OBITUARIES
Miguel Montoya Pena
Apr 8, 2020
Miguel Montoya Pen a , age 77, passed away on April 8, 2020. Due to the current national situation all services are private.
Louise Gustafson
Apr 4, 2020
Louise H. Gustafson (Streit) , age 84, lifetime resident of West Chicago, Illinois passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 28, 1935 in West Chicago, IL to William and Dorothy (Spoden) Streit. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s Elementary School and West Chicago High School. Louise was united in marriage on April 7, 1956 to Charles J. Gustafson. She was a loving wife, a wonderful mother and grandmother. After raising her four...
Ruperto Cuautle
Apr 1, 2020
Ruperto Cuautle , age 52, passed away on April 1, 2020. Services were held privately.
Daniel McCarthy
Mar 28, 2020
Daniel C. McCarthy , age 57, of West Chicago, passed away at his home on March 28, 2020. He was born in Norwalk, CT on January 31, 1963 to Daniel and Joann McCarthy. Dan was united in marriage on May 17, 1986 to Avril Simmons. He was a General Contractor for Morgan Exteriors of Tampa, Fl. He enjoyed playing the...
Luis Lopez
Mar 6, 2020
Luis Enrique Lopez , age 26, passed away on March 6, 2020. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 9, 2020 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 Service will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at St. Andrew Lutheran...
Bette Akin
Feb 29, 2020
Bette L. Akin (Smith) , age 77, of Batavia and former longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on February 29, 2020. She was born on April 7, 1942 in Peoria, IL to John and Juanita (Tucker) Smith. Bette worked for many years for the DuPage County Sheriff’s office. She was a member of American Legion Post 300 Auxiliary and...
Dianne Bowie
Feb 26, 2020
Dianne M. Bowie (Klock) , age 79, of West Chicago, passed away on February 26, 2020. She was born in Aurora, IL on January 1, 1941 to Joseph and Evelyn (Kuhn) Klock. Dianne worked as a receptionist for the City of West Chicago and was a member of St. Mary’s Church and Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #432 of...
Karen Holloway
Feb 21, 2020
Karen Sue (Brown) Holloway , age 77, of West Chicago, Illinois, passed away on February 21, 2020. She was born in Aurora, Illinois on October 16, 1942 to William and Dorothy Brown. Karen was united in marriage on April 23, 1965 to Leslie Holloway. She was a great mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend to so many people. She served...
Robert Higgins
Feb 18, 2020
Robert Higgins , age 68, passed away on February 18, 2020. He was born on February 22, 1951 in Chicago, IL to James and Evelyn Higgins. Bob worked many years at the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. He loved to travel (warm climates and the beach), skiing in Lake Tahoe, Frisbee golf with his grandchildren and golfing. Bob loved music. He loved...
James Westrom
Feb 10, 2020
James W. Westrom , age 81, passed away on February 10, 2020. He was born on May 1, 1938 in Geneva, IL to John and Arvilla Westrom. Jim served in the US ARMY in Korea from September 1958 to July 1960, where he served as a Company Clerk and Personnel Specialist. Upon his return he worked for his uncle, Bob...
Jesus 'Jesse' Macias
Feb 8, 2020
Jesus "Jesse" Macias , of Batavia, age 62, passed away on February 8, 2020. He was born on May 20, 1957 in San Juan, Texas to Pablo and Julia Macias (Martinez). He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Irene Macias (nee Campos); sons, Jesus C. Macias Jr., Joseph (Ana) Macias and Ricardo (Roxanna) Macias; grandchildren, Alondra, Daniela, Joseph...
Marie 'Maja' Knutsson
Jan 28, 2020
Marie “Maja” Louise Knutsson , age 77, formerly of West Chicago, passed away on January 28, 2020. She was born in Geneva, IL on February 22, 1942 to Arne and Sarah Knutsson. Maja worked for many years as a nurse’s aide at DuPage Convalescent Center in Wheaton and also worked at Medinah Country Club. She was a wonderful person who...
Gaudencio Nava Reyes
Jan 28, 2020
Gaudencio Nava Reyes , age 86, passed away on January 28, 2020. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 31, 2020 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 Saturday, February 1, 2020 at St. Mary's Church...
Shirley Rolseth
Jan 27, 2020
Shirley Rolseth (Kolzow) , age 78, of West Chicago, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020. She was born on January 22, 1942 in Hinsdale, IL to Raymond and Freida Kolzow. Shirley was united in marriage on November 11, 1961 to Richard Rolseth. She was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church in West Chicago. Shirley worked in the billing department...
Adolfo Ramirez Torres
Jan 22, 2020
Adolfo Ramirez Torres , age 59, passed away on January 22, 2020. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 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 Saturday, January 25, 2020 at St. Mary's Church...
Dixie Handley
Jan 20, 2020
Dixie Lee Handley , age 75, of West Chicago, passed away on January 20, 2020. She was born in Holstein, IA on June 11, 1944 to Elwayne and Aida Peterson. Dixie was united in marriage on October 14, 1967 to John Handley in Ellsworth Iowa. She worked for many years at the Jewel/Osco in West Chicago and the West Chicago...
Florence Herbers
Jan 13, 2020
Florence “Herbie” Elizabeth Herbers , age 92, of West Chicago, IL, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020. She was born on May 5, 1927, in Bloomington, WI, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Klostermann) Herbers. Florence retired as a nurse for Veteran’s Administration Hospital. She was a longtime resident of West Chicago, IL and member of St. Mary’s Church...
Marilyn Carr
Jan 9, 2020
Marilyn Joanne Carr (Nanfield) , age 78, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on January 9, 2020. She was born in Chicago, IL on February 18, 1941 to Lloyd and Carol Nanfield. Marilyn was united in marriage on December 29, 1963 to William Carr. She was an artist and pianist who loved nature, gardening, and enjoying good times with family and friends. She was a wonderful friend to many and dearly beloved by her family. Marilyn is survived by her husband,...
James Gerleve
Jan 6, 2020
James F. Gerleve , 72, of West Chicago, passed away on the morning of January 6, 2020. A US ARMY veteran born in Chicago, IL on February 5, 1947 to Frank and Marie (Kynsch) Gerleve, he married Doris (nee Koester) on June 26, 1976 in Hillside, IL. Jim worked over 40 years for the US EPA - Region 5 from...
James Miner
Jan 4, 2020
James Edward Miner , age 66, of West Chicago, passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2020. He was born on October 16, 1953 in Columbus, OH to Charles and Norma Jean Miner. Jim was a husband, father, grandfather, son, sibling and friend. Each house he owned was a home where family and friends gathered to celebrate the happy occasions and...