OBITUARIES

Charlie Wheeland

Charlie Wheeland

Sep 4, 2013

Charles Edward Wheeland, life-long resident of West Chicago, joined his wife, Eleanor, in peace on September 4, 2013. Charlie was a loving father before anything else and a good friend to many. His compassion, company, and coffee cake deliveries will be greatly missed. Thank you, Charlie, for your love and guidance. We love you! Charlie is survived by his two...

Alfonso Landeros

Alfonso Landeros

Aug 19, 2013

Alfonso Landeros, age 50, of Aurora, formerly of West Chicago, passed away suddenly, on August 19, 2013. He was born on May 15, 1963 to Jesus and Dolores Landeros. Al was a manager for many years at Cole Wire and Cable. He enjoyed music, being involved with his nieces and nephews sports activities and loved being with his friends. Al...

Fred Dusza

Fred Dusza

Aug 15, 2013

Frederick "Fred" Dusza, passed away August 15, 2013, Beloved husband of Maryann (Grabinowski) of 51 years. Preceded in death by his parents of Stanley & Angeline Dusza and his mother-in-law of Stephanie Morey. Father of Jeffrey (Kathi) Dusza, Sharon (Dale) Ushman, and John (Cindy) Dusza. Brother to Stanley and Walter "Wally" Dusza. Grandfather to Joshua Dusza, Kevin (Cheyanne) Dusza, Alyssa...

Rafael Munoz

Rafael Munoz

Aug 11, 2013

Rafael Garcia Munoz, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2013. Visitation Tuesday, August 13, 2013 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont Street, West Chicago, IL. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 15, 2013 at St. Mary's Church in West Chicago at 10 a.m. Burial at Assumption Cemetery in Wheaton.



Mary Brodt

Mary Brodt

Aug 7, 2013

Mary Frances Brodt, 94, a 50-year resident of Winfield and parishioner at St. John the Baptist Church, died Aug. 7, 2013. She was born Sept. 15, 1918, in Chicago, to Patrick and Frances (Cruise) Mulvihill. She married James C. Brodt on Nov. 23, 1940 and they moved to Winfield in 1955. She was a den mother, a member of St....

LaVerne Mejdrich

LaVerne Mejdrich

Aug 6, 2013

LaVerne Mejdrich (nee VanderHeyden), age 81, of Aurora, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. She was born in Elmwood Park on September 19, 1931. LaVerne was a dedicated owner/secretary of 34 years for Neil Concrete. She loved her family dearly and was a great mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. LaVerne is beloved wife of the late Neal; loving mother of...

Harold Schlick

Harold Schlick

Jul 12, 2013

Harold F. Schlick, age 82, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2013 at DuPage Convalescent Center in Wheaton. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 17th, 2013 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood, in West Chicago. Friends and family may gather at the church beginning at 9:30 AM. Burial...

Bill Treudt

Bill Treudt

Jul 10, 2013

H.W. "Bill" Treudt Long-time resident of West Chicago Bill Treudt, 89, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in his son's home with his family at his bedside. He was born on October 17, 1923 in Bucyrus Ohio. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, member of American Legion Post 300 and the former owner and publisher...

Dorothy Rakow

Dorothy Rakow

Jun 21, 2013

Dorothy Jane Rakow (nee Glasshagel), age 99, of Wheaton, former long time resident of West Chicago, passed away Friday, June 21, 2013. She was born on March 1, 1914 in Warrenville to William and Augusta Glasshagel. Dorothy was united in marriage to Willard Rakow on September 4, 1936. She was a lifetime member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in West...

Sally Phillips

Sally Phillips

Jun 13, 2013

Sally Elizabeth Phillips (nee Akerberg), age 74. longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013. She was born in White Oak, PA to Charles and Elizabeth Akerberg. Sally was united in marriage in McKeesport, PA & Winchester, VA to Theodore "Ted" Phillips. She enjoyed being outdoors, a good ice cream cone and being with her family....

Jose Blanco

Jose Blanco

Jun 7, 2013

Jose G. Blanco, of Winfield, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2013. Visitation Tuesday, June 11, 2013 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont Street, West Chicago, IL. Prayers will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 9:15 a.m. and proceed to St. John the Baptist Church in Winfield for a 10 a.m. Mass. Burial...

Thomas Knight

Thomas Knight

May 30, 2013

Thomas Marvin Knight, age 71, of Des Plaines, US Navy Veteran, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2013. Beloved husband of Katherine (nee Gotthelf) Loving father of Suzanne (Martin Conneely), Jeffrey (Diane Santino) and Christopher Dear grandpa of Zachary, Kevin, Nicole, Kristin, Faith and Quinn Great-grandpa of Zach Jr. and Briana Dear brother of Marilyn Kennedy Visitation will be held...

Thomas Marziani

Thomas Marziani

May 28, 2013

Thomas O. Marziani, a long-time resident of West Chicago, passed away at age 89 on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Tom was born in Chicago, IL, on May 9, 1924, to Andrea and Consulina Marziani. Tom was a 1943 graduate of West Chicago High School and on June 1, 1946, he married Pearl Ashton, the...

Norma Smith

Norma Smith

May 25, 2013

Norma J. Smith, age 91, lifetime resident of West Chicago, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2013. Inurnment will take place at 10 am on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Glen Oak Cemetery in West Chicago.



Miguel Arias

Miguel Arias

May 14, 2013

Miguel A. Arias, age 47, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Visitation Friday, May 17, 2013 from 3 to 8 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont Street, West Chicago, IL. Funeral services Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 10 am at the funeral home. Burial Calvary Cemetery in West Chicago. For Info 630-231-0060



Jean Kim

Jean Kim

May 4, 2013

Jean L. Kim (nee Adamson), age 79, of St. Charles, formerly of West Chicago, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Delnor Hospital in Geneva. She was born on July 1, 1933 in West Chicago to Harry and Jeannette Adamson. Jean was united in marriage on March 20, 1959 to Larry Kim. She worked for many years as an operator...

Barbara Collins

Barbara Collins

Apr 21, 2013

Barbara Sue Collins, formerly of West Chicago, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Chicago, IL to Alvin and Betty Browne. Barbara was a passionate woman and diehard Cubs fan. She enjoyed music and lived life to the fullest. Barbara is survived by her husband Christopher; daughter, Sarah Petersen;...

Maricruz Webb

Maricruz Webb

Apr 2, 2013

Maricruz Webb, 40, of Aurora, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Visitation Monday, April 8, 2013 from 9 am until time of service at 11 am at Indian Trail Church of God, 1091 E. Trail Rd, Aurora, IL. Interment River Hills Cemetery in Batavia, IL.



Carl Mennecke

Carl Mennecke

Apr 1, 2013

Carl A. Mennecke age 87, of Geneva. He was born on August 25, 1925 in Elmhurst and was called to his heavenly home on Monday, April 1, 2013. Carl spent most of his childhood and young adulthood living in Maywood. Upon graduation from Proviso High School in 1943, he became a member of the US Air Force as a flight...

Marie Fanelli

Marie Fanelli

Mar 18, 2013

Marie D. Fanelli, of Naperville, formerly of the Brighton Park Community, Beloved daughter of the late Daniel Sr. and Florence (nee Stefaniak) Loving sister of Daniel Jr. and Reid (Dalia) Fond aunt of Daniel III, Lauren Marie, Nicholas, Nicole & Thomas Funeral prayers Monday, March 25th at 9:45 a.m. from Parkside Chapels & Cremation Services (Ronald T. Segert Director) 5948...

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