All Obituaries

Janet Lynn Radloff (Marcelle), age 59, of West Chicago, passed away on August 6, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Chicago, IL on March 20, 1961 to Theodore and Eva Marcelle. Janet loved the outdoors whether hiking, camping or just being with nature. She was a loving wife, loving mother and proud grandmother to her 3 grandchildren. Janet is survived by her husband, Earl Russell “Rusty” Radloff; children, Eric (Megan) Radloff, Kayla Radloff and Meagan Radloff;...

Georgeanna “Cookie” Horn (Harbelis), age 87, of Geneva, passed away on August 4, 2020. She was born in Geneva, IL on June 21, 1933 to Parry and Lena Harbelis. She graduated from West Chicago Community High School in 1951 and was a cheerleader during her high school years. Cookie was united in marriage to the late Charles Horn. She worked for many years at West Chicago State Bank as a personal banker. Cookie is survived by her son, Parry Horn and many nieces, nephews, relatives...

Howard William Born, age 81, a 77-year resident of West Chicago, passed away on July 29, 2020. He was born in Aurora, IL on October 14, 1938 to William and Yvonne (Youngsteadt) Born. He graduated from West Chicago Community High School in 1956 and then went on to graduate from Northern Illinois University where he was a member of the Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity. Howard was united in marriage on August 12, 1973 to Erlaine Brezina. He owned Born’s Picture Frames in West Chicago for many...

Ruby J. Grauer, age 94, of Ft. Worth, TX and former longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on July 26, 2020. She was born in Morristown, TN on June 15, 1926 to William and Agnes Musser. Ruby was a wonderful homemaker and was the neighborhood mom to many of her children’s friends. She worked at a leather shop for years and then alongside her late husband, helping him run his carpet and furniture cleaning business. Ruby enjoyed crocheting and was a fantastic seamstress. She loved...

Andrew E. Gloeckle Jr., age 66, of Elgin, passed away on July 26, 2020. He was born in Chicago on May 25, 1954 to Andrew Sr. and Barrie Gloeckle. Drew was united in marriage on September 21, 1991 to Therese Luckow. He loved life, he always made people laugh and loved animals and sports. Drew is survived by his wife, Terri Gloeckle; son, Ed (Katie) Gloeckle; daughter, Mary Donley; 2 grandchildren; stepmother, Muriel Gloeckle; sisters, Mary Gloeckle and Gayle Reis; niece, Kristina Reis;...

Maria R. Garcia (Gomez), age 73, of Aurora, Illinois passed away on July 25, 2020. She was born in Pharr, Texas on September 12, 1946 to Andres Sr. and Soledad Gomez. Maria worked at General Mills for 10 years, at a garden nursery, she nannied many children and was a caretaker for many elderly people. She was a private person but very active and she loved cooking, traveling, gardening, loved being outdoors, working out, shopping and dancing. She loved her family dearly. Maria is survived by...

Nicolas Garcia, age 52, passed away on July 24, 2020. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 31, 2020 from 3 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, August 1, 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 the...

Deborah (Debby) C. Juzwiak passed away at Northwestern Hospital in Winfield, Illinois on July 21 at the age of 71. Debby is preceded in death by her mother J’Nell Posey Coffman and father Charlie Quinn Coffman of Helena, Montana. Debby is survived by Gerald (Jerry) E. Juzwiak of West Chicago, Illinois, her loving husband of nearly 52 years. They were married in Glenview, Illinois on August 23, 1968. Debby is lovingly remembered by daughter Shannon (Donald) Thompson and granddaughter...

Esperanza M. Vargas, age 79, passed away on July 18, 2020. She was the loving mother of 6 sons and 4 daughters; grandmother of 10 and survived by many relatives. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) Funeral Mass on Thursday, July 23, 2020at St. Isidore Church, 427 W. Army Trail Rd., Bloomingdale, IL at 10:45 a.m. Interment...

James Robert Alfaro, age 27, passed away on July 16, 2020. He was born on September 28, 1992 in Glendale Heights, IL to Eriberto and Louise Alfaro. James was a fun-loving person with a smile that always lit up any room he walked into. He worked in the food industry for many years and found his niche at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant in St. Charles, IL. He enjoyed music, music festivals, traveling, camping and nature in general. He had a soft spot for animals of all kinds,...