Manuela "Nelly" Tellez-Borjon

Manuela "Nelly" Tellez-Borjon obituary, West Chicago, IL

Manuela "Nelly" Tellez-Borjon

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132 Fremont St, West Chicago, IL 60185

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St. Mary's Church

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Manuela "Nelly" Tellez-Borjon Obituary

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Manuela “Nelly” Tellez-Borjon, age 47, of Carol Stream, passed away August 16, 2025. She was born in Zacatecas, Mexico on July 13, 1978 to Juan and Manuela Borjon. Nelly was very creative and enjoyed crocheting, reading, singing and belonging to her prayer group. She was a loving wife and mother who loved her family dearly.

Nelly is survived by her loving husband Osvaldo; children, Bianca, Christian, Pablo, Santiago and Imanol; mother, Manuela Borjon (Cabral); siblings, Jose Juan (Rosa) Borjon, Eduardo (Norma) Borjon, Gabriel (Martha) Borjon, Joaquin (Roberta) Borjon, Maria Borjon (Jose Cortes), and Carlos Borjon; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Juan Borjon and sister, Rebeca Borjon (Eulalio Magallanes).

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 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 held on Monday, August 25, 2025 at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave., West Chicago, IL at 12:00 p.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery.

At the request of the Nelly’s family please wear black on Sunday for the visitation and for Monday please wear colors Nelly really liked (pinks and dark blues) or any color you feel comfortable wearing.


Manuela "Nelly" Tellez-Borjon, de 47 años, de Carol Stream, falleció el 16 de agosto de 2025. Nació en Zacatecas, México, el 13 de julio de 1978, hija de Juan y Manuela Borjón. Nelly era muy creativa y disfrutaba tejer a ganchillo, leer, cantar y pertenecer a su grupo de oración. Era una esposa y madre amorosa que amaba mucho a su familia.

A Nelly le sobreviven su amado esposo Osvaldo; hijos, Bianca, Christian, Pablo, Santiago e Imanol; madre, Manuela Borjón (Cabral); hermanos, José Juan (Rosa) Borjón, Eduardo (Norma) Borjón, Gabriel (Martha) Borjón, Joaquín (Roberta) Borjón, María Borjón (José Cortés) y Carlos Borjón; muchas sobrinas, sobrinos, parientes y amigos.

Fue precedida en la muerte por su padre, Juan Borjón y su hermana, Rebeca Borjón (Eulalio Magallanes).

El velorio se llevará a cabo el domingo 24 de agosto de 2025 de 2:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. en Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (una cuadra al norte de Washington St. y Main St.) La misa fúnebre se llevará a cabo el lunes 25 de agosto de 2025 en la Iglesia de Santa Maria, 164 N. Oakwood Ave., West Chicago, IL a las 12:00 p.m. Entierro en el cementerio Calvary.

A pedido de la familia de Nelly, vístete de negro el domingo para la visita y para el lunes, usa colores que a Nelly realmente le gustaron (rosas y azules oscuros) o cualquier color con el que te sientas cómodo.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Norris-Segert Funeral Home & Cremation Services - West Chicago

132 Fremont Street, West Chicago, IL 60185

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Upcoming Events

Aug

24

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services

132 Fremont St, West Chicago, IL 60185

Send Flowers

Aug

25

Service

12:00 p.m.

St. Mary's Church

164 N. Oakwood Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185

Send Flowers

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.