OBITUARIES
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...
Rafael Munoz
Aug 11, 2013
                                 Rafael Garcia Munoz, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2013. Visitation Tuesday, August 13, 2013 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont Street, West Chicago, IL. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 15, 2013 at St. Mary's Church in West Chicago at 10 a.m. Burial at Assumption Cemetery in Wheaton. 
  
 
                                
Mary Brodt
Aug 7, 2013
Mary Frances Brodt, 94, a 50-year resident of Winfield and parishioner at St. John the Baptist Church, died Aug. 7, 2013. She was born Sept. 15, 1918, in Chicago, to Patrick and Frances (Cruise) Mulvihill. She married James C. Brodt on Nov. 23, 1940 and they moved to Winfield in 1955. She was a den mother, a member of St....
LaVerne Mejdrich
Aug 6, 2013
LaVerne Mejdrich (nee VanderHeyden), age 81, of Aurora, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. She was born in Elmwood Park on September 19, 1931. LaVerne was a dedicated owner/secretary of 34 years for Neil Concrete. She loved her family dearly and was a great mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. LaVerne is beloved wife of the late Neal; loving mother of...
Harold Schlick
Jul 12, 2013
Harold F. Schlick, age 82, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2013 at DuPage Convalescent Center in Wheaton. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 17th, 2013 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood, in West Chicago. Friends and family may gather at the church beginning at 9:30 AM. Burial...
Bill Treudt
Jul 10, 2013
H.W. "Bill" Treudt Long-time resident of West Chicago Bill Treudt, 89, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in his son's home with his family at his bedside. He was born on October 17, 1923 in Bucyrus Ohio. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, member of American Legion Post 300 and the former owner and publisher...
Dorothy Rakow
Jun 21, 2013
Dorothy Jane Rakow (nee Glasshagel), age 99, of Wheaton, former long time resident of West Chicago, passed away Friday, June 21, 2013. She was born on March 1, 1914 in Warrenville to William and Augusta Glasshagel. Dorothy was united in marriage to Willard Rakow on September 4, 1936. She was a lifetime member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in West...
Sally Phillips
Jun 13, 2013
Sally Elizabeth Phillips (nee Akerberg), age 74. longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013. She was born in White Oak, PA to Charles and Elizabeth Akerberg. Sally was united in marriage in McKeesport, PA & Winchester, VA to Theodore "Ted" Phillips. She enjoyed being outdoors, a good ice cream cone and being with her family....
Jose Blanco
Jun 7, 2013
Jose G. Blanco, of Winfield, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2013. Visitation Tuesday, June 11, 2013 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont Street, West Chicago, IL. Prayers will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 9:15 a.m. and proceed to St. John the Baptist Church in Winfield for a 10 a.m. Mass. Burial...
Thomas Knight
May 30, 2013
Thomas Marvin Knight, age 71, of Des Plaines, US Navy Veteran, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2013. Beloved husband of Katherine (nee Gotthelf) Loving father of Suzanne (Martin Conneely), Jeffrey (Diane Santino) and Christopher Dear grandpa of Zachary, Kevin, Nicole, Kristin, Faith and Quinn Great-grandpa of Zach Jr. and Briana Dear brother of Marilyn Kennedy Visitation will be held...
Thomas Marziani
May 28, 2013
Thomas O. Marziani, a long-time resident of West Chicago, passed away at age 89 on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Tom was born in Chicago, IL, on May 9, 1924, to Andrea and Consulina Marziani. Tom was a 1943 graduate of West Chicago High School and on June 1, 1946, he married Pearl Ashton, the...
Norma Smith
May 25, 2013
                                 Norma J. Smith, age 91, lifetime resident of West Chicago, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2013. Inurnment will take place at 10 am on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Glen Oak Cemetery in West Chicago. 
  
 
                                
Miguel Arias
May 14, 2013
                                 Miguel A. Arias, age 47, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Visitation Friday, May 17, 2013 from 3 to 8 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont Street, West Chicago, IL. Funeral services Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 10 am at the funeral home. Burial Calvary Cemetery in West Chicago. For Info 630-231-0060 
  
 
                                
Jean Kim
May 4, 2013
Jean L. Kim (nee Adamson), age 79, of St. Charles, formerly of West Chicago, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Delnor Hospital in Geneva. She was born on July 1, 1933 in West Chicago to Harry and Jeannette Adamson. Jean was united in marriage on March 20, 1959 to Larry Kim. She worked for many years as an operator...
Barbara Collins
Apr 21, 2013
Barbara Sue Collins, formerly of West Chicago, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Chicago, IL to Alvin and Betty Browne. Barbara was a passionate woman and diehard Cubs fan. She enjoyed music and lived life to the fullest. Barbara is survived by her husband Christopher; daughter, Sarah Petersen;...
Maricruz Webb
Apr 2, 2013
                                 Maricruz Webb, 40, of Aurora, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Visitation Monday, April 8, 2013 from 9 am until time of service at 11 am at Indian Trail Church of God, 1091 E. Trail Rd, Aurora, IL. Interment River Hills Cemetery in Batavia, IL. 
  
 
                                
Carl Mennecke
Apr 1, 2013
Carl A. Mennecke age 87, of Geneva. He was born on August 25, 1925 in Elmhurst and was called to his heavenly home on Monday, April 1, 2013. Carl spent most of his childhood and young adulthood living in Maywood. Upon graduation from Proviso High School in 1943, he became a member of the US Air Force as a flight...
Marie Fanelli
Mar 18, 2013
Marie D. Fanelli, of Naperville, formerly of the Brighton Park Community, Beloved daughter of the late Daniel Sr. and Florence (nee Stefaniak) Loving sister of Daniel Jr. and Reid (Dalia) Fond aunt of Daniel III, Lauren Marie, Nicholas, Nicole & Thomas Funeral prayers Monday, March 25th at 9:45 a.m. from Parkside Chapels & Cremation Services (Ronald T. Segert Director) 5948...


