OBITUARIES
Betty Ford
Apr 1, 2021
Betty J. Ford, age 91, of Monroe, OH, passed away Thursday April 1, 2021. She was born in Rolfe, Iowa, on June 22, 1929, to the late Irene (Fisher) and Joseph McNaughton. She was a loving mother and grandmother, enjoyed family gatherings and visiting the grandchildren. She especially enjoyed playing cards and board games with the grandchildren. She was a...
James Smith
Mar 29, 2021
James B. Smith was born October 30, 1946 in Berwyn, IL and passed away March 29, 2021 after suffering from a cardiac arrest.
Jim moved to West Chicago early in life and graduated from West Chicago Community High School in 1964, where his love of music began. During these years, he met Margaret “Peggie” Sproat, and they married on...
Patricia 'Becky' Alexander
Mar 27, 2021
Patricia M. Alexander, “Becky” to everyone, (nee Lampros) born in E. St Louis, Il on May 14, 1937 and died March 27, 2021. She was born to parents William and Voulie (Stavroula) Lampros, had 3 brothers, Tommy, Louie and Johnny Lampros and a sister Betty (Skarlatos), which she adored, they are all deceased.
She was married to Constantine Kassaros...
Marian Mleko
Mar 27, 2021
Marian J. Mleko , age 68, of West Chicago, passed away on March 27, 2021. Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services , 132 Fremont St., West Chicago (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Service at 4:00 p.m. Info 630-231-0060
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Mariano Guzmán Alcantar
Mar 24, 2021
Mariano Guzmán Alcantar , age 83, passed away on March 24, 2021. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 27, 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.) Burial in Mexico. (Anyone attending the visitation is required to wear a facemask inside the funeral...
Richard 'Dick' Youngwith
Mar 1, 2021
Richard Anthony (Dick) Youngwith
Jan 3, 1955 - March 1, 2021
Heaven welcomed Richard Anthony Youngwith, Dick, home at 1:39 pm Monday, March 1, after saying final good-byes to his wife of 36 years and four adult children at Loyola University Medical Center.
Born Jan 3, 1955 in Beloit, Wisconsin to Patricia and Richard A. Youngwith, Sr.,...
Laurel Avila
Feb 25, 2021
Laurel Avila , age 67, passed away on February 25, 2021. Loving husband of Elena Avila. Loving father of Yanet (Mike) Abbas, Yoselina Avila and Ruben Avila. Loving grandfather of Samuel, Noah, Izabella, Joshua, Itzel, Jacob, and Alexander. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 1, 2021 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services ,...
Maria Visitacion Garcia
Feb 18, 2021
Maria Visitacion Garcia , age 65, passed away on February 18, 2021. Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 12 Noon at St Mary's Church , 164 N. Oakwood Ave, West Chicago, IL followed by visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services , 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Interment Private...
Daniel Duran Fernandez
Feb 15, 2021
Daniel Duran Fernandez , age 64, passed away on February 15, 2021. Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 12 Noon at St Mary's Church , 164 N. Oakwood Ave, West Chicago, IL http://www.eventbrite.com/e/misa-de-funeral-de-daniel-duran-fernandez-tickets-142044217077?aff=ebdsoporgprofile followed by visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services , 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Interment...

Alecxis Martinez
Feb 12, 2021
Alecxis Abram Martinez- Lara Born 10/18/1995 to Roberto and Yolanda Martinez He is survived by his two children A’Myrah and Axel and his fiance Maria. Along with his two siblings Frank and Melissa Martinez. Alecxis was an amazing person in life. He was always the life of the party. He never hesitated to give a helping hand to others. He...
Monika Martin
Feb 11, 2021
Monika Eva Maria Martin , age 69, of West Chicago, passed away on February 11, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Regensburg, Germany on July 8, 1951 to Wendell and Anna Ternes. Monika immigrated to the United States in 1953. She was a graduate of Maine West High School. Monika was united in marriage on December 18,...
Richard Rolseth
Feb 11, 2021
Richard A. Rolseth , age 79, of West Chicago, passed away February 11, 2021. He was born on April 20, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Thorvald and Ruth Rolseth. Rich was united in marriage on November 11, 1961 to Shirley Kolzow. He was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church in West Chicago. He worked as a Forestry Supervisor for...
Nancy Claus
Feb 2, 2021
Nancy Ann (Rohr) Claus , passed away on February 2, 2021 at the age of 76. She was born in Aurora, IL on May 1, 1944. Nancy graduated second in her high school class at West Chicago High School. She went on to earn a Bachelors in Actuarial Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She made many dear...
Mauro Barbaccia
Jan 27, 2021
Mauro Barbaccia , age 86, of West Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He was born on July 31, 1934 in Avezzano, Italy, the youngest of 4 children. Mauro married his childhood friend Francesca Tessicini on July 27, 1958. He retired in 1999 from Standard Marble and Granite as a stone finisher. Mauro always took pride in his...
Emelia 'Emely' Carmona
Jan 25, 2021
Emely Carmona , age 24, passed away on January 25, 2021.
Emely is the loving daughter of Jose and Emelia Carmona, loving sister of Bridilene and Jesus Carmona.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services , 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington...
Dennis Organ III
Jan 19, 2021
Dennis John Organ III , age 71, passed away suddenly on January 19, 2021. He was born on January 16, 1950 in Chicago, IL to Dennis Jr. and Dolores Organ. Dennis was a retired postal worker with over 35 years of service. He was a diehard fan of the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears and Notre Dame. He enjoyed having a...
Leslie W. Timm
Jan 18, 2021
Leslie “Nemo” Timm , age 72, of West Chicago, passed away on January18, 2021. He was born in Aurora, IL on November 23, 1948 to Wayne “Bud” and Marjorie (Dreibrodt) Timm. He was a US ARMY Vietnam Veteran.
Nemo is survived by his sister, Beverly Timm.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Graveside services will...
Jose Mendez Tapia
Jan 13, 2021
Jose Manuel Mendez Tapia , age 50, passed away on January 13, 2021. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 17, 2021 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services , 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.)
Jose Manuel Mendez Tapia , 50 años, fallecido el 13 de enero de 2021. Velorio Domingo 17 de...
James Lenertz
Jan 11, 2021
James Leroy Lenertz , age 81, longtime resident of Yuma, AZ, passed away on January 11, 2021. He was born in Aurora, IL on November 8, 1939 to Joseph and Beatrice (Rieser) Lenertz. Jim graduated from St. Mary’s grammar school in West Chicago and West Chicago Community High School in 1957 where he played football and wrestled. He received his...

Karen Browne
Dec 28, 2020
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...