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Rita Mary Kitching
May 25, 2024
Rita Mary Kitching, of West Chicago, peacefully passed away on May 25, surrounded by her loving family, just two days before her 101st Birthday. Rita was born on May 27, 1923, in the back room of her Uncle Tony’s grocery store in Chicago.
Rita was one of seven siblings, including four sisters, Rosemary, Mary and twins Jenny and Josie and two...
Beverly "Bev" J. McFarland
May 16, 2024
Beverly (“Bev”) Jean McFarland reached the end of her wonderful life on May 16, 2024, at the age of 82.
Bev was born on September 27, 1941, in Green Bay Wisconsin. Her family owned and operated a flower shop where she worked and grew her love of flowers and plants. After graduation from high school, she moved to the Chicago area...
Victorino Rubio-Patino
May 15, 2024
Victorino Rubio-Patino, age 57, passed away on May 15, 2024. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Visit Obituary
Ralph Adam Kozlowski
May 12, 2024
Ralph Adam Kozlowski, age 82, of Warrenville, IL, passed away unexpectedly the morning of May 12, 2024. Ralph was predeceased by his parents Anthony “Tony” and Genevieve “Jean”, his older sister and seven brothers. He is survived by his loving wife, Billie Sue (née Atkins), his six children, Rick, Kelley Gillenwater (John), Kevin (Christy), Rachel Rowley, Jessica Oster (David), Reyna,...
Isidora O. Ruiz
May 11, 2024
Isidora O. Ruiz (Ortega), age 92, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on May 11, 2024. She was born in Runge, Texas on April 4, 1932, to Cristino and Maria Luisa Ortega. Isidora was united in marriage in February 1956 to the late Francisco Ruiz. She loved watching wrestling, exploring garage sales, cutting hair and especially loved her family.Isidora is...
Lois Irene Lescelius
May 8, 2024
Lois Irene Lescelius, 85, went home peacefully to be with our Father in heaven on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from her home. A descendant of Finnish immigrants who settled in the Copper Country area of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the late 1890s, Lois was born June 30, 1938, in Houghton, Michigan to Irene and Edwin Klemett. Lois graduated...
James P. Paulissen, M.D.
Apr 27, 2024
James P. Paulissen, M.D., age 95, of Winfield, passed away on April 27, 2024. He was born in Chicago, IL. As a child, he lived in Illinois, California, and Minnesota.
Dr. Paulissen graduated from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine with a Doctorate. He served as a Medical Officer in the US Air Force for two years.
After service, he attended a...
Tammie Linn Ranzen
Apr 24, 2024
Tammie Linn Ranzen, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She was born in Chicago, IL on October 14, 1960, to Nels and Carol Ranzen. Tammie was a participant in WDSRA, Special Olympics and the Wheeling Park District playing basketball, bowling and track and field. She was an exuberant lover of dogs and was happy in her own...
Raymond Arthur Austin
Apr 20, 2024
Raymond Arthur Austin, age 76, of West Chicago, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. He was born in Chicago, IL on November 22, 1947, to Russell and Mary Austin. He was a US Army Vietnam Combat Veteran with the 25th Infantry Division. Ray and his wife Debbie (Inch) have been together for 51 years. He loved spending time with...
Esteban S. Sandoval
Apr 16, 2024
Esteban S. Sandoval, age 94, of Oak Park, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024. He was born in Jalisco, Mexico on August 3, 1929, to Aurelino and Francesca Sandoval. Esteban came to the United States in 1950. He met his wife Dolores in 1953 and was united in marriage in 1954. Together they had 5 wonderful children. He loved...
Darlene Clara Olson
Apr 10, 2024
Darlene Clara (Becker) Olson formerly of West Chicago IL passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in North Aurora IL. She was the wife of Paul A. Olson with whom she recently celebrated 66 years of marriage.
Darlene was born in Milwaukee, WI, on December 23, 1937, to the late Walter & Hildegarde (Bredl) Becker. The family moved to Chicagoland when she was...
John L. Macko
Mar 31, 2024
John L. Macko, age 92, of West Chicago, passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Chicago, IL on November 23, 1931, to Jan and Ludwika Macko. John was united in marriage on February 15, 1958, to Roberta K. Mendriski. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War...
Fidel Reyes
Feb 29, 2024
Fidel Reyes, age 69, passed away on February 29, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Beatriz Vargas; father of Saul Reyes, Herman Reyes Vargas and Juan Miguel Reyes. Visitation on Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Funeral Service...
Donald R. Brewster
Feb 14, 2024
DONALD RALPH BREWSTER was born on October 4, 1931 to Charles and Maude Brewster in Beloit, Wis. He grew up in Beloit and graduated from Beloit High School in 1949.
Don was in Ranger Scouts earning many badges including the, “God and Country Award” and becoming an Eagle Scout. In High School he was a member of the chorus and loved...
Harvey A. Stout
Feb 12, 2024
Harvey A. Stout, age 91, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024. He was born March 2, 1932, in Herrin, IL to Edward and Elsie Stout. At age 17, Harvey enlisted in the US Air Force and decided that wasn’t for him. He then moved up with his brother to northern Illinois where he met...
Maria Elena Albor Pena
Feb 11, 2024
Maria Elena Albor Pena, age 80, passed away on February 11, 2024. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Visit Obituary
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