All Obituaries

Born in Chicago, Illinois to John J. and Ruth (Stubbe) Burns, James “Jim” John Burns passed away at his home in Catonsville, Maryland on November 30.  He was 75. Jim spent most of his life living in West Chicago, Illinois.  Graduating High School in 1962 from Marmion Academy, Aurora, Illinois. At Marmion, Jim was a star athlete and later inducted to the Marmion Athletic Hall of Fame. Obtaining an athletic scholarship, Jim was a graduate from Northwestern University in...

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...

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...

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...

James Edward Miner, age 66, of West Chicago, passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2020. He was born on October 16, 1953 in Columbus, OH to Charles and Norma Jean Miner. Jim was a husband, father, grandfather, son, sibling and friend. Each house he owned was a home where family and friends gathered to celebrate the happy occasions and the difficult times, always with him showing his love through his flair in the kitchen. A proud Irishman with a big heart, he welcomed all to enjoy his quick...

James Mathew Barrie, age 76, of Huntley, passed away on December 23, 2019. Jim was a proud member of the US Navy from 1961 to 1964 and driver for UPS for 38 years. He loved fishing, the Bears, and most of all golf. He enjoyed a rich social life with family and friends and was loved by all for his humor, honesty and loyalty. Jim loved to travel to Navy reunions, golf vacations and took a trip to Scotland with Jan in 2006. He also enjoyed many family trips to Florida and northern Wisconsin...

Perpetuo Heriberto Zagal, age 81, passed away on December 31, 2019. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 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 4, 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. Perpetuo Heriberto Zagal, 81...

Rigoberto Mercado Pasillas, age 56, passed away on December 22, 2019. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 29, 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 Monday, December 30, 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. Rigoberto Mercado Pasillas, 56...

Patricia Crombleholme (Brewer), age 88, of St. Charles, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019. She was born on February 13, 1931 in Liverpool, England. Patricia is survived by her children, Gene (Leslie) Crombleholme and Paul (Vicki) Crombleholme; grandchildren, Paul (Debbie) Crombleholme, Jennifer Crombleholme, Adam Crombleholme and Courtney Crombleholme; great-grandson, Paul Jr.; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, John...

Elinor L. Parsons, age 88, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on December 13, 2019. She was born on July 15, 1931 in New York, NY to Thomas and Florence Parsons. Ellie was nurse for many years and retired from VA Hines Hospital. She was very active in her community of West Chicago, where she was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #432, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Red Hat Society, friend of the West Chicago Library, St. Irene’s CCW...