Norris-Walen Funeral Home

     Ruby J. Simmons, age 88, of Bartlett, formerly of West Chicago, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2008. She was a homemaker, dedicated mother, owner of Robbie’s Closet woman’s apparel store, an active member of the West Chicago Historical Society, the Geneva Community Hospital Woman’s Auxiliary, the West Chicago Chamber of Commerce and many other community organizations.

     Gary John Kwosek, age 61, of West Chicago, passed away Monday, September 1, 2008 at Hines VA Hospital in Maywood. He was born on August 2, 1947 in Independence, Wisconsin to Thomas and Vivian Kwosek. Gary served in the US Army during Vietnam and was a member of the VFW Post 6791 of West Chicago. He was a fan of the Minnesota Vikings.

     
John Schaefer, 93, of West Chicago, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008 at Westbury Care Center in Lisle. He was born on July 17, 1915 in Chicago, IL and resided in West Chicago since 1950.

     Robert B. Berkes, age 90, passed away on Thursday, August 21st at Arden Courts Assisted Living in Geneva. Robert was born in West Chicago on March 15, 1918 to Mary and Anthony Berkes. He graduated from St. Mary’s Grade School and was a 1936 graduate of West Chicago High School. After serving in the Army for 4 years, he returned to West Chicago where he began a long career with Northern Illinois Gas Company.

     Robert L. "Bob" Mayer, age 88, of West Chicago, passed away on August 16, 2008. He was born on November 7, 1919 to Louis and Marie Mayer. Bob went to Barber School in Chicago and eventually became co-owner of Bob & Louie's Barber Shop in West Chicago for many years. He served in the US Army during WWII and was a longtime member of the VFW Post #6791 and American Legion Post #300 both of West Chicago. Bob enjoyed spending his time outdoors especially gardening and fishing.

     Mary Regina “Gina” Sosulski, age 74, of West Chicago, passed away May 3, 2008 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. She was born on April 7, 1934 in Rochester, NY to Howard and Agnes Stauffer.

     Theresa L. Czajka, age 80, of West Chicago passed away peacefully at her home Monday April 28, 2008. She was born December 23, 1927 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Margaret (nee Rutsch) and the late Frank Luzadder. Theresa was resident of West Chicago from 1953 to the present.

     Catherine J. Weiland, age 94, formerly of Aurora, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2008 in Omaha, NE. She was born on September 29, 1913 in West Chicago to Aloysius and Catherine Wolff. Before residing in Omaha, Catherine had resided in Aurora since 1933.

     Michael A. Smyth, age 46, of Wheaton, formerly of West Chicago, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. He was born on October 8, 1961 in St. Charles, IL to Thomas and Lillian Smyth. Michael was a former member of Sheet Metal Workers Union #265. He enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors.

     Neal D. Ronzheimer, age 63, of West Chicago, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at Tower Hill Healthcare Center in South Elgin. He was born on March 16, 1945 to Gordon and Marjorie Ronzheimer. Neal proudly served in the US Air Force during Vietnam.