OBITUARIES
Gloria Romero
Sep 26, 2011
Gloria Gama Romero, age 82. Born August 5, 1929 in Mexico City to Luis Gama and Guadalupe Garcia. She was born into eternal life Monday September 26, 2011. Gloria lived in West Chicago, Illinois for 43 years before settling in Yorkville, Illinois 3 years ago. Survivors include her longtime companion and best friend of 62 years Candido Romero; loving mother...
Marilyn Holderman
Sep 17, 2011
Marilyn A. Holderman, age 88, former longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2011. Marilyn is survived by three sons, Gary, James (Mary) and David; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Dale in 2000. Family and friends are asked to gather at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in...
Thomas Biesboer
Sep 14, 2011
Thomas John Biesboer, age 61, passed away September 14, 2011 Loving son of the late John and late Bernice Dear brother of David (Pat), John (Elaine), Rosemary (Eric) Karg Uncle of Justin (Emily), Allison, Scott, Stephanie, Ryan and Taylor Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2011 from 2 to 7 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St.,...
George Michelson
Aug 27, 2011
George Kenneth Michelson, age 97, former resident of West Chicago, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2011. George was born on February 23, 1914 in Batavia, Illinois to Martin and Anna Michelson. He served in the US Army during WWII. George was united in marriage on March 28, 1948 to Kitty Steven. He worked for many years at Northern Illinois...
Shirley Kaelin
Aug 24, 2011
Shirley C. Kaelin, age 80, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 2, 1931 in West Chicago, IL to William and Dorothy Streit. Shirley was a graduate of West Chicago high school where she met her future husband. Shirley was united in marriage on...
Cheryl Kerby
Aug 19, 2011
Cheryl "Cheri" Kerby (nee Matejka), age 44, of Mesa, AZ, formerly of West Chicago, passed away Friday, August 19, 2011. She was born on September 12, 1966 in Chicago, IL and became the cherished daughter of Wayne and Susan Matejka. Cheri was a graduate of West Chicago High School. She was united in marriage on August 25, 1990 to Garry...
Ernesto Aca-Guerava
Aug 17, 2011
Ernesto Aca-Guevara, age 42, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2011. Visitation Friday, August 19, 2011 from 3 to 9 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago. Saturday, August 20, 2011 Mass 10 am at St. Mary's Church in West Chicago. Interment Private.
Bonnie Zahn
Aug 3, 2011
Bonnie Zahn, age 86, former 60 year resident of West Chicago, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2011. She was born on February 6, 1925 in Blackberry Township, IL to George and Bernice Birkett. Bonnie was united in Marriage on June 29, 1946 to Mel Zahn. She was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church in West Chicago. Bonnie worked for...
Ruth Thompson
Jul 31, 2011
Ruth A. Thompson, age 74, of Warrenville, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2011 at home. She was born on December 8, 1936 in Ottawa, IL to Willis and Arlene Tellefson. Ruth worked at several companies which included Fantasy Flavors, Graybar and most recently Electric Power Systems of Plainfield. She was a very active longtime member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church...
Miguel Esquivel
Jul 7, 2011
Miguel Esquivel, age 52, of Glendale Heights Visitation Sunday, July 10, 2011 from 5 to 9 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago. Prayers at 9:30 am on Monday, July 11, 2011 at the funeral home and proceeding to St. Mary's Church, 164 N Oakwood, West Chicago. Mass 10 am. Burial in Calvary Cemetery in West Chicago...
Lawrence Urban
Jul 2, 2011
Lawrence John "Lorny" Urban, age 86, long time resident of West Chicago, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Lorny was born on October 28, 1924 in Eleanora, PA to Stephan and Mary Urban. He served in the US Army during WWII. Lorny was united in marriage on February 23, 1952 to Evelyn Granater....
Charles Deutsch
Jun 24, 2011
Charles P. "Chuck" Deutsch, age 86, long time resident of West Chicago, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2011 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Chuck was born on October 11, 1924 in Virgil, Illinois to George and Jeannette Deutsch. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Chuck was united in marriage on April 3, 1948 to Louise Claire...
Elaine Siefert
Jun 4, 2011
Elaine J. Siefert (nee Heinz), age 75, of West Chicago, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield surrounded by her loving family. Elaine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandma "GG". Mrs. S., as she was called on the jobsite, worked for many years in the family business of Siefert and Sons, Inc....
Harry Hummel
May 26, 2011
Harry J. Hummel, age 85, of West Chicago, WWII US Army Veteran, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at his home. He was born on August 31, 1925 in West Chicago, IL to Geo. Fred Jr. and Elizabeth Hummel. Harry was a 1943 graduate of West Chicago High School. He joined the Army in November of that year. His...
Aurea Yanes
May 10, 2011
Aurea Cruz Yanes, age 27, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011. Visitation Sunday, May 15, 2011 from 1 to 8 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago. Burial in Mexico.
Ruth Weakland
May 8, 2011
Ruth E. Weakland, age 64, of West Chicago, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2011. She was born on November 23, 1946, in Chicago, IL to Thorvald and Ruth Rolseth. Ruth is survived by her husband Bob Weakland; three sons; Wesley (Traci) Rolseth, Chris (Kerry) Nelson and Joe Weakland; two grandsons; three granddaughters; one great-granddaughter; two brothers, one sister; mother Ruth...
Nicasio Castro
Apr 24, 2011
Nicasio Lopez Castro, age 27, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2011. Visitation Wednesday, April 27, 2011 from 3 to 8 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago. Burial in Toluca, Mexico, Mexico.
Honorio Gonzalez
Apr 17, 2011
Honorio Rodriguez Gonzalez, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2011. Visitation Thursday, April 21, 2011 from 5 to 8 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago. Burial in River Hills Cemetery in Batavia.
Eulalia Nieves
Apr 11, 2011
Eulalia Flores Nieves, age 84, passed away Monday, April 11, 2011. Visitation Wednesday, April 13, 2011 from 3 to 8 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago. Thursday, April 14, 2011 Mass 10 am at St. Mary's Church in west Chicago. Burial in Huajumbaro, Michoacan Mexico.
Harold Odle
Mar 14, 2011
Harold E. Odle, age 97, WWII US Army Veteran, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away Monday, March 14, 2011 at DuPage Convalescent Center in Wheaton. He was born in Attica, IN on February 23, 1914 to Amos and Agnes Odle. Harold was united in marriage on June 26, 1937 to Dorothy Smith. He worked at General Mills in West...