All Obituaries

Mary Sanchez (nee Gonzalez), age 98, of West Chicago, passed away on November 19, 2020. She was born on June 2, 1922 in Chicago, IL to Anselmo and Angela Gonzalez. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Chicago, IL. Mary was united in marriage on December 27, 1947 to the late Nicholas R. Sanchez. She worked for many years as an Executive Legal Secretary for Sears Roebuck as well as Crane Company and Abbott Labs. Mary was involved in many Catholic church ministries by being a...

Colleen Ann Westrom, age 80, passed away on November 18, 2020. She was born on January 13, 1940 in Chicago, IL to Christopher J. Salmon Sr. and Stephany A. Salmon.  Colleen’s first job was working in the line of business at the Prudential building, downtown Chicago. In 1961 at age 21, her parents would move her and her brother, Christopher or “Kit” out west to a little town called West Chicago. She soon met her husband, James W. Westrom, who worked at the Shoe...

Eva T. Bali (nee Treml), age 79, of West Chicago, passed away on November 14, 2020. Beloved wife of John Bali Sr.; loving mother of John Jr. (Janet) Bali and Edith Bali; Loving grandmother of Alison Flury, Taylor Flury and Jordan Bali. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2020 from 9 a.m. until time of prayers at 10:30 a.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 132 Fremont St. (one block north of Washington St. and Main), West Chicago and then proceed to St....

Burt Samuel Andrews III, age 85, passed away on November 14, 2020 at his home in West Chicago. Burt was born on January 11, 1935, first son of Burt Jr. and Zola Andrews, in Elgin, IL. In 1939 they and their second son, Jack, moved to Springfield, IL. Burt graduated from Springfield High School in 1953; received a degree in Horticulture from Iowa State College (now University), Ames, IA in 1957; was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Artillery at that time, served in Korea 1958-1959;...

Mario V. Vigil, age 51, of West Chicago, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. He was born on October 13, 1969, in Mexico to Benigno Sr. and Carmen Vigil. Mario was united in marriage on March 26, 2004 to Nancy Nunez. He loved watching sports and was a dedicated Chicago Bears and White Sox fan. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Mario is survived by his wife, Nancy Vigil; son, Mario Vigil (Jackie Hernandez); grandchildren, Madison and Mateo; siblings, Isabel...

Jane Rodriguez (nee Zarate), age 94, lifelong resident of West Chicago, passed away on Saturday November 7, 2020. She was born on February 2, 1926 in West Chicago to Jacob and Emeteria Zarate. Jane was a lifelong and dedicated member of St Mary’s parish in West Chicago. She was a very social person in the community and enjoyed being with her family and friends. She was a loving mother, sister, and aunt. Jane in survived by her son, Ray Rodriguez; sister, Catherine (late Robert)...

Sean George Finnegan, age 79, of West Chicago, passed away on October 30, 2020. He was born on November 28, 1940 in Madison, WI to George and Johnette Finnegan. Sean graduated from the University of Wisconsin (Madison) and then went on to serve in the US Navy with a rank of Lieutenant in the reserves. He worked for Leo Burnett Advertising, Universal Recording and was owner and general contractor of Whitney Builders. Sean was past president (1974) of the Men’s Garden Club of Villa Park....

Joyce Winifred Ashpole (nee Malt), age 91, passed away on October 15, 2020. She was born January 13, 1929 in Kings Lynn Norfolk England to Alfred and Winifred Malt. Joyce was united in marriage on December 16, 1950 to the late Hobart Martin Ashpole. She loved animals, knitting, gardening, music, dancing, playing cards and crossword puzzles. Joyce loved America but her heart and soul remained English to the end. Joyce is survived by her son, Martin (Jeanne) Ashpole; grandchildren,...

Francesca Barbaccia (nee Tessicini), age 85, of West Chicago, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020. She was born on July 19, 1935 in Avezzano, Italy. Francesca married her childhood friend Mauro Barbaccia on July 27, 1958 who he called his “Cechina”. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family meant the world to her. Francesca is survived by her husband of 62 years, Mauro Barbaccia; children, Nella (Brent) Adams, Rodolfo (Patti) Barbaccia,...

Charles J. Wenk Jr., age 90, of Winfield, passed away Tuesday October 6, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 19, 1930 in Springfield Massachusetts to Charles Sr and Isabelle Wenk. Charles was a graduate of the Technical High School, Springfield Massachusetts. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts where he majored in horticulture. He enlisted in the Air Force, where he was an aircraft mechanic on the B-36 Bomber. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air...