All Obituaries

Karen J. Browne (Gorski), age 54, passed away, December 28, 2020, with her loving family by her side. She was born on October 2, 1966 in Chicago, IL to Leonard and Ellen Gorski. She graduated from Schaumburg High School and then went on to Eastern Illinois University where she received her bachelor’s degree. Karen met her future husband, Jeff Browne, at Eastern and was united in marriage April 21, 1990. She worked for ten years as a bakery manager for Cub Foods and then became a Center...

Miguel Diaz Cortez, age 90, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020. He was born in Mexico on March 15, 1930 to Angel and Regina Cortez. Miguel was united in marriage on July 16, 1947 to Andrea Paniagua. He worked for many years as an equipment operator for the railroad. He was a devoted family man and enjoyed watching his grandchildren’s sports and being a part of their lives. Miguel’s and Andrea’s goal was to provide a better life than...

Andrea P. Cortez, age 90, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was born in Mexico on November 30, 1930 to Marcial and Nicolasa Paniagua. Andrea was united in marriage on July 16, 1947 to Miguel Cortez. She loved to cook, garden and she especially loved taking care of her family, which was her biggest pride. Miguel’s and Andrea’s goal was to provide a better life than what they had and by the grace of God they accomplished that! Andrea...

Ranulfo Moreno Gijon, age 55, passed away on December 20, 2020. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 12 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  at Sacred Heart Church, 125 N. State St., Aurora, IL, at 1:00 p.m.. Interment Riverside Cemetery in Montgomery. (Anyone attending the visitation is required to wear a...

Jose Cruz Gonzalez, age 77, passed away on December 15, 2020. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 18, 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 Mass will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave., West Chicago, IL at 12:00...

Patricia Jane Wenk, age 63, of Winfield, passed away Friday December 18, 2020. She was born September 5, 1957 in Aurora, Illinois to Charles and Marianne Wenk. Patricia was a graduate of West Chicago Community High School and also attended the Ray Graham Association in Lisle Illinois. She was a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan and Kane County Cougars fan. She loved her baseball games. At a young age, she started collecting salt and pepper shakers, and over the years, her collection grew to almost...

Victor Manuel Rojas Martinez, age 48, passed away on December 11, 2020.  Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave., West Chicago at 12:00 p.m.http://www.eventbrite.com/e/funeral-de-victor-manuel-rojas-martinez-registration-133012238185 Interment Private.  Victor Manuel Rojas Martinez, 48 años, fallecido el 11 de diciembre de 2020. Misa fúnebre el jueves, 17 de diciembre de 2020 a...

Michael Robert Brooker, age 34, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 7, 2020. He was born on August 14, 1986 in Winfield, IL to Robert and Laura (Kemp) Brooker. Michael graduated from West Chicago Community High School in 2004 and then studied at College of DuPage. He loved to draw and was a fantastic cartoonist and enjoyed Japanese culture. Michael is survived by his parents Robert and Laura Brooker; brother Patrick; nephew Clayton Brooker; aunts and uncles, Georgia (Robert) Kelm,...

Jose Marmolejo, age 78, passed away on December 5, 2020. Jose is survived by his wife, of 59 years, Luisa Marmolejo; five children; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one brother and four sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 132 Fremont St. (one block north of Washington St. and Main), West Chicago. Interment Private....

Kelly Lyn Day, age 49, of West Chicago, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 10, 2020. She was born on November 27, 1971 in Geneva, IL. Kelly started her career as a teacher with the passion of helping others.  This passion led her to her final position as the Student Affairs Specialist serving as Chamberlain University’s National Conduct and Complaint Administrator for all University programs. While at Chamberlain University, Kelly was able to guide students through a...