Edwin Riffel Selander was born on January 9, 1932, and entered Heaven on December 30th, 2024. There was a small family graveside service per his humble wishes. The family is so grateful that the service was led by Roger Burgess, a wonderful Visiting Pastor and great friend and confidant of our father from the College…
Jaxon Romeo Maya Gill, age 17, passed away on January 6, 2025. A Celebration of Jaxon’s life will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont St. (one block north of Washington St. and Main), West Chicago.
Josephine Nicole DeMoss, 3 months old, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 29, 2024. She was born September 25, 2024 in Winfield, IL. Josephine was a sweet, happy baby with a smile that brought joy to all. Josephine’s love was felt by her parents, brother, and grandparents through her beautiful eyes and cheery personality….
Juan Ramos Jiménez Obituary Juan Ramos Jiménez Obituario September 15, 1958 — December 31, 2024 Juan Ramos Jiménez Juan Ramos Jiménez, 66 años, fallecido el 31 de Diciembre de 2024. Misa Sabado 11 de Enero de 2025 a las Iglesia de Santa María, 164 N Oakwood Ave, IL a las 10:00 a.m. Velorio seguira en Casa…
MaryEllen Christman passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving children and her sister. Born and raised in the Chicagoland area, MaryEllen later spent 25 wonderful years in Venice, Florida, where she found joy in the beach and cherished the beauty of every sunset. MaryEllen was the proud mother of her two…
Susan A. Andrews (Hickey), age 90, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on December 19, 2024. Besides being a wonderful homemaker to her family, she was a seamstress for many years. She is the beloved wife of the late Harold; Loving Mother of William (Kimberly), Thomas (Patty), Patrick (Linda) and John (Kathy); Loving grandmother…
Elizabeth Ann Fedder, 86, of Wheaton, passed away November 16, 2024. Beloved wife of Arthur W. Fedder for 61 years; loving mother of Julie Fedder-Olberding; proud grandmother of Emily (Derek) Quick. She was preceded in death by her son Mark Andrew Fedder, and her parents Richard and Bernice (nee Eichelkraut) Schillings. Elizabeth was a volunteer…
Donald R. Brach, age 67, of West Chicago, passed away peacefully on November 14th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 11th, 1957 in Geneva, IL to William “Bill” and Beverly Ann Brach. He was a 1975 graduate of West Chicago Community High School and played on the 1974 Wildcat State Championship…
John Stanton Willett, age 79, passed away on October 25, 2024. He was born in Key West, Florida on July 20, 1945, to John H. Willett and Harriet Stanton. John was a Manufacturing Engineer. He had an Associate’s Degree from Elgin Community College, BA from National Louis University and Master’s from Keller Graduate School of…
Maria Isabel Duran, passed away on November 6th, 2024. She was born in Buena Vista, Michoacán on Feburary 29, 1968. Daughter of Engracia and David Duran. Oldest sister to Maru, David Jr, Jose, Manuel, Rosy, Asucena, and Yuri. Beloved mother of Janet, Hazael Jr, Alondra and Jennifer. Maria loved to sing, cook, dance and be…
Alicia Espinosa Gonzalez, age 57, passed away on November 6, 2024. Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at St. Mary’s Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave, West Chicago, IL, at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will follow from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block…
Maria del Carmen Taylor (Espinosa), age 75, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024. She was born in Mexico on July 1, 1949. Carmen attended Jones Commercial High School in Chicago and became an Executive Secretary after her graduation. She worked for United Airlines for many years where she eventually retired. Carmen was united in…
Raymond Lyle Steele, age 91 of West Chicago, IL, passed away on September 29, 2024. Raymond “Ray” Lyle Steele was born December 20th, 1932 to Lyle William Steele and Gladys (Larkin) Steele in Ladysmith, Wisconsin. He enlisted in the Air Force at the end of the Korean War as an engine specialist where he was…
Brian P. Smidesang, age 54, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024. He was born October 17, 1969 in Moline, IL to Wayne & Nancy Smidesang. Brian lived in Broken Arrow, OK, from the time he was 3 years old until he was 14. His family moved back to Moline,…
Ramiro Moreno Ramiro Moreno, age 43, passed away on September 21, 2024. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 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.) Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, September 26,…
Leonardo Avalos, age 78, of West Chicago, passed away on September 11, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Yolanda; children, Araceli (Guadalupe) Perez, Felipe (Diana) Aurioles, Esther (Otilio) Vasquez and Alejandro (Marlene) Aurioles; 7 grandchildren and 1 brother, Rafael Avalos. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00…
Jeanne was born in Tacoma, Washington and from there wandered far afield, around the world many times. She married her college sweetheart Rex Blumhagen and both became medical doctors during WWII. In 1960 they bundled up their four children and set off to be Foreign Service doctors in Kabul, Afghanistan. In 1962 they drove from…
Graciela M. Lopez, age 78, passed away on September 3, 2024. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024 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.) Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024,…
John J. Stanaway Jr., 81, of Wheaton, passed away August 21, 2024. Beloved husband of Nancy Allured; loving father of Chris (Denise) Stanaway, Travis Stanaway and stepfather of Jeb and Gabe; proud grandfather of Jack, Matthew, Aaron, Katie the late Alex and Stanley; and great-grandfather of Alex and Henry; cherished brother of Steve, Alan, Sherry,…
Patricia A. Murphy (nee Karvatt), age 88, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on August 20, 2024. She was born on January 4, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Walter and Ruth Karvatt. Patricia was a world-renowned dog breeder. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Patricia is survived by her husband of…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Laurance E. Risch. Laurance age 87, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on August 22, 2024. He was born on April 15, 1937, to Willard and Margaret Risch. Laurance was united in marriage on April 19, 1958,…
Lois Moede Israel, (June 13, 1932-August 21, 2024) was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. After 92 years on earth, she is now spending eternity with her Lord. Born in Milwaukee, WI to Walter and Agnes Moede, she attended Concordia Teachers College in River Forest, IL. After teaching 1st and 2nd grades at her…
David Michael Hudson was born in Hinsdale, Illinois on January 21, 1997 to Mike and Wendy Hudson, their firstborn. He passed away on August 7, 2024 in Oak Park, Illinois. David grew up in Wheaton, Illinois with his brother Timothy and sisters Emily and Anna. As a child, David was often to be found with…
After a year’s long battle with carcinoma, Dallas peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, August 18, 2024. He was born on September 18, 1938 in Aurora, Illinois, the third child and only son of S. Edward and Marie Reid of Batavia, and grew up enjoying the Fox River that flowed behind the…
