OBITUARIES
Alexandria White
Feb 3, 2014
Alexandria Rose White, age 32, of West Chicago, past away on February 3, 2014. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2014 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago
Helen James
Jan 21, 2014
Helen M. James (nee Syzdek), age 87, of Belleview, FL, formerly of West Chicago, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014 after a brief illness. She was born on July 8, 1926 in Chicago. Helen was united in marriage on June 17, 1944 to Melvin James and resided in West Chicago from 1961 to 1988 when they retired to Florida. She...
Elmer Kress
Jan 20, 2014
Elmer L. Kress, age 89, of Green Valley, AZ and former long time resident of West Chicago, passed away on January 20, 2014. He was born on September 9, 1924 in West Chicago to Elmer and Stella Kress. Elmer was united in marriage on June 15, 1957 to Lois Shuler. He was a WWII US Army veteran and member of...
Manuel Moreno
Jan 15, 2014
Manuel Gonzalez Moreno, age 53, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. Visitation Saturday, January 18, 2014 from 3 until time of service at 7:30 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont Street, West Chicago, IL. Interment Private. For Info 630-231-0060
Theodore Vrenios
Jan 9, 2014
Theodore "Ted" Vrenios, age 81, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2014. He was born on May 26, 1932 in Chicago, IL and was united in marriage to Mavis "Mickey" Vrenios. Ted was a life member of the National Rifle Association and an accomplished pilot (glider and private). He enjoyed photography, motorcycles, his dogs and...
Charles Hallock
Dec 31, 2013
Charles W. Hallock, age 86, formerly of West Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. He was born on November 8, 1927 in Downers Grove to Bernard and Dorothy Hallock. Charles was a WWII US Army veteran. He retired from General Mills after 32 years of service. Charles enjoyed reading and was a collector of everything. He is survived...
Mary Schweizer
Dec 22, 2013
Mary L. Schweizer, age 88, of Batavia, formerly of West Chicago, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2013. She was born in West Chicago on July 20, 1925 to Addie Mae and Louis Dunbar. Mary worked for many years as a bookkeeper at DuPage County Convalescent Center in Wheaton. She is survived by her son, Carl (Pam) Schweizer of West...
Robert Candusso
Dec 13, 2013
Robert "Fonz" Candusso, age 62, of West Chicago, waved his final checkered flag and crossed the finish line on Friday, December 13, 2013. He was born in Chicago on April 1, 1951 to Albert and Maggiorina Candusso. Bob worked for Benjamin Moore Paints for 32 years and many years as a flagman at Sycamore Speedway. He was an easy-going person...
Eleanor Shires
Nov 8, 2013
Eleanor Shires, age 93, of St. Charles, formerly of West Chicago, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2013. She was united in marriage to Edwin Shires on June 21, 1941. Eleanor is survived by three daughters, Deb (Wayne) Lisenby of Woodstock, IL, Ellen (Randy) Giggard of Wake Forest, NC and Linda (Glen) Fitzsimmons of Marshall, MI; one son, Don Shires...
Nancy Radunzel
Nov 3, 2013
Nancy S. Radunzel, age 68, long time resident of West Chicago, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2013. She was born on November 28, 1944 to Robert and Nancy Barnes. Nancy was united in marriage to Robert Radunzel on July 2, 1966. She was a long time teacher at the Tick-Tock Nursery School and Turner Elementary School both in West...
Julia Schroeder
Oct 9, 2013
Julia "Lucy" Schroeder, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. Visitation Saturday, October 12, 2013 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont Street, West Chicago, IL. Interment in Elm Lawn Cemetery in Elmhurst.
Evelyn Marschinke
Oct 7, 2013
Evelyn G. Marschinke, age 96, lifelong resident of West Chicago, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2013. She was born on September 23, 1917 in Elgin, IL to Loren and Pansy Gillum. Evelyn was a 1934 graduate of West Chicago High School and attended Moser Business College in Chicago. She was united in marriage to Earl Marschinke on May 18,...
Reverend Birmingham
Oct 2, 2013
Reverend Eugene Birmingham, age 82, of Bensenville, formerly of West Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. He was born on August 1, 1931 in Sycamore, Ohio to Thomas and Leta Birmingham. Gene was the former pastor of 25 years at St. Michael's United Church of Christ and associate pastor of St. John's United Church of Christ. He was...
Mary Hensel
Sep 13, 2013
Mary Ann Hensel, 84, passed away September 13, 2013 at home in West Chicago surrounded by her family. Mary Ann was born at her family home in West Chicago, a town she called home until she passed away. She attended St. Mary's grade school and the West Chicago High School graduating in the class of 1946. Growing up, Mary Ann...
Manuel Segovia
Sep 11, 2013
Manuel P. Segovia, age 66, of West Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Visitation Monday, September 16, 2013 from 9:00 am until time of prayers at 10:30 am at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago. Mass at 11:00 am at St. Mary's Church in West Chicago. Interment Calvary Cemetery in West Chicago.
Rose Genovesi
Sep 10, 2013
Rose Ann Genovesi, age 69, long time resident of West Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. She was born on November 2, 1943 to John and Juanita Smith. She was a graduate of West Chicago High School. Rose was united in marriage to the love of her life Joseph F. Genovesi who passed away in 1989. She was...
Mavis Vrenios
Sep 9, 2013
Mavis "Mickey" Vrenios (nee McDaniel), age 78, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013. She was born in Dresden, TN to Henry and Necie McDaniel. Mickey was united in marriage to Theodore "Ted" Vrenios. She enjoyed painting, gardening, traveling, collecting antiques, and being a caregiver to so many people. Mickey is survived by her husband...
Charlie Wheeland
Sep 4, 2013
Charles Edward Wheeland, life-long resident of West Chicago, joined his wife, Eleanor, in peace on September 4, 2013. Charlie was a loving father before anything else and a good friend to many. His compassion, company, and coffee cake deliveries will be greatly missed. Thank you, Charlie, for your love and guidance. We love you! Charlie is survived by his two...
Alfonso Landeros
Aug 19, 2013
Alfonso Landeros, age 50, of Aurora, formerly of West Chicago, passed away suddenly, on August 19, 2013. He was born on May 15, 1963 to Jesus and Dolores Landeros. Al was a manager for many years at Cole Wire and Cable. He enjoyed music, being involved with his nieces and nephews sports activities and loved being with his friends. Al...
Fred Dusza
Aug 15, 2013
Frederick "Fred" Dusza, passed away August 15, 2013, Beloved husband of Maryann (Grabinowski) of 51 years. Preceded in death by his parents of Stanley & Angeline Dusza and his mother-in-law of Stephanie Morey. Father of Jeffrey (Kathi) Dusza, Sharon (Dale) Ushman, and John (Cindy) Dusza. Brother to Stanley and Walter "Wally" Dusza. Grandfather to Joshua Dusza, Kevin (Cheyanne) Dusza, Alyssa...