OBITUARIES

Brian Sotelo

Brian Sotelo

Sep 23, 2014

Brian Sotelo , age 18, of Montgomery, passed away on September 23, 2014 at his home in West Chicago. He was born on December 16, 1995 in Winfield, Illinois to Alejandro Sotelo and Consuelo Hernandez. Brian grew up in Montgomery. He worked at Sotelo's Tree Company in West Chicago. Brian is survived by his parent's Alejandro Sotelo and Consuelo Hernandez;...

Andres Gomez Jr

Andres Gomez Jr

Sep 1, 2014

Andres Gomez Jr. , age 55, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2014. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 7, 2014 from 1 to 5 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home , 132 Fremont St. (one block north of Washington & Main St.) West Chicago. Funeral Service on Monday, September 8, 2014 at 10 am at the funeral home. Interment...

Myrtie Juzwiak

Myrtie Juzwiak

Aug 24, 2014

Myrtie A. Juzwiak , age 94, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2014. She was born on August 5, 1920 in Granville, IL to Reuben and Emma Packingham. Myrtie was united in marriage in 1944 to the late Edmund Juzwiak. She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in West Chicago. Myrtie...

Clint Konoff

Clint Konoff

Aug 19, 2014

Clint Konoff , age 34, of West Chicago, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. He was born in Winfield, IL on July 13, 1980. Clint graduated from West Chicago High School and was a painter. He is survived by his parents, Chris and Margie Konoff of West Chicago; fiancée, Erica Lynn Bosch; many aunts, uncles and cousins. He...

Richard Dierking

Richard Dierking

Aug 18, 2014

Richard A. Dierking , age 80, lifelong resident of West Chicago, US Air Force Veteran, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2014. He was born on December 15, 1933 in Aurora, IL to Arno and Helen Dierking. Dick’s dedication to West Chicago started with working at his parents’ stores, Arnie’s Groceries and Arbor Liquor Store. He joined the West Chicago...

Mary Thurston-Steadman

Mary Thurston-Steadman

Aug 10, 2014

Mary K. Thurston-Steadman (nee Sheahan), 71, of West Chicago, passed away on Sunday August 10, 2014 surrounded by her family. Born March 2, 1943 to Clarence and Alma Sheahan. A lifelong parishioner of St. Mary’s Church, Mary was also a proud member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. She had many fond memories of her years working at St....

Refugio Moyotl

Refugio Moyotl

Aug 7, 2014

Refugio Moyotl , passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2014. Vistation will be held on Monday, August 11, 2014 from 8:00 am to 10:30 am at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home , 132 Fremont St. (one block north of Washington & Main St.) West Chicago. Funeral Mass following at 11:30 am at Sacred Heart Church, 771 Fulton in Aurora. Interment River Hills...

Jose Garcia

Jose Garcia

Jul 29, 2014

Jose Huerta Garcia, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2014 from 5 to 8 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home , 132 Fremont St. (one block north of Washington & Main St.) West Chicago. Funeral Mass on Friday, August 1, 2014 at 10 am at St. Mary's Church , 164 N. Oakwood,...

Eugene Wind

Eugene Wind

Jul 24, 2014

Eugene M. (Gene) Wind Born December 7, 1918 in Washington Township, Tazewell County, IL near Peoria, IL. Passed on July 24th in Scottsdale, AZ at the age of 95 years old. Gene was the tenth child in the William & Tillie Wind family. All brothers and sisters have preceded Gene in death. Gene attended a one room school at District...

Alan Dieter

Alan Dieter

Jul 3, 2014

Alan E. Dieter , age 76, lifetime resident of West Chicago, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at his summer home in Rhinelander, WI. He was born on January 2, 1938 to Edwin and Clara Dieter in West Chicago and was the first baby born in DuPage County in 1938. Alan was united in marriage to Sue Dieter...

Anna Colovic

Anna Colovic

May 19, 2014

Anna Colovic, age 89, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2014. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 3 pm to 8 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home , 132 Fremont Street (one block north of Washington & Main St.), West Chicago. Interment Private.



Patricia Kottkamp

Patricia Kottkamp

May 17, 2014

Patricia Kottkamp , age 93, of West Chicago, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014. She was born on July 13, 1920 in Fort Madison, Iowa to Edward and Gertrude Connors. She is survived by five sons; Shawn (Beverly), Sheil (Karen), Pieter, Shane, and Christopher (Debbie); five daughters; Trarie Kottkamp, Gretchen Kottkamp (Jeff), Anne (Jim) Mungovan, Michaella (Jim) Beranich and Allegra...

Anthony Marentas

Anthony Marentas

May 16, 2014

Anthony Giovanie Marentes, age 24, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 from 3 until time of service at 8 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont Street (one block north of Washington & Main St.), West Chicago. Interment Private.



Steve Czajka

Steve Czajka

May 12, 2014

A Celebration of Life for Steven E. Czajka , 61, will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 10 am until time of service at 12 noon at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home , 132 Fremont St., West Chicago. Born January 2, 1953 in Chicago, the son of the late Theresa (nee Luzadder) and the late Edward Czajka, he passed away...

June Noorlag

June Noorlag

May 6, 2014

June Noorlag (nee Schoonveld), age 89, of Rockford, formerly of Batavia, went to be with her Savior on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. She was born on June 30, 1924 in Summit, IL to John and Minnie Schoonveld. June was united in marriage on March 17, 1944 to Gilbert “Bud” Noorlag. She was a member of Faith Community Church of West...

Linda Reeve

Linda Reeve

Apr 30, 2014

Linda J. Reeve , age 75, life-long resident of West Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. She was born on April 4, 1939 in Geneva to Artley and Fern Repass. Linda was united in marriage on November 24, 1956 to Edward Reeve. She was a legal assistant at Edgerton and Edgerton Law Firm, lunchroom aid at Indian Knoll...

Carmen Garcia

Carmen Garcia

Apr 26, 2014

Carmen Garcia , age 58, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Vistation will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 from 3 to 9 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home , 132 Fremont St. (one block north of Washington & Main St.) West Chicago. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 10 am at St. Mary's Church, 164 N....

Consuelo Duran

Consuelo Duran

Apr 13, 2014

Consuelo Duran , age 85, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2014. Vistation will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 from 3 to 9 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home , 132 Fremont St. (one block north of Washington & Main St.) West Chicago. Funeral service on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at 10 am at the funeral home. Interment Assumption...

Rose Maas

Rose Maas

Apr 4, 2014



Rose Mary Theresa Maas , age 94, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2014. She was born on August 15, 1919 in LaGrange, IL to Frank and Hattie Beierlotzer.

She is survived by her sons, Dave (Sharon), Ken (Kathy), Steve and Paul; grandsons, Jason (Mary) McRell and Tony Ketcham; great-grandchildren, Ryenn, Hayden and...

Arnold Fredricks

Arnold Fredricks

Mar 30, 2014

Arnold M. Fredricks , age 52, of Glen Allen VA, former longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2014. He was born on March 26, 1962 in Farmington, MN to William and Aileen Fredricks. Arnold was united in marriage on August 9, 1986 to Julia Zimmerman. He was a fun loving person who loved his family,...