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Born: May 1, 1938 in Manitowoc, WI Died: January 5, 2022 in DeKalb, IL Warren Cyril Young, 83, of Sycamore died at Kishwaukee Hospital on January 5, 2022. He was born on May 1, 1938 in Manitowoc, WI to Lawrence and Beulah (Reineck) Young. He married Roberta Carol Anderson on Aug. 24, 1957, in Sycamore. Warren attended school in Reedsville, WI until his family moved to Rochelle, IL where he graduated from Rochelle Township school. Warren went to several trade schools, including training through the IBEW to be an electrician and at Kishwaukee College taking courses in quality assurance, manufacturing and management. Warren worked for the City of Rochelle in the power plant as an electrician in his early career before accepting a position at IDEAL Industries in Sycamore. At IDEAL, Warren learned the business, working in maintenance as an electrician, in Quality Assurance and in Production Supervision before becoming Production Manager. Warren retired from IDEAL after 40 years of service. Warren was a dedicated member at the Church of St. Mary in Sycamore, attending daily mass and helping at the church throughout the years any way he could. Warren was an active member of the Sycamore Knights of Columbus. Warren had served on the board at OH Industries in Sycamore. Warren and Roberta were leaders of the local multiple sclerosis society support group for many years. Both Warren and Roberta enjoyed helping the sports boosters while their four sons were in high school. Survivors include his sons, Anthony (Patricia) Young, Mark (Diana) Young, Christopher (Heather) Young and Jeff Young; 9 grandchildren, Nicholas (Laura) Young, Kaitlyn (Andrew) Pedersen, Timothy (Mandy) Young, Caleb (Michele) Young, Sarah (Charles “CJ”) Peterson, Joshua Young, Morgan Young (Ross Silecky), Ian Young (Shellia Steins) and Colin Young; as well as 12 great-grandchildren; one brother Philip Young and two sisters Rozanne Greenwood and Laurie Bienfang; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence (2001) and Beulah (2006); one brother Lawrence James (2010); his wife Roberta in 2012. A Memorial Mass will be on Saturday, Jan. 22 at 12:00 PM at the Church of St. Mary, 244 Waterman St. in Sycamore with Fr. Carl Beekman officiating. A luncheon and time to greet the family will follow the mass at the St. Mary Parish Activity Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Church of St. Mary or the Sycamore Knights of Columbus in care of the Butala Funeral Home, 1405 Dekalb Ave., Sycamore, IL. 60178.

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Sauk Valley bridal fair seeks vendor booths

Does your business sell products and services for weddings, receptions, catering, flowers and more? If so, the Sauk Valley Bridal Fair is a perfect venue to showcase your products or services.

Sauk Valley Media is accepting vendor booths for the 2022 Sauk Valley Bridal Fair from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, at Northland Mall, located on Route 2 in Sterling.

The bridal fair will feature a fashion show, along with exhibits from cakes to tuxedos and everything in between. All brides that register could win prizes including $50, $100 and $250 certificates to use at the vendor of their choice.

The 2022 Sauk Valley Bridal Fair is sponsored by Selmi’s Weddings & Events, Selmi’s Formal Wear, 7:24 Fitness On The Rock, and Sauk Valley Media.

For information about becoming a vendor, call Kelly Null at 815-632-2566 or email marketing@saukvalley.com – The MidWeek

I I wa want nt to to ex express press my my deepestdeepest thanks thanks to to the staff at the Kishwaukee Hospital for their care and kindness during my stay. I feel I was meant to be THERE to to ge get t me me thr through ough this this life life changing event. event. Best Best wishes for for a a Happ Happy 2022.