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John 'Bud' Schramer

John 'Bud' Schramer

Aug 17, 2019

John J. “Bud” Schramer , age 101, lifelong resident of West Chicago, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019 at his home. He was born on September 3, 1917 in Ingalton, IL to John Sr. and Frances Schramer. Bud was united in marriage on June 29, 1940 to Elsie Fitzner. He was a WWII US Army Veteran and was a member...

Audelia Camacho Zamudio

Audelia Camacho Zamudio

Aug 16, 2019

Audelia Camacho Zamudio , age 55, passed away on August 16, 2019. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2019 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services , 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, August 19, 2019 at St. Mary's Church...

Pearl Schramer Mayer

Pearl Schramer Mayer

Aug 16, 2019

Pearl L. Schramer Mayer , age 97, a lifelong resident of West Chicago, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019. Pearl was the 1939 Centennial Queen of West Chicago.  Besides being a busy homemaker, she found time for her love of sewing, knitting, needlepoint, embroidery, quilting, crossword puzzles, and of course, she was a "CUBS" fan! Her greatest enjoyment was...

Robert Hansen

Robert Hansen

Aug 8, 2019

Robert Gary Hansen , age 73, of Wheaton and formerly of West Chicago, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019. He was born in Aurora, IL on March 2, 1946 to Frederick and Marian (Tinnes) Hansen. Bob graduated from West Chicago High School and then entered the US Army. He enjoyed playing all sports especially golf. He worked at Spraying...

Keith Ebersold

Keith Ebersold

Aug 2, 2019

KEITH SANDER EBERSOLD , lifetime Downers Grove resident, was called to his heavenly home on August 2, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Keith was born September 13, 1935 to his parents, Fred and Marguerite Sander Ebersold, who preceded him in death, as did his elder brother, Ken Ebersold and sister-in-law, June McLaughlin Ebersold.

He is survived by his...

Violet Begerman

Violet Begerman

Jul 25, 2019

Violet Joan Begerman (Welter) , age 93, of Sandwich, formerly of North Aurora and St. Charles, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019. She was born on January 26, 1926 in Wheaton to Nicholas and Mary (Weis) Welter. Violet grew up in Wheaton and West Chicago and lived in West Chicago and spent many years living in St. Charles and North...

Richard A. 'Dick' Kerner

Richard A. 'Dick' Kerner

Jul 23, 2019

Richard A. “Dick” Kerner , age 83, lifelong resident of West Chicago, passed away on July 23, 2019. He was born on June 27, 1936 in Aurora, IL to Albert “Rosie” and Florence Kerner. He graduated from West Chicago Community High School and then went on to Northern Illinois University where he played football, basketball and track. Dick was united...

Francisca Rodriguez

Francisca Rodriguez

Jul 19, 2019

Francisca Rodriguez , age 70, passed away on July 19, 2019. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 22, 2019 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services , 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.). Interment in Zimatlan Oaxaca Mexico.

Sing Yuen 'Larry' Kim

Sing Yuen 'Larry' Kim

Jul 15, 2019

Sing Yuen “Larry” Kim , age 91, of St. Charles, long time resident of West Chicago, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at Heritage Manor in Mendota. He was born on October 25, 1927 in Honaunau, Hawaii. Larry served as a Sergeant First Class in the US Army just after WWII and during the Korean War. During his service he...

Linda Lauer

Linda Lauer

Jul 3, 2019

Linda R. Lauer , age 66, of Winfield, passed away on July 3, 2019. Loving daughter of the late Everett and the late Lorraine Lauer, dear sister of Lawrence (Dean) Lauer; dear aunt of 3; great-aunt of 9 and friend to many. Linda loved to travel the US and abroad.  She enjoyed bicycling, nature and her cat MacGyver. She held...

Thomas Fawell

Thomas Fawell

Jun 28, 2019

Thomas H. Fawell , age 90, died peacefully in his Houston, Texas home on June 28, 2019, surrounded by his wife and children. Born March 25, 1929, in West Chicago, IL to parents Walter and Mildred Fawell, he grew up in a very competitive atmosphere with three brothers, all devoted to one another and to their beloved Chicago White Sox....

Kathleen Smith

Kathleen Smith

Jun 14, 2019

Kathleen T. Smith (Markl) , age 66, lifelong resident of West Chicago, passed away on June 14, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in St. Charles, IL on October 15, 1952 to Robert and Therese (Besch) Markl. Kathy was united in marriage on November 13, 1976 to John C. Smith Jr. She was an artist who loved...

John Chorobik

John Chorobik

May 28, 2019

John Frank Chorobik , age 59, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 in West Chicago. He was born in Poland on October 11, 1959 to Joseph and Alexandra Chorobik. John worked at General Mills in West Chicago over 30 years until his retirement. He enjoyed spending time in his garage and with his faithful companion...

John DeLap

John DeLap

May 25, 2019

John Paul DeLap , age 91, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019. He was born on December 30, 1927 to Harve and Adena DeLap in Carbondale, IL.  He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Southern Illinois University and was a proud US Army Veteran.  John served as a Corporal from 1946-1949, was a...

Ismael Servin

Ismael Servin

May 21, 2019

Ismael Servin , age 63, of West Chicago, passed away on May 21, 2019. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 24, 2019 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services , 132 Fremont St. (one block north of Washington & Main St.) West Chicago. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at...

Trinidad Huerta

Trinidad Huerta

Apr 11, 2019

Trinidad Huerta ​, age 39, passed away on April 11, 2019. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2019 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services , 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, April 26, 2019 at St. Mary's Church ,...

Carlos Moreno

Carlos Moreno

Apr 5, 2019

Carlos A. Moreno , age 84, of West Chicago, passed away on April 5, 2019. He was born on August 1, 1934 in Chiapas, Mexico to Vicente and Maria de la Luz Moreno. Carlos was married to Maria Cruz Rodriguez, known as Cruzita, for over 50 years.

In Mexico, he was a professional musician and then worked at Alumax...

Maria Bautista Romero

Maria Bautista Romero

Mar 31, 2019

Maria Trinidad Bautista Romero , age 80, passed away on March 31, 2019. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services , 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at St. Mary's...

Elaine Pearson

Elaine Pearson

Mar 30, 2019

Elaine Gertrude Pearson (nee Koch) , age 94, of Bellwood, IL, passed away on March 30, 2019. She was born on May 20, 1924 in Chicago, IL to George and Helen Koch. Elaine served as a Wave in the US Navy as a Pharmacist’s mate, 3rd Class. She worked as a Legal Secretary throughout her career and loved art.

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Nora Jane Fisher

Nora Jane Fisher

Mar 26, 2019

Nora Jane "Nonie" Fisher (Dierschow) , age 88, of Greeley, Colorado and formerly of Batavia and West Chicago, passed away on March 26, 2019. She was born in West Chicago on June 24, 1930 to Walter and Mae (Hensel) Dierschow. Nora Jane was a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church in West Chicago and Immanuel Lutheran Church in Batavia. She...

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