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…
Robert August Monken, 86, or Wheaton, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 4th, 2024. Bob was born in Mascoutah, IL and attended Cathedral High School in Belleville, IL. He graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1958 and started teaching and coaching at St. Phillip High School in Battle Creek, MI. It was there that he…
Terry L. Vermedal, age 76, of Batavia and formerly of Naperville, passed away on August 6, 2024. He was born on July 24, 1948, in Mason City, Iowa to Paul and Frances Vermedal. He was a US Army Veteran. Terry was united in marriage on June 5, 1977, to Karen Ann DeGirolamo. He was a great…
Sharon Ann Arwood (nee McFarland), affectionately known as Timi, passed away peacefully at home in West Chicago at the age of 81 on July 29, 2024. Timi’s vibrant spirit and warm smile will be profoundly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Born on July 9, 1943, Timi was a lifelong resident…
Ferenc Loke, age 80, a resident of Franklin Park, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 22, 2024, at GlenOaks Hospital in Glendale Heights, Illinois. He was born October 1, 1943 in Diosod, Romania to Ferenc and Anna Loke. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Rozalia, his daughter, Adel…
Harry F. Eichman, 93, of West Chicago, passed away July 21, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Eichman; loving father of Larry (Janet) Eichman, Sherrie Barrett, and Terry (Kathy) Eichman, and stepfather of Gail (Jeff) Lederer, and Robert Olson; proud grandfather of Tammy, Amanda, Aaron, Josh, Thomas, Holly, Terry, Matthew, and David; dear great-…
Caycie Taegan Arielle Parkman, age 20, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024. She was born May 3, 2004 in The Woodlands, Texas. She is survived by her parents Nathan Parkman and Bonnie Bailey; her siblings Dustin Parkman, Camrie (Darius) Uscinavicius, and Daran Parkman; her maternal grandparents Skip & Linda Bailey and Belva Hall; her…
Robert (Bob) Shaffer passed away on June 21, 2024, in Carol Stream, Illinois after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on November 30, 1938, in East Chicago, Indiana, Bob’s 85 years of life were marked by dedication, love, and a gentle spirit that touched the lives of many. Bob’s formative years in the Harbor…
Christine Theresa Osiecki (nee Banczyk), age 80, passed away on July 6, 2024. She was born on December 7, 1943 in Kempten, Germany to Frank and Aniela Banczyk. Christine was united in marriage in 1960 to the late Casimir Osiecki. She enjoyed shopping, especially at Target and Walmart, going out to eat, walking and watching Dr. Phil….
Phyllis Nordlof (née Anderson), 89, went home to be with the Lord on June 19, 2024, in Carol Stream, Illinois. Phyllis was born on July 28, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up with her family in Chicago, and was the youngest of four children. After Phyllis graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1952, she…
Claire Elizabeth Bonga, 16, of Wheaton, Illinois was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Our precious Claire lived a beautiful and full life, cut short by a tragic car accident. She was most loved and adored by all she came across. Claire was a radiant beacon of light and joy…
Timothy Michael Warning, age 59, of Aurora, passed away suddenly on May 31, 2024. He was born on October 15, 1964 in Elmhurst, IL to Donald Thomas and Nancy Warning. Tim worked for Gerber Collision and Glass. Tim attended West Chicago Community High School where he was a member of the band, speech team and…
Rita Mary Kitching, of West Chicago, peacefully passed away on May 25, surrounded by her loving family, just two days before her 101st Birthday. Rita was born on May 27, 1923, in the back room of her Uncle Tony’s grocery store in Chicago. Rita was one of seven siblings, including four sisters, Rosemary, Mary and…
Humphrey “Lucho” Rodriguez, age 66, of Glendale Heights, passed away on May 30, 2024. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago. A funeral service will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment Private. For…
Beverly (“Bev”) Jean McFarland reached the end of her wonderful life on May 16, 2024, at the age of 82. Bev was born on September 27, 1941, in Green Bay Wisconsin. Her family owned and operated a flower shop where she worked and grew her love of flowers and plants. After graduation from high school,…
Michael Alan McMillan, age 63 of Aurora, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Beloved son of Barbara McMillan nee Pascale and the late Donald McMillan; dear brother of Timothy (Roberta) McMillan; fond uncle of Joshua (Kylea) and Cole McMillan and Stephen McCall; great-uncle of Ethan McMillan. Michael enjoyed cars, motorcycles and computers. A…
Lois Irene Lescelius, 85, went home peacefully to be with our Father in heaven on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from her home. A descendant of Finnish immigrants who settled in the Copper Country area of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the late 1890s, Lois was born June 30, 1938, in Houghton, Michigan to Irene…
Victorino Rubio-Patino, age 57, passed away on May 15, 2024. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 19, 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.). Interment Monday 12:00 p.m. at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines,…
Raymond J. Hill Jr passed away peacefully May 4, 2024 surrounded by family on his 89th birthday. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Bettie A. Hill. Dear son of Raymond J. Hill Sr. and Emma Leona Hill. Fond brother of Michael (Penny) Hill of Charlotte, NC. Loving father of David (Dianna)…
Edward J. Posh, 94, of West Chicago, Illinois passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 2, 2024, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Ed was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on June 21, 1929, to the late James and Mary Posh. He got his first job as a caddie at thirteen years old…
Don Metzger died peacefully at home with his family present on May 1, 2024 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on January 22, 1931 to Edward and Marie (Hartung) Metzger in Joliet, IL. Don grew up in Brookfield, IL and graduated from Lyons Township High School in 1948. He then worked…
Tammie Linn Ranzen Tammie Linn Ranzen, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She was born in Chicago, IL on October 14, 1960, to Nels and Carol Ranzen. Tammie was a participant in WDSRA, Special Olympics and the Wheeling Park District playing basketball, bowling and track and field. She was an exuberant lover…
James P. Paulissen, M.D Obituary age 95, of Winfield, passed away on April 27, 2024. He was born in Chicago, IL. As a child, he lived in Illinois, California, and Minnesota. Dr. Paulissen graduated from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine with a Doctorate. He served as a Medical Officer in the US Air Force…
Steven Muehlfelt, 61, lifelong resident of Wheaton, went to be with the Lord on April 19, 2024. He was born December 30, 1962. Beloved husband of Terri (nee Hebert), for 34 years; loving father of Ryan; dear son of the late Joseph and Marcella Muehlfelt; brother of Lynda (Ron) Schultz, Shirley (Gary) Grossman, Sue (Eric)…
