All Obituaries

Dennis John Organ III, age 71, passed away suddenly on January 19, 2021. He was born on January 16, 1950 in Chicago, IL to Dennis Jr. and Dolores Organ. Dennis was a retired postal worker with over 35 years of service. He was a diehard fan of the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears and Notre Dame. He enjoyed having a cup of coffee and socializing at McDonald’s with his friends. Dennis is survived by his children, Edward Organ, Gail Organ and Dennis (Amy) Organ; grandchildren, Michael Schlick,...

Leslie “Nemo” Timm, age 72, of West Chicago, passed away on January18, 2021. He was born in Aurora, IL on November 23, 1948 to Wayne “Bud” and Marjorie (Dreibrodt) Timm. He was a US ARMY Vietnam Veteran. Nemo is survived by his sister, Beverly Timm. He was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside services will be held at Glen Oak Cemetery in West Chicago. For information (630) 231-0060 or www.norrissegertfh.com    

Jose Manuel Mendez Tapia, age 50, passed away on January 13, 2021. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 17, 2021 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Jose Manuel Mendez Tapia, 50 años, fallecido el 13 de enero de 2021. Velorio Domingo 17 de enero de 2021 - 3 a 7 p.m. en Casa Funeraria Norris-Segert y Servicios...

James Leroy Lenertz, age 81, longtime resident of Yuma, AZ, passed away on January 11, 2021. He was born in Aurora, IL on November 8, 1939 to Joseph and Beatrice (Rieser) Lenertz. Jim graduated from St. Mary’s grammar school in West Chicago and West Chicago Community High School in 1957 where he played football and wrestled. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah and then went on to receive his master’s degree at the University of Colorado Boulder....

Karen J. Browne (Gorski), age 54, passed away, December 28, 2020, with her loving family by her side. She was born on October 2, 1966 in Chicago, IL to Leonard and Ellen Gorski. She graduated from Schaumburg High School and then went on to Eastern Illinois University where she received her bachelor’s degree. Karen met her future husband, Jeff Browne, at Eastern and was united in marriage April 21, 1990. She worked for ten years as a bakery manager for Cub Foods and then became a Center...

Miguel Diaz Cortez, age 90, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020. He was born in Mexico on March 15, 1930 to Angel and Regina Cortez. Miguel was united in marriage on July 16, 1947 to Andrea Paniagua. He worked for many years as an equipment operator for the railroad. He was a devoted family man and enjoyed watching his grandchildren’s sports and being a part of their lives. Miguel’s and Andrea’s goal was to provide a better life than...

Andrea P. Cortez, age 90, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was born in Mexico on November 30, 1930 to Marcial and Nicolasa Paniagua. Andrea was united in marriage on July 16, 1947 to Miguel Cortez. She loved to cook, garden and she especially loved taking care of her family, which was her biggest pride. Miguel’s and Andrea’s goal was to provide a better life than what they had and by the grace of God they accomplished that! Andrea...

Ranulfo Moreno Gijon, age 55, passed away on December 20, 2020. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 12 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  at Sacred Heart Church, 125 N. State St., Aurora, IL, at 1:00 p.m.. Interment Riverside Cemetery in Montgomery. (Anyone attending the visitation is required to wear a...

Patricia Jane Wenk, age 63, of Winfield, passed away Friday December 18, 2020. She was born September 5, 1957 in Aurora, Illinois to Charles and Marianne Wenk. Patricia was a graduate of West Chicago Community High School and also attended the Ray Graham Association in Lisle Illinois. She was a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan and Kane County Cougars fan. She loved her baseball games. At a young age, she started collecting salt and pepper shakers, and over the years, her collection grew to almost...

Jose Cruz Gonzalez, age 77, passed away on December 15, 2020. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 18, 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 Saturday, December 19, 2020 at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave., West Chicago, IL at 12:00...