OBITUARIES
Karen Vigsnes
Apr 1, 2016
Karen B. (Clausen) Vigsnes
Born: 6 August 1918
Died: 1 April 2016
Karen passed peacefully into eternal life at a group home in St. Charles, IL.
She was born on the island of Karmoy, Norway.
When she was four years old her family moved to the United States and lived in various locations.
Finally...
Sarah Bridgeforth
Mar 17, 2016
Sarah C. Bridgeforth , 67, of West Chicago died with family by her side at her home in West Chicago, IL on March 17, 2016.
She was born Sarah Carmina Covarrubias to Lorenzo and Elvira Covarrubias on July 13th, 1948. Sarah grew up with her Parents and siblings in West Chicago, IL. After High School Sarah attended, and graduated from, the St. Francis School of Nursing in Evanston,...
Leo Yepiz
Mar 11, 2016
Leo David Yepiz , passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2016 from 5 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 Friday, March 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at...
Anthony Giamberdino Sr.
Mar 10, 2016
Anthony P. Giamberdino, Sr. , 88, passed away after losing the battle with Alzheimer’s on March 10, 2016 in Omaha, Nebraska where he was being cared for by his daughter, Julie. He is preceded by his parents, Antonio and Annamaria Giamberardino, who came to the USA from Italy in 1907. After arriving at Ellis Island, they settled in Chicago, IL. ...
Mary Lou White
Mar 6, 2016
Mary Lou White (Szabo) , age 83, of Winfield, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016. She was born on August 9, 1932 in Chicago, IL to John and Gertrude Szabo. Mary Lou was a homemaker and worked as a representative for Avon for 30 years. She loved animals (especially her cats) and enjoyed sewing and crocheting in her spare time....
Kenneth Klug
Mar 4, 2016
Kenneth A. Klug , 66, passed away March 4, 2016, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, after a short illness. He was born July 28, 1949, in Aurora, Illinois, the son of Armin and Marjorie Vegter Klug. Kenneth married Cindy Zahn on April 17, 1971, at West Chicago, Illinois. Kenneth lived in Mountain Home since moving from Batavia, Illinois. Kenneth is survived...
Benigno Vigil Estrada
Mar 4, 2016
Benigno Vigil Estrada , of West Chicago, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 7, 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 Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at...
Carol Pena
Feb 28, 2016
Carol Michelle Pena , Visitation Wednesday, March 2, 2016 from 3 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services , 132 Fremont St. (one block north of Washington St. & Main St.) West Chicago. Interment Private
Cora Mae Heinz
Feb 27, 2016
Cora Mae Heinz (Tschanz) , age 85, formerly of Lombard, passed away on February 27, 2016.
Beloved wife of the late Leonard;
Loving mother of Kenneth (Leah), Dan (Nancy), Larry (Sandy) and Joy;
Dear grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 8;
Visitation Tuesday, March 1, 2016 from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m....
Merced 'Max' Serrato
Feb 26, 2016
Merced "Max" Serrato , of West Chicago, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 29, 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. Prayers Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. from the funeral...
Carla Schmidt
Feb 26, 2016
Carla L. Schmidt (Bergquist) , 52, of West Chicago met an untimely death on February 26, 2016. Carla leaves behind 2 children, 4 grandchildren and 4 siblings.
Carla is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Bernice Bergquist, 1969 and 2006 respectively. In life, Carla never met a stranger, she was befriended by many and will be missed...
Anne Somrek
Feb 25, 2016
Anne H. Somrek (Nahlik) , of West Chicago, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2016 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services , 132 Fremont St. (one block north of Washington & Main St.) West Chicago. Prayers Monday, February 29, 2016 at 9:45 a.m. from the...
Martha Wilson
Feb 23, 2016
Martha L. Wilson (Michelson), age 64, of Wheaton, passed away on February 23, 2016. She was born on July 1, 1951 in Geneva, IL to George and Kitty Michelson. Martha worked over 30 years in the Radiology Department at Central DuPage Hospital. She enjoyed watching movies, was an avid Cubs fan, and loved traveling to Arizona and Sanibel Island.
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Angel Rosio
Feb 18, 2016
Angel Rosio , of West Chicago, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 22, 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. Burial in Zinapecuaro Municipal Cemetery in Zinapecuaro Michoacan Mexico.
Susan Webb
Feb 14, 2016
Susan Elaine Webb , age 50, of Sugar Grove, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016 in Geneva, Illinois.
She was born on October 6, 1965 in Winfield, IL to Merle and Eleanor Morris. Susan was united in marriage on June 17, 1994 to Mark Webb. She previously worked as a secretary for the Wheaton Fire Department, St. John...
Luisa Salinas de Garcia
Feb 13, 2016
Luisa Salinas de Garcia , passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 18, 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 on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's...
Clarence Shankle
Jan 21, 2016
Clarence Shankle , age 83, a 65 year resident of West Chicago, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016. He was born on May 4, 1932 in Bennettsville, SC to John Shankle and Alberta Rainwater, the second oldest of eight sons. Clarence was united in marriage to Lucille Lathan on October 14, 1951. He worked over 43 years for Navistar/International...
Bonnie Curby
Dec 30, 2015
Bonnie Jean Curby (Schramer) , age 73, life-long resident of West Chicago, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015. She was born on September 16, 1942 in Aurora, IL to John “Bud” and Elsie Schramer. Bonnie was united in marriage on June 15, 1964 to Ray Curby. She loved working with children as in her work with the Shriners, being a...
Diana Kroning
Dec 7, 2015
Diana Joyce Kroning (Darling), age 81, of St. Charles, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015. She was born on February 16, 1934 in Gary, Indiana to Frank and Mildred Darling. Diana was a long time resident of West Chicago and then the tri-cities. She had a strong faith in God and taught preschool for many years at Faith Lutheran...
Samantha Gerleve
Nov 29, 2015
Samantha Leigh Gerleve , 23, of West Chicago, passed on the morning of November 29th, 2015. Born on March 22, 1992 in Winfield, IL, she is survived by parents James and Doris Gerleve (nee Koester), sisters Genevieve Claire Gerleve-Nelson (nee Gerleve), Nicole Susann and Emilia Renee, and nieces Reese and Liv (nee Nelson). Memorial visitation will take place on Wednesday,...