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Juan Borjon
Oct 29, 2024
Juan Borjon, age 88, a longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away October 29, 2024.
Juan is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Manuela Borjon (Cabral); children, Jose Juan (Rosa) Borjon, Eduardo (Norma) Borjon, Gabriel (Martha) Borjon, Joaquin (Roberta) Borjon, Rebeca Borjon (Eulalio Magallanes), Maria Borjon (Jose Cortes), Nelly (Osbaldo) Tellez-Borjon and Carlos Borjon; 31 grandchildren; 21 greatgrandchildren; 5...
John Stanton Willett
Oct 25, 2024
John Stanton Willett, age 79, passed away on October 25, 2024. He was born in Key West, Florida on July 20, 1945, to John H. Willett and Harriet Stanton. John was a Manufacturing Engineer. He had an Associate's Degree from Elgin Community College, BA from National Louis University and Master's from Keller Graduate School of Management. He had a long...
Doris A. Gerleve
Oct 21, 2024
Doris Ann Gerleve (nee Koester), 71, of West Chicago, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on the evening of October 21, 2024. Born in Berwyn, IL on June 6, 1953 to Leroy and Emily (nee Spillar) Koester, she married James F. Gerleve on June 26, 1976 in Hillside, IL. While Doris raised her children at home, she...
Teresa Reyes Montiel
Oct 12, 2024
Teresa Reyes Montiel, age 76, passed away on October 12, 2024. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024, at St. Mary's Church, 164...
Loane "Loie" Marie Dierking
Oct 8, 2024
Loane "Loie" Dierking, a lifelong resident of West Chicago and devoted member of Trinity Lutheran Church, passed away rather suddenly on October 8th, 2024, at Delnor Hospital in Geneva, Illinois. Her passing came two months after a fall that resulted in a broken hip, leading to complications.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, her sister, and her...
Maria del Carmen Taylor
Sep 26, 2024
Maria del Carmen Taylor (Espinosa), age 75, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024. She was born in Mexico on July 1, 1949. Carmen attended Jones Commercial High School in Chicago and became an Executive Secretary after her graduation. She worked for United Airlines for many years where she eventually retired. Carmen was united in marriage in 1972 to George...
Ramiro Moreno
Sep 21, 2024
Ramiro Moreno, age 43, passed away on September 21, 2024. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at St. Nicholas Church, 308 High...
Leonardo Avalos
Sep 11, 2024
Leonardo Avalos, age 78, of West Chicago, passed away on September 11, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Yolanda; children, Araceli (Guadalupe) Perez, Felipe (Diana) Aurioles, Esther (Otilio) Vasquez and Alejandro (Marlene) Aurioles; 7 grandchildren and 1 brother, Rafael Avalos. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home...
Charles R. "Chuck" Brown
Sep 5, 2024
Charles R. “Chuck” Brown, of Geneva, passed away on September 5, 2024, at the age of 87. He was born in Aurora, IL on February 9, 1937, to Verlin and Dorothy Brown. Chuck was united in marriage to Sandra Glasshagel on June 4, 1960. He graduated from Northrop Institute of Technology in 1963 with a bachelor’s degree in Aircraft Maintenance....
Graciela M. Lopez
Sep 3, 2024
Graciela M. Lopez, age 78, passed away on September 3, 2024. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024, at St. Mary's Church, 164...
Laurance E. Risch
Aug 22, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Laurance E. Risch. Laurance age 87, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on August 22, 2024. He was born on April 15, 1937, to Willard and Margaret Risch. Laurance was united in marriage on April 19, 1958, to Michael George. After their...
Lois Moede Israel
Aug 21, 2024
Lois Moede Israel, (June 13, 1932-August 21, 2024) was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. After 92 years on earth, she is now spending eternity with her Lord. Born in Milwaukee, WI to Walter and Agnes Moede, she attended Concordia Teachers College in River Forest, IL. After teaching 1st and 2nd grades at her home church school in Milwaukee,...
Patricia A. Murphy
Aug 20, 2024
Patricia A. Murphy (nee Karvatt), age 88, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on August 20, 2024. She was born on January 4, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Walter and Ruth Karvatt. Patricia was a world-renowned dog breeder. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Patricia is survived by her husband of 67 years, Jack Murphy; sons, Barry...
Ivan Guillermo Espinoza Palomino
Aug 13, 2024
Ivan Guillermo Espinoza Palomino, age 53, passed away on August 13, 2024. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at St. Mary's Church, 164...
Coco Rodriguez de Robles
Aug 11, 2024
Coco Rodriguez de Robles, age 78, passed away on August 11, 2024. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave., West Chicago, IL at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment Assumption Cemetery.
Coco Rodriguez de Robles, 78 años, fallecido el 11 de Agosto de 2024. Misa fúnebre el Miercoles 14 de Agosto de 2024...
Charles D. Evitt
Aug 9, 2024
Charles D. Evitt, age 88, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on August 9, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 9, 1935, in Fairview, IN to Commodore and Goldie Evitt. He proudly served our country in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. Chuck was employed as a street department supervisor for 38...
Rafael Muñoz Barrera
Aug 7, 2024
Rafael Muñoz Barrera, age 51, passed away on August 7, 2024. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at St. Nicholas Church, 308 High Street, Aurora, IL, at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will follow from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main...
Terry L. Vermedal
Aug 6, 2024
Terry L. Vermedal, age 76, of Batavia and formerly of Naperville, passed away on August 6, 2024. He was born on July 24, 1948, in Mason City, Iowa to Paul and Frances Vermedal. He was a US Army Veteran. Terry was united in marriage on June 5, 1977, to Karen Ann DeGirolamo. He was a great dad who enjoyed coaching his...
Edma L. Jankowski
Aug 4, 2024
Edma L. Jankowski, age 83, of West Chicago, passed away on August 4, 2024. She was born in Catavi-Bustillos-Potosi, Bolivia on October 9, 1940 to Daniel and Adela Martinez.
Edma is survived by her son, Benjamin “Danny” (Mary) Jankowski; grandchildren, Gonzalo, Heather, Benjamin, Ashley and Brittany; Great-grandchildren Anthony, Elisanndra, Elaina, Matix, Arianna, Emyrald, Gunner, Mialeya, Giaveya, Easton, sisters, Ana and Noemy;...
Marilyn Ruth Michalczyk
Aug 2, 2024
Marilyn Ruth Michalczyk (nee Vermell), age 92, of South Elgin and formerly of West Chicago, passed away on August 2, 2024. She was born on January 10, 1932 in New York, New York to Robert and Marie Vermell. Marilyn was a wonderful homemaker and mother. She was an active parishioner at St. Mary’s Church in West Chicago. What she loved...