OBITUARIES
Katy J. Deen
Oct 15, 2026
Catherine "Katy" James Deen
April 23, 1945 – October 15, 2026
Catherine James Pavlidou, lovingly known as Katy James Deen, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. As she drew her final breaths, her loved ones sang the hymn “Be Thou My Vision” to her.
Earlier that day, Katy spoke her final words, “I know,” acknowledging the presence of...
Pamela Sue Volk
Oct 9, 2026
Pamela Sue Volk (Becker), age 69, passed away October 9, 2026. She was born in Hazel Park, Michigan on May 3, 1957, to Herbert and Sidnie Becker.
Pamela was united in marriage on September 3, 1977 to Martin Volk and sealed together for eternity on September 2, 1980 in the Salt Lake City Temple. She was a devoted wife and an...
Diane L. Kelsey
Oct 9, 2026
December 5, 1950 – October 9, 2026
Diane L. Kelsey, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend of many, unexpectedly left us to join her Savior in heaven. Diane was born in Chicago to Gustav and Libuse (Bufka) Schieve. Her brother, Eric, followed three years later. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Bruce, sons Bryan (Tracy)...
Emelia Correa
Oct 1, 2026
Emelia Correa, 81 años, fallecido el 1 de Octubre de 2026. Velorio lunes 5 de Octubre de 2026 - 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (una cuadra al norte de Washington St. & Main St.), West Chicago, IL. Misa fúnebre el Martes, 6 de Octubre de 2026 a las Iglesia de...
Enriqueta Mendoza Aguado
Sep 29, 2026
Enriqueta Mendoza Aguado, 79 años, fallecido el 29 de septiembre de 2026. Velorio viernes 2 de octubre de 2026 - 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (una cuadra al norte de Washington St. & Main St.) Misa fúneral el sábado, 3 de octubre de 2026 a la Iglesia Católica Santa Rita...
Tarcisio Alfaro
Sep 29, 2026
Tarcisio Alfaro, age 52, passed away on September 29, 2026. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2026 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.) West Chicago, IL. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026 at St. Mary's...
David F. Maas
Sep 18, 2026
David F. Maas, age 80, of St. Charles, US Army Vietnam Veteran, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026. He was born on November 15, 1945 in Elmhurst, IL to Tony and Rose Mary (Beierlotzer) Maas. Dave attended St. Mary’s grade school in West Chicago and West Chicago Community High School class of 1963. He proudly served in the...
Jesus Valdez Barrera
Sep 12, 2026
Jesus Valdez Barrera, 80 años, fallecido el 12 de Septiembre de 2026. Velorio viernes 18 de Septiembre de 2026 - 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (una cuadra al norte de Washington St. & Main St.) Misa fúneral el sabado, 19 de Septiembre de 2026 a la Iglesia de Santa Teresa...
Alicia Lara de Arechiga
Sep 12, 2026
Alicia Lara de Arechiga, age 74, passed away on September 12, 2026. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 3:00 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.) West Chicago, IL. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026 at...
Jose E. Llamas Albor
Sep 11, 2026
Jose E. Llamas Albor, age 49, passed away on September 11, 2026. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026 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.) Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, September 21, 2026, at St. Nicholas Church,...
Stephen R. Castro
Sep 7, 2026
Stephen R. Castro, age 68, passed away on September 7, 2026.
He was born on November 5, 1957 to Peter and Dorothy Castro. Steve was united in marriage on July 26, 1980 to Nancy Koszola. He worked for many years as a Corrugated Package Designer for Stone Container Corporation and L & M Packaging. Steve loved golfing, spending time in his...
Margaret A. Parker
Sep 3, 2026
Margaret A. Parker, age 77, of St. Charles, formerly of Winfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026. She was born on June 9, 1949, in Montague, Massachusetts to Arthur and Flora Lewis. Margaret was united in marriage on April 3, 1967, to Thomas Parker. She was a devoted Pastor’s wife who loved and served the Lord. Margaret was...
Emma H. Rios
Aug 24, 2026
Emma H. Rios, age 89, long-time resident of West Chicago, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026. She was born on January 27, 1937 in Mexico to Hilario and Alicia Hernandez. Emma was united in marriage on August 7, 1959 to Onecimo Rios Jr. She was the former longtime owner of Casa Rios Boutique on Main Street in West Chicago...
Jim Roller (Paul James)
Aug 14, 2026
Jim Roller, 83, of West Chicago, IL, a Naperville resident for over 60 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Madison, Wisconsin on June 14, 1943, the fifth of seven children of John Albert (Jack) and Izola (Babe) Roller.
Growing up, Jim and his family lived in Wisconsin, Michigan, and...
MarÃa Aguilar
Aug 7, 2026
María Aguilar, 97 años, fallecido el 7 de agosto de 2026. Velorio jueves, 13 de agosto de 2026 - 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street, West Chicago. Entierro en Guanajuato, Mexico.
María Aguilar, age 97, passed away on August 7, 2026. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2026 from 4:00...
Clarita David Herrero
Aug 1, 2026
Clarita David Herrero
1948 – 2026
Clarita David Herrero, lovingly known as “Nanay,” passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026, at 2:06 p.m., surrounded by her family at her bedside. She was 78 years old.
Clarita was born in 1948 in Sampaloc, Manila, and grew up in Tondo, Manila, the daughter of the late Jose Maglalang David and the late Josefa Layug Canlas...
Lorenzo Juarez
Jul 29, 2026
Lorenzo Juarez, 73 años, fallecido el 29 de julio de 2026. Misa miércoles 5 de agosto de 2026 en la Iglesia de Santa María, 164 N Oakwood Ave, West Chicago IL a las 10:00 a.m. Velorio seguirá en Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (una cuadra al norte de Washington St. & Main St.), West Chicago, IL...
Margarita Barbosa
Jul 28, 2026
Margarita Barbosa, age 72, passed away on July 28, 2026. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago. Procession to St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave, West Chicago for Mass at 12:00 p.m. Noon. Interment to follow at Assumption Cemetery...
Maria Elena Agustina Cruz Mendez
Jul 28, 2026
María Elena Agustina Cruz Méndez, 84 años, fallecido el 28 de julio de 2026. Velorio Domingo 2 de agosto de 2026 - 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (una cuadra al norte de Washington St. & Main St.) La Misa fúnebre se celebrará el Lunes 3 de agosto de 2026 en...
Reverend Welton Warkentin
Jul 26, 2026
Rev. Welton Warkentin entered eternal rest on Sunday July 26, 2026. For more than half a century, Rev. Warkentin devoted his life to ministry, education, and service, guiding generations of congregants through worship, learning, celebration, and loss.
Welton was born on December 16, 1937 in DeSmet, SD, the first child of the late Rev. Jacob M. Warkentin and Mrs. Rose (Kasik)...


