The beloved Cindy Voda nee Kanak, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 16th surrounded by loved ones at Central DuPage Hospital following a heart attack in the early hours of Wednesday, February 14th. The first of six children, Cindy was born in 1956 to Rose Ann and the late Ervin Kanak of Wheaton,…
Ruth D. Lishamer, a spirited soul whose creativity and friendliness touched the lives of many, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024, at the age of 98. Born on Valentine’s Day in 1925 to Czech immigrants Betty and George Krizek, Ruth married World War II veteran Elmer Richardson in 1946, raising their two sons, Lee and Terry…
Donna Marie Uplegger (nee Erickson), age 87, passed away on February 15th, 2024 in Naperville, Illinois. She was born September 7th, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois. Preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Mary Erickson, and her sister and brother in-law, Jamie and Richard Collins. Donna devoted her life to her family. She was married…
DONALD RALPH BREWSTER was born on October 4, 1931 to Charles and Maude Brewster in Beloit, Wis. He grew up in Beloit and graduated from Beloit High School in 1949. Don was in Ranger Scouts earning many badges including the, “God and Country Award” and becoming an Eagle Scout. In High School he was a…
May 2, 1968 — February 10, 2024 Juan Garcia Zavala, age 55, passed away on February 10, 2024. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. a.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) West Chicago….
Melissa L. Medeiros, age 54, of West Chicago, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024, with her loving family at her side. She was born on May 1, 1969, in Springfield, IL. Melissa was united in marriage on June 17, 1989, to Marc Medeiros, whom she loved dearly. Together they built a life full of…
Kevin J. Mazzuca, 70, passed away on February 2, 2024 in Winfield Illinois Kevin was born in 1953 in Chicago, IL to Quintino and Mary Mazzuca He graduated from Glenbard North High School in 1971. In August 1974, he was married to Gayle (Grant) Mazzuca. They had one daughter, Meagan (Mazzuca) Castle, wife to Jeff…
Patricia A. Cramer, age 83 of Wayne, IL, passed away on February 5, 2024. Loving mother of Carrie Lederman and Robert Penhollow; cherished daughter of the late Leighton Bennett and Lucy Fasanella; proud grandmother of Stephen Lederman, Adam Lederman, Angel Bartels, Violet Lederman, Tony Ralston, Melanie Peters, Bobby Penhollow, Ryan Penhollow, and Randy Penhollow; dear great-grandmother of…
Judith Ann MacNerland, age 80, passed away on January 20, 2024, after contracting Covid while on vacation in Hawaii. Born on June 30th, 1943, in Princeton, IN to Ruth and Eugene Shelton, Judy was the eldest of four children. After graduating high school, she went on to attend Ray Vogue Art School before marrying her…
Laura A. Bublitz, age 68 of West Chicago, passed away on February 2, 2024, with family by her side. Beloved wife of 47 years to Scott Bublitz; cherished daughter of the late Charles and Michaelene Costello; dear sister of Charles Costello, Tony (Joni) Costello, Michelle (Patrick Rejnic) Gruber and Michael (Tina) Costello; dear sister-in-law of…
Jennifer Ann Jester, 44, of West Chicago. Loving daughter of Gary and Victoria; loving sister of Connie; cherished granddaughter of the late Vern & Agnes Jester and the late Joseph & Dorothy Dobrovits; dear niece of Dorene (the late Charles) Bemis; cousin of Genevieve & Stephanie. Visitation at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Rd.,…
Karen Jean Uelsmann, 62, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024, at the Aperion Care nursing home in West Chicago, IL. Karen was born on August 20, 1961, the third of five children of William and Joyce Uelsmann, and grew up in Bloomingdale, IL. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts projects, cooking meals and baking,…
September 25, 1932 — January 26, 2024 Rita Beardsley, age 91, of West Chicago, passed away after a very brief illness on January 26, 2024. She was born on September 25, 1932 in Ottawa Illinois to Jessie and Raymond Parks. At the age of 17 she set out to put herself through nursing school in…
Joel A. Somers October 13, 1985 – January 18, 2024 Joel passed away from aspiration pneumonia as a complication of a ten-year struggle with Huntington’s Disease. He will be missed as the son of Tim and Pat Somers, brother and brother-in-law to Henry Somers and Desiree Mitri, uncle to Charlotte and Liam Somers, as a…
Daniel Robles Garcia, age 49, passed away on January 22, 2024. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 4 to 8 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…
The Inland Real Estate Group co-founder and CEO Daniel L. Goodwin died Friday at the age of 80. A Chicago native, Goodwin began his career as a science teacher on the city’s West Side before venturing into real estate with colleagues Robert Baum, Joseph Cosenza, and Robert Parks, according to a press release. “Dan was…
Dear West Chicago Voice community, We wanted to take a moment to address an important aspect of our publication that sets us apart. At the West Chicago Voice newspaper, we strive to provide a compassionate and respectful platform for our readers, particularly during times of grieving and loss. In this regard, we have made a…
Angela M. Tworek, age 73, of West Chicago, Illinois passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 8, 1950. She was married to James in 1969, became a mother in 1972 and became a grandmother in 2006. Her family is what mattered most to her. On top of…
Alma Roberts, a beacon of friendliness, creativity, and wisdom, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2023, in Geneva, IL. Born on May 20, 1934, in the quaint German village of Lubomirka, Volhynia, Poland. Alma’s life was a tapestry of rich experiences and enduring relationships. She leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and the joy…
Thomas Joseph Sommerdyke was unexpectedly taken to Heaven on Christmas Day, 2023, perhaps fitting for a man so dedicated to his family, his faith, and days of celebration. In Tom’s world, there were no strangers, only friends he hadn’t met yet. He connected easily with everyone, whether it was customers during his career in software…
Roger Walter Scheiblein of West Chicago, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home surrounded by his family and loyal dog companions Chewy, Walley, and Ruby on December 30, 2023. He was born in Bellwood, Illinois, to Walter and Ella Scheiblein. Roger was a proud member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150…
Mary Ann Mohle Obituary Mary Ann Mohle, age 81 of Winfield, IL, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024. Mother of Kenneth Ricardo, Timothy (Laila) Ricardo, Jeff (Adela) Ricardo and Kim (Keith) Dahlem; step-mother of David (Carrie) Mohle and Doug Mohle; Grandmother of Jaque Ricardo, Bryne Mohle, Dane Mohle, Zach Dahlem, Haley Dahlem and Alex…
María Cruz Muñoz, age 82, passed away on December 24, 2023. Beloved wife of the late José H. Muñoz, Loving Mother of Angela Estrada, Noe (Jessika)…
Melanie Lynn McCall, age 62 of Warrenville, IL, passed away on December 31, 2023. Beloved wife of 29 years to David J. Fish; loving mother of Holly (Aaron) Spitzer; proud grandmother of Elliott Spitzer; dear sister of Benny (Beverly) DeGarmo. Melanie was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Julia McCall, and her sister,…
