OBITUARIES

Marianne Henrikson

Marianne Henrikson

Apr 26, 2017

Marianne Henrikson (Zeier) , age 89, of West Chicago, passed away on April 26, 2017. She was born in Winfield on March 6, 1928 to Herbert and Jule Zeier. Marianne was united in marriage on March 7, 1953 to Ralph Henrikson. She worked for the DuPage County Clerk for more than 20 years in the marriage license department.  Marianne was...

Maurilio Castro

Maurilio Castro

Apr 18, 2017

Maurilio D. Castro , age 79, of West Chicago, passed away on April 18, 2017.Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2017 from 3 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 Friday, April 21, 2017 at...

LaVergne Schuett

LaVergne Schuett

Apr 13, 2017

LaVergne Carolyn Schuett (nee Andersen), a long-time resident of West Chicago, IL, and Sandwich, IL, died peacefully on Thursday morning, April 13, 2017, at Rosewood Care Center, St. Charles, IL.

Born July 4, 1924, in Chicago, LaVergne moved to Lombard, IL, with her parents and older brother Elmer when she was about two years old.  LaVergne graduated from York...

Rogers Pedersen

Rogers Pedersen

Apr 7, 2017

Rogers Pedersen , age 85, long time resident of West Chicago, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017 just short of his 86th birthday. He was born on April 8, 1931 in Chicago, IL to James and Lena Pedersen. Rogers was united in marriage on December 2, 1950 to Arlene Heinz at St Mary’s Catholic Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and bowling....

David Polak

David Polak

Apr 1, 2017

David G. Polak , age 35, of Warrenville, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017. He was an outgoing person, who enjoyed the outdoors, loved hunting, enjoyed the last year of his life to the fullest and was loved by all who knew him.

David is survived by his wife, Jennifer Clark; parents, Janusz and Maria Polak; brother, Piotr Polak;...

Judith Gray

Judith Gray

Mar 25, 2017

Judith R. Gray (Tatge) , age 71, of Bartlett, formerly of West Chicago, passed away on March 25, 2017 at Victory Centre of Bartlett. She was born on January 28, 1946 in Melrose Park, IL to Raymond and Alice Tatge. Judy was a 1964 graduate of York High School in Elmhurst. She worked most of her life in the accounting...

Sergio Cuautle

Sergio Cuautle

Mar 19, 2017

Sergio Cuautle , passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2017 from 4 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 on Friday, March 24, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church ,...

Edward Schuett

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...