OBITUARIES

James 'Jim' Staniels

James 'Jim' Staniels

Jan 13, 2022

James “Jim” Staniels , a longtime resident of West Chicago, IL, passed to glory at the age of 82. Five years after renal failure set in, with mounting health issues exacerbated by multiple falls, he spent his last few months at Meadowbrook Manor, in Naperville, where he was called home on Thursday, January 13th, 2022.

Jim was born on...

Brandon Kruser

Brandon Kruser

Dec 31, 2021

Brandon Kruser, age 39, of Wheaton, passed away on December 31, 2021. He was born in Winfield, IL on April 4, 1982, to Margaret “Maggie” Wuts and John Kruser. Brandon was a musician playing the guitar and banjo. He enjoyed listening to music, landscaping, all kinds of plants and especially loved his family and friends.

Brandon is survived by...

Maria Graciela Romero

Maria Graciela Romero

Dec 28, 2021

Maria Graciela Romero , age 65, of Oswego, passed away on December 28, 2021. She was born in Mexico City, Mexico on June 22, 1956, to Candido and Gloria Romero.

Grace is survived by her siblings, Gilbert (Anita) Romero, Jaime (Kathleen) Romero, Linda (Peter) Philipopoulos, David (Robin) Romero, and Theresa (Juan) Velazquez; 13 nieces and nephews; and 13 great-nieces and...

Charles 'Chuck' Miller

Charles 'Chuck' Miller

Dec 28, 2021

Charles (Chuck) Miller , age 7 6, of Mobile, Alabama, entered the LORD’s loving arms on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Chuck was born on October 1, 1945, in Tampa, Florida, but he grew up in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Chuck graduated from Harding University in 1967 with a degree in English. Later that year he married Barbara (Bobbye) Phillips on...

Daniel Barrientos

Daniel Barrientos

Dec 25, 2021

Daniel Barrientos , age 75, of West Chicago, passed away December 25, 2021. He was born on January 1, 1946, in Chicago, IL to Elaine Barrientos. Daniel was a proud US Army Vietnam Veteran serving two tours of duty as a paratrooper and a combat medic. He was a person who loved to travel, listening to music and was a...

Francisco Mercado Solis

Francisco Mercado Solis

Nov 19, 2021

Francisco Mercado Solis , age 80, passed away on November 19, 2021. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 from 3 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 Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at S t. Mary's Church , 164 N. Oakwood...

Benjamín Ocaña Hernández

Benjamín Ocaña Hernández

Nov 10, 2021

Benjamín Ocaña Hernández , age 45, passed away on November 10, 2021. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 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 Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at St. Mary's Church , 164 N. Oakwood...

Rafael Arechiga Rodriguez

Rafael Arechiga Rodriguez

Nov 6, 2021

Rafael Arechiga Rodriguez , age 77, passed away on November 6, 2021. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 3 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 Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at St. Mary's Church , 164 N. Oakwood...

John Winiecki

John Winiecki

Nov 3, 2021

John W. Winiecki , age 89, longtime resident of Winfield, passed away November 3, 2021. He was born in Chicago on February 23, 1932, to John and Helen Winiecki. He was a US Army Korean War Veteran. John was united in marriage on May 1, 1954, to Sylvia Suchovsky. He worked at Western Electric and then was an engineer for...

Elaine Stark

Elaine Stark

Oct 25, 2021

Elaine Dieter Stark , age 95, a longtime resident of Cloverdale, DuPage County passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at Central DuPage Hospital. She was born on August 14, 1926, in Wheaton, IL to the late Nicholas and Anna (Mahosky) Dieter. Elaine was united in marriage on October 4, 1947, to Warren E. Stark. She was a loving mother...

John 'Jack' Frederick

John 'Jack' Frederick

Oct 19, 2021

John W. "Jack" W. Frederick , age 71, of West Chicago, passed away October 19, 2021. He was born on February 22, 1950, in Chicago, IL to John and Arlene Frederick. Jack was united in marriage on May 27, 1979, to Cheryl Voeller. He was a hardworking carpenter who took pride in his work. Jack built his house in West...

Margaret 'Peggy' Parker

Margaret 'Peggy' Parker

Oct 17, 2021

Margaret L. "Peggy" Parker , age 53, of Winfield, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021. She was born on June 10, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois to Thomas J. and Margaret A. (Lewis) Parker. Peggy worked at McMaster-Carr Supply Company for 36 years. She was a devoted Pastor at Highway of Holiness Pentecostal Church in Wheaton. Peggy was kind-hearted and...

Jeffrey Stout

Jeffrey Stout

Oct 14, 2021

Jeffrey Harvey Stout , age 66, of St. Charles, passed away on October 14, 2021. He was born on April 13, 1955, in Geneva, IL to Harvey and Alice Stout. Jeff was united in marriage on June 27, 1986, to Diane Burkett. He worked over 41 years as an equipment operator at AGCO Company (formerly Allis Chalmers). Jeff enjoyed golfing, bowling,...

Lois Mastaler

Lois Mastaler

Oct 9, 2021

Lois A. Mastaler (nee Schmitz) , age 75, of West Chicago, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021. She was born on September 25, 1946, in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Genevieve Schmitz. Lois was past president of the 19th District VFW Auxiliaries, lifetime member and past president of the West Chicago VFW Post 6791 Auxiliary and West Chicago American Legion...

Randy Evitt

Randy Evitt

Oct 4, 2021

Randy Evitt , age 60, of Aurora, passed away suddenly on October 4, 2021. He was born on September 14, 1961, in Geneva, IL to Charles and Pamela (Kliest) Evitt. Randy worked for many years as a facilities engineer for many companies and most recently CBRE Company. He loved politics, cooking, music and was a great Chicago Blackhawks fan.

Randy is survived by his wife, Yan Wang (also known as Lucy Evitt); daughters, Leah (Justin) Long and Kelly Evitt; grandson, Andrew, and a grandchild to be;...

Otilia Arias

Otilia Arias

Sep 29, 2021

Otila P. Arias , age 52, passed away peacefully the morning of September, 29, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Otilia was born on August 28th, 1969 in Buena Vista, Michoacan Mexico. She was married to Miguel 'Pique' Arias and shared 23 years of a happy marriage. She was the daughter of Luis and Otilia Perez. She grew up in...

Robert Ciesla

Robert Ciesla

Sep 28, 2021

Robert Joseph Ciesla , age 88, of West Chicago, passed away on September 28, 2021. He was born on June 4, 1933 in St. Catherine, Ontario, Canada to Edward and Stella Ciesla. Robert was a US Marine Corp Veteran and served in the Korean War.

He is survived by two sons; one daughter; three grandchildren; one brother and his large...

Maria Montoya Nieves

Maria Montoya Nieves

Sep 10, 2021

Maria Ester Montoya Nieves , passed away on September 10, 2021. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at St. Mary's Church , 164 N. Oakwood Ave, West Chicago, IL, at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will follow from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services , 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.)...

Scott Hofer, Jr.

Scott Hofer, Jr.

Sep 3, 2021

Scott David Hofer, Jr. , age 75, of Carol Stream, passed away on September 3, 2021. He was born on October 13, 1945, in Chicago, IL to Scott Sr. and Margaret Hofer. He grew up in Franklin Park and attended East Leyden High School. Scott was united in marriage on April 4, 1981, to Nancy Ivanecky. He worked for many...

José Cuautle Diaz

José Cuautle Diaz

Aug 28, 2021

José Cuautle Diaz, Memorial visitation will take place on Friday, September 3, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services , 132 Fremont St., West Chicago, followed by mass at St. Irene's Catholic Church , 28W441 Warrenville Rd., Warrenville, IL where Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery in Wheaton, IL...