OBITUARIES
Edward Schuett
Mar 18, 2017
Edward Charles Schuett , a long-time resident of West Chicago, IL, and Sandwich, IL, died peacefully on Saturday morning, March 18, 2017, at Rosewood Care Center, St. Charles, IL.
Born October 17, 1919, Ed lived within a block of his birthplace on Pomeroy St. in West Chicago for over 65 years. He graduated from West Chicago High School in...
Manuel Diaz Cristobal
Mar 1, 2017
Manuel Diaz Cristobal , age 71, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 5, 2017 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services , 132 Fremont St. (one block north of Washington & Main St.) West Chicago. Burial in Jerahuaro de Juarez Zinapecuaro Michoacan Mexico.
Terri Browne
Feb 26, 2017
Terri Ann Browne , age 61, of West Chicago, passed away on February 26, 2017. She was born on May 17, 1955 in Chicago, IL to Al and Betty Browne. Terri was a former nurse’s aide who loved music, traveling and her family, especially her nieces and nephews.
Terri is survived by her father, Al Browne; sister, Linda Hensel;...
Susan Newton
Feb 1, 2017
Susan Eileen Newton (nee Cooke) , age 68, of West Chicago, passed away on February 1, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Donald John; loving mother of Kate Newton, Jeanne (Brian) Krueger, John Newton and Susie (Mike) Sundblom; dear grandmother of Dylan and Evan; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews; and survived by many relatives and friends. She loved...
Julie Hansen
Jan 29, 2017
Julie Hansen (Anzelmo) , age 84, of West Chicago, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 29, 2017. She was born on March 26, 1932 in Chicago, IL to Agave and Mamie Anzelmo. Julie was united in marriage on June 21, 1952 to Lee Hansen. She worked many years at West Chicago Junior High in the cafeteria and over 20 years...
Marylou Madsen
Jan 27, 2017
Marylou Madsen , age 87, of St. Charles, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL with her loving family by her side. She was born in Chicago, IL to Ralph and Bernice Gernert. Marylou was united in marriage to Harold Robert Madsen on January 15, 1949. She enjoyed passing her time knitting. She...
Felipe Juarez Jr.
Jan 21, 2017
Felipe Flores Juarez Jr , age 84, US Army Veteran, of West Chicago, and formerly of Carrizo Springs, TX, passed away on January 21, 2017.
Felipe is survived by his wife of 67 years, Antonia Juarez (nee Rios); children, Tony Juarez, George (Hortencia) Juarez, Juanita Hernandez, Rosalina Juarez and Dora Juarez; 23 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and many relatives and...
William Howard
Jan 19, 2017
William H. Howard , age 79, of Hodgkins, US Army Veteran. Loving brother of Anthony, Joseph, Antonia Handley, the late Bobby, the late Wesley and the late Richie; loving son of the late George and the late Antonia; uncle of many nieces and nephews.
A memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at St. Cletus Church...
Cesar Gomez
Dec 29, 2016
Cesar O. Gomez , age 43, of West Chicago, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016. He was born on April 29, 1973 in Hidalgo, TX to Cecilia and Enrique Gomez. Cesar was a graduate of West Chicago Community High School. He was a manager for many years at Jewel/Osco in West Chicago.
Cesar is survived by his father,...
Leon Zarate
Dec 15, 2016
Leon Zarate , age 95, of Warrenville, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016. He was born on October 9, 1921 in San Luis Potosi Mexico to Jacob and Emeteria Zarate. Leon attended St. Mary’s grammar school and West Chicago Community High School where he was on the football team. He was drafted into the US Army during WWII. In his...
Candido Romero
Dec 15, 2016
Candido Romero , of Oswego, formerly of West Chicago, peacefully ascended into heaven at on December 15th, 2016 at 88 years of age. A beloved husband to Gloria Romero, a cherished son of Rosalio Romero and Maria Landeros, a loving father of 7, Gilbert (Anita) Romero, Maria Graciela Romero, Armando (Maria), Jaime Romero (Kathleen) Linda (Peter) Philipopoulos, David (Robin) Romero,...
Josefina Chavez Gama
Dec 1, 2016
Josefina Chavez Gama , age 88, passed away on December 1, 2016. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 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 Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m....
William Jameson 'Jamie' Kunz
Nov 20, 2016
William Jameson “Jamie” Kunz , age 78, of Winfield, passed away on November 20, 2016, after a 3-year battle with cancer. Jamie was a career public defender, a teacher of trial practice, and a lover of human beings and their stories. A Memorial gathering will take place on Saturday, December 3, 2016 from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Norris-Segert...
Cecilia Vargas
Nov 18, 2016
Cecilia C. Vargas - Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 20, 2016 from 2 to 9 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 Monday, November 21, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave....
Floyd Fielitz
Oct 11, 2016
Floyd O. Fielitz , age 76, of West Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. He was born on March 13, 1940 in Elmhurst, IL to Herbert and Alvina Fielitz. He served in the US Army, from 1963-65 during the Vietnam War. Floyd was united in marriage to Katherine “Kate” Fielitz (Zbilski). Floyd loved his family, friends and church. ...
Kenneth Riner
Sep 14, 2016
Kenneth Riner , age 70, of Bartlett, passed away on September 14, 2016. A celebration of Ken's life will take place on Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 3 p.m. until time of service at 5 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street, West Chicago, Illinois. In lieu of flowers donations in Ken's memory may be made...
Theresa 'Terry' Peterhans
Sep 12, 2016
Theresa “Terry” Peterhans (Coughlin) , 83, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on September 12, 2016. She was born on September 27, 1932 in Baltimore, MD to John and Helen Coughlin. Terry was united in marriage on September 12, 1953 to Donald Peterhans. She worked for many years as a customer service representative at Ball Seed in West Chicago....
Juan Reyes
Aug 27, 2016
Juan J. Reyes , age 55, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 2, 2016 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, September 3, 2016 at 9:00...
Shirley Loving
Aug 27, 2016
Shirley Ann Loving , age 78, passed away Saturday, August 27th 2016.
She was the only child of the late August and Helen Krause born in West Chicago, IL. She was a graduate of West Chicago High School 1956. She married John R. Loving in 1960 and moved to Chicago. Together they raised two daughters, Nancy and Jo Ann. ...
Juris 'George' Skreitulis
Aug 23, 2016
Juris “George” Skreitulis , age 88, a 40 year resident of West Chicago, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016. He was born on November 30, 1927 in Latvia to Maija and Janis Skreitulis. George worked for many years at Siemens Controls as a tool and die maker. He was a Merchant Marine Seaman who traveled the world. George loved gardening...