NICHOLAS McCARNEY

November 5, 1993 — August 27, 2023

Nicholas McCarney, age 29, of Sycamore, tragically left this earth without being able to say goodbye. His spirit is now at peace and his memories are left as a balm to the pain of his passing. He was born November 5, 1993, to proud and loving parents, Philip and Deanna McCarney. Nicholas grew up in Elburn and attended local schools. He graduated from Kaneland High School with the class of 2012. It was during this time that his passion for Read More…

JANET PREE

May 2, 1943 — August 25, 2023

Janet L. Pree, of Campton Hills, IL, claimed the promise of her Savior, and was accepted into Heaven as the newly appointed animal caretaker, Friday, August 25, 2023. A student, teacher, animal lover, wildlife enthusiast, homemaker and mother, Jan left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who loved her and she will never be forgotten. She leaves the love of her life, John Pree, who was lucky to spend the best 61 years of his life with Jan; Read More…

KATHERINE ZEGIEL

February 22, 1936 — August 22, 2023

Katherine “Katharina” Zegiel, age 87, passed away into the arms of her Savior, Tuesday, August 22, 2023. She was born in Bruhl, West Germany, the daughter of loving parents, Hermann and Maria Krings. Katherine grew up with a brother and sister in Bruhl, Germany. As a child, she lived through WWII. Eventually as a young lady in her teens, Katherine’s parents wanted a better life for her; they sent her to live with her aunt and uncle in Bensenville, IL, Read More…

ROBERT “Bob” G. RAMM

04/19/1932 — 08/21/2023

Robert “Bob” G. Ramm, age 91, of Maple Park, passed away surrounded by the love and memories of his family, Monday, August 21, 2023. He was born April 19, 1932, to loving parents, Claude and Margaret Ramm in Elgin, IL. Bob grew up on the family farm that had been passed down for generations. He attended a one-room school house and then Burlington High School, graduating in 1950. He was Valedictorian of his class, captain of the basketball team and Read More…

DELMAR “Del” KRIEGHBAUM

May 6, 1924 — August 17, 2023

Delmar “Del” Krieghbaum, age 99, of Sugar Grove, IL, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, August 17, 2023. He was born May 6, 1924, on the family farm in Kaneville, to loving parents, Fred and Gertrude Krieghbaum. Del grew up in Kaneville on Lasher Rd. and attended local schools. He made an impact on the hardwood as a member of the basketball team and graduated from Kaneville High School with the class of 1942. Two years Read More…

RICHARD “Rick” THORGESEN

June 4, 1965 — August 11, 2023

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE!The services for Rick have changed as follows:Visitation is still at Conley Funeral Home.The FUNERAL SERVICE ONLY will now be held at the:COMMUNITY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH IN ELBURN:100 E SHANNON ST. ***All times remain the same for BOTH the visitation and funeral, only the location of the SERVICE has changed. Please let your friends know. If you have any questions, please call 630.365.6414 Richard “Rick” Thorgesen, age 58, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 11, 2023.  Unable Read More…

JoANNE GORDON

December 19, 1939 — August 10, 2023

JoAnne Gordon, age 83, of Dekalb gently passed away into the evening only to wake in the celestial light of Heaven, Thursday, August 10, 2023.  She was born December 19, 1939, in Elgin, IL to loving parents, Albert and Bernice Porter.  JoAnne grew up in St. Charles before moving to Quincy, IL where she graduated from Quincy High School. After graduation, she ventured back north to Geneva, IL where she found work at the telephone company.  JoAnne met her future Read More…

DAWN SCHLEIFER

April 29, 1963 — July 25, 2023

Dawn Schleifer, age 60, of Kaneville, IL, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, following a fierce battle with cancer that may have broken her body, but never her spirit. She was surrounded by the love and prayers of her family. She was born April 29, 1963, in Aurora, IL, to loving parents Dan and Mary Schleifer. Dawn grew up in Kaneville and attended local schools. She graduated from Hinckley-Big Rock with the class of 1981. Before graduating, she made a Read More…

MARGARET CLESLE

February 21, 1942 — July 16, 2023

Margaret Clesle, age 81, of Algonquin, IL, passed into the arms of her Savior on Sunday, July 16, 2023 and is now reunited with her husband Walter. She was born February 21, 1942, in Chicago, IL, to loving parents, Edward and Anna Rzeppa. Margaret grew up in Chicago and attended local schools. Following graduation from high school, she worked at Hitchcock as a secretary for several years. During this time she was united in marriage to Robert Boren. They adopted Read More…

EARL MONTGOMERY

April 4, 1934 — July 16, 2023

Earl Montgomery, age 89, of Sugar Grove, educator of thousands and the reason many fell in love with science, slipped his earthly bonds and into the great laboratory in the sky Sunday, July 16, 2023. Now free to build as many theories and experiments as he wants, Earl looks down with love and mischief, leaving memories to last a lifetime. He was born on April 4, 1934, in Batavia, IL, to loving parents, Luther and Anna Montgomery. Earl grew up Read More…