OBITUARIES
Richard Kozlowski
Mar 30, 2014
Richard “Koz” Kozlowski , age 70, of Batavia, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2014. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on February 3, 1944 to Frank and Wanda Kozlowski. Koz was a USAF Vietnam Veteran and member of the AL Post 300 in West Chicago. He was united in marriage on January 13, 1968 to Patti Wilson. Koz...
Raymond Segert
Mar 19, 2014
Raymond J. Segert , age 73, US Army Veteran, passed away on March 19, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen “Sue”; loving father of Peter, Joseph (Diane) and Ronald; dear brother of the late Dorothy (Peter) Castro and the late Anton Jr. “Tony”; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired employee of Navistar International. Prayers Monday, March 24,...
Esther Klingberg
Mar 3, 2014
Esther R. Klingberg (nee Welter), age 94, of Batavia, former longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on March 3, 2014. She was born in Wheaton on January 13, 1920 to Nicholas and Mary Welter. Esther was a volunteer for many years at the hospital helping others and working with P.A.D.S. She is survived by three daughters, Linda (Bill) Wipert,...
James Cote' Sr
Feb 24, 2014
James G. Cote' Sr., age 87, retired Broadview, IL Fire Chief, passed away on February 24, 2014. Beloved husband of Violet nee Aperavich; Loving father of Debra (Guy) Martino and James Cote' Jr.; Dearest grandfather of James III and Eric. Dear brother of Joan (late Jim) Bakas and the late Jacob, Betty and George Jr. (Katherine). Loving uncle and friend...
Mo Zarate
Feb 14, 2014
Modesto "Mo" Zarate, age 89, lifetime resident of West Chicago, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2014. He was born on February 24, 1924 in Fullerton, LA to Jacob and Emeteria Zarate. He was drafted during WWII serving in the US Army and a life member of the VFW Post 6791 of West Chicago. Mo was united in marriage on...
Maria Correa
Feb 11, 2014
Maria Alicia Correa, age 69, of West Chicago, passed away on February 11, 2014. Visitation Friday, February 14, 2014 from 4 to 8 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago. Funeral Mass Saturday, February 15, 2014 at St. Mary's Church in West Chicago at 10:00 a.m. Burial in Calvary Cemetery in West Chicago.
Betty Neumann
Feb 4, 2014
Betty J. Neumann, age 89, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014. She was born on September 23, 1924 in Granby, Missouri to Alvin and Violet Haworth. Betty was a founding member of Faith Community Church in West Chicago, along with her late husband Earl, and member of the Bible study group. She worked for many...
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...