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A memorial visitation will be held from 1:00pm until funeral service at 3:00pm, Monday, October 13, 2025, at Symonds-Madison Funeral Home, 305 Park Street, Elgin, IL 60120.
Mass will be at 10:00am, Thursday, October 16, 2025, at St. Laurence Catholic Church, 225 Jewett Street, Elgin, IL 60123.
He will be interred at 10:00am, Friday, October 17, 2025, at Ft. Sheridan National Cemetery, Vattman Road, Lake Bluff, IL 60044.
Final arrangements entrusted to Symonds-Madison Funeral Home. For more information, call 847-741-1128.
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Upcoming Events
Oct
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1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Symonds-Madison Funeral Home
305 Park Street, Elgin, IL 60120
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