Albert Young

1942 - 2025

Albert Young
Born: January 30, 1942 in Chicago, IL
Died: September 18, 2025 in Barrington, IL
Albert "Al" Lee Young, 83, of Cary, passed away on Sept 18. He was born Jan 30, 1942 in Chicago to Earl and Stella (née Freeman) Young. He attended Delano Grammar School, Marshall HS, and U of I in Chicago.
Al proudly served in the US Army 1963-1966, with service in Korea. He was awarded several medals, awards, and certificates for his service. Following his service, Al built a long and varied career that included roles with the Village of Cary, Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Co of Chicago, Melrose Park National Bank, and Glenview State Bank, as well as serving as a letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office. His very first job was delivering newspapers.
In 1967, Al married his high school sweetheart, Linda, beginning a 58-year marriage rooted in love, devotion, and partnership. Together they raised 2 daughters, and built a life filled with family traditions, community involvement, and countless adventures.
A proud member of the American Legion for 47 years, Al held leadership positions at every level, including Commander of Post 276 in Cary, County Commander, 11th District Commander, 2nd Division Commander, and Vice Commander of the Department of Illinois. For nearly 3 decades, he organized and emceed the Cary Memorial Day Parade and Service. He was also a founding member of the Veterans Assistance Commission of McHenry County.
Al also served as a Director for the United Way of McHenry County, where he received the Outstanding Volunteer of the Year award, was a Master Mason of Cary-Grove Lodge #1157, contributed to the McHenry County Emergency Services Disaster Council (now known as the EMA), and served as Executive Officer of Boy Scout Troop 160 in Cary. He was also proud to have achieved the rank of Life Scout in his youth.
Al loved traveling the country with his family, especially to national parks and historic sites. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and target shooting. Known for always wearing suspenders and for his quick wit, Al was happiest in the simple moments-sitting on his back porch with a steak dinner, a glass of Canadian Club whiskey, and a Punch Double Corona cigar as the sun set over Cary.
Al is survived by his beloved wife, Linda Young; daughters, Nancy (Soya) Tayui and Diana Young; grandchildren, Sarina Tayui and Sean Tayui; brother, Eugene Young; sister, Delores (Rudy) Wrublick; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Stella Young; and brothers, Edward (Elnora) Young and Freeman (Eleanor) Young.
A memorial will be held from 11am until service with military honors at 1:30pm, Sat, October 18, at Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, 403 Silver Lake Rd, Cary. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Al's name to AMVETS Post 245 (PO Box 741, Cary, IL 60013), Boy Scout Troop 160 (c/o Cary United Methodist Church, 500 First St, Cary, IL 60013), or the American Legion "Gifts to the Yanks Who Gave" Program (American Legion Department of Illinois, 2720 E. Lincoln St, Bloomington, IL 61704 (indicate "Gifts to the Yanks" in the memo line)). For more information, call 847-639-3817.