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Cynthia Louise Akins

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Ricardo Salvador "Pnut" Romero

Ricardo Salvador "Pnut" Romero

Jan 26, 2023

Ricardo Salvador Romero, a.k.a. Pnut, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 26, 2023. He was just 13 years old.

Ricardo was well-known for his violin, pianist, handyman, soccer player, and virtuoso computer/gamer skills. Pnut’s good attitude, kindhearted soul, and likable personality helped make him popular at school, with teammates, and with his vast family. Ricardo was a great student and...

Leticia Flores-Chavez

Leticia Flores-Chavez

Jan 20, 2023

Friend, Sister, Aunt and Wife Leticia Flores’s love of life didn’t come to an end with her death we will continue to reach her goals to love without conditions. Leticia passed away on January 20, 2023 at the age of 50 after a courageous fight against heart disease. Leticia was a wonderful women that was loved, is missed, and will...

Maryann Radkiewicz

Maryann Radkiewicz

Jan 11, 2023

Maryann Radkiewicz (nee Gilmore), age 78, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. She was born on August 20, 1944, in Red Oak, Iowa to Francis and Doris Gilmore. Maryann was united in marriage on April 8, 1967 to Russell Radkiewicz. She loved going to church and was a longtime devoted member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas...

Stephen Ramirez

Stephen Ramirez

Jan 11, 2023

Stephen Ramirez, age 35, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. He was born on May 4, 1987, in Winfield, IL to Carlos and Martina Ramirez. Stephen loved being a chef and he enjoyed basketball and soccer. He loved his family, especially his daughters.

Stephen is survived by his wife, Natalie Phillips; daughters, Sadie, Stella, Scarlett, and Selena; parents,...

Sara Gonzalez Heredia

Sara Gonzalez Heredia

Jan 10, 2023

Sara Gonzalez Heredia, age 79, passed away on January 10, 2023. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023 at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave, West Chicago, IL, at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will follow on Friday afternoon from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Burial...

David Rubio Sanchez

David Rubio Sanchez

Jan 5, 2023

David Rubio Sanchez, age 75, passed away on January 5, 2023. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at St. Mary's Church , 164 N. Oakwood Ave, West Chicago, IL, at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will follow from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Burial...

Dale Morgan Bloomfield

Dale Morgan Bloomfield

Dec 25, 2022

Dale Morgan Bloomfield, age 65, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 25, 2022. He was born on June 25, 1957 in Aurora, IL to Arthur “Lyle” and Phyllis (nee Morgan) Bloomfield. Dale owned a home-remodeling business and was a long-time resident of Glen Ellyn until he retired. He enjoyed travel with his family and camping trips with his...

Ramon Ceja Vargas

Ramon Ceja Vargas

Dec 24, 2022

Ramon Ceja Vargas, age 95, passed away on December 24, 2022. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 2, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 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, January 3, 2022, at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood...

Crispina Castro de Orizaba

Crispina Castro de Orizaba

Dec 24, 2022

Crispina Castro de Orizaba, age 80, passed away on December 24, 2022. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2022 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 Friday, December 30, 2022, at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood...

Antonio Gonzalez Alfaro

Antonio Gonzalez Alfaro

Dec 23, 2022

Antonio Gonzalez Alfaro, age 60, passed away on December 23, 2022. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 26, 2022 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, December 27, 2022, at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave.,...

Richard E. Mastaler

Richard E. Mastaler

Dec 20, 2022

Richard E. Mastaler, Age 78, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

He was born on September 16, 1944, in Chicago, IL to Adolf and Florence Mastaler. Rich was a US Army Veteran serving in the 1st Infantry in the Vietnam War. He was a dedicated member of the VFW Post 6791 helping with bingo and...

Rita Joan Cross

Rita Joan Cross

Dec 20, 2022

Rita Joan Cross (nee Owca), age 88, longtime resident of Winfield, passed away December 20, 2022. She was born in Chicago on April 2, 1934, to Stanley and Marie Owca. Rita was a very active parishioner at St. John the Baptist Church in Winfield, where she was a member of the CCW, Young at Hearts and a volunteer in the...

Gabriel Guerrero

Gabriel Guerrero

Dec 16, 2022

Gabriel Guerrero, age 28, passed away on December 16, 2022. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 19, 2022 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, December 20, 2022, at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave., West...