OBITUARIES
Jacob Carney
Nov 14, 2010
Jacob Andrew Carney, age 17, of Winfield, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 14, 2010 after injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born on March 18, 1993 in Winfield, IL to Daniel Scott and Ellen Kay Carney. Jacob was a senior at West Chicago High School. He enjoyed music, riding his scooter, snowboarding, and hanging out with his...
Richard Grothe Sr
Nov 7, 2010
Richard Henry Grothe Sr., age 73, of West Chicago, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Richard was born on January 13, 1937 in Chicago, IL to James and Clarice Grothe. He was a volunteer firefighter for the Wood Dale fire district and retired electrical worker with I.B.E.W. Local #701. Richard was an avid...
Dorothy Farrell
Oct 19, 2010
Dorothy J. Farrell, age 90, long-time resident of West Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at Manor Care in Hinsdale. She was born on July 24, 1920 in LaFox, IL to Hans and Jessie Johnsen. Dorothy was united in marriage on February 19, 1955 to Edward Farrell. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and loved her family....
Ermila Villarreal
Oct 17, 2010
Ermila Villarreal, age 72, of West Chicago, passed away on October 17, 2010. Ermila is survived by her husband Francisco of 56 years; nine children; Diana (John) Sefton, Marie (Fred) Hinojosa, Maria (James) McGriff, Francisco Villarreal, Jose (Claudia) Villarreal, Ray Villarreal, Alma (Doug) Holm, David Villarreal and Daniel Villarreal; 25 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers & 3 sisters. She...
Ruth Overton
Oct 16, 2010
Ruth E. Overton, age 85, formerly of West Chicago and DeBary, FL, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2010 in St. Charles. She was born in West Chicago on April 30, 1925 to James and Alma Poole. Ruth was united in marriage on June 20, 1942 to Tom Overton. She was a volunteer at Woodland Nursing Home for 6 1/2...
Theodore Welter
Oct 12, 2010
Theodore "Ted" Welter, age 54, of West Chicago, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. He was born on May 29, 1956 in St. Charles, IL to Richard and Nancy Welter. Ted worked for 29 years for Sieman's and several years for Omron Company in St. Charles. Over the years, Ted enjoyed riding...
Otto Heinz
Oct 11, 2010
Otto W. Heinz, 76, of Maple Park and a longtime resident of Winfield, was the beloved husband of Rae Anne and the late Patty; loving father of Julie (the late Greg) Anderson, Donna Fishleigh and Otto R.; dear grandfather of Tyler, Justin, Danielle, Kyle, Otto and Olivia; dear brother of Sophie (the late Jim) Walker, Elaine (Ernie) Siefert, Barb (the...
Gary Nicoski
Oct 2, 2010
Gary Allen Nicoski, age 56, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away suddenly on October 2, 2010. He was born on May 8, 1954 in St. Charles, Illinois to Gerald and Ruth "Marie" Nicoski. Gary was a graduate of West Chicago High School. He was a well liked person around West Chicago. Gary is survived by one daughter; Brittany Rios...
Colleen Brach
Sep 25, 2010
COLLEEN MARIE BRACH, West Chicago, IL Born May 3rd, 1959 passed away September 25, 2010. Colleen was the beloved wife of Don Brach and they have lived in West Chicago for the past 14 years. Colleen and Don were happily married for 26 years and have two wonderful children together Maggie Rose, 16 and Michael Joseph 11 which are the...
Kenneth Sova
Sep 24, 2010
Kenneth L. "Kenny" Sova, age 24, of Elk Grove Village, at rest September 24, 2010; loving son of the late Nanette Rose "Nancy" Johnson and Scott Sova; loving father of Nicholas Scott Sova (mother Jenna Vombrack);dear brother of Crystal Rose Sova (Angelo Garcia); fond uncle of Ayden Liam Garcia; loving grandson of Rose Luckow Achtien; dear nephew of Laura (Bill)...
Nanette Johnson
Sep 24, 2010
Nanette Rose "Nancy" Johnson (nee Sova), age 48, of Elk Grove Village, at rest September 24, 2010; wife of the late Ken Johnson; loving mother of Crystal Rose Sova (Angelo Garcia) and the late Kenneth Sova; dear Grandmother of Nicholas Scott Sova and Ayden Liam Garcia; loving daughter of Rose Luckow Achtien; dear sister of Laura (Bill) Roden, Rick Luckow...
Anthony Kozlowski
Sep 23, 2010
Anthony "Tony" Kozlowski, age 70, of Warrenville, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2010 surrounded by his family at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. He was born on January 24, 1940 in Chicago, IL to Anthony and Jean Kozlowski. Tony was united in marriage on November 11, 1961 to Sandra Grow. Tony was a fun-loving person who loved his grandchildren,...
John Johnson
Sep 14, 2010
John H. Johnson, age 98, of St. Charles, former long time resident of West Chicago, passed away September 14, 2010 at Brighton Gardens in St. Charles. He was born on April 22, 1912, in Bartlett, IL to John and Mary Johnson. John was a farmer for many years in Bartlett and Glen Ellyn. He then worked in the water department...
John Gallagher
Aug 31, 2010
John Michael Gallagher, age 67, of West Chicago, Retired US Army Lt. Colonel, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at the Illinois Veteran's Home in Quincy, IL. He was born in Berwyn, IL on March 28, 1943 to Michael & Bernadine Gallagher. John graduated from Divine Infant Grammar school in Westchester, Fenwick High School in Oak Park and St. Thomas...
Josephine Schumacher
Aug 27, 2010
Josephine E. Schumacher, age 89, of Naperville, formerly of West Chicago, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2010 at Community Nursing Home in Naperville. She was born on December 13, 1920 in West Chicago, IL to Geo. Fred and Elizabeth Hummel. Josephine attended West Chicago High School. After high school, she worked for the DuPage County Treasurer's office. Josephine was...
Elaine Schmuggerow
Aug 23, 2010
Elaine E. Schmuggerow (nee Klingberg), age 85, of West Chicago passed away on Monday August 23, 2010 at Wynscape in Wheaton. She was born July 13, 1925 in West Chicago to Russell and Esther Klingberg. Elaine was united in marriage on January 20, 1989 to Harlan Schmuggerow. She is survived by her husband Harlan Schmuggerow; three brothers; John (Joanne) Klingberg...
Joseph Ivanecky Jr
Jul 31, 2010
Joseph E. Ivanecky Jr., age 80, of North Aurora formerly of West Chicago, passed away July 31, 2010 at Provena Geneva Care Center in Geneva. He was born on October 13, 1929 in Chicago to Joseph and Florence Ivanecky Sr. Joe was raised in Berwyn and graduated from Morton High School in Cicero. He then served in the US Army...
Judith Sproat
Jul 13, 2010
Judith Sproat, age 67, of Kankakee, formerly of West Chicago, passed away July 13, 2010 at Momence Meadows Nursing and Rehab Center in Momence, IL. She was born on March 7, 1943 in Aurora, Illinois to Richard and Ellen Sproat. Judith is survived by three sisters; Becky (Martin) Anderson of Glen Ellyn, Kathy Sproat of Forest Park and Peggie (Jim)...
Thomas Tinnes
Jul 12, 2010
Thomas A. Tinnes, age 81, long time resident of West Chicago, died from injuries sustained in an auto accident on July 12, 2010. He was born on August 3, 1928 in Wheaton, Illinois to Michael and Laura Tinnes. Shortly after graduating from high school, Tom served two tours of duty in Korea as a member of the US Army. He...
Jessica Oresteen
Jun 30, 2010
Jessica Scott Oresteen, age 85, of North Port, FL, formerly of Wheaton, passed away June 30, 2010 at Provena Geneva Care Center in Geneva. She was born on May 30, 1925 in Rockford, Illinois to Wyatt and Jessie MacGaffey. Jessica served as a Pharmacist Mate 2nd Class in the US Navy during WWII. She received the WWII Victory Medal and...
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