OBITUARIES
Richard E. Vogel
Dec 17, 2024
Richard E. Vogel, age 84 of Geneva, IL, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Elmhurst, IL on September 23, 1940, the son of John and Hertha (haas) Vogel. Richard was a US Army Veteran from 1960-1963. He said those years were the best times of his life as he hitch hiked...
Harry George Waterous
Dec 6, 2024
Harry George Waterous, age 82, of Glen Ellyn, passed away on December 6, 2024. He was born on March 7, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Harry and Lydia Waterous. Harry was a graduate of Mendel High School in Chicago and following high school he proudly served 4 years in the US Army in telecommunications. Harry was united in marriage on...
Loretta Agnes Doyle
Nov 25, 2024
Loretta Agnes (Seeley) Doyle, 82, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on November 25, 2024. Loretta was born on June 30, 1942, in Chicago, IL, to Virgil H. Seeley and Margaret June (Carr) Seeley. Loretta grew up in West Chicago, IL, and after graduating from West Chicago High School in 1960, attended Marquette University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in...
Julio C. Resendiz
Nov 25, 2024
Julio C. Resendiz, age 52, of South Elgin, IL passed away on November 25, 2024.He was born in Chicago, IL on October 7, 1972, to Jorge and Martha Resendiz. Julio was united in marriage on November 18, 1995, to Juaquina Resendiz and together became proud parents to four sons. He was a selfless person always working hard for his family....
Donald R. Brach
Nov 14, 2024
Donald R. Brach, age 67, of West Chicago, passed away peacefully on November 14th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 11th, 1957 in Geneva, IL to William “Bill” and Beverly Ann Brach. He was a 1975 graduate of West Chicago Community High School and played on the 1974 Wildcat State Championship team. Don was united in...
Maria Isabel Duran
Nov 6, 2024
Maria Isabel Duran, passed away on November 6th, 2024. She was born in Buena Vista, Michoacán on Feburary 29, 1968. Daughter of Engracia and David Duran. Oldest sister to Maru, David Jr, Jose, Manuel, Rosy, Asucena, and Yuri. Beloved mother of Janet, Hazael Jr, Alondra and Jennifer.
Maria loved to sing, cook, dance and be with her family and friends. Her...
Alicia Espinosa Gonzalez
Nov 6, 2024
Alicia Espinosa Gonzalez, age 57, passed away on November 6, 2024. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave, West Chicago, IL, at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will follow from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St....
Juan Borjon
Oct 29, 2024
Juan Borjon, age 88, a longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away October 29, 2024.
Juan is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Manuela Borjon (Cabral); children, Jose Juan (Rosa) Borjon, Eduardo (Norma) Borjon, Gabriel (Martha) Borjon, Joaquin (Roberta) Borjon, Rebeca Borjon (Eulalio Magallanes), Maria Borjon (Jose Cortes), Nelly (Osbaldo) Tellez-Borjon and Carlos Borjon; 31 grandchildren; 21 greatgrandchildren; 5...
John Stanton Willett
Oct 25, 2024
John Stanton Willett, age 79, passed away on October 25, 2024. He was born in Key West, Florida on July 20, 1945, to John H. Willett and Harriet Stanton. John was a Manufacturing Engineer. He had an Associate's Degree from Elgin Community College, BA from National Louis University and Master's from Keller Graduate School of Management. He had a long...
Doris A. Gerleve
Oct 21, 2024
Doris Ann Gerleve (nee Koester), 71, of West Chicago, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on the evening of October 21, 2024. Born in Berwyn, IL on June 6, 1953 to Leroy and Emily (nee Spillar) Koester, she married James F. Gerleve on June 26, 1976 in Hillside, IL. While Doris raised her children at home, she...
Teresa Reyes Montiel
Oct 12, 2024
Teresa Reyes Montiel, age 76, passed away on October 12, 2024. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 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 Monday, October 21, 2024, at St. Mary's Church, 164...
Loane "Loie" Marie Dierking
Oct 8, 2024
Loane "Loie" Dierking, a lifelong resident of West Chicago and devoted member of Trinity Lutheran Church, passed away rather suddenly on October 8th, 2024, at Delnor Hospital in Geneva, Illinois. Her passing came two months after a fall that resulted in a broken hip, leading to complications.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, her sister, and her...
Maria del Carmen Taylor
Sep 26, 2024
Maria del Carmen Taylor (Espinosa), age 75, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024. She was born in Mexico on July 1, 1949. Carmen attended Jones Commercial High School in Chicago and became an Executive Secretary after her graduation. She worked for United Airlines for many years where she eventually retired. Carmen was united in marriage in 1972 to George...
Ramiro Moreno
Sep 21, 2024
Ramiro Moreno, age 43, passed away on September 21, 2024. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 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.) Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at St. Nicholas Church, 308 High...
Leonardo Avalos
Sep 11, 2024
Leonardo Avalos, age 78, of West Chicago, passed away on September 11, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Yolanda; children, Araceli (Guadalupe) Perez, Felipe (Diana) Aurioles, Esther (Otilio) Vasquez and Alejandro (Marlene) Aurioles; 7 grandchildren and 1 brother, Rafael Avalos. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home...
Charles R. "Chuck" Brown
Sep 5, 2024
Charles R. “Chuck” Brown, of Geneva, passed away on September 5, 2024, at the age of 87. He was born in Aurora, IL on February 9, 1937, to Verlin and Dorothy Brown. Chuck was united in marriage to Sandra Glasshagel on June 4, 1960. He graduated from Northrop Institute of Technology in 1963 with a bachelor’s degree in Aircraft Maintenance....
Graciela M. Lopez
Sep 3, 2024
Graciela M. Lopez, age 78, passed away on September 3, 2024. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024 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.) Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024, at St. Mary's Church, 164...
Laurance E. Risch
Aug 22, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Laurance E. Risch. Laurance age 87, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on August 22, 2024. He was born on April 15, 1937, to Willard and Margaret Risch. Laurance was united in marriage on April 19, 1958, to Michael George. After their...
Lois Moede Israel
Aug 21, 2024
Lois Moede Israel, (June 13, 1932-August 21, 2024) was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. After 92 years on earth, she is now spending eternity with her Lord. Born in Milwaukee, WI to Walter and Agnes Moede, she attended Concordia Teachers College in River Forest, IL. After teaching 1st and 2nd grades at her home church school in Milwaukee,...
Patricia A. Murphy
Aug 20, 2024
Patricia A. Murphy (nee Karvatt), age 88, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on August 20, 2024. She was born on January 4, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Walter and Ruth Karvatt. Patricia was a world-renowned dog breeder. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Patricia is survived by her husband of 67 years, Jack Murphy; sons, Barry...