OBITUARIES
George Burkhart
Oct 20, 2011
George Allen Burkhart, age 70, formerly of West Chicago, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2011. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 from 12 noon until time of service at 2:00 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago. Pastor Joel Stutzman officiating. Interment Glen Oak Cemetery. 630-231-0060 or www.norriswalensegertfh.com.
Nancy Neylon
Oct 16, 2011
Nancy L. Neylon, age 79, former resident of West Chicago, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2011. Nancy was born on October 29, 1931 in Geneva, Illinois to Claude and Irene Lee. She was a former member of the First Congregational Church in West Chicago and member of the Eastern Star. Nancy retired from the Illinois Bell phone company after...
William Gilbert, Sr
Oct 13, 2011
William "Bill" Frank Gilbert Sr., age 74, of West Chicago, US Army Veteran, passed away on October 13, 2011. Beloved husband of Kathleen (McBride) Gilbert; father of Robert (Lisa) and William Jr. (Megan); grandfather of Brittany, Joshua and Caroline. William was born on January 30, 1937 to Proctor and Jane Gilbert. He proudly served in the US Army, he was...
Joan Treudt
Oct 7, 2011
Joan Treudt, age 85, of Benton, KY, former longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away Friday morning, October 7, 2011 at St. Alexius Hospital in Hanover Park, IL. She was born on March 27, 1926. Joan had resided most of her life in West Chicago where she raised her family of four children: Terry (Nancy), Bruce (Norene), Steve (Suzanne) and...
Ernest Siefert Sr
Oct 6, 2011
Ernest G. Siefert Sr., age 78, US Army Korean War Veteran, of West Chicago, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Ernie was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandpa and adoring "great Pa-Pa". Ernie Sr. was president of Siefert and Sons who built many custom homes throughout the area. He was more than a...
Jose Correa
Sep 30, 2011
Jose Guadalupe Correa, age 54, of West Chicago, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2011. He was born on June 25, 1957 in Araro, Michoacan, Mexico to Rosalio Correa and Amparo Caballero. Jose was united in marriage on August 31, 1979 to Hilda Ramirez. He was an electrician for over 30 years and finally owning his own company, Correa Electric...
Dorothy M.D.
Sep 28, 2011
Dorothy Ruth Lynch M.D., age 90, lifelong resident of West Chicago, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2011. She was born on November 6, 1920 in Geneva, IL to Raymond and Ruth Dieter. Dorothy was united in marriage on February 16, 1952 to Harry Lynch. She was the first pediatrician in West Chicago and practiced for over 30 years, first female...
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....