OBITUARIES
Richard A. 'Dick' Kerner
Jul 23, 2019
Richard A. “Dick” Kerner , age 83, lifelong resident of West Chicago, passed away on July 23, 2019. He was born on June 27, 1936 in Aurora, IL to Albert “Rosie” and Florence Kerner. He graduated from West Chicago Community High School and then went on to Northern Illinois University where he played football, basketball and track. Dick was united...
Francisca Rodriguez
Jul 19, 2019
Francisca Rodriguez , age 70, passed away on July 19, 2019. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 22, 2019 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services , 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.). Interment in Zimatlan Oaxaca Mexico.
Sing Yuen 'Larry' Kim
Jul 15, 2019
Sing Yuen “Larry” Kim , age 91, of St. Charles, long time resident of West Chicago, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at Heritage Manor in Mendota. He was born on October 25, 1927 in Honaunau, Hawaii. Larry served as a Sergeant First Class in the US Army just after WWII and during the Korean War. During his service he...
Linda Lauer
Jul 3, 2019
Linda R. Lauer , age 66, of Winfield, passed away on July 3, 2019. Loving daughter of the late Everett and the late Lorraine Lauer, dear sister of Lawrence (Dean) Lauer; dear aunt of 3; great-aunt of 9 and friend to many. Linda loved to travel the US and abroad. She enjoyed bicycling, nature and her cat MacGyver. She held...
Thomas Fawell
Jun 28, 2019
Thomas H. Fawell , age 90, died peacefully in his Houston, Texas home on June 28, 2019, surrounded by his wife and children. Born March 25, 1929, in West Chicago, IL to parents Walter and Mildred Fawell, he grew up in a very competitive atmosphere with three brothers, all devoted to one another and to their beloved Chicago White Sox....
Kathleen Smith
Jun 14, 2019
Kathleen T. Smith (Markl) , age 66, lifelong resident of West Chicago, passed away on June 14, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in St. Charles, IL on October 15, 1952 to Robert and Therese (Besch) Markl. Kathy was united in marriage on November 13, 1976 to John C. Smith Jr. She was an artist who loved...
John Chorobik
May 28, 2019
John Frank Chorobik , age 59, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 in West Chicago. He was born in Poland on October 11, 1959 to Joseph and Alexandra Chorobik. John worked at General Mills in West Chicago over 30 years until his retirement. He enjoyed spending time in his garage and with his faithful companion...
John DeLap
May 25, 2019
John Paul DeLap , age 91, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019. He was born on December 30, 1927 to Harve and Adena DeLap in Carbondale, IL. He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Southern Illinois University and was a proud US Army Veteran. John served as a Corporal from 1946-1949, was a...
Ismael Servin
May 21, 2019
Ismael Servin , age 63, of West Chicago, passed away on May 21, 2019. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 24, 2019 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services , 132 Fremont St. (one block north of Washington & Main St.) West Chicago. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at...
Trinidad Huerta
Apr 11, 2019
Trinidad Huerta , age 39, passed away on April 11, 2019. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2019 from 5 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 Friday, April 26, 2019 at St. Mary's Church ,...
Carlos Moreno
Apr 5, 2019
Carlos A. Moreno , age 84, of West Chicago, passed away on April 5, 2019. He was born on August 1, 1934 in Chiapas, Mexico to Vicente and Maria de la Luz Moreno. Carlos was married to Maria Cruz Rodriguez, known as Cruzita, for over 50 years.
In Mexico, he was a professional musician and then worked at Alumax...
Maria Bautista Romero
Mar 31, 2019
Maria Trinidad Bautista Romero , age 80, passed away on March 31, 2019. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 from 5 to 9 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 Thursday, April 4, 2019 at St. Mary's...
Elaine Pearson
Mar 30, 2019
Elaine Gertrude Pearson (nee Koch) , age 94, of Bellwood, IL, passed away on March 30, 2019. She was born on May 20, 1924 in Chicago, IL to George and Helen Koch. Elaine served as a Wave in the US Navy as a Pharmacist’s mate, 3rd Class. She worked as a Legal Secretary throughout her career and loved art.
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Nora Jane Fisher
Mar 26, 2019
Nora Jane "Nonie" Fisher (Dierschow) , age 88, of Greeley, Colorado and formerly of Batavia and West Chicago, passed away on March 26, 2019. She was born in West Chicago on June 24, 1930 to Walter and Mae (Hensel) Dierschow. Nora Jane was a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church in West Chicago and Immanuel Lutheran Church in Batavia. She...
Rose Luckow-Achtien
Mar 25, 2019
Rose M. Luckow-Achtien (nee Braun) , age 86, of Elgin, passed away on March 25, 2019.
Beloved wife of the late Richard H. Luckow and the late Frank Achtien;
Loving mother of Laura (late Billy) Roden, Richard C. Luckow (Eilleen Boone), Therese (Andrew) Gloeckle, and the late Nanette Rose Johnson; step-mother of Anja (Don), Ernie (Carol), Hank (Lynn)...
Kirby Ooton
Mar 21, 2019
Kirby Alan Ooton , age 71, of West Chicago, passed away suddenly in his home on March 21, 2019. He was born January 10, 1948 in Litchfield, Ill. to James and Ardelia Ooton. He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era and was assigned to the U.S.S. Shangrila (1968). He served his country again in the...
Antonio Munoz Gonzalez
Mar 18, 2019
Antonio Munoz Gonzalez , age 79, passed away on March 18, 2019. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2019 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 Friday, March 22, 2019 at St. Mary's Church...
Luis Perez Hernandez
Mar 12, 2019
Luis Perez Hernandez , age 84, passed away on March 12, 2019. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 15, 2019 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, March 16, 2019 at St. Mary's Church...
Alfred Pfeiffer
Mar 7, 2019
Alfred Pfeiffer , age 80, of Wheaton, passed away on March 7, 2019. He was born in Yugoslavia on December 10, 1938 to Johann and Elisabetha Pfeiffer. Alfred was a US Army Veteran and he enjoyed working on cars.
Alfred is survived by his wife, Ruth (nee Martensen); sons, Jeff (Jaime) Pfeiffer and Jim (Sara) Pfeiffer; daughters, Laura (Dino)...
Gordon Dierschow
Feb 27, 2019
Gordon William Dierschow , age 90, of Geneva and formerly of West Chicago and Elburn, passed away on February 27, 2019. He was born in West Chicago on October 5, 1928 to Walter and Mae (Hensel) Dierschow. He was a 1946 graduate of West Chicago Community High School. Gordon was united in marriage on October 6, 1951 to Linn Benson....
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