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01/29/2026

Life Story and Service Details for
Sally Ann Fisher

Sally Ann Fisher, 73, of Kaneville, Illinois passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Aurora, Illinois on August 5, 1952, to parents, Dana and Arlys Cox.

Sally grew up in the Kaneland area and reaped the benefits of living in more populated suburban areas as well as living 13 years on farmland. She attended local schools attending Kaneland High School up until the age of 15 when she left school to begin working as a waitress in Sugar Grove to help financially support her mother.

Sally met her ex-husband and the father of her children, Larry Fisher, in the late 60’s while waitressing at the Starlite Restaurant. The two were married August 28, 1971.

Sally worked for Richardson’s Electronics in Elburn for 3 years where she worked on the assembly line. She also spent many years being a stay-at-home mother looking after her children until the youngest entered first grade. Prior to retirement, Sally worked part-time at Kaneland as a recess monitor. She had great rapport with the students and really enjoyed spending time with them.

Sally was a huge book lover. She was an avid reader and never limited herself to one genre. She loved romance novels, true crime, and mystery books most though. Sally brought a book with her everywhere she went and it was her favorite way to pass the time. She was a huge sports fanatic and closely followed the Bears, Cubs, and always looked forward to spending her Sunday afternoons watching NASCAR. She was a wiz when it came to card games and always seemed to win. Anytime the family got together it was guaranteed they would play a few rounds of Sally’s favorite games, dirty rummy and skip-bo. Sally loved to find amazing deals and would spend the warmer months pursuing the local garage sales looking for a steal of a deal. Sally had an affinity for Chihuahuas and had several over the years. She will be missed dearly by her doggies, Rocco and Bear who were her constant companions. If you asked Sally’s family, they would tell you that she was a stoic woman who was stubborn to her core and feisty as the day was long, but she could also be very loving and reliable, especially when it came to her family. Her vibrant spirit will be missed dearly by her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her children: Dan (Carrie) Fisher, Jason (Michelle) Fisher, Shaun Fisher, and Nicole (Manuel “Ozzy”) Samaniego; her grandchildren: Brian Schnaitman, Tyler Fisher, Abigail Samaniego, Brittany Fisher, and Tony Samaniego; her brother, Charles “Butch” (Joann) Sloat; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins.

She is reunited with her parents, Dana Cox and Arlys Rishel; her stepfather, Everett Rishel; and her sister Ricka Cox who passed in infancy

A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 2pm to 5pm at Conley Funeral Home at 116 W. Pierce Street, Elburn, IL 60119. A funeral service will immediately follow the visitation at 5pm also at Conley Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Sally’s name. Checks may be made to the “Sally Ann Fisher Memorial” and mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, 60119. Tributes may also be forwarded to the same address, the Conley Funeral Home page, or at www.conleycare.com.

01/28/2026

Life Story and Service Details for
MARY GUSTAFSON

Mary Gustafson, age 79, of Elburn, passed away as the dawn led her into eternity on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

She was born January 2nd, 1947, in Elgin, IL to Margaret (Wilcox) Gliddon & Almer T. Gliddon.

Mary grew up in Elburn, for a few years they lived in a small apartment in the back of Gliddon Drugs, then moved to a house on South Main Street. When Mary’s brother Steve was born, Margaret & Almer built a new brick ranch on the corner of Swain and South 1st Street.

Mary attended Grade School in Elburn and Graduated with the class of 1965 from Kaneland High School.

She graduated from Hamlin University in St. Paul Minnesota in 1969 with a B.A in Art Studies. She then graduated from The University of Iowa in 1971 with a Masters of Art History.

She returned to Kane County and was hired at the St Charles Chronical by C.V. Amenoff, the Editor of the paper and Mayor of St Charles (previously the editor of the Elburn Herald), where she oversaw the Classified Advertising Department. A few weeks after starting that job, Ken Gustafson was hired as an Advertising Salesman after his discharge from the US Army.

Ken & Mary’s Desks were back-to-back at the St. Charles Chronical; they started dating, fell in love and were married on the shores of Geneva Lake in Fontana Wisconsin. This was a special place to the Gliddon family as this is where Mary & Steve spent summers growing up (Margaret & Almer purchased a summer home there in 1958).

Mary & Ken continued working at the Chronical until 1977. Almer, Mary’s father had decided that he would like to retire, so Mary & Ken applied to St. Louis College of Pharmacy where they were accepted into the Pharmacy Program. They both graduated with B.S. of Pharmacy in 1981. They returned to Elburn where Mary helped her father run Gliddon Drugs. During this time, Mary & Ken started their family. They welcomed a son, Eric, into the family in 1983. They completed their family when Jon arrived in 1986.

When Almer retired, Ken later joined Mary to run Gliddon Drugs. They purchased the store from Almer and continued to run it until 2007 when Jewel-Osco arrived in Elburn and bought out Gliddon Drugs. Ken and Mary were both employed as pharmacists at Jewel-Osco where they worked until they retired.

Mary was active in the Elburn Business Council (now the Elburn Chamber of Commerce). She volunteered at various events at the Elburn Lions Club where both her father & Husband were members. She also enjoyed being active in Cub Scouts with her sons and being the picture lady when Eric and Jon were in Grade School. Mary volunteered at the Elburn Library helping to compile Elburn History. Mary also served on the Elburn Plan commission for several years.

Mary loved spending time at the family Lake House on Geneva Lake in Fontana, WI. Not only did she grow up spending time there but she had the pleasure of bringing her sons there as often as she could. As time went on, there were many joyous gatherings at the Lake House with friends, family and friends that feel like family.
Mary was a voracious reader; she loved reading everything she could but enjoyed mysteries and suspense the best. A notable accomplishment was finishing the whole Game of Thrones series!
Mary tended her flower garden with pride, her yard was always filled with hostas, black eyed Susans, Shasta Daisys & roses. She loved bird & wild life watching in her yard as well as at the Lakehouse.

Mary was a diehard Chicago Cubs fan!

Mary is survived by her Husband Ken, Her son Eric & his wife Laura, her son Jon & his wife Ashley, her sister-in-law Beverly Few and Nephew Mike Few & his wife Shellie.

She was preceded in Death by her Parents, Margaret & Almer Gliddon, her in laws Elnor & Everett Gustafaon, her brother Steve, Brother-in-law Guy Few and Niece Wendy Few.

The family will be hosting a celebration of life on Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 1pm to 5pm at the Elburn Lions Club at 500 Filmore St, Elburn, IL 60119.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution in Mary’s memory to the Elburn Lions Club or the Elburn American Legion. Contributions may be mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, IL 60119. Tributes may also be forwarded to the same address, the Conley Funeral Home page, or at www.conleycare.com.

01/26/2026

Life Story and Service Details For:
JOANN STOVER

Joann Stover, age 92, of Elburn, passed into eternal peace, supported by the love and prayers of her family on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

She was born January 24, 1933, in Aurora, IL, to proud and loving parents, Oscar and Ora Tebell.

Joann grew up in Aurora and attended local schools. She graduated from West Aurora High School with the class of 1951.
Two hearts became one when Joann married Duane “D**k” Stover on July 26, 1952. They began their new lives together in Elburn where D**k began Stover Bros. Trucking with his brother Eugene.
Joann held many different positions over the years. She kept the books for Campana, Mooseheart, and Stover Bros., was a crossing guard with her beloved crossing dog Aunt Pepsi, and lastly worked with Ream’s under her self-appointed, unofficial title of we**ie peeler.

It was the title of mother that she was proudest of. Joann wasn’t just a mother of five — she was everyone’s mom and had a profound impact on everyone she met. Her home was always filled with her children’s friends as the daily after-school hangout. Her fondest memories were in that house, filled with furious activity, fighting, laughter, and making baked treats with unique and completely original Stover-provided names.

Joann was a faithful member of the church choir at the Elburn Community Congregational Church, the Quivira Club, and the Fraternal Order of the Moose in St. Charles.

She had many lifelong friends from high school who remained close throughout their lives. She saw the world, traveling to Hawaii, Mexico, Aruba, and other exotic locations with friends Willard and Jean Smith from the Midwest Truckers Association. When she met George and Darlene Stoffa, she found the best friends in the world.
Many adventures were shared with George and Darlene: road trips to Florida listening to Gene Tracy and Gary Puckett cassettes, slot tournaments in Las Vegas (often more than once a year), Friday night dinners at Hanson’s Back 80, and impromptu gatherings filled with laughter and stories from a lifetime of friendship. While Joann continued her Vegas trips for years to come, the family also took more leisurely trips to Lake Ripley, Wisconsin. There, they enjoyed a small cabin and made memories in peaceful solitude — something nearly unachievable with five children, yet somehow accomplished.
Joann was truly one of a kind and broke the mold. She always had a joke or a trucker-approved story ready and wasn’t afraid to speak her mind or stage a protest — sometimes figuratively, and sometimes literally. She’d be the first to overfeed you, then ask if you’d put on some weight, always with a smile. She loved to shop and couldn’t resist a good deal, especially on Alfred Dunner slacks and unapologetically ugly sweaters she proudly claimed were two for ten dollars. She loved to eat at “Donny’s” and often lamented how expensive it had become since her youth, usually followed by stories of how much she could buy with a quarter and still have change left over. There are countless Joann stories and memories. While she may no longer be here physically, her love, laughter, and light will remain and never be forgotten.

She leaves five children: Paul “Griz” (Cassie Haag) Stover, Gary (Kathy) Stover, Rick (Barb) Stover, Wendy (Brian) McClay, Roger (Laura) Stover; three grandchildren: Aimee (Matt) Lewis, Will (Rachel) Stover, and Brandon (Jessica) Cunningham who she loved like a son. Four step-grandchildren; Brandi (Brian) Schmaranzer, Bret Tanzer, Caren Lolley and Wade (Lori) Lolley; great-grandchildren: Aaron, Paige, and Dylan Lewis, Anthony, Alexzis, Elizabeth, Zack and Jason Stover; step-great-grandchildren: Lola and August Tanzer, Imogen Lolley, Wyatt, Jayden, Lilly and Lola Lolley. She also had many nieces and nephews including a special bond with Ronda Downing, and a countryside full of friends that will miss her dearly.

She is reunited with her husband Duane “D**k” Stover, her parents, Oscar and Ora Tebell, her sister Jean Bohn, one son Mike Stover in infancy, one grandson Tony Stover.

Following cremation, the family will host a celebration of life.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Please consider making a contribution in Joann’s memory to the Community Congregational Church 100 E. Shannon St. Elburn, IL 60119. Memories and tributes may be left on the Conley Funeral Home page, or at www.conleycare.com.

01/23/2026

Life Story and Service Details For
JOHN OLSON

John A. Olson, 85, of Maple Park, Illinois passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Aurora, Illinois on July 13, 1940, to parents, Albeon and Miriam Olson.

John was raised in the Kaneland area where his family were tenant farmers, living on four different farms while John grew up. Starting at the age of 10, John started helping out on the farm, driving tractors, and picking up where his parents left off. His time working on the various farms instilled in John a strong work ethic from a young age. He attended local schools and graduated from Maple Park High School, class of 1958. While earning his high school education, John played on the school basketball team as a forward.

John met the love of his life, Anna Mae Larsen while attending Maple Park High School. The two would start dating their senior year and married April 8, 1961, at Kaneville United Methodist Church. Shortly after they were married they began a family of their own. Over the next few years, they would welcome three sons.

John worked for the bulk of his adult life as a supervisor at Anaconda Wire and Cable in Sycamore for 20 years and working for Drive-Lok Manufacturing, also in Sycamore where he worked as a sales representative for 20 years. In 2002 at the age of 62 he would enter semi-retirement. After retirement, John worked part-time for Hintzche’s Feed and Grain where he drove a fertilizer truck. He really enjoyed working in the farming sector again as it reminded him of working on the farms with his family in his youth.
John was a lifelong member of Grace United Methodist Church in Maple Park, IL. He was also a volunteer firefighter for around a dozen years starting in the 70’s. He was particularly proud of the pancake breakfast fundraiser that he helped start during his time volunteering, which they still hold to this day. In his downtime, John enjoyed hitting the green and was a member of the Maple Park men’s golf league

John was a people person at his very core and never met a stranger. He could strike up a conversation with anyone and he would often seek out connections with strangers. He was proud of his Swedish roots and was so happy to be able to explore Sweden with his family and see where his father was born. John loved sports and enjoyed the competitive aspect of sports. That desire for competitiveness carried over in his own life in regards to golf, but more than anything he really enjoyed the camaraderie that came with golf and of course having a beer with his friends at the end of the game. John and Anna Mae loved nothing more than to drive around the countryside in their 1973 Chevy Caprice convertible. They would take in the sights while traveling to visit with their friends. In the 1970’s, John and Anna Mae got into snowmobiling and would take their three sons to snowmobile in the Kaneland area as well as Northern Wisconsin. John could drive just about anything due to his farm work experience. In the warmer months he looked forward to riding his tractor while he mowed his lawn. For over 20 years, John and Anna Mae spent their winters in Meza, AZ. The two were also avid line dancers which they enjoyed doing in the Kaneland area as well as in Arizona. John was a family man and a hard worker; his work ethic was woven through his DNA and taught by his parents as he grew up. His family, friends, and dear acquaintances will feel the void of his loss, and he will be missed dearly.

John is survived by his three sons: Kevin (Jane) Olson, Kurt Olson, Kenneth (Janet) Olson; his grandchildren: Katie (Jimmy) Flores, Amy (Jonathan) Hardesty, William (Liz Bonnett) Olson, and Emma (Nico Marrin) Olson; his great grandchildren: Drake Flores, Kalysta Flores, Jonas Flores, Royce Flores, and Maraya Flores; and a whole countryside of friends.

John is reunited with his parents, Albeon and Miriam Olson; his wife of 64 years, Anna Mae Olson; and his sister, Margaret (Eugene) Johnson.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 2pm to 5pm at Faranda’s Banquets at 302 Grove Street, DeKalb, IL 60115. Services and interment will take place privately with John’s family prior to the celebration of life.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution in John’s memory to Grace United Methodist Church at 506 Willow Street, Maple Park, IL 60151. Memorials may be mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, 60119. Tributes may also be forwarded to the same address, the Conley Funeral Home page, or at www.conleycare.com.

01/23/2026

Life Story and Service Details For
WALTER "Wally" CLAUSS

Walter “Wally” Clauss, age 94, of Plato Center, IL, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, January 15, 2026.

He was born on May 31, 1931 in River Forest, IL.
Wally grew up in River Forest and attended local schools for a time. His battle with asthma brought him to Arizona where he finished his high school education.

Wally received a bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona and returned to Illinois to join the landscaping family business, Clauss Brothers Landscaping and Contractors.

At a local coffee shop, more than the rich aroma of freshly brewed joe was in the air when Wally met the manager, Judy Loshbough. The two kindled a romance that grew into a lifelong love. They began their new life together in Roselle, IL along with Judy’s son Brian, and moved to Itasca shortly after they were blessed with their daughter Sherry who made the family complete.
Wally was built to run the family business and continued in his father’s footsteps. Retirement was never an option for Wally, and he was reluctant to give anything up, though eventually he begrudgingly slowed down.
Wally was a member of ILCA, the Illinois Contractor Association and served on several committees, garnering Man of the Year honors in 1982.

Wally was a man with stout convictions and a work ethic to match. His dedication to his craft and business led him to look forward to Summer Field Days where he was a key organizer for 30 years. You never needed to worry about how you stood with him because Wally was the first one to tell you. He was immensely proud of his yard, as a landscaper should, and made sure it was magazine worthy even though it never graced the cover of a publication. Wally was a man unto himself and embodied a cowboy spirit who enjoyed peaceful and relaxing times gazing from his “throne” on the back porch, but also the solitary feel and landscape of Arizona. He will not soon be forgotten.

Wally leaves his daughter, Sherry Gehrke; daughter-in-law, Patricia Clauss; 3 grandchildren: Clint Clauss, Natalie (John) Seper and Nathan Campbell; 7 great-grandchildren: Levi Clauss, Christopher, Ian and Kevin Seper and Nolan and Wade Campbell; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He is reunited with his wife Judy Clauss, his parents, his son Brian Clauss and one sister, Carol Raycraft who preceded him in death.
A memorial visitation will be from 9-11 a.m., at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn, IL 60119, on Monday, February 16, 2026. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. Cremation interment will follow the service at Lily Lake Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Wally’s name. Checks may be made to the “Walter H. Clauss Memorial” and mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, 60119. Memories and tributes may also be forwarded to the same address, the Conley Funeral Home page, or at www.conleycare.com.

01/21/2026

Life Story and Service Details for
BARBARA FORTH

Barbara Forth, 83, of Sycamore, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Geneva, Illinois on July 4, 1942, to parents, Lawrence and Helen Motz.

Barbara grew up in Elburn on a grain and cattle farm off of Route 38, alongside her three sisters and brother. She attended local schools, graduating from Kaneland High School, class of 1961.

After high school, Barbara would meet the love of her life through her sister. Her sister introduced her to her boyfriend’s brother, Glenn Forth. The two were married on June 21, 1961, at the Community Congregational Church in Elburn.

While Barbara’s children were growing up, she stayed at home with them, making sure they were clean, well fed, and happy. Once they entered junior high and high school she began full-time housekeeping, which she would continue with for the next 40 years. Even after a long day of cleaning other people’s houses, Barbara still found the energy to come home and clean her own home. Everything had a place and everything in its place was a motto she took to heart.

Outside of her work and the upkeep of her home, Barbara found solace in her vegetable and flower gardens. Her green thumb extended into the home as well where she kept a variety of house plants. In the winter months she kept herself busy doing needlepoint, knitting, and sewing. She even sewed outfits for her children as they grew up. She was a phenomenal baker and was well known for her cookies. Some of her family’s most fond memories were those spent on family vacations. They traveled together to the Wisconsin Dells and Texas. Barbara and Glenn went on a couple bus tours together and would travel to Galena together annually. Barbara was a fun and loving woman, wife, mother, and grandmother. She always looked forward to time spent with her grandchildren. All the memories of her will be shared with the younger generations for years to come and she will remain alive in their memories as well as their hearts.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 64 years, Glenn Forth; her children: Terri (Tracy) Munday, Glenn (Rhonda) Forth, and Deneen (Ron) Van Der Heyden; her grandchildren: Anthony (Kaitlyn) Ghiotto, Lauren Munday, and Jonathan Berg; and her siblings: Judy (Leon) Forth, Claudia (Mike) Kaiser, and Lawrence “Bud” (Pat) Motz Jr..

She is reunited with her parents, Lawrence and Helen Motz; her sister, Jean Dow; and her niece, Lisa Kaczmarczyk.

Services will be held privately.

Contributions may be mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, 60119. Tributes may also be forwarded to the same address, the Conley Funeral Home page, or at www.conleycare.com.

01/15/2026

Life Story and service information for
PATRICIA C. LUNARDON

Patricia C. Lunardon, 77, of Maple Park, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on May 7, 1948, to parents, Stanley and Colette Starzec.

Pat grew up in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of a World War II veteran and a war bride from France. She attended local schools, graduating from Good Counsel High School, a Catholic, all-girls school, class of 1966
Pat was married for 45 years to Ronald Lunardon, who passed away in 2017.
Pat spent the majority of her adult life working as a loan officer, starting out at Mid America in St. Charles as well as Maple Park Mortgage and Old Second National Bank. She thoroughly enjoyed her career in the mortgage business. She made many friends through work and helped countless people buy a home.
Pat was a dedicated parishioner at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sycamore. She was also a former board trustee for the village of Maple Park as well as a member of the library board. She worked many years as an election judge, most recently in DeKalb County. Pat volunteered as a CASA child advocate and participated in the IDHS DORS Home Services program as a personal assistant helping individuals with severe disabilities.
Pat enjoyed traveling. Some of her fondest memories were the moments she spent discovering new places with her family and closest friends. She loved the city of Chicago where she was raised and continued to explore it at every opportunity. Pat made many friends playing pickle ball, cards and mahjong. She was an avid reader of biographies of historical figures and a proud supporter of PBS. An excellent cook, she enjoyed hosting family and friends in her kitchen or on her back deck. Her beloved yorkipoo Zorro will miss her companionship. Her legacy of kindness, compassion for others and unwavering loyalty will remain in the hearts and minds of everyone who knew her
Pat is survived by her son, Christian (Anna Cinquepalmi) Molinaro; her stepchildren: John (Amy) Lunardon and Janice Lumpp; her step granddaughter, Rhosslynn (Ben) Huege; her step great-granddaughter, Aria Huege; her brother Patrick (Kimberly) Starzec; and her sisters-in-law Nicole Jean and Wendy Jean.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Colette Starzec; her husband, her step-son Ronnie Lunardon; and her brothers: Serge Jean and Max Jean.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026, from 2pm to 6pm at Conley Funeral Home at 116 W. Pierce Street. A Mass will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 11:00am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 244 Waterman Street, Sycamore, IL 60178.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the American Cancer Society in Pat’s memory via the following link https://donate.cancer.org. Contributions may be mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, 60119. Tributes may also be forwarded to the same address, the Conley Funeral Home page, or at www.conleycare.com.

01/12/2026

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DONNA C. GUEHLER

Donna C. Guehler, age 98, of Somonauk, IL, passed into eternity during the early morning hours of Thursday, January 8, 2026.
She was born on June 13, 1927, to loving parents, Walter and Mildred Sanderson, on the family farm.
Donna grew up in Milan Township and attended the Powers one room schoolhouse for 8 years, either walking or riding a pony (whether it was uphill, both ways, is up to debate) before attending Shabbona High School. She was proud to graduate with the class of 1945. Her younger years were colored by a soundtrack that began at age 4 when she made more than just a “joyful noise”. Donna was a fully-fledged member of the Sanderson Sister Quartet, filling churches, community events and even the radio with angelic voices that seemed to come straight from Heaven. Their reputation preceded them as they created their own radio show, The Breakfast Club Show on WMRQ in Aurora, They also sang on WLS Barn Dance, and the Morris B Sachs Amateur Hour.
Donna’s life changed forever when she gave her heart to Robert Guehler. Their two hearts became one on September 20, 1947 at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Lee, IL.
Donna honed her work ethic on the family farm but didn’t stop there. She became a purchasing agent for the DeKalb Agricultural Association from 1945-1947, when she and Robert moved to the Guehler farm in Somonauk. Their family started to grow in 1950 with the addition of Janice, followed by John and Jean in 1953 and 1958 respectively. In 1962, they were blessed with Judy who made the family complete. During those years her life was busy from sunrise to sunset, raising her children and helping to make the Guehler dairy farm become the greatest it could be. Donna added to her resume in 1971 when she and Robert opened and operated Lake Realty out of the farm before building their own office in 1980.
Donna was a faithful and busy member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Somonauk where she also was a member of Mary Circle. Lake Holiday Garden Club enjoyed her as a member as was the National Association of Realtors.
Donna’s love and devotion was embedded into the fabric of her everyday life, enjoying time with family, especially her grandchildren. Throughout Donna’s life it was obvious that she rarely slowed down; there was always something to do or somewhere to go. Her driven nature made her countless memories from her early years singing with her sisters to the many trips she took during her life. Nothing was wasted and the most was made of every opportunity for 98 years and everyone’s life was made better for knowing her.
She leaves 3 children: John Guehler, Jean (Peter) Fabrizius and Judy (Joe) Boll; 7 grandchildren: Julie (Jason) Peterson, Nathan and Tyler Fabrizius, Katherine (Justin) Carnell, Jake (Samantha) Boll, Janelle (Adam) Ryan and Jason Boll; 13 great-grandchildren, Aliesha, Ashlyn and Ryker Peterson, Nick and Matt Fabrizius, Max and Axel Carnell, Theodore, Lincoln and Kennedy Boll, Beckett, Lennon and Colbie Ryan; 3 siblings: Norma (Bob) Wildenradt, Mary Ann Bross and Ronnie Sanderson; two sisters-in-law: Joanie Sanderson, Linda Sanderson; a brother-in-law, Paul (Pat) Guehler; and a family of friends who will miss her dearly.
She is reunited with her husband Robert Guehler, parents, Walter and Mildred Sanderson, her daughter Janice Anderson; her in-laws, Max and Ione Guehler; two brothers Walter Sanderson Jr. and Gerald Sanderson; 4 brothers-in-law: Reider Watson, Kenny Baker Joe Bross and Chuck Lawrence; 3 sisters: Wilma Watson, LuAnn Baker and Elaine Lawrence and one sister-in-law, Dixie Sanderson, who preceded her in death.
Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m., Monday, January 26, 2026, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 235 S. Green St., Somonauk, IL 60552. A funeral service to celebrate her life will begin at 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2026, also at the church. Interment will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Somonauk, IL.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Donna’s name to benefit her favorite charities. Checks may be made to the “Donna C. Guehler Memorial” and mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, 60119. Memories and tributes may also be forwarded to the same address, the Conley Funeral Home page, or at www.conleycare.com where you can find her full life story.

01/05/2026

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Life Story and Service Details for
MARILYN J. KINGSLEY

Marilyn J. Kingsley, 84, of Maple Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Plano, Illinois on September 14, 1941, to parents Herbert and Lois Long.

She grew up in Kaneville, Illinois, where she attended local schools and was the first graduating class to attend Kaneland High School. She graduated from Kaneland in 1959.

A couple of years after graduating from high school, Marilyn met her future husband Jack Kingsley, while working for Furnace Electric in Batavia, Illinois. The two were married in June of 1960 in Aurora, Illinois.

Marilyn spent the majority of her working years performing secretarial accounting duties for various corporations. One of her favorite jobs though was working as an usher at The Astrodome.
Marilyn became a member of Grace Bible Church in Troxel, Illinois in 2014 after moving back to Illinois.

Marilyn and Jack welcomed their first son, Brian while living in North Aurora. From the early 70’s and into the 80’s Marilyn and Jack lived in the Houston area. During that time they would welcome their second son, Daryl in 1977. In 1983 they packed their life up again relocating this time to Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 2001, while living in Colorado, Jack unexpectedly passed away, leaving Marilyn widowed for the remainder of her life. Wanting to return to her roots, Marilyn returned to Illinois in 2014. Building began in 2019 on her dream home, tailored to her current and future needs. She moved into her home in 2020 where she remained until she joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven. Marilyn loved all sports, but baseball had a special spot in her heart. Her all time favorite baseball team was the Houston Astros. She enjoyed bowling, was an avid reader, and had a penchant for scrapbooking. She was very excited when she became a grandmother and looked forward to visits from her son, Daryl, his wife, and their kids. Marilyn was a very caring and reserved woman who loved to help those she loved. Her legacy will be one of kindness.

Marilyn is survived by her sons: Brian Kingsley and Daryl (Alissa) Kingsley; her grandchildren: Noah Kingsley and Ricky Kingsley; and her siblings: Janice White and Jim Long.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Lois Long; her husband of 41 years, Jack Kingsley; and her brother, Vernon Long.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026, from 10a.m. to 1p.m. at Conley Funeral Home at 116 W. Pierce Street, Elburn, IL 60119. A funeral service will be held immediately following the visitation, also at Conley Funeral Home. Interment will immediately follow the service at Kaneville Cemetery at 46W450 Main Street Rd, Kaneville, IL

In lieu of flowers, consider making a donation to a animal shelter of your choice in Marilyn’s memory. Contributions may be mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, 60119. Tributes may also be forwarded to the same address, the Conley Funeral Home page, or at www.conleycare.com.

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