OBITUARIES
John Johnson
Sep 14, 2010
John H. Johnson, age 98, of St. Charles, former long time resident of West Chicago, passed away September 14, 2010 at Brighton Gardens in St. Charles. He was born on April 22, 1912, in Bartlett, IL to John and Mary Johnson. John was a farmer for many years in Bartlett and Glen Ellyn. He then worked in the water department...
John Gallagher
Aug 31, 2010
John Michael Gallagher, age 67, of West Chicago, Retired US Army Lt. Colonel, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at the Illinois Veteran's Home in Quincy, IL. He was born in Berwyn, IL on March 28, 1943 to Michael & Bernadine Gallagher. John graduated from Divine Infant Grammar school in Westchester, Fenwick High School in Oak Park and St. Thomas...
Josephine Schumacher
Aug 27, 2010
Josephine E. Schumacher, age 89, of Naperville, formerly of West Chicago, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2010 at Community Nursing Home in Naperville. She was born on December 13, 1920 in West Chicago, IL to Geo. Fred and Elizabeth Hummel. Josephine attended West Chicago High School. After high school, she worked for the DuPage County Treasurer's office. Josephine was...
Elaine Schmuggerow
Aug 23, 2010
Elaine E. Schmuggerow (nee Klingberg), age 85, of West Chicago passed away on Monday August 23, 2010 at Wynscape in Wheaton. She was born July 13, 1925 in West Chicago to Russell and Esther Klingberg. Elaine was united in marriage on January 20, 1989 to Harlan Schmuggerow. She is survived by her husband Harlan Schmuggerow; three brothers; John (Joanne) Klingberg...
Joseph Ivanecky Jr
Jul 31, 2010
Joseph E. Ivanecky Jr., age 80, of North Aurora formerly of West Chicago, passed away July 31, 2010 at Provena Geneva Care Center in Geneva. He was born on October 13, 1929 in Chicago to Joseph and Florence Ivanecky Sr. Joe was raised in Berwyn and graduated from Morton High School in Cicero. He then served in the US Army...
Judith Sproat
Jul 13, 2010
Judith Sproat, age 67, of Kankakee, formerly of West Chicago, passed away July 13, 2010 at Momence Meadows Nursing and Rehab Center in Momence, IL. She was born on March 7, 1943 in Aurora, Illinois to Richard and Ellen Sproat. Judith is survived by three sisters; Becky (Martin) Anderson of Glen Ellyn, Kathy Sproat of Forest Park and Peggie (Jim)...
Thomas Tinnes
Jul 12, 2010
Thomas A. Tinnes, age 81, long time resident of West Chicago, died from injuries sustained in an auto accident on July 12, 2010. He was born on August 3, 1928 in Wheaton, Illinois to Michael and Laura Tinnes. Shortly after graduating from high school, Tom served two tours of duty in Korea as a member of the US Army. He...
Jessica Oresteen
Jun 30, 2010
Jessica Scott Oresteen, age 85, of North Port, FL, formerly of Wheaton, passed away June 30, 2010 at Provena Geneva Care Center in Geneva. She was born on May 30, 1925 in Rockford, Illinois to Wyatt and Jessie MacGaffey. Jessica served as a Pharmacist Mate 2nd Class in the US Navy during WWII. She received the WWII Victory Medal and...
Laurene Saylor
Jun 19, 2010
Laurene M. Saylor (nee Higgins) age 92, of Winfield, formerly of West Chicago, and Sun City, CA passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010 at Westbridge of Wheaton. She was born in Winfield on October 22, 1917. Laurene was married on June 30, 1945 to Thomas W Saylor Sr. She worked as a bookkeeper and account clerk for Crane Company for...
Lauretta Adams
Jun 16, 2010
Lauretta Ann Adams, age 79, of West Chicago, passed away June 16, 2010 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. She is survived by her husband Joseph and two sons; Bruce and Wayne Adams. Services were private.
Jesus Landeros
Jun 11, 2010
Jesus Romero Landeros, age 79, of Aurora, formerly of West Chicago, passed away June 11, 2010, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 7, 1931 in Dolores Hidalgo Guanajuato, Mexico to Rosalio and Maria Romero. Jesus loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed gardening, watching soccer and writing poetry. Jesus retired from Campbell Soup after 40 years...
Roselia Arteaga
Jun 4, 2010
Roselia Sotelo Arteaga, age 48, passed away Friday, June 4, 2010. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 6, 2010 from 3 to 9 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago. Prayers will begin at 9:15 am on Monday, June 7, 2010 at the funeral home and proceed to St. Isadore Church in Bloomingdale for a 10:00...
Gabriel Adan
May 25, 2010
Gabriel Adan, age 66, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2010. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2010 from 3 to 9 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago. Prayers will begin at 10:30 am on Friday, May 29, 2010 at the funeral home and proceed to St. Joseph Church in Addison for an 11:30 am...
Paul Himmel
May 23, 2010
Paul R. Himmel, age 71, of Winfield, passed away, Sunday, May 23, 2010. Loving father of Debra, the late Daniel and the late Paul Jr. Dear grandfather of Amy, Matthew and Anna Radloff and Kari (Shawn) Conrad Great-grandfather of Donald Conrad Fond brother of Karl Himmel and Dorothy Carlson. Uncle of many nieces and nephews Graveside services will be held...
Gonzalo Arancibia Sr
May 9, 2010
Gonzalo F. "Gonzo" Arancibia Sr., age 49, of West Chicago, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2010. He was born on September 25, 1960 in Bolivia, South America to Edma and Hugo Arancibia. Gonzalo was a loving family man. He was a great musician who loved to play the guitar and enjoyed the summertime cooking out for everyone. He is...
Lee Nastonas
Apr 24, 2010
Lee Nastonas, 66, of Orland Park. Survived by her four sisters, Kumsun, Kyongnam, Kyongsun, Poksun; brother-in-laws Richard, Songyol and Toni; many nieces, nephews, and family. Visitation Tuesday, 4 to 9 p.m. at John Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th St., Palos Heights. Interment private. 708-361-4235.
Ronald Moe
Apr 23, 2010
Ronald Eric Moe, age 40, of West Chicago, passed away Friday, April 23, 2010 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. He was born on April 27, 1969 in Chicago, IL to Kenneth and Joanne Moe. Ron was a graduate of Roosevelt High School in Chicago and went on to receive a Bachelor's degree from DeVry University. He was united in...
Judith Herndon
Apr 19, 2010
Judith Schellhase Herndon, age 67, of Beecher, formerly of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away Monday, April 19, 2010. She was born in Chicago, IL on July 17, 1942 to John and Eleanor Olesinski. Judy was a loving person who enjoyed bowling, golf and was a diehard Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. She lived for many years at Ocean Lakes Campground...
Carol Flens
Apr 2, 2010
Carol Flens, age 74, Fifty-Three year resident of West Chicago, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2010. She was born on December 27, 1935 in Chicago to Charles and Clara Bellman. Carol was united in marriage on July 6, 1957 to John Flens. Carol is survived by her husband John; two sons; Mark (Nancy) Flens of West Chicago and David...
Donald Brown
Mar 30, 2010
Donald Ray Brown, age 77, of Huntley, formerly of West Chicago, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010 in Huntley, IL. He was born on May 6, 1932 in Crossville, IL to George and Veda Brown. Donald was a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School in Mt. Carmel, IL, graduate of Wheaton College, Gordon Divinity School, and later a Masters of...
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