OBITUARIES

Facundo Gutierrez Chaides

Facundo Gutierrez Chaides

Aug 29, 2025

Facundo Gutierrez Chaides, 65 años, fallecido el 29 de agosto de 2025. Velorio Sabado, 6 de septiembre de 2025 - 3:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. en Casa Funeraria Norris-Segert y Servicios Crematorios, 132 Calle Fremont (una cuadra al norte de Washington St. & Main St.) West Chicago. Entierro en Durango, Mexico.

Facundo Gutierrez Chaides, age 65, passed away on August 29th,...

Trinidad Barrera Duran

Trinidad Barrera Duran

Aug 22, 2025

Trinidad Barrera Duran, 83 años, fallecido el 22 de agosto de 2025. Velorio martes 26 de agosto de 2025 - 3:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (una cuadra al norte de Washington St. & Main St.) Misa fúneral el miercoles 27 de agosto de 2025 a la Iglesia de Santa Maria,...

Roberto Montes de Oca Velazquez

Roberto Montes de Oca Velazquez

Aug 20, 2025

Roberto Montes de Oca Velazquez, 64 años, fallecido el 20 de agosto de 2025. Misa Sabado 30 de agosto de 2025 en la Iglesia de Santa María, 164 N Oakwood Ave, West Chicago IL a las 10:00 a.m. Velorio seguira en Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (una cuadra al norte de Washington St. & Main St.),...

Manuela "Nelly" Tellez-Borjon

Manuela "Nelly" Tellez-Borjon

Aug 16, 2025

Manuela “Nelly” Tellez-Borjon, age 47, of Carol Stream, passed away August 16, 2025. She was born in Zacatecas, Mexico on July 13, 1978 to Juan and Manuela Borjon. Nelly was very creative and enjoyed crocheting, reading, singing and belonging to her prayer group. She was a loving wife and mother who loved her family dearly.

Nelly is survived by her loving...

Marjorie L. Klug

Marjorie L. Klug

Aug 12, 2025

Marjorie L. Klug (nee Vegter), age 105, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Marjorie was born July 30, 1920, in Maywood, IL to Bert and Minnie Vegter. She lived in West Chicago, Batavia, and St. Charles, IL before moving to Mountain Home and then back to Illinois after her late husband, Armin "Dutch" G. Klug passed away.

Her parents, husband,...

Henry William Valker

Henry William Valker

Aug 9, 2025

Henry William (Bill) Valker May 31, 1935 – August 9, 2025 Henry William (Bill) Valker, 90, peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, August 9, surrounded by loved ones, after an eight-year struggle with dementia.

 Born on May 31, 1935, to George and Helen Valker in Minot, ND—the youngest of five—Bill graduated from Minot High School in 1953, served five years...

James H. Tworek

James H. Tworek

Aug 9, 2025

James H. Tworek, age 78, of West Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 24, 1946.

James married Angela in 1969. Together, they built a beautiful life, becoming parents in 1972 and welcoming their first grandchild in 2006.

A proud veteran of the United States Army, James went on to become a...

Luisa Marmolejo

Luisa Marmolejo

Aug 3, 2025

Luisa Marmolejo, age 80, passed away on August 3, 2025.

Luisa is survived by her five children, Virginia (Cosme) Gonzalez, Jose Marmolejo, Esmeralda (Jose) Madrigal, Alberto (Alma) Marmolejo and Juan (Kathy) Marmolejo; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jose, of 59 years who passed away in December 2020.

Visitation will...

Ronald W. Hollinger

Ronald W. Hollinger

Aug 1, 2025

Ronald Warren Hollinger, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Wheeling, Illinois. Born in 1942, Ronald was a devoted father, brother, grandfather, and friend, whose kindness and quiet strength touched the lives of many.

He is survived by his loving sisters Carol Witt and Beverly Davis, his children Kathleen O’Connell, Susan Hollinger, and John Hollinger, and many beloved grandchildren,...

Clarence "Ren" Hughes Jr.

Clarence "Ren" Hughes Jr.

Jul 22, 2025

Clarence “Ren” Hughes Jr., age 81, of West Chicago, passed away July 22, 2025. He was born April 2, 1944 to Clarence Sr. and Dolores Hughes in Geneva, IL.

He was proceeded in death by his wife, Barbara Hughes. He is survived by his daughters, Cindy (John) Macko, and Brenda (Vince) Elders; 6 grandchildren: Morgan (Steven) Hernandez, Courtney, Hayley, Chase, Logan,...

Jane Kaysen

Jane Kaysen

Jul 19, 2025

Jane Kaysen (nee Mineo), age 89, of West Chicago, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. She was born on August 8, 1935, in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Mary Mineo. Jane was united in marriage on June 12, 1954, to Henry Kaysen. She worked at the DuPage County courthouse for many years. She was a loving wife, wonderful mother,...

Jose Soto Trejo

Jose Soto Trejo

Jul 16, 2025

Jose Soto Trejo, 44 años, fallecido el 16 de Julio de 2025. Velorio Lunes, 21 de Julio de 2025 - 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en Casa Funeraria Norris-Segert y Servicios Crematorios, 132 Calle Fremont (una cuadra al norte de Washington St. & Main St.) West Chicago. Entierro en Tarandacuao, Guanajuato, Mexico.

Jose Soto Trejo, age 44, passed away on July...

Jose Eleazar Garcia Alvarez

Jose Eleazar Garcia Alvarez

Jul 14, 2025

José Eleazar García Álvarez, 59 años, fallecido el 14 de Julio de 2025. Velorio Miercoles, 23 de Julio de 2025 - 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en Casa Funeraria Norris-Segert y Servicios Crematorios, 132 Calle Fremont (una cuadra al norte de Washington St. & Main St.) West Chicago. Entierro en San Miguel Michoacan, Mexico.

José Eleazar García Álvarez, age 59, passed...

Mary Virginia Nigro

Mary Virginia Nigro

Jul 13, 2025

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Mary Virginia Nigro (nee McAuliffe)

August 9, 1941 - July 13, 2025

Beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend; Mary Virginia Nigro (nee McAuliffe) died at peace on July 13, 2025, surrounded by family.

Raised in Oak Park, IL. Mary was the eldest of six. At the age of 10, Mary stepped up...

Terry R. Owens

Terry R. Owens

Jul 8, 2025

April 19, 1945 – July 8, 2025

Terry R. Owens, 80, of West Chicago, Illinois, passed away suddenly on July 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Karen (Petersen) Owens, and his five wonderful daughters: Kimberly Van Tholen, Jennifer Kvidera, Elizabeth Malgapu (Kevin), Jaclyn Owens-Roenker (Kevin), and Kathleen Owens. He was a devoted grandfather to...

Marilyn J. Engstrom

Marilyn J. Engstrom

Jul 7, 2025

Marilyn J. Engstrom (nee Selle), age 84, passed away on July 7, 2025. She was born in Chicago, IL on April 8, 1941 to Theodore “Bud” and Doretta Selle. Marilyn was huge Elvis fan, loved Harley’s, traveling the United States and was very active in AA. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Laurie...

Ruben Aburto

Ruben Aburto

Jul 2, 2025

Ruben Aburto, 59 años, fallecido el 2 de Julio de 2025. Velorio lunes 7 de Julio de 2025 - 3:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en Casa Funeraria Norris-Segert y Servicios Crematorios, 132 Fremont Street (una cuadra al norte de Washington St. & Main St.) Misa fúneral el Martes 8 de Julio de 2025 a la Iglesia de Santa Maria, 164...

Jose Abel Montoya

Jose Abel Montoya

Jun 26, 2025

José Abel Montoya, 69 años, fallecido el 26 de junio de 2025. Misa fúnebre el Sabado 12 de julio de 2025 a las Iglesia de Santa Maria, 164 N. Oakwood, West Chicago, IL a las 10:00 a.m.

José Abel Montoya, age 69, passed away on June 26, 2025. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at St. Mary's...

Refugio Guerrero Linares

Refugio Guerrero Linares

Jun 26, 2025

Refugio Guerrero Linares, 94 años, fallecido el 26 de Junio de 2025. Velorio Sabado, 5 de Julio de 2025 - 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en Casa Funeraria Norris-Segert y Servicios Crematorios, 132 Calle Fremont (una cuadra al norte de Washington St. & Main St.) West Chicago. Entierro en Araro, Michoacan, Mexico.

Refugio Guerrero Linares, age 94, passed away on June...

Joseph Michael Szumal

Joseph Michael Szumal

Jun 26, 2025

Joseph M. Szumal, age 96, US Army Korean War Veteran, passed away on June 26, 2025.

Loving son of the late Joseph Sr. (late Mary) Szumal;

Beloved husband of 68 years of the late Emma Dean Szumal (nee Wilson);

Loving father of Susan (Paul) Wucka, Nancy (Daniel) Kowalzyk and Christina (John) Rosean;

Loving grandfather of Paul (Julie) Wucka, Joseph (Tyler) Wucka, Allyson Wucka, Jacob...