OBITUARIES

Susan Siekmann Ramelli

Susan Siekmann Ramelli

Oct 10, 2025

Susan Siekmann Ramelli, age 80, of Naperville, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on October 10, 2025, after a struggle with dementia, surrounded by family and the best caregivers in the world.

Born on January 4, 1945, at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa, Susan was the daughter of John and Marian (Loetscher) Siekmann. She moved with her family to West Chicago,...

Aurelia Mercedes Fernandez

Aurelia Mercedes Fernandez

Sep 30, 2025

Aurelia Mercedes Fernández, 98 años, fallecido el 30 de Septiembre de 2025. 

Nació en Upata, Venezuela, amada esposa del difunto Víctor Meija, madre amorosa de María Fernández, Jesús Fernández, la difunta Zoraida Fernández, Sol Fernández, Avilio Fernández, Ramón Fernández, Berenice Fernández y Damelis Fernández; abuela amorosa, bisabuela y tatarabuela,

Aurelia fue un ejemplo de madre para sus hijos, a quien le encantaba...

Idajean Waterous

Idajean Waterous

Sep 23, 2025

Idajean Waterous (nee Pence), age 78, of Glen Ellyn, passed away on September 23, 2025. She was born on October 12, 1946 in Evergreen Park, IL to Albert and Grace Pence. She was a graduate of Chicago Christian High School in Evergreen Park and Elmhurst College. Ida was united in marriage on May 5, 1968 to Harry George Waterous. She...

Piedad Olivares de Martinez

Piedad Olivares de Martinez

Sep 7, 2025

Piedad Olivares de Martinez, 86 años, fallecido el 7 de septiembre de 2025. Velorio Domingo 14 de septiembre de 2025 - 2:00 p.m. a 7:00 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 lunes 15 de septiembre de 2025 a la Iglesia de Santa...

Geraldine "Geri" Pieczatkiewicz

Geraldine "Geri" Pieczatkiewicz

Sep 1, 2025

Geraldine Pieczatkiewicz, “Geri”

Geraldine Pieczatkiewicz, age 91, of Illinois passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2025. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Geri was born on August 30, 1934, in Chicago, IL and graduated from Lucy Flower High School in Chicago.

Geri married her first love, Frank Pieczatkiewicz, Jr., also of Chicago, in 1953. Geri was a homemaker and...

Maricela Rueda Hernandez

Maricela Rueda Hernandez

Sep 1, 2025

Maricela Rueda Hernandez, 55 años, fallecido el 1 de septiembre de 2025. Misa viernes 5 de septiembre de 2025 en la Iglesia de St. Ansgar, 2040 Laurel Ave, Hanover Park IL a las 11:00 a.m. Velorio seguira viernes en Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (una cuadra al norte de Washington St. & Main St.), West Chicago,...

Jennie Lou Holmes

Jennie Lou Holmes

Aug 31, 2025

Jennie Lou Holmes (Fisher), 94, died peacefully at St. Patrick’s Residence, Naperville, IL on August 31, 2025.

Jennie was born in Indianapolis, IN, and lived in Wheaton, Warrenville, Gurnee and Addison, IL. Jennie’s first job was dipping ice cream at Prince Castle in Glen Ellyn. She went to Wheaton High School, class of 1950, where she was the head cheerleader, and...

Facundo Gutierrez Chaides

Facundo Gutierrez Chaides

Aug 29, 2025

Facundo Gutierrez Chaides, 65 años, fallecido el 29 de agosto de 2025. Velorio Sabado, 6 de septiembre de 2025 - 3:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. en Casa Funeraria Norris-Segert y Servicios Crematorios, 132 Calle Fremont (una cuadra al norte de Washington St. & Main St.) West Chicago. Entierro en Durango, Mexico.

Facundo Gutierrez Chaides, age 65, passed away on August 29th,...

Trinidad Barrera Duran

Trinidad Barrera Duran

Aug 22, 2025

Trinidad Barrera Duran, 83 años, fallecido el 22 de agosto de 2025. Velorio martes 26 de agosto de 2025 - 3:00 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 miercoles 27 de agosto de 2025 a la Iglesia de Santa Maria,...

Roberto Montes de Oca Velazquez

Roberto Montes de Oca Velazquez

Aug 20, 2025

Roberto Montes de Oca Velazquez, 64 años, fallecido el 20 de agosto de 2025. Misa Sabado 30 de agosto de 2025 en la Iglesia de Santa María, 164 N Oakwood Ave, West Chicago IL a las 10:00 a.m. Velorio seguira en Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (una cuadra al norte de Washington St. & Main St.),...

Manuela "Nelly" Tellez-Borjon

Manuela "Nelly" Tellez-Borjon

Aug 16, 2025

Manuela “Nelly” Tellez-Borjon, age 47, of Carol Stream, passed away August 16, 2025. She was born in Zacatecas, Mexico on July 13, 1978 to Juan and Manuela Borjon. Nelly was very creative and enjoyed crocheting, reading, singing and belonging to her prayer group. She was a loving wife and mother who loved her family dearly.

Nelly is survived by her loving...

Marjorie L. Klug

Marjorie L. Klug

Aug 12, 2025

Marjorie L. Klug (nee Vegter), age 105, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Marjorie was born July 30, 1920, in Maywood, IL to Bert and Minnie Vegter. She lived in West Chicago, Batavia, and St. Charles, IL before moving to Mountain Home and then back to Illinois after her late husband, Armin "Dutch" G. Klug passed away.

Her parents, husband,...

Henry William Valker

Henry William Valker

Aug 9, 2025

Henry William (Bill) Valker May 31, 1935 – August 9, 2025 Henry William (Bill) Valker, 90, peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, August 9, surrounded by loved ones, after an eight-year struggle with dementia.

 Born on May 31, 1935, to George and Helen Valker in Minot, ND—the youngest of five—Bill graduated from Minot High School in 1953, served five years...

James H. Tworek

James H. Tworek

Aug 9, 2025

James H. Tworek, age 78, of West Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 24, 1946.

James married Angela in 1969. Together, they built a beautiful life, becoming parents in 1972 and welcoming their first grandchild in 2006.

A proud veteran of the United States Army, James went on to become a...

Luisa Marmolejo

Luisa Marmolejo

Aug 3, 2025

Luisa Marmolejo, age 80, passed away on August 3, 2025.

Luisa is survived by her five children, Virginia (Cosme) Gonzalez, Jose Marmolejo, Esmeralda (Jose) Madrigal, Alberto (Alma) Marmolejo and Juan (Kathy) Marmolejo; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jose, of 59 years who passed away in December 2020.

Visitation will...

Ronald W. Hollinger

Ronald W. Hollinger

Aug 1, 2025

Ronald Warren Hollinger, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Wheeling, Illinois. Born in 1942, Ronald was a devoted father, brother, grandfather, and friend, whose kindness and quiet strength touched the lives of many.

He is survived by his loving sisters Carol Witt and Beverly Davis, his children Kathleen O’Connell, Susan Hollinger, and John Hollinger, and many beloved grandchildren,...

Clarence "Ren" Hughes Jr.

Clarence "Ren" Hughes Jr.

Jul 22, 2025

Clarence “Ren” Hughes Jr., age 81, of West Chicago, passed away July 22, 2025. He was born April 2, 1944 to Clarence Sr. and Dolores Hughes in Geneva, IL.

He was proceeded in death by his wife, Barbara Hughes. He is survived by his daughters, Cindy (John) Macko, and Brenda (Vince) Elders; 6 grandchildren: Morgan (Steven) Hernandez, Courtney, Hayley, Chase, Logan,...

Jane Kaysen

Jane Kaysen

Jul 19, 2025

Jane Kaysen (nee Mineo), age 89, of West Chicago, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. She was born on August 8, 1935, in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Mary Mineo. Jane was united in marriage on June 12, 1954, to Henry Kaysen. She worked at the DuPage County courthouse for many years. She was a loving wife, wonderful mother,...

Jose Soto Trejo

Jose Soto Trejo

Jul 16, 2025

Jose Soto Trejo, 44 años, fallecido el 16 de Julio de 2025. Velorio Lunes, 21 de Julio de 2025 - 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en Casa Funeraria Norris-Segert y Servicios Crematorios, 132 Calle Fremont (una cuadra al norte de Washington St. & Main St.) West Chicago. Entierro en Tarandacuao, Guanajuato, Mexico.

Jose Soto Trejo, age 44, passed away on July...

Jose Eleazar Garcia Alvarez

Jose Eleazar Garcia Alvarez

Jul 14, 2025

José Eleazar García Álvarez, 59 años, fallecido el 14 de Julio de 2025. Velorio Miercoles, 23 de Julio de 2025 - 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en Casa Funeraria Norris-Segert y Servicios Crematorios, 132 Calle Fremont (una cuadra al norte de Washington St. & Main St.) West Chicago. Entierro en San Miguel Michoacan, Mexico.

José Eleazar García Álvarez, age 59, passed...