All Obituaries

James W. Westrom, age 81, passed away on February 10, 2020. He was born on May 1, 1938 in Geneva, IL to John and Arvilla Westrom. Jim served in the US ARMY in Korea from September 1958 to July 1960, where he served as a Company Clerk and Personnel Specialist. Upon his return he worked for his uncle, Bob Westrom, who owned the Shoe Tree in West Chicago. In 1964, Jim would then start his career in the finance world with Associates Financial in West Chicago, which landed him on television with...

Jesus "Jesse" Macias, of Batavia, age 62, passed away on February 8, 2020. He was born on May 20, 1957 in San Juan, Texas to Pablo and Julia Macias (Martinez). He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Irene Macias (nee Campos); sons, Jesus C. Macias Jr., Joseph (Ana) Macias and Ricardo (Roxanna) Macias; grandchildren,  Alondra, Daniela, Joseph Jr. and Zyra; siblings, Juan Macias, Pablo Macias, Jr. and Eusebia Elizondo; and many nieces, nephews, relative and friends.  He...

Gaudencio Nava Reyes, age 86, passed away on January 28, 2020. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 31, 2020 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, February 1, 2020 at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave., West Chicago at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in West Chicago, IL. Gaudencio Nava Reyes, 86 años,...

Marie “Maja” Louise Knutsson, age 77, formerly of West Chicago, passed away on January 28, 2020. She was born in Geneva, IL on February 22, 1942 to Arne and Sarah Knutsson. Maja worked for many years as a nurse’s aide at DuPage Convalescent Center in Wheaton and also worked at Medinah Country Club. She was a wonderful person who loved music, swimming, sewing and crafting.      Maja is survived by her brother, Robert “Roy” (Rebecca) Knutsson;...

Shirley Rolseth (Kolzow), age 78, of West Chicago, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020. She was born on January 22, 1942 in Hinsdale, IL to Raymond and Freida Kolzow. Shirley was united in marriage on November 11, 1961 to Richard Rolseth. She was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church in West Chicago. Shirley worked in the billing department at Ball Seed Company in West Chicago where she retired after 35 years of service. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, ceramics and reading. She was...

Adolfo Ramirez Torres, age 59, passed away on January 22, 2020. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 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, January 25, 2020 at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave., West Chicago at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in West Chicago, IL. Adolfo Ramirez Torres, 59 años,...

Dixie Lee Handley, age 75, of West Chicago, passed away on January 20, 2020. She was born in Holstein, IA on June 11, 1944 to Elwayne and Aida Peterson. Dixie was united in marriage on October 14, 1967 to John Handley in Ellsworth Iowa. She worked for many years at the Jewel/Osco in West Chicago and the West Chicago School District 33. Dixie had a great love for Elvis Presley and his music that she passed along to her children. Being a very social person, Dixie loved hosting parties where...

Florence “Herbie” Elizabeth Herbers, age 92, of West Chicago, IL, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020. She was born on May 5, 1927, in Bloomington, WI, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Klostermann) Herbers. Florence retired as a nurse for Veteran’s Administration Hospital. She was a longtime resident of West Chicago, IL and member of St. Mary’s Church in West Chicago. Florence is survived by her sister-in-law, Marge (Esser) Herbers, wife of John; Robert Horne, husband of...

Marilyn Joanne Carr (Nanfield), age 78, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on January 9, 2020.  She was born in Chicago, IL on February 18, 1941 to Lloyd and Carol Nanfield. Marilyn was united in marriage on December 29, 1963 to William Carr.  She was an artist and pianist who loved nature, gardening, and enjoying good times with family and friends. She was a wonderful friend to many and dearly...

James F. Gerleve, 72, of West Chicago, passed away on the morning of January 6, 2020.  A US ARMY veteran born in Chicago, IL on February 5, 1947 to Frank and Marie (Kynsch) Gerleve, he married Doris (nee Koester) on June 26, 1976 in Hillside, IL.  Jim worked over 40 years for the US EPA - Region 5 from where he retired. He loved the outdoors, gardening, and spend time with his family.  Jim was a man that would go above and beyond for his family, adored his granddaughters, and...