All Obituaries

Dorothy Louise Kerner (Wimble), age 81, a longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on August 31, 2020. She was born on November 2,1938 in Waukegan, IL to Stuart and Irene Wimble. Dorothy grew up on a farm in Wadsworth, IL and attended a one room schoolhouse. She graduated from Warren Township High School in 1955 and then when on to Northern Illinois University graduating in 1959. Dorothy was united in marriage on June 11, 1960 to Richard “Dick” Kerner whom she met at...

Sharon R. Fawell graduated to eternal life with her Lord on Monday morning, August 16, 2021.  She was 87 years old.  She passed peacefully at her home in Houston surrounded by her family, fully content in the knowledge that she had fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith.   She was the rock of faith and prayer not only to her family but to all who crossed her path, always ready to defend her faith with gentleness.  Her legacy to those she has...

Maria Ester Montoya Nieves, passed away on September 10, 2021. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave, West Chicago, IL, at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will follow from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Burial in Mexico.   Maria Ester Montoya Nieves,  fallecido el 10 de...

Scott David Hofer, Jr., age 75, of Carol Stream, passed away on September 3, 2021. He was born on October 13, 1945, in Chicago, IL to Scott Sr. and Margaret Hofer. He grew up in Franklin Park and attended East Leyden High School. Scott was united in marriage on April 4, 1981, to Nancy Ivanecky. He worked for many years as a Clerk for the US Postal Service. He was very tech savvy and enjoyed bowling and weightlifting. Scott’s favorite actors were Arnold Schwarzenegger, William Shatner...

Louella M. Carter (nee Kensley), age 88, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on August 26, 2021. She was born on December 27, 1932, in Denver, Colorado to Sargent and Marietta (Gaskins) Kensley. Louella was united in marriage in 1961, to James Carter. She was a faithful member of Faith Community Church in West Chicago where she loved the Lord and her church family. Louella worked as a key punch operator before the computer era and then after getting married and raising her family...

José Cuautle Diaz, Memorial visitation will take place on Friday, September 3, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago, followed by mass at St. Irene's Catholic Church, 28W441 Warrenville Rd., Warrenville, IL where Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery in Wheaton, IL José Cuautle Diaz, La visita conmemorativa...

Bertha Arias Cardoza, age 59, passed away on August 27, 2021. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, August 30, 2021 at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave, West Chicago, IL, at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will follow from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Burial in Mexico.   Bertha Arias Cardoza, 59 años, fallecido el...

Jose Luis Alvarez Birruete, age 52, passed away on August 22, 2021. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave, West Chicago, IL, at 12:00 p.m.. Visitation will follow from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Burial in Mexico.   Jose Luis Alvarez Birruete, 52 años,...

Jerome “Jerry” H. Dolan, age 78, of West Chicago, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021. He was born on December 24, 1942, in Chicago, IL to John and Hazel Dolan. Jerry was united in marriage on August 23, 1986, to Lori Chassee. Jerry had a dedicated 30-year career in law enforcement with the Addison Police Department, West Chicago Police Department and finally with the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). He enjoyed golfing, watching John Wayne movies and was a dedicated...

Eugene M. Gaede, age 90, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021. He was born on September 23, 1930, in Geneva, IL to Frederick and Stella (Glasshagel) Gaede. Gene was united in marriage on September 26, 1953, to Charleen Johanns. He was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church in West Chicago. Gene was known to many families in West Chicago as their “Milkman,” and was welcomed into their homes. He loved being outside, mowing the lawn,...