Donald R. Young

Donald R. Young 93, of Sycamore died Monday, September 12, 2016 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. He was the son of Rol and Lillian (Huntwork) Young and was born October 27, 1922 in St. Paul, Nebraska.

Don married Muerita Butler on July 7, 1945 at St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb and she preceded him in death on December 26, 2011. Don worked for the DeKalb Ag for 25 years in the poultry division. He was the Township Supervisor of Richmond Township for 24 years, and he continued to farm in the Richmond area for many years. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb, He was a 3 ^rd Degree Knights of Columbus member at St. Joseph's in Richmond, IL, and he was a long time member of the Richmond Rotary Club.

Survivors include; 2 children Margo (John) Sears of Ottumwa, IA and Donald (Beth) Young Jr. of DeKalb. A brother Jack (Phyllis) Young of West Chicago and grandchildren; Lisa (Shawn) Sullivan of Harvest, AL, William (Leona) Sears of Ankeny, IA and Elayne and Abby Young of DeKalb. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Muerita and his brother Fred.

Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 16, 2016 at 10:30am at St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb with Father Kenneth Anderson officiating. Burial will be immediately following Mass at St. Mary Cemetery in DeKalb. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Finch Funeral Home in DeKalb. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence please visit: www.finchfuneralhomedekalb.com . Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.