteran and an avid Cubs fan. He loved classic cars and kept in contact with high school friends who shared the interest. They often got together to talk about cars or...

Troy Absher

Troy Absher

Oct 17, 2022

Troy Absher, 81, of Bean Station, TN, formerly of Streamwood, IL, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022. An avid family man whom enjoyed bowling, Troy was a devout college sports fan and coin collector. Beloved husband of Caroline (nee Giovingo); loving father of Andrea (Greg) Anders, Rhonda (Jeff) Chalcraft, Jennifer (Mike) Cortese, and Nicole (Joe) Varacalli; cherished grandfather of Steven...

Doyle Ware

Doyle Ware

Oct 16, 2022

Doyle R. Ware, 80, of South Elgin, passed away on October 16, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Joyce for 42 years; cherished father of Dale and Roger Ware and Shareena, Mike, and Jerry Ritz; cherished grandpa of 9 and great-grandpa of 12. Doyle or "D-Man" worked for the South Elgin Public Works department. A visitation will be held...

Leonel Romero

Leonel Romero

Oct 15, 2022

Leonel Anguiano Romero loving son to Jesus Romero Hernandez (d) and Maria de los Angeles Anguiano Garcia (d) born in Cotija de la Paz, Michoacan, Mexico. Brother to Jesus, Estella, Angela, Silvia, Carlos, Amanda (d), Yolanda (d) and Rigoberto (d). Loving husband to Carmen (d) for 56 years. Loving father to Angela Romero-Rose wife to Steven Rose grandchildren Erin and...

Roland Ehrhardt

Roland Ehrhardt

Oct 15, 2022

Roland H. Ehrhardt, 92, of Bartlett passed away on October 15, 2022. He was born November 28, 1929 in Chicago, IL. Ron was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army, 1st. cav. from 1951-1953. Upon his return to the states he married his wife Helen nee Romano. They were married for 60 years until her death...

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