OBITUARIES
Parker Anthony Douglas
Nov 27, 2023
Parker Anthony Douglas, age 18, passed away on November 27, 2023. He was born on December 19, 2004 in Geneva, IL. He graduated from Geneva High School and went to Southern Illinois University where he was studying to be a pilot and was a member of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity.
Parker always greeted everyone with a smile, open arms and a helpful hand. He was a young man that everyone loved. He was thoughtful, funny and made...
David Lee Todd
Nov 26, 2023
David Lee Todd, age 87, lifelong resident of West Chicago, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2023. He was born June 21, 1936 to Joe and Verdina (nee Mertes) Todd. David was united in marriage to the late Nancy (nee Patterson) Todd in 1956.
As a young boy Dave began his work career at Day’s Service Station in West Chicago,...
Catherine Rzeszotarski
Nov 25, 2023
Catherine Rzeszotarski (nee Zarate), age 95, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023. She was born on August 28, 1928 in West Chicago to Jacob and Emeteria Zarate. She attended St Mary’s grammar school in West Chicago. Catherine was united in marriage on December 1, 1951 to Robert Rzeszotarski. She worked for many years as an executive secretary for Draper...
Timothy Allen Liberg
Nov 23, 2023
Timothy Allen Liberg, age 72, of Wayne, Illinois passed away on November 23, 2023.
Visitation on Monday, November 27, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street, West Chicago. A funeral service will take place at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Glen...
Wolfgang Paul Smailus
Nov 16, 2023
Wolfgang Paul Smailus, age 78, of Waterman, passed away on November 16, 2023. He was born in Weilsig, Germany on January 20, 1945 to Hugo Paul Smailus and Hilde Martha Juschka Smailus, Wolfgang was a US Army Veteran serving in the 11th Calvary and was station in Bein Hoa-Xuan Loc Vietnam in 1966 - 1967. He was united in marriage on...
Andy Escobedo
Nov 14, 2023
Andy Escobedo, age 73, lifelong resident of West Chicago, passed away on November 14, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 13, 1950 in Geneva, IL to Pablo and Guadalupe Escobedo. He was a US Army Vietnam Veteran and lifetime member of VFW Post 6791 in West Chicago. Andy was united in marriage on August 17, 1996...
Elton C. Fish
Nov 13, 2023
Elton, C. Fish, age 73, of Winfield, passed away on November 13, 2023. He is survived by his wife, children, stepchildren, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sister, uncle and relatives and friends. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Contributions in Elton's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Edgar Valdez Ponce
Nov 13, 2023
Edgar Valdez Ponce, age 21, passed away on November 13, 2023. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023 from 4 to 9 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 Saturday, November 18, 2023, at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave.,...
María Rosario Barrera Muñoz
Nov 4, 2023
María Rosario Barrera Muñoz, age 76, passed away on November 4, 2023. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 10, 2023 at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave, West Chicago, IL, at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will follow 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.) Burial in Mexico.
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Robert "Bubba" Smyth
Oct 24, 2023
Robert M. “Bubba” Smyth, age 68, lifelong resident of West Chicago, passed away on October 24, 2023. He was born in St. Charles, IL on April 19, 1955, to Thomas and Lillian (Downey) Smyth. He was a US Army Veteran and member of IBEW Local 701. He was a proud member of ANONA West in West Chicago.
Bubba was preceded...
Bryan Eduardo Lopez Gutierrez
Oct 22, 2023
Bryan Eduardo Lopez Gutierrez, age 24, passed away on October 22, 2023. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. a.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) West Chicago. Interment in Mexico.
Bryan Eduardo Lopez Gutierrez, 24 años, fallecido el 22 de Octubre de 2023. Velorio viernes,...
Guadalupe Coronel Reyes
Oct 15, 2023
Guadalupe Coronel Reyes, age 59, passed away on October 15, 2023. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. a.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) West Chicago. Service at 7:00 p.m. Interment Private
Guadalupe Coronel Reyes, 59 años, fallecido el 15 de Octubre de 2023. Velorio...
David L. Holderman
Oct 7, 2023
A Son of West Chicago Laid to Rest.
Dave Holderman of Hinckley, Illinois passed away of natural causes in his west suburban home on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
Starting out life in a one room house in the tough working-class suburb of West Chicago, Dave's story is one that defied the odds: As a standout multi-sport athlete, as a self-taught...
Josefina Moreno
Sep 25, 2023
Josefina Moreno, age 85, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away September 25, 2023. She was born in Sabinal, Texas on March 19, 1938.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Evaristo and sons Rene and David. She leaves behind 4 children, Mary Ann, Sylvia, Armondo and Alicia, 16 grandchildren and over 37 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
She...
Barbara A. Hughes
Sep 22, 2023
Barbara A. Hughes (nee Danda), age 79, of West Chicago, passed away at her home on September 22, 2023. She was born on April 15, 1944, to Adolph and Luella Danda in Chicago.
Barbara is survived by her loving husband Clarence "Ren" Hughes of 59 years; her daughters, Cindy (John) Macko and Brenda (Vince) Elders; 6 grandchildren, Morgan (Steven)...
Joseph M. Steadman
Sep 18, 2023
Joseph M. Steadman, age 79, of West Chicago, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023. He was born in Chicago, IL on February 12, 1944 to David and Catherine (O’Brien) Steadman. Joe was united in marriage to the late Mary Sheahan. Joe shared his love of family & his superfandom for the Chicago Bears everywhere he went. His detailed stories...
Thomas Stanley Rosko Sr.
Sep 17, 2023
Thomas Stanley Rosko Sr. went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Sept 17, 2023, after courageous battles with cancer over the past 44 years. "Big Tommy", as he was often called, was 84 years old and was born to Stanley and Balbina Rosko on April 29, 1939 in West Pullman in Chicago. He was a loving husband (Zita N....
Steven C. Scaccianoce
Sep 16, 2023
Steven C. Scaccianoce, age 62, of Genoa, IL, passed away September 16, 2023. He was born on May 4, 1961 in Chicago, IL to Salvatore and Concetta Scaccianoce. Steve was a graduate from Elgin High School where he was involved in wrestling. He loved sports and was a Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan. Steve enjoyed music and was a...
Jose Luis Correa
Sep 14, 2023
Jose Luis "Lingo" Correa, age 70, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Luis was born June 18, 1953, the son of Feliciano and Auxilio Correa of Ucareo, Michoacan, Mexico. He was a resident of West Chicago. He married Maria Martha in 1987. He enjoyed tending to his yard/garden, trains, and watching soccer games. He was a proud retiree...
Frank Alberto Martinez Lara
Sep 8, 2023
Frank Alberto Martinez Lara,
Born Frank Alberto Martinez-Lara age 33, passed away September 8, 2023.on 02/03/1990 to Yolanda Lara-Vasquez and Roberto Martinez-Lemus. Older brother to Alecxis and Melissa Martinez-Lara. Loving uncle to his niece A'Myrah and nephews Axel and Jax Martinez-Koenig. As well as an amazing brother-in-law, cousin, grandson, nephew, boyfriend and friend.
Frank was a caring soul,...
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