I stumbled onto Find-A-Grave while searching for information about a recently deceased family member.

Previously, I had no clue that a community of volunteers provided such a wonderful service. THANK YOU to all memorial creators, photographers, and info contributors who take the time and effort to make this project a huge success. It really is a collaborative effort that we all work together to make Find-A-Grave possible.

As many others have cited, genealogy is a "pay-it-forward" sort of thing. I can never repay the people that provided historical family materials to me. So, helping others with their search of history is my attempt to repay that debt. If my efforts have helped you, please do the same for someone else and continue the "pay-it-forward" approach.

I would never intentionally offend anyone. If I ask a question, it's just that--a question. If I make a mistake in a listing, it's just that--a mistake. If you find an error in any of my memorials, no matter how small, let me know, and I'll do my very best to make it right.

My primary focus is Elmwood Cemetery in Sycamore, IL. A map of Elmwood Cemetery can be seen here. Any information about interments there, no matter how small, would be greatly appreciated. On numerous occasions, tiny tidbits have lead me to big discoveries.

I will add obituaries as long as they have the proper attribution.

If you wish to use any of my photos, please ask first.

I stumbled onto Find-A-Grave while searching for information about a recently deceased family member.

Previously, I had no clue that a community of volunteers provided such a wonderful service. THANK YOU to all memorial creators, photographers, and info contributors who take the time and effort to make this project a huge success. It really is a collaborative effort that we all work together to make Find-A-Grave possible.

As many others have cited, genealogy is a "pay-it-forward" sort of thing. I can never repay the people that provided historical family materials to me. So, helping others with their search of history is my attempt to repay that debt. If my efforts have helped you, please do the same for someone else and continue the "pay-it-forward" approach.

I would never intentionally offend anyone. If I ask a question, it's just that--a question. If I make a mistake in a listing, it's just that--a mistake. If you find an error in any of my memorials, no matter how small, let me know, and I'll do my very best to make it right.

My primary focus is Elmwood Cemetery in Sycamore, IL. A map of Elmwood Cemetery can be seen here. Any information about interments there, no matter how small, would be greatly appreciated. On numerous occasions, tiny tidbits have lead me to big discoveries.

I will add obituaries as long as they have the proper attribution.

If you wish to use any of my photos, please ask first.