All Obituaries

Joyce Winifred Ashpole (nee Malt), age 91, passed away on October 15, 2020. She was born January 13, 1929 in Kings Lynn Norfolk England to Alfred and Winifred Malt. Joyce was united in marriage on December 16, 1950 to the late Hobart Martin Ashpole. She loved animals, knitting, gardening, music, dancing, playing cards and crossword puzzles. Joyce loved America but her heart and soul remained English to the end. Joyce is survived by her son, Martin (Jeanne) Ashpole; grandchildren,...

Francesca Barbaccia (nee Tessicini), age 85, of West Chicago, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020. She was born on July 19, 1935 in Avezzano, Italy. Francesca married her childhood friend Mauro Barbaccia on July 27, 1958 who he called his “Cechina”. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family meant the world to her. Francesca is survived by her husband of 62 years, Mauro Barbaccia; children, Nella (Brent) Adams, Rodolfo (Patti) Barbaccia,...

Charles J. Wenk Jr., age 90, of Winfield, passed away Tuesday October 6, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 19, 1930 in Springfield Massachusetts to Charles Sr and Isabelle Wenk. Charles was a graduate of the Technical High School, Springfield Massachusetts. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts where he majored in horticulture. He enlisted in the Air Force, where he was an aircraft mechanic on the B-36 Bomber. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air...

Jose Maria Sanchez Reyes, age 89, passed away on October 4, 2020. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave., West Chicago at 10:00 a.m.. Interment Private. (Anyone attending the visitation is required to wear a facemask...

Christine Raabe, age 67, of Oak Park, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020. She was born on August 12, 1953, in Cincinnati, OH to Paul and Eileen (Molony) Raabe. Christine had a big heart. She always loved giving gifts. Christine loved to laugh and say, “I Love You” to her family. She made friends with everyone she met. Christine is survived by her siblings, Joe (Becky) Raabe, Jim (Barbara) Raabe, Tom (Karen) Raabe, Mary (Phil) Tinnes, Dorothy Dee, Julie Tyler, Peggy Raabe...

Thomas J. Parker, age 70, of Winfield, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. He was born on February 13, 1950 in Arab, AL to J. H. Junior and Louise (Hornsby) Parker. Tom was united in marriage on April 3, 1967 to Margaret A. Lewis. He worked at UPS over 30 years as a mechanic. Tom loved serving as Pastor for over 40 years at Highway of Holiness Pentecostal Church in Wheaton. He loved going to the Chicago Cubs games and his family meant the world to him. He was a loving husband,...

Lidia Barajas, age 88, passed away on September 4, 2020. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave., West Chicago at 12:00 p.m.. Burial in...

Dorothy Louise Kerner (Wimble), age 81, a longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on August 31, 2020. She was born on November 2,1938 in Waukegan, IL to Stuart and Irene Wimble. Dorothy grew up on a farm in Wadsworth, IL and attended a one room schoolhouse. She graduated from Warren Township High School in 1955 and then when on to Northern Illinois University graduating in 1959. Dorothy was united in marriage on June 11, 1960 to Richard “Dick” Kerner whom she met at...

Jose H. Muñoz, age 84, passed away on August 30, 2020. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2020 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 4, 2020 at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave., West Chicago at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in West Chicago, IL. (Anyone attending...

Charles A. Scheckel Jr., age 95, a longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 5, 1925 in Chicago, IL to Charles Sr. and Katherine Scheckel. Chuck was a US Navy Veteran and proud to have served on the USS Twining DD-540 during WWII. He retired from a long career at Seigle’s Lumber in Elgin, IL serving as a member of their senior management team. Chuck was a longtime parishioner at St. Mary’s...