OBITUARIES
Charlotte Tinnes
Mar 15, 2012
Charlotte S. Tinnes, age 88, lifetime resident of West Chicago, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2012. She was born on July 1, 1923 in West Chicago, IL to John and Agnes Smith. Charlotte was a graduate of West Chicago High School and then went for nurse training at Copley Hospital in Aurora to serve in the US Army during...
Nikolai Mazeika
Mar 13, 2012
Nikolai Konstantine Selin Mazeika, 32, devoted son of Christopher and Lana, loving brother of Tariel, dedicated godfather of Abby and faithful dear friend to countless others, died March 13, 2012. Nikolai's successes and accomplishments in his short time spent on earth are immeasurable. He lived a life filled with activity including sports, breakdancing, and socializing. Nikolai was a graduate of...
Ariana Vigil
Mar 9, 2012
Ariana Vigil, age 16, of West Chicago. Visitation Tuesday, March 13, 2012 from 3 to 8 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago. Prayers Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. and proceeding to St. Mary's Church for a Mass at 10 am. Burial Calvary Cemetery in West Chicago.
Donald Hensel
Feb 26, 2012
Donald N. Hensel, 85, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2012 in Winfield, Illinois. Don was born on the family farm on Hawthorne Lane and always called West Chicago home. Growing up close to the high school allowed him to get up shortly before class, grab a homemade biscuit fresh from the oven, hop a fence and get to class on...
Sheryl Rooney
Feb 15, 2012
Sheryl Lynn Rooney, age 51, of St. Charles, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Delnor Hospital in Geneva. She was born on March 25, 1960 in Chicago, IL to Clarence and Dolores Adair. Sheryl loved her job as an office administrator at Arden Courts in Geneva. She had a great love for animals and the outdoors. Sheryl is survived...
Consuelo Rios
Feb 12, 2012
Consuelo P. Rios, age 87, formerly of West Chicago, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2012. She is survived by one daughter, Graciela Campos; grandchildren, Jose Bonilla, Leticia Aponte, Iris Aponte, Yolanda Aponte, Beatrice Aponte, Felipe Aponte, Patrick Sliger, and Melissa Campos; Great grandchildren, Elizabeth Perez, Noami Perez, Xavier Perez, Jacqueline Farjeat, Felica Aponte, Vanessa DeLeon, Benito DeLeon Jr., Jade...
Belen Pena
Feb 6, 2012
Belen Munoz Pena, age 66, passed away Monday, February 6, 2012. Visitation Thursday, February 9, 2012 from 3 to 8 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago. Prayers 9:30 am on Friday, February 10, 2012 at the funeral home and proceeding to St. Mary's Church for a Mass at 10 am. Burial in Michoacan Mexico.
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Elliot Gage
Feb 4, 2012
Elliot Howes Gage, Jr. P.E., age 89, of West Chicago, passed on February 4, 2012. A graduate of Lane Tech High School, IIT and DePaul Law School, he served as an officer in the US Navy submarine service in the Pacific during WWII. A Professional Engineer in private practice, he was president of the Chicago Engineer's Club, ASHRAE, and Fellow...
Helen Moore
Jan 13, 2012
Helen P. Moore, age 96, of West Chicago, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2012. She was born on April 20, 1915 in Argo, IL to Gregory and Fedosia Jemsek. Being a member of the Jemsek family, Helen lived and worked for many years at St. Andrews Country Club. She devoted herself to her family and was a good...
Dolores Przybylski
Jan 11, 2012
Dolores M. "Dodo" Przybylski, age 83. Loving sister of the late Julius, late Edward, late Henry, late Chester (late Stella), late Joseph (late Josephine) and the late Eugene (Barbara). Survived by her special family: Carol (Wayne) Holler, Lisa, "goddaughter" Jennifer (John), and "caregiver" Samantha, Jason, Chris, Emily, and Ashley. Godmother of Linda Jaroch and many nieces, nephews and family Visitation...
John Heinz
Jan 6, 2012
John H. Heinz passed away Friday, Jan. 6, 2012. He was the beloved husband of JoBeth; loving father of Debra (Mark) Lewis and Russell (Sheri); dear "Papa" of Marisa, Brianne (Jeff) Uecke, Alayna, Laurielle, Serena and Giselle; dear brother of Sophie (the late Jim) Walker, Barb (the late Don) Voirol, Gerry (the late Don) Ponziani, Bruce (the late Lynn), the...
Jose Aldama
Dec 30, 2011
Jose Luis Gonzalez Aldama, age 65, of Chicago, passed away Friday, December 30, 2011. Visitation Tuesday, January 3, 2012 from 5 to 8 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago. Prayers Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. and proceeding to St. Mary's Church for a Mass at 10 am. Burial Calvary Cemetery...
Chester Sitler
Dec 25, 2011
Chester H. Sitler, age 85, of Batavia, and formerly of Geneva, WWII US Marine Corps Veteran, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011. He was born on June 9, 1926 in Shelbyville, Illinois to Chester and Alice Sitler. Chester was united in marriage on May 29, 1948 to Phyllis Thoen. He was a long time member of the West Chicago Church...
Leon Rybacki
Dec 9, 2011
Leon James Rybacki, age 59, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2011. He was born on January 6, 1952 in Chicago, IL to Michael and Lorraine Rybacki. Leon was a car and train enthusiast who enjoyed working with anything mechanical, and was a lifelong caving and spelunking enthusiast as well. Leon is survived by his...
Evelyn Jimenez
Nov 22, 2011
Evelyn Jimenez,of Warrenville, age 49, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011. Visitation Wednesday, November 30, 2011 from 3 to 8 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago. Prayers Thursday, December 1, 2011at the funeral home and proceeding to St. Mary's Church for a Mass at 10 am. Burial in Sabana Grande, Puerto, Rico.
William Scorzo
Nov 20, 2011
William J. Scorzo, age 66, US Army Veteran Beloved husband of the Judith nee Colin Loving father of William (Cindy) and Christopher Loving grandfather of Nicholas Dear brother of Robert (Arlene), Dominick (Pat), Tom (Kathy), Jessie (late Chuck) Phelan, late Tony (late Loretta), late Peter Jr. (Dorothy), late Harry (Lucy), late Loretta (Sam) Maione, late Rosie (late Ted) Spiewak and...
Hermelo Martinez
Nov 15, 2011
Hermelo Martinez, age 53, of West Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2011. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 18, 2011 from 3 to 8 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago. He will lie-in-state on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 9 am until time of service at 10 am at St. Andrew Lutheran Church,...
John Ahmann
Nov 9, 2011
John E. Ahmann, age 88, WWII US Army Veteran, of Carol Stream, formerly of Downers Grove, passed away on November 9, 2011 Beloved husband of the late Rosemary; loving father of Daniel (Sharon), Joseph (Sharon) and David (Connie); Dear Grandfather of 7; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, November 11, 2011 from 3 to 8 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert...
Margaret Mott
Nov 4, 2011
Margaret B. Mott, age 83, of Batavia, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2011. She was born on August 30, 1928 in Scott City, Kansas to Thomas and Gladys Bishop. Margaret was united in marriage on December 21, 1950 to Wendell Mott. She was a long time member of West Chicago Church of Christ. Margaret always loved being with her...
Roy Volkert
Oct 21, 2011
Roy A. Volkert, age 66, of West Chicago, IL, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2011. Roy was born on October 13, 1945 in Elizabethtown, IL to Earl and Hildred Pyles Volkert, originally from Hardin County. He was married for over 40 years to the love of his life Carmen "Rose" who passed away in 2008. Roy worked for many...