All Obituaries

Linda R. Lauer, age 66, of Winfield, passed away on July 3, 2019. Loving daughter of the late Everett and the late Lorraine Lauer, dear  sister of Lawrence (Dean) Lauer; dear aunt of 3; great-aunt of 9 and  friend to many. Linda loved to travel the US and abroad.  She enjoyed bicycling, nature  and her cat MacGyver. She held two masters degrees and one bachelors.   Linda was a member of the McHenry Bicycle Club and Fox Valley Bicycle  and Ski Club.  It...

Thomas H. Fawell, age 90, died peacefully in his Houston, Texas home on June 28, 2019, surrounded by his wife and children. Born March 25, 1929, in West Chicago, IL to parents Walter and Mildred Fawell, he grew up in a very competitive atmosphere with three brothers, all devoted to one another and to their beloved Chicago White Sox. Even as a child, he was recognized as a gifted artist by his teachers, who urged him to “draw” rather than write his assignments. After high school,...

Kathleen T. Smith (Markl), age 66, lifelong resident of West Chicago, passed away on June 14, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in St. Charles, IL on October 15, 1952 to Robert and Therese (Besch) Markl. Kathy was united in marriage on November 13, 1976 to John C. Smith Jr. She was an artist who loved gardening, loved animals and especially loved her family and granddaughter. Kathy is survived by her husband of 42 years, John Smith Jr., retired DuPage County Sheriff;...

John Frank Chorobik, age 59, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 in West Chicago. He was born in Poland on October 11, 1959 to Joseph and Alexandra Chorobik. John worked at General Mills in West Chicago over 30 years until his retirement. He enjoyed spending time in his garage and with his faithful companion (dog). He loved his family and especially his grandson Noah. John is survived by his daughter, Lauren (Justin) Fritchen; sons, Mark and David Chorobik;...

John Paul DeLap, age 91, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019. He was born on December 30, 1927 to Harve and Adena DeLap in Carbondale, IL.  He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Southern Illinois University and was a proud US Army Veteran.  John served as a Corporal from 1946-1949, was a Communications Specialist in the Army, and spent his active duty at Panama Canal. John came to West Chicago in 1960.  He began...

Ismael Servin, age 63, of West Chicago, passed away on May 21, 2019. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 24, 2019 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 132 Fremont St. (one block north of Washington & Main St.) West Chicago. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave. in West Chicago. Interment Calvary Cemetery in West Chicago. For information 630-231-0060.

Trinidad Huerta​, age 39, passed away on April 11, 2019. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2019 from 5 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, April 26, 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.

  Carlos A. Moreno, age 84, of West Chicago, passed away on April 5, 2019. He was born on August 1, 1934 in Chiapas, Mexico to Vicente and Maria de la Luz Moreno. Carlos was married to Maria Cruz Rodriguez, known as Cruzita, for over 50 years.  In Mexico, he was a professional musician and then worked at Alumax Steel in West Chicago for over 20 years. His two passions were his family and music; he played the marimba, piano and guitar both professionally and for friends and...

Maria Trinidad Bautista Romero, age 80, passed away on March 31, 2019. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 from 5 to 9 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 Thursday, April 4, 2019 at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave., West Chicago at 10 a.m. Maria Trinidad Bautista Romero, 80 años, fallecido el 31 de marzo de 2019. Velorio miercoles 3 de...

Elaine Gertrude Pearson (nee Koch), age 94, of Bellwood, IL, passed away on March 30, 2019. She was born on May 20, 1924 in Chicago, IL to George and Helen Koch. Elaine served as a Wave in the US Navy as a Pharmacist’s mate, 3rd Class. She worked as a Legal Secretary throughout her career and loved art. Elaine is survived by her son, John David Pearson; nephews, George and Robert; niece, Nancy; and countless friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Helen; and...