OBITUARIES
Gust J. Kappos
May 9, 2023
Gust J. Kappos, age 90, passed away May 9, 2023. He was born on June 10, 1932, in Chicago, IL to James and Mary Kappos. Gust was a US Army Korean War Veteran and was a member of St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church in Aurora, IL.
Gust is survived by his wife, Shirley (nee Karamas); son, Jim Kappos; sister, Alma...
Maria del Rosario Ramirez
Apr 30, 2023
Maria del Rosario Ramirez, age 95, passed away on April 30, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Nicasio and Maria Alejandra Perez; husbands, Anastacio Perez and Salvador Ramirez; sons, Javier Perez, and Israel Perez; and grandson, Javier Perez, Jr.
Maria is survived by her children, Abigail Rodriguez, Dalia Jimenez, Jose Perez, Jessie Perez, Maria Posada, Mario...
Robert Lemon
Apr 28, 2023
On Friday, April 28th, Robert Lemon, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 75 with his family by his side. Bob was born on January 3, 1948, to Stanley and Harma Lemon and grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in Rudyard near the Kinross (later named Kincheloe) Air Force base, where his...
George Louis Kitching
Apr 17, 2023
George Louis Kitching, of Warrenville, IL was born on February 2nd, 1956. He was a loving son of the late George William Kitching. He is survived by his mother Rita (Tranchida) Kitching, Aunt Jennie (Tranchida) Oliver, brothers Charles (Barbara), Vincent, Joseph (Deborah), John (Amy), many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He died peacefully with family members at his side after having...
Dale Charles Henning
Apr 15, 2023
Dale C. Henning, age 81, of Elgin, IL, passed away April 15th, 2023, in his home in West Chicago, IL from natural causes.
He was preceded in death by his parents Vernon and Vivian Henning; his son, Christopher (Amanda) Henning; and his brother, Robert Henning. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Kathy; his sons, Stephen (Donna),...
Russell Radkiewicz
Apr 8, 2023
Russell Radkiewicz, age 79, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023. He was born on September 10, 1943, in Chicago, IL to Raymond and Anna Marie Radkiewicz. He was a US Air Force Veteran serving our country for 4 years. Russ was united in marriage on April 8, 1967 to Maryann Gilmore. He was a computer programmer for many years...
David Romeo Garduño
Mar 30, 2023
DAVID ROMEO GARDUNO 21 de Noviembre del 1984 - 30 de Marzo del 2023 David Garduño entro a la presencia de nuestro Señor Jesucristo el dia Jueves 30 de Marzo del 2023 a la edad de 38 años. David era un joven muy amigable, cariñoso,respetuoso,y amaba profundamente a su familia. Su pasatiempo favorito era asar carne, ver peliculas y...
John E. Day
Mar 25, 2023
John E. Day, age 72, lifelong resident of West Chicago, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2023. He was born on January 13, 1951 in Geneva, IL to Royal “Mike” and Jean (Gladding) Day. John was united in marriage on December 29, 1972 to Beverly Mott. He began working at his family’s gas station, Day’s Phillips 66, in West...
Sandy L. Pronos
Mar 19, 2023
Sandy L. Pronos, age 53, of Carol Stream, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2023.
She was born May 29, 1969, at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.
Sandy was a devoted Mother, true-hearted Sister, and Daughter who was selfless to all who knew and loved her. Sandy dedicated 33 years working in many departments at Bloomingdale, Walmart,...
Leticia D. Correa (Leticia Duran Mendoza)
Mar 16, 2023
Leticia D. Correa (Leticia Duran Mendoza), age 70, passed away on March 16, 2023. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 19, 2023 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 20, 2023, at St. Mary's Church, 164...
Steven James Potirala
Feb 28, 2023
Steven James Potirala, age 65, of West Chicago, passed away on February 28, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Geneva, IL on January 30, 1958, to Walter and Patricia Potirala. Steve graduated from West Chicago High School in 1976 where he met his future wife, Vera Hadri. Steve and Vera were high school sweethearts that became...
Salvador Garcia
Feb 19, 2023
Salvador Garcia, age 19, passed away on February 19, 2023. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at St. Nicholas' Church, 308 High Street, Aurora, IL, at 10:00 a.m....
Joniel Gutierrez
Feb 19, 2023
Joniel Gutierrez, age 18, passed away on February 19, 2023. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 27, 2023 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at St. Nicholas' Church, 308 High Street, Aurora, IL, at 11:00 a.m....
Cynthia Louise Akins
Feb 11, 2023
Cynthia Louise (Tinnes) Akins went to meet Jesus on Saturday, February 11th, 2023. Born to Ken and Charlotte Tinnes on July 7, 1952, and the 3rd of 5 children, Cindy was a source of joy to all that met her.
Cindy was a 1970 graduate of West Chicago High School and became a licensed beautician. Her mom, Charlotte, was her...
Gamaliel Villafuerte Castro
Feb 8, 2023
Gamaliel Villafuerte Castro, age 73, passed away on February 8, 2023. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at St. Nicholas' Church, 308 High Street, Aurora, IL, at 1:00 p.m.
Gamiliel Villafuerte Castro, 73 años fallecido el 8 de Febrero de 2023. Misa Sabado 18 de Febrero de 2023 a las Iglesia de San Nicolas, 308 High Street, Aurora, IL a las...
Patricia Barrett
Feb 4, 2023
Patricia (Patti) Barrett
On the evening of February 4, 2023 at Northwestern Dupage Hospital, Patti was surrounded by family as she passed away due to a brain aneurysm at 61 years of age.She was preceded in death by her parents, Joan and John Barrett (who adored her!), her brother-in-law, Dr. Stephen Graham and sister-in-law, Dr. Kelly Barrett.She is survived by...
Beatrice Joy Ivanecky
Feb 4, 2023
Beatrice Joy Ivanecky (Bartanen), age 90, of North Aurora formerly of West Chicago, passed away February 4, 2023. She was born on December 28, 1932 in Rockland, Michigan to Andy and Helen Bartanen. On May 7, 1955 she was united in marriage to Joseph Ivanecky Jr. She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in West Chicago...
Maria Elena Garcia
Feb 4, 2023
Maria Elena Garcia, age 75, passed away on February 4, 2023. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 6, 2023 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave.,...
Loghin "Puiu" Sarbu
Feb 3, 2023
Loghin “Puiu” Sarbu, age 65, of Wheaton, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023. He was born on August 15, 1957 in Tincova, Romania to Loghin and Estera Sarbu. Puiu was united in marriage on June 25, 1983 to Tabita Varvara. Puiu pastored a church in Oravita prior to immigrating to the United States with his family in 1991. Puiu served as Pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church in Aurora and later, Emmanuel Romanian Baptist Church in Melrose Park. He worked with special needs students at Hope Wall...
Helios Arturo Barajas Lemus
Jan 27, 2023
Helios Arturo Barajas Lemus, age 50, passed away on January 27, 2023. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at St. Mary's Church , 164 N. Oakwood Ave, West Chicago, IL, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will follow from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Burial in Mexico.
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