OBITUARIES
Lynn Heinz
Mar 11, 2011
Lynn Heinz (nee Nielsen) was the beloved wife of Bruce; loving mother of Monica, Bruce (Elizabeth), Bryan (Amy) and Eric (Cheryl); dear grandma of Erica, Jessica, Sara, Raymond, Cameron, Alex, Josh, Zach, Mason, Mitchell, Heidi, Logan and Onya; great-grandmother of Kayla, Lilly, Thomas, Layla and Wyatt; dear sister of Bob (Becky) Nielsen, Bill (Sara) Nielsen and Bonnie Kinney and aunt...
Cecilia Gomez
Mar 10, 2011
Cecilia Gomez, age 73, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. She was born on November 22, 1937 in Mexico to Cresencio and Tiburcia Gonzalez. Cecilia was united in marriage in 1960 to Enrique Gomez. She was a homemaker and very active member of St. Mary's parish in West...
Ralph Brucher
Feb 28, 2011
Ralph P. "Bud" Brucher, age 93, lifelong resident of West Chicago, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2011 at DuPage Convalescent Center in Wheaton. He was born on July 1, 1917 in West Chicago, Illinois to Harry and Bessie (Gould) Brucher. He attended St. Mary's grammar school and West Chicago High School. Ralph was united in marriage on July 3,...
Ralph Henrikson
Feb 22, 2011
Ralph C. Henrikson, age 85, of Winfield, formerly of West Chicago, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2011. He was born in West Chicago on July 16, 1925, to Harold and Clara Henrikson. Ralph graduated from West Chicago High School and attended University of Illinois before entering into the U.S. Army during WWII. Ralph was united in marriage on March 6,...
Jean Day
Feb 20, 2011
Jean L. Day (nee Gladding), age 89, lifelong resident of West Chicago, passed away peacefully Sunday February 20, 2011 at Central DuPage Hosptial, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born on December 19, 1921 to Willis and Ella Gladding in West Chicago. Jean attended West Chicago Community High School. After high school, she worked at the pickle factory...
Bill Halfpenny
Feb 20, 2011
Bill Halfpenny, age 59, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 20, 2011. He was born on March 27, 1951 in Berwyn, IL to Fredrick and Ethel Halfpenny. Bill was united in marriage on October 4, 1968 to Cathy Machin. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed fishing and camping. Bill loved his family and especially...
Elvis Hernandez
Feb 18, 2011
Elvis Hernandez, age 28, of Montgomery, passed away on February 19, 2011 at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He was born on June 9, 1982 in Winfield, Illinois to Jose and Lucia Hernandez. Elvis grew up in West Chicago. He worked at Menard's distribution center in Plano. Elvis is survived by two daughters; Sierra and Isabella Hernandez; mother Lucia Hernandez;...
Heidi Baker
Feb 15, 2011
Heidi G. Baker, age 72, of Sun City, Huntley, a former resident of West Chicago for 55 years, lost her short battle with cancer on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Brockton, MA on October 30, 1938 to William and Genevieve (Permantier) Gissel. Her family moved to Chicago early in her...
Brone Mikulskis
Jan 31, 2011
Brone Mikulskis, age 99, beloved wife of the late Stasys; loving mother of Teisuolis (Maureen), Joseph, and the late Zita (Thomas) Rosko; dear grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 6.Visitation Sunday 3 to 9 p.m., at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W), Palos Hills. Funeral visitation Monday 9 a.m., until time of Mass 10 a.m., at Nativity...
Sophie Jakubik
Jan 30, 2011
Sophie K. Jakubik, daughter of the late Jan and late Anna Jakubik Dear sister of the late Adam, late Rose and the late Chester Jakubik Fond aunt of the late Robert Satala, Darlene Mueller, late Paul, David, Thomas Mark and the late Peter Jakubik Family and friends are asked to gather at St. Adalbert Cemetery on Thursday for an 11:00...
Emily Anderson
Jan 29, 2011
Emily "Honey" Anderson, age 101, of West Chicago, passed away January 29, 2011. She was born on August 27, 1909 in West Chicago, IL to Christian Jacob and Emma Miller. Emily worked as an executive secretary for many years for Hartford Inc. She is survived by a niece; Clara Nelson; Great-nieces and nephews; Craig (Kathy) Dieter, Lynn (LaVora) Dieter, Kristi...
Toribio Arevalo
Jan 29, 2011
Toribio Arevalo, age 51, of West Chicago, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2011. He was born on April 16, 1959 in Mexico to Pablo and Elisa Arevalo. Toribio is survived by his wife Kathy; three children; Elisa Sanchez (Jose Juan), Erica Arevalo (FiancAC. Luis Miguel Correa) and Kevin Arevalo; three grandchildren; Fabian, Xavier and Julian; father; Pablo; four brothers;...
Rosalio Correa
Jan 24, 2011
Rosalio Correa, age 85, of West Chicago, passed away Monday, January 24, 2011. Visitation Friday, January 28, 2011 from 3 to 8 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago. Saturday, January 29, 2011, Mass 11 am at St. Mary's Church. Burial in Calvary Cemetery in West Chicago.
Tracy Bradley
Jan 23, 2011
Tracy Lee Bradley, age 41, of West Chicago, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2011 following a 4-year battle with breast cancer. She was born on April 22, 1969 in Grand Rapids, MI to Page and Jean Neve. Tracy graduated from the University of Illinois in 1991. She was united in marriage on November 7, 1992 to Wayne Bradley. Tracy...
Thomas Adamson
Jan 13, 2011
Thomas S. Adamson, age 53, lifelong resident of West Chicago, passed away on January 13, 2011 at home after a 2 year battle with ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig's disease. He was born on December 23, 1957 in Geneva, Illinois to Wayne and Betty (Welter) Adamson. He followed in his father's footsteps and became a plumber. Tom enjoyed his...
Donna Emede
Jan 12, 2011
Donna "PeeWee" Kruse Emede, age 77, lifelong resident of West Chicago, passed away on January 12, 2011. She was born in Geneva, IL on March 8, 1933 to Carl and Helen Kruse. Donna is survived by four sisters; Barbara (late Ed) Thoen of Katy, TX, Joan Machin of West Chicago, Karen Roberts of Ripon, WI and Diane (Paul) Mosier of...
Arlene Zarate
Dec 27, 2010
Arlene J. Zarate (nee Kroning), age 86, of Warrenville, passed away Monday, December 27, 2010. She was born on October 27, 1924 in West Chicago to Ewald and Selma Kroning. Prior to marriage, Arlene was a member of the Round Grove 4 H club, was a dental assistant in Glen Ellyn and employed by Monarch Foods in West Chicago where...
Edward Dierking
Dec 21, 2010
Edward M. Dierking, age 77, of Batavia, US Army Veteran, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2010. He was born in West Chicago on October 31, 1933 to Paul and Anna Dierking. Ed was united in marriage on August 14, 1954 to Loane Dettmann. He worked for the city of West Chicago and retired after many years. Ed enjoyed fishing and...
Bruce Bennett
Dec 19, 2010
Bruce J. Bennett, age 56, lifelong resident of West Chicago, passed away December 19, 2010. He was born on August 9, 1954 in Geneva, IL to John and Blanche Bennett. Bruce is survived by one brother; Gary Bennett of West Chicago and many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held on...
Maria Villalobos
Dec 13, 2010
Maria Tellez Villalobos, age 44, of West Chicago, passed away Monday, December 13, 2010. Visitation Friday, December 17, 2010 from 2 to 9 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago. Saturday Mass 10 am at St. Mary's Church. Burial in San Pedro Bocaneo, Michoacan Mexico