OBITUARIES
Gloria Vicens-Ocotoxtle
Jun 7, 2025
Gloria Vicens-Ocotoxtle, 52 años, fallecido el 7 de Junio de 2025. Velorio viernes 20 de Junio de 2025 - 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en Casa Funeraria Norris-Segert y Servicios Crematorios, 132 Fremont Street (una cuadra al norte de Washington St. & Main St.) Misa fúneral el Sabado 21 de Junio de 2025 a la Iglesia de Santa Maria, 164...
Harvey O. Griffith, Jr.
May 26, 2025
Harvey O. Griffith, Jr., age 64, passed away May 26, 2025. He was born in Chicago, IL on November 24, 1960 to Harvey and Yvonne Griffith, Sr. Harvey was an avid basketball player in High School and College. Harvey had a no-nonsense attitude; he was always there for everyone. He was a loving friend, and he loved his family dearly.
Harvey...
Emma Dean Szumal
May 25, 2025
Emma Dean Szumal (nee Wilson), age 87, passed away on May 25, 2025.
Loving daughter of the late Robert (late Iris) Wilson;
Beloved wife of 68 years of Joseph M. Szumal;
Loving mother of Susan (Paul) Wucka, Nancy (Daniel) Kowalzyk and Christina (John) Rosean;
Loving grandmother of Paul (Julie) Wucka, Joseph (Tyler) Wucka, Allyson Wucka, Jacob Wucka (Bradley Grant), Amanda Kowalzyk (Eddie Collins), Zachary...
Richard John Palkovics
May 20, 2025
October 9, 1947 – May 20, 2025
Richard John Palkovics, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, at the age of 77, surrounded by his family. Born on October 9, 1947, to Emil and Anne Palkovics, Rick grew up in Chicago with his siblings Fred, Jack, Carol, and Cathy—laughing, learning, and building a foundation of love and loyalty that stayed with...
Martin Mendez Mancera
May 15, 2025
Martin Méndez Mancera, 61 años, fallecido el 15 de Mayo de 2025. Velorio jueves 22 de Mayo de 2025 - 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en Casa Funeraria Norris-Segert y Servicios Crematorios, 132 Fremont Street (una cuadra al norte de Washington St. & Main St.) Servicio jueves 22 de mayo de 2025 a las 6:30 p.m. en la funeraria. Servicio...
Alejandro Rincon
May 10, 2025
Alejandro Rincon, age 32, passed away on May 10, 2025. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025 at St. Therese of Jesus Church,...
Margarita Maribel Bautista
May 7, 2025
Margarita Maribel Bautista, 55 años, fallecido el 7 de mayo de 2025. El velorio se llevará a cabo el sábado 10 de Mayo de 2025 en Funeraria Norris-Segert y Servicio Cremacion, 132 Fremont St, West Chicago, IL 60185. De 8:30 a.m. a 11:00 a.m. Un servicio a las 11:00 a.m. en la funeraria. Entierro Cementerio Calvary.
Margarita Maribel Bautista, age 55,...
Filomeno Recendez Sanchez
Apr 16, 2025
Filomeno Recendez Sánchez, 73 años, fallecido el 16 de abril de 2025. Misa Miercoles 23 de abril de 2025 en la Iglesia de Santa María, 164 N Oakwood Ave, West Chicago IL a las 10:00 a.m. Velorio seguira en Casa Funeraria Norris-Segert y Servicios Crematorios, 132 Fremont Street (una cuadra al norte de Washington St. & Main St.), West Chicago,...
Walter "Wally" Baxendale
Apr 15, 2025
Walter F. (Wally) Baxendale, age 92, was called home to Heaven on April 15, 2025. He was born on February 2, 1933, the son of Susie Westwood and Walter E. Baxendale. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War, with the 2nd Division, 9th Infantry Regiment (Manchu),stationed at Ft. Lewis Washington, and was a member of the...
Robert C. Diebold
Apr 11, 2025
Robert C. Diebold, age 93, of West Chicago passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025. He was born in West Chicago, IL on October 9, 1931, to Chester and Bernice Diebold. Bob was a lifelong resident of West Chicago and was a supervisor at George J. Ball Horticultural Company, retiring in 1998 after 28 years of service. He also worked...
Jose David Romero Alvarez
Apr 6, 2025
José David Romero Álvarez, 42 años, fallecido el 6 de Abril de 2025. Velorio jueves 10 de Abril de 2025 - 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en Casa Funeraria Norris-Segert y Servicios Crematorios, 132 Fremont Street (una cuadra al norte de Washington St. & Main St.) Misa fúneral el viernes 11 de Abril de 2025 a la Iglesia de Santa...
Kathryn M. Henning
Apr 1, 2025
Kathryn M. Henning, age 76, of West Chicago, IL, passed away April 1st, 2025, surrounded by family in her home, from natural causes.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Dale; her parents John and Kathryn McCabe; her brother, Timothy; and her step-son Chris (Amanda). She is survived by her sister Terry (Mike), her brother Patrick (Debbie), her step-son...
Socorro "Coco" Zacatzi
Mar 25, 2025
Socorro "Coco" Zacatzi, age 60, of West Chicago, Illinois passed away March 25, 2025 in her home. Coco was born May 28,1964 in Zaragoza, Mexico and moved to the United States in 1972. She lived her formative years in Chicago and Woodstock, Illinois graduating from Woodstock High School in 1983.She married the love of her life Silverio (Abel) Zacatzi on...
William August Malmberg
Mar 21, 2025
William (Bill) August Malmberg, age 95, of West Chicago, IL passed away on March 21, 2025. He was born July 30, 1929 in Elmhurst, IL to Arvid and Mabel Malmberg. Bill, followed in his dad’s footsteps and learned work ethics and carpentry. Even during woodworking shop in high school, he built a flat bottom boat to the envy of his...
Donna Marie Madsen
Mar 17, 2025
Donna Marie Madsen, age 90, of West Chicago, passed away on March 17, 2025. Visitation Friday, March 21, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont St (one block north of Washington St. & Main St.), West Chicago. Service at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Glen Oak...
William Henry Zimmerman
Mar 12, 2025
William Henry Zimmerman, of West Chicago, IL, passed away on March 12, 2025 after a brief illness. Willliam (Bill) was born on May 28, 1930 to John Kasper Zimmerman and Mary Aline Brannick in Joliet, IL. After graduating from St. Ignatius High School, Bill went on to study Business at Loyola University in Chicago. It was at Loyola where he...

Guadalupe Perez
Mar 9, 2025
Guadalupe Perez, age 84, of West Chicago, passed away on March 9, 2025. Memorial Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) West Chicago. Service at 4:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
Guadalupe Perez, 84...
William Henry "Bill" Davis
Mar 3, 2025
William Henry “Bill” Davis, age 86, of West Chicago, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 one day after his 86th birthday. Bill was surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on March 2, 1939 to Jearl Bailey and Katie Josephine “Mart” Davis. On May 13, 1958, Bill married the love of his life Betty Ward. He owned and...
Ramon Robles Santana
Feb 26, 2025
Ramon Robles Santana, 88 años, fallecido el 26 de febrero de 2025. Velorio Domingo 2 de Marzo de 2025 - 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en Casa Funeraria Norris-Segert y Servicios Crematorios, 132 Fremont Street (una cuadra al norte de Washington St. & Main St.) Misa fúneral el lunes 3 de Marzo de 2025 en la Iglesia de Santa Maria,...