Conley Funeral Home, 116 W Pierce Street, Elburn, IL (2026)

06/02/2026

Life Story and Service Details For
RANDOLPH W. CHAFFEE JR

Randolph W. Chaffee, Jr., 83, of Geneva, Illinois, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

Randy was born in Stamford, Connecticut on February 18, 1943, to parents, Randolph Sr. and Elizabeth (Nicholas) Chaffee.
He was raised in Avon Lake, Ohio and later Tampa, Florida where he attended and graduated from Robinson High School in 1961. He was proud to have been captain of the football team and a member of the all-city scholastic team. Not only was he a great athlete and student, he was also an artist, placing first in a state-wide high school art contest. Art became his life-long passion.
He attended the University of Florida for two years then began a career in advertising art in New York City. The career was put on hold in 1964 when Randy enlisted in the United States Navy. Stationed at Pearl Harbor, the Navy employed his artistic talent as part of the admiral staff where he had the opportunity to meet Eva Gabor and paint her portrait. It earned him a kiss he never forgot. He left the Navy in 1967.

Randy resumed his art career in Chicago working for “the Art Bunch, Inc.” contributing memorable advertising work for Virginia Slims ci******es and other brands. He loved living in the city. He'd spend his free time creating original pieces of art and touring National History Museums around the country with his camera. He was an expert marksman and won numerous awards for his keen skills at Gunsite Academy in Arizona. He settled in Geneva, Illinois.
Randy said he was “retrieved by our Lord’s grace back into church communion with Him in 1980 in Uptown, Chicago.” His Christian faith became a significant part of his life and identity. He was a student of theology and Bible study, amassing a 2,000 volume theology library. He was active in a number of different churches over the years; the three closest to his heart were St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Geneva, Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church and Hope Anglican Church in Elburn. He considered his brothers and sisters in Christ as his family.

After retirement, Randy continued to be a lifelong learner and enjoyed reading and debating American history, Christian theology, and unsolved crimes. He loved caring for (and spoiling) his cats. He enjoyed listening to classical music and creating scrapbooks of the Holy Land, especially following a very memorable visit to Israel.

Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Randolph Sr. and Elizabeth Chaffee, as well as his sister, Dorothy Hurd. He leaves behind two nephews, longtime friends Jean Moreau and Ron Lewis and many other brothers and sisters in Christ.

Services will be held at Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church at 200 N. Main St. in Elburn on Sunday, June 7 at 1:00 pm.

Randy spent his final years under the loving care of River Glen of St. Charles. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to River Glen’s employee appreciation fund (checks might not be cashed until year end):

River Glen of St. Charles
(memo line - “Employee Appreciation Fund”)
975 North 5th Avenue
St. Charles, Il 60174

05/27/2026

Service Details and Life Story for
WILLIAM WELBORN III

William “Jack” Jackson Welborn III, age 64, of Elburn, formerly of Easley, SC, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, surrounded by the love and prayers of his family.

He was born in Columbia, SC, on June 3, 1961, to proud and loving parents, Elizabeth “Beth” and William “Bill” Jackson Welborn Jr.
Jack spent most of his younger years in Atlanta and attended local schools. He graduated from Easley High School in South Carolina.
He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson University.

Jack found the love of his life, Lesa Sissel, at Clemson, and they were united in marriage on June 22, 1985, in Greenville, SC.

The new chapters of their life together began just outside Greenville, SC, until they made a home in Atlanta, GA. They spent many years making memories and raised a family until they migrated north to Mt. Airy, NC and then to Greenwich, NY. The Midwest came calling when they settled in Elburn in 2022.

Jack was immensely proud of being a mechanical engineer and worked in prestress concrete his entire career. He started on the line but moved up through the ranks, ending as Executive Vice President of County Prestress & Precast.

Jack was a proud and longtime member of PCI, Prestressed Concrete Institute, an industry group.

Jack was a great friend to many, but a family man at heart. When he wasn’t taking trips and making memories with his family at Pawley’s Island South Carolina, especially spending time under the pier hiding from the sun, you could find him on the golf course. In recent times, pheasant hunting with his friends provided enjoyment and fun stories. On the weekends, you could find him mowing and taking care of the lawn, followed by putting steaks on the grill. His hands were ever busy, recounting hundreds of memories of his grandfather in the wood shop, creating his own tributes to artistry and then passing down his knowledge to his son. His legacy will live on and his memory will never fade, a testament to a man who stood above all the rest.

He leaves two loving children: Jessica Leigh Welborn and Jackson Welborn; one brother, Graham (Cheryl Loretan) Welborn; a sister, Elizabeth (Michael) Gould and numerous nieces and nephews.

He now is reunited with his parents, Bill and Beth Welborn; his loving wife, Lesa Welborn, and one brother, Tom Welborn, who preceded him in death.

A family celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, samaritanspurse.org. Memories and tributes may be left on Conley Funeral Home page, or at www.conleycare.com.

05/26/2026

Life Story and Service Details for
EDWIN "EDDIE" WOLD

Edwin “Eddie” Wold, 82, of Aurora, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born on September 17, 1943, in Chicago, IL to parents, Edwin and Dorothy Wold.

Eddie grew up in Winfield, Illinois where he attended local schools, graduating from West Chicago Community High School, class of 1963. Throughout elementary school he was involved with the youth baseball league and was a trainer for the basketball team throughout high school.

Eddie spent the bulk of his working years in shipping and receiving, doing so for a variety of companies over the years. In the late 90’s Eddie began his retirement.

Eddie was a long time member of the Illinois State Horseshoe Pitching Association and belonged to various bowling leagues over the years.

Eddie was an avid Cubs fan and rooted for them even when they were down and never missed a game. In his free-time he loved nothing more than to unwind with a good puzzle. When his son, Jason was growing up, he was highly involved and thoroughly enjoyed coaching Jason’s baseball team. His pride and joy after his son Jason was his granddaughter, Abigail. Eddie looked forward to any opportunity to spend with her and loved to see her bright smile. Eddie will be truly missed by all of his loved ones.

Eddie is survived by his son, Jason (Rebecca Schneider) Wold; his granddaughter, Abigail Wold; his siblings: Douglas (Jan) Wold, Dennis (Jill) Wold, Penny (Jeff) Janacek, Diadra (Pat) Dodd, and Mark (Jenny) Wold; and many extended family members.

Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Dorothy Wold.

A visitation will be held on Monday, June 1, 2026, from 10am to 12pm at Conley Funeral Home at 116 W. Pierce Street, Elburn, IL 60119. A funeral service will immediately follow the visitation at 12pm also at Conley Funeral Home. Interment will immediately follow the service at River Hills Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Eddie’s name. Checks may be made to the “Edwin Wold 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.

05/26/2026

Life Story and Service Details for
PAMELA MILLER

Pamela A. Miller passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday May 21st, 2026, surrounded by loved ones, and the laughter of her great granddaughter.

Pam was born on September 11th, 1943, in Rochester, New York to parents Harold and Verna McCoy who later welcomed Pam’s little sister, Paula. She grew up in Rochester, New York graduating from the local high school with dreams to pursue a degree in medical technology which she obtained by attending Carnegie College in Cleveland Ohio. After completing her degree, Pam moved back home to Rochester where she secured a job at Highland hospital working in the lab. She would later meet the love of her life, James Miller.

Pam and Jim were married on September 18th, 1965. Together they had two beautiful children, Jeff and Jenny, who were their pride and joy. After several moves, and 3 homes already built, Pam and Jim built what would be their 4th, and forever home in Geneva, IL in 1978. Pam briefly worked for an ophthalmologist where she excelled at running the office. However, her true calling in life was dedicating herself to being the best wife, mother, and later, grandma. Pam and Jim were lucky enough to have 4 granddaughters who, just like their own children, became Pam and Jim’s pride and joy.

Aside from traveling, and spending time with family Pam was part of many clubs and organizations including the garden club, women’s club, welcome wagon, church committee and numerous book clubs.

She had a love for flowers as her favorite being roses and yellow daffodils. She loved gardening as she and Jim worked hard to transform their backyard into their own beautiful paradise. They traveled all over, visiting countless beautiful places, one of which being her favorite, Hilton Head Island where they would spend 2 weeks out of the year. She enjoyed antiquing, bird watching, reading, shopping, walking along the beach, and spending time with her loved ones.

She is Survived by her husband, James; her sister, Paula (Tad); her son, Jeff (Stephanie); her daughter, Jenny (Michael); four grandchildren: Jacquie (Taylor), Heather (Brian) Gabby (Andy), Icy (Thomas); her great granddaughter, Addison; and many extended family members, and dear friends.

Pam is preceded in death by parents Harold, and Verna McCoy.

A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 1pm to 3pm at Conley Funeral Home at 116 W. Pierce Street, Elburn, IL 60119.

05/20/2026

Life Story and Service Details for
JOSEPH MARTINEK JR.

Joseph Martinek Jr., 82, of Crest Hill, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Joe was born in Berwyn, Illinois on December 21, 1943, to parents, Joseph and Adeline Martinek.

Joe grew up in Berwyn where he attended local schools, graduating from Morton High School, class of 1962.

The two years following graduation, Joe briefly studied at Morton Junior College. In 1965 Joe enlisted in the Navy during the beginning of the Vietnam War. During the four years he served, he spent time on the S.S Harry E. Hubbard and was on the S.S. Enterprise when by accident, the bombs on board were detonated by a jet taking off. Joe spent the majority of his time in the Navy building bombs. He would leave the Navy to return home in 1969.

In August of 1970, Joe attended a singles event where he would meet Lynn Bartscht. Joe swore it was love at first sight and that from the second she walked through the door he knew he was going to marry her. His intuition was not wrong, the two were married on February 13, 1971, in Glen Ellyn, Illinois at Faith Lutheran Church. Prior to their wedding Joe had already completed his bachelor’s degree at University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign. He would years later complete his master’s program for management and development of human resources from Lewis University.
Joe was most proud of the 22 years he spent working as a Firefighter for the town of La Grange. He would reach the rank of lieutenant prior to retirement. He retired from the fire service in 1993 at the age of 50.

Joe was a phenomenal public speaker and won numerous awards while speaking with the group Toast Masters. He spoke on a broad range of topics, and his biggest strength was his in-depth research.

Joe and Lynn spent their winters in Largo, FL, residing in their mobile home. Joe made full use of this setup to accommodate his love of golf which he could then play year-round. He also loved to take Lynn sightseeing on a whim; no two days were alike. At his core, Joe was an extremely hard worker with a work ethic that was quite literally forged in fire. He made friends easily everywhere he went. Ever the family man, he always made taking care of them a priority. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Lynn Martinek; his son, Karl (Deanna) Martinek; his grandchildren: Shane (Amanda) Powell and Cami Powell; his great granddaughter, Kara Powell; and his sisters: Therese Klausler and Mary Lou Sandvik.

Joe is reunited with his parents, Joseph and Adeline Martinek; his grandson, Erin Martinek and his great grandson, Garry Powell, who both passed in infancy.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 3pm to 8pm at Conley Funeral Home at 116 W. Pierce Street, Elburn, IL 60119. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 11am with visitation prior to the service from 10am to 11am, also at Conley Funeral Home. Interment will immediately follow the service at Kaneville Cemetery in Kaneville, IL.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a firefighters organization of your choice in Joe’s memory. Tributes may also be forwarded to the same address, the Conley Funeral Home page, or at www.conleycare.com.

05/19/2026

Life Story & Service Details for
ANN MARIANNA BANAS

Ann Marianna Banas, age 106, of St. Charles, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 14, 2026, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family.

She was born in the Back of the Yards neighborhood in Chicago, IL, on January 7, 1920, to proud and very loving parents, Jozef and Karolina Knapik. Her father was a master cabinet craftsman and her mother worked for Armour Company, a meat processing company in the Stockyards.

In her younger years, Ann enjoyed visits to Sherman Park, trolley rides to downtown Chicago and the lakefront. Her father loved to visit museums and events at Soldier’s Field and would stick a sandwich in his coat pocket to share with Ann as they went on their adventures. She experienced many times the awe and wonder of the Chicago World’s Fair in 1933-34. She witnessed firsthand the progression from horse and wagon to automobiles.

Chester Stanley Banas was introduced to Ann on a blind date in 1938. Chester entered the military in February of 1941 and was sent to California for basic training. On his furlough back to Chicago they were united in marriage on September 28, 1941 at St. John of God church. Because Ann was a member of the choir for many years, they were happy to sing at the wedding. Shortly after they moved to California together. After moving to Oregon for a time, they began to raise a family; their first son was welcomed. While Chester was deployed and Ann was expecting their second child, she moved back to be near family in Chicago. After Chester was honorably discharged, they managed to purchase a home on the northwest side of Chicago where they tried their hand at owning and operating a meat market and grocery store on Armitage and Cicero. By 1956, and after two more children were born, they purchased and moved to a small cottage with land in Lake Zurich. Chester still commuted every day to Chicago for work. For the next 10 years they rebuilt the home and pursued farming. One more child was born, making Ann a mother of 5- 3 boys and 2 girls. Life was very tough during those times as there were many mouths to feed and provide for, an overwhelming amount of work, and not much money. In the late 1960’s the family moved to a larger farmette just north of Elburn, Il. Chester worked in Hampshire, Il. as a butcher. This is where Ann’s love of open space and gardening took root. She was the happiest here, drying and grinding their own homegrown wheat into flour, gathering eggs, having fresh milk from their cows and all of the vegetables you could ever need. All feed for the farm animals was grown and harvested by the family. Ann had begun making her own bread (a MASSIVE dark loaf that we all miss!) and butter in Lake Zurich and that continued here. This is where families and friends were hosted, and where our family begin to grow with the addition of grandchildren. Ann lived on this farm long after Chester’s passing in 1980 until it became too difficult to manage on her own, even with the help of family. She moved to a townhome surrounded by friends in Sycamore, Il. and lived there independently until she was 102, months from turning 103.

At 16 her first job was working with tomatoes at College Inn Soup Company. She and her best friend would also take a two hour bus ride to Niles in hopes of being chosen by farmers to pull out carrots by hand on farms. It was grueling work and she slept on the bus for the entire ride back home. After that she got an assembly line job at Majestic Radio and eventually at Sonora Radio company where she was a valued employee until she met Chester Banas in 1938.

As a child, Ann would accompany her mother participating in all events at St. John of God Church (where Ann went to school as well). It was the spiritual and social center of the time where they lived. Ann loved to sing and was a member of the choir. She also enjoyed dancing. She was in the drum corps. She loved to march in any of the parades for the Polish holidays, playing her drums. To her dying day she loved parades, even just watching them on tv! She was also a Girl Scout and enjoyed many activities and outings with them. Ann’s perpetually happy soul shone bright despite what life threw at her. Ann was a trooper whose heart was always open to trying anything once, much to the chagrin and sometimes fear of her family. Ann would be the first to look over an overhang, point out sights from a small trembling airplane as it flew over the arctic circle, and generally make the blood pressure of her family rise in worry, while hers only soared when encountering something new and exciting, especially on the numerous trips she took with her daughter, Maryann. Ann would often wag her finger and say “Just behave….but not too much.” Another was, “Just keep moving.”, both of which she lived each and every day. Of all the wonders that life brought her way, children brought more joy than anything…they didn’t even have to be hers! She made friends easily, no matter her age or the age of the new friends she found in all walks of life. Her legacy of love will overcome the test of time and be shared by all who knew her.

Ann leaves 3 children: Maryann Vaszily, Deanne (Rodney) Forston, and Charles (Tarri) Banas; 10 grandchildren: Adrian Banas, Michelene (Han) Tunca, Alex (Jennifer) Banas, Brian (Iwona) Vaszily, Renee Banas, Gabriel Forston, Andy (Shana) Banas, Nicole (Greg) Stritzel, Kyle Banas, and Tyler (Judith) Banas; 23 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and a family of friends.

She is reunited with her parents, Jozef and Karolina Knapik; her husband Chester Banas; two sons: Adrian Banas and Chester Banas; one brother, Leonard Knapik; a half-sister, Julie and one grandson, Dylan Forston who preceded her in death.

Visitation will be at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn, IL from 4-8 p.m., Friday, May 22, 2026. A Mass to celebrate her faith will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 244 Waterman St, Sycamore, IL 60178 on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore, IL.

05/14/2026

Life Story and Service Details for
LESA WELBORN

Lesa Welborn, age 62, of Elburn, formerly of Greenville, SC, passed away surrounded by the love and prayers of her family, Monday, April 27, 2026.

She was born July 12, 1963, in Greenville, TX, to proud and loving parents, Bill and Jolene Sissel.

Lesa’s family moved shortly after her birth to Greenville, SC, where her father found work. There, she attended local schools. She graduated from Southside High School with the class of 1981. Before she accepted her diploma, Lesa was an honor student and vibrant cheerleader, but it was the lifelong friendships she made during those years that meant the most.

She continued her education at Clemson University where she met the love of her life, William “Jack” Welborn. Whether it was his athleticism on the football field during a pickup game with friends, or just the look in his eyes, a love was born. They were united in marriage on June 22, 1985, in Greenville, SC.

The new chapters of their life together began just outside Greenville until they made a home in Atlanta, GA. They spent many years making memories and started to raise a family until they migrated north to Mt. Airy, NC and then to Greenwich, NY. The Midwest came calling when they settled in Elburn in 2022.

Lesa molded the minds of students until she started a family and then made sure that she was able to pass down all the accumulated wisdom and knowledge to her children, which she homeschooled.

Lesa loved to read anything she could get her hands on, especially mysteries. There was always a puzzle laying somewhere in the house just waiting to be finished. Christmas movies brought a smile to her face and warmth to her heart but cuddled up with Shelby, the pitbull mix that “won the award” for biggest lapdog, gave her untold joy. In earlier years, she kept her hands busy by crafting a myriad of things including cards and scrapbooks that stand the test of time and of memory. When her hands weren’t busy, she made a home of the outdoors, soaking in the sunshine and swimming in the pool with her children. Lesa made lists by the hundreds and organized down to the smallest detail. By far, her family was the one thing in her life that she was devoted to, making sure everyone had what they needed, whenever they needed it. She will forever be loved and missed but never forgotten.

Lesa leaves her loving husband Jack Welborn; two children: Jessica Leigh Welborn and Jackson Welborn; three siblings: David (Rhonda Carey) Sissel, Michael (Beth) Sissel and Rhonda Lynn Sissel; several nieces, nephews and a family of friends that stretched across the country.

She is reunited with her parents, Bill and Jolene Sissel, who preceded her in death.

A celebration of life will be held back in the lands of her youth at a future date when all can attend.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to any local dog shelters or libraries. Memories and tributes may be left on the Conley Funeral Home page, or at www.conleycare.com.

05/14/2026

Life Story and Service Details for
MAXINE K HERRA

Maxine Kay Herra, age 78, of Elburn, formerly of Batavia, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family.

She was born July 16, 1947, to loving parents, Harry and Eleanor Schroeder.

Maxine grew up in Batavia and attended local schools. She graduated from Batavia High School. Her best day of high school was her last as she left the doors for the last time.

Maxine worked at Burgess Norton for a time before moving over to Delnor Community Hospital. There she became a financial analyst for over 30 years before her retirement.

Maxine met the love of her life at a party when she locked eyes with Larry “Bucky” Herra. Their love story took them to the altar on February 17, 1968. They began their new life together in Elburn where they began to grow their family that would include 3 children.

Maxine had a strong work ethic but when she clocked out, she and Bucky enjoyed their time bowling at the St. Charles Bowl on a local league, but her hands stayed busy at home while she crocheted and canned the bounty from her garden. They both enjoyed trips out west at National Parks in Utah, California, and Alaska, but didn’t overlook more local trips to Shawano Lake and Eagle River in Wisconsin where camp fires and cabins fit the bill. Maxine also had an artist’s gentle soul and created over many mediums. Whether it was sketches, painting, and more, Maxine made the most of each, creating art from her heart.

She leaves her 3 children: Judy (Jay) Jahns, Kevin (Jenny Lewin) Herra, Jeff (Dana) Herra, her grandchildren; Allison (Gabe) Henry, Katie Jahns, Eric Jahns, Elijah Herra, and Dylan Herra; one sister, Diane (Larry) Wallace; many nieces, nephews, cousins and a family of friends.

She is reunited with her parents, Harry and Eleanor Schroeder, her husband Larry “Bucky” Herra, two brothers: Bill and Fritz Schroeder; and two sisters, Lynn Johnson and Barb Sandquist who preceded her in death.

A memorial visitation will be from 1-3p.m., on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn, IL. Private family burial will follow at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Elderday Care Center at https://www.elderdaycenter.org/donations . Memories and tributes may be left on the Conley Funeral Home page, or at www.conleycare.com.

05/07/2026

Life Story and Service Details for
JOHN THOMPSON

John R. Thompson, age 79, of Maple Park, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, becoming a treasured memory for his family to cherish.

He was born on August 13, 1946, in Downers Grove, IL.

John grew up in Downers Grove and attended local schools. He graduated from high school and attended a local college, but John found that working with his hands would be his calling. His unofficial education from the “school of hard knocks” began when he worked as a carpenter and spent many years dedicated to Eagle Concrete.

John was united in marriage to Judy Kersting on March 7, 1978 in Florida. They began their new life together in South Elgin before moving to St. Charles. Later they found a home in Batavia for time before finding a beautiful piece of property in Maple Park where they could truly enjoy all the gifts that mother nature could bestow.

John was a proud member of Local 558 Carpenters Union.

John lived his life by using his hands, both at work and at home, building numerous bird houses, keeping up the house and the hundreds of projects that all that came with homeownership. He buffed his 2001 Berger Camero to a mirror shine and cherished every mile. Many trophies followed him home after taking the top prize from countless car shows. Classic cars always found their way home with John, many of them classic examples of the best the U.S. could offer. Nothing shone brighter than the love he had for Judy and his family.

He leaves his loving wife Judy Thompson; 3 children: Sean A. Thompson and 2 children from a previous marriage, John Campbell and Lisa Campbell.

He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Ardell Thompson.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Tributes and memories may be left on the Conley Funeral Home page, or at www.conleycare.com.

05/05/2026

Life Story and Service Details for
NANCY ANDERSON

Nancy Anderson, age 82, of Batavia, formerly of Aurora, IL, passed away quietly at home, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family, Thursday, April 30, 2026.

She was born on January 9, 1944, in Aurora, IL, to loving parents, Howard and Mabel Huntley.

Nancy grew up in Aurora and attended local schools. She graduated from East Aurora High School with the class of 1962.
Nancy met her future husband at Tops Big Boy, and he too was a tall drink of water. Love was apparently on the menu if you knew where to look, and Robert Anderson was only more than happy to reciprocate. That fateful meeting led them to the altar on May 22, 1965, where they were married by Nancy’s Uncle Roy Huntley. Almost 61 years of love, laughter and memories followed but began when they rented an upstairs duplex. Three years later they built their own home in Batavia and continued to raise a family that would include 3 sons, Eric, Ed and Tom.

Nancy worked with her father for Burlington Northern in Chicago out of high school but returned home to raise a family. When they were older, Nancy began working for First National Bank in Geneva before working in the tax department at the Kane County Government Center. Retiring in 2008, Nancy managed to get in a few rounds of golf and loved to turn pages in a local book club, but her focus was squarely on her grandchildren. They were happiest when in each other’s company, especially when she baked fresh cookies for them every year on the first day of school.

Nancy enjoyed various stage productions at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora, but the curtain always closed when her beloved Cubbies were on. A lifelong Cubs fan, Nancy cheered her heart out each and every season. A sister’s bond is strong and lifelong, and her relationship with Harriet and Donna never wavered. Her brother Norman looked after Nancy and her sisters as older brothers often do, which they both loved and hated at the same time. Nancy liked to try her luck on the riverboat and usually won more often than not. She was an “honorary doctor” for family pets, 4-H animals and the occasional chicken. She taught Sunday School and wore many “hats” over the years. If there was a job to be done, she stepped up and did it without question. Nancy was always where she was needed and will continue to be a part of her family’s lives, looking over them as generations pass.

She leaves her loving husband of 61 years, Robert Anderson; 3 sons: Eric Anderson, Ed (Jenn) Anderson, and Tom (Laura) Anderson; 5 grandchildren: Robert, Emilie, and John Anderson, as well as Reed and Marcella Anderson; a sister, Donna Heimann; many nieces, nephews, cousins and a family of friends.
Nancy is reunited with her parents, Howard and Mabel Huntley; two siblings: Norman Huntley and Harriett VanOvermeiren who preceded her in death.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Elburn Lions Club, 500 S. Filmore Street, Elburn, Illinois.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lurie Children’s Hospital, https://www.luriechildrens.org/, Valley Sheltered Workshop, www.vsw-il.org and the Elburn American Legion Auxiliary Post 630 at www.elburnpost630.org Memories and tributes may be left on the Conley Funeral Home page, or at www.conleycare.com.

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