All Obituaries

Kirby Alan Ooton, age 71, of West Chicago, passed away suddenly in his home on March 21, 2019. He was born January 10, 1948 in Litchfield, Ill. to James and Ardelia Ooton. He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era and was assigned to the U.S.S. Shangrila (1968). He served his country again in the United States Navy Reserve at Great Lakes Naval Base in 1978. Kirby pledged his forever to LouAnne Beardsley in 1998, and they were united in marriage on June 15, 2002....

Antonio Munoz Gonzalez, age 79, passed away on March 18, 2019. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March 22, 2019 at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave., West Chicago at 10 a.m. Interment in Huajumbaro Michoacán Mexico.

Luis Perez Hernandez​, age 84, passed away on March 12, 2019. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 15, 2019 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave., West Chicago at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in West Chicago, IL.

Alfred Pfeiffer, age 80, of Wheaton, passed away on March 7, 2019. He was born in Yugoslavia on December 10, 1938 to Johann and Elisabetha Pfeiffer. Alfred was a US Army Veteran and he enjoyed working on cars. Alfred is survived by his wife, Ruth (nee Martensen); sons, Jeff (Jaime) Pfeiffer and Jim (Sara) Pfeiffer; daughters, Laura (Dino) Wingstedt and Charlotte (Ray) Esunis; Ruth’s son’s, Brett (Amy) and Erik; grandchildren, Jenny, Steve, Tom, Lisa, Melissa, Nick, Emerson,...

Gordon William Dierschow, age 90, of Geneva and formerly of West Chicago and Elburn, passed away on February 27, 2019. He was born in West Chicago on October 5, 1928 to Walter and Mae (Hensel) Dierschow. He was a 1946 graduate of West Chicago Community High School. Gordon was united in marriage on October 6, 1951 to Linn Benson. He was a Sergeant in the US Army during the Korean War. Gordon retired from Illinois Bell after 44 years of service. He was a life member and past Commander (1968)...

John P. Culloton, age 83, Retired CPD Lieutenant, US Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Lucille A.; loving father of Dennis, Daniel (Janet), Michael (Sherri), Martin (Sallie) and Timothy (Tate); devoted grandfather of 15; dear brother of Regina (late Jack) Smith, Julie (Tom) Russell and the late Tom (Pat) Culloton; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago,...

Erik Gosselink, 42, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019 at his home in West Chicago, IL. Erik was born October 9, 1976 in St. Charles, IL. He earned a Master of Accounting and Financial Management degree from Keller Graduate School of Management at DeVry University. Erik worked as an Administrative Analyst for Kramer Tree Services in West Chicago, IL. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Fred Toms, and aunt, Linda Toms. He is survived by his grandmother, Grace Toms; mother,...

Sahara Guzman de Jasso, age 72, passed away on January 31, 2019. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Interment in Hidalgo Michoacán Mexico. Sahara Guzman de Jasso, 72 años, fallecido el 31 de enero de 2019. Velorio Miercoles 6 de Febrero de 2019 de 3 a 8 p.m. en Casa Funeraria Norris-Segert y Servicios...

Beatriz M. Vargas, age 54, passed away on January 26, 2019 Beloved wife of Fidel Reyes; loving mother of Saul Reyes, Herman Reyes Vargas and Juan Miguel Reyes; aunt of Brisa and Victor. Visitation on Thursday, January 31, 2019 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Funeral Mass on Friday, February 1, 2019 at St. Isidore Church, 427 W. Army Trail Rd., Bloomingdale, IL at 10:45 a.m....

Thelma J. “Chicki” Westrom, age 88, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019 surrounded by her family, following a long illness. Chicki was born on October 29, 1930 in St. Charles, IL the daughter of the late Edwin Dean and Thelma Robertson.   Chicki was involved in the family businesses as owner-operator along with her husband Robert G. Westrom. Businesses included The Shoe Tree from 1954-1967, Microchem Mosquito and Pest Control from 1967-1986 and...