All Obituaries

Daniel C. McCarthy, age 57, of West Chicago, passed away at his home on March 28, 2020. He was born in Norwalk, CT on January 31, 1963 to Daniel and Joann McCarthy. Dan was united in marriage on May 17, 1986 to Avril Simmons. He was a General Contractor for Morgan Exteriors of Tampa, Fl. He enjoyed playing the guitar and he especially loved his family.  He was a loving husband and father. Dan is survived by his wife of 33 years, Avril McCarthy; daughters, Alicia and Jennifer McCarthy;...

Luis Enrique Lopez, age 26, passed away on March 6, 2020. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 9, 2020 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 155 N. Prince Crossing Rd., West Chicago at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in West Chicago, IL. Luis Enrique Lopez, 26 años,...

Bette L. Akin (Smith), age 77, of Batavia and former longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on February 29, 2020. She was born on April 7, 1942 in Peoria, IL to John and Juanita (Tucker) Smith. Bette worked for many years for the DuPage County Sheriff’s office. She was a member of American Legion Post 300 Auxiliary and former member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #432. She enjoyed playing bingo, bowling and visiting her relatives on the family farm. Bette is...

Dianne M. Bowie (Klock), age 79, of West Chicago, passed away on February 26, 2020. She was born in Aurora, IL on January 1, 1941 to Joseph and Evelyn (Kuhn) Klock. Dianne worked as a receptionist for the City of West Chicago and was a member of St. Mary’s Church and Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #432 of West Chicago. She loved gardening and walking. Dianne is survived by her husband, Bob Bowie; children, Andrew (Megan) Bowie and Robin Bowie; grandchildren, Brittany,...

Karen Sue (Brown) Holloway, age 77, of West Chicago, Illinois, passed away on February 21, 2020. She was born in Aurora, Illinois on October 16, 1942 to William and Dorothy Brown. Karen was united in marriage on April 23, 1965 to Leslie Holloway. She was a great mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend to so many people. She served the State of Illinois by working in the Public Health Department early in her career and eventually retired after more than 20 years as a secretary to the...

Robert Higgins, age 68, passed away on February 18, 2020. He was born on February 22, 1951 in Chicago, IL to James and Evelyn Higgins. Bob worked many years at the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. He loved to travel (warm climates and the beach), skiing in Lake Tahoe, Frisbee golf with his grandchildren and golfing. Bob loved music. He loved playing the drums and played in a band called the Roosters with his brother-in-law that he managed in the 1980’s. He loved his family and especially...

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;...