It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Elmer D. McAleer of Momence, Illinois, born in Lafayette, Indiana, who passed away at the age of 92, on April 18, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As Elmer departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Elmer may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories we hold dear and the legacy Elmer leaves behind.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Elmer L. McAleer and Edith McAleer (Brock); and his wife Margaret McAleer. He is survived by : his children, Dale Childress (Mary) of Canal Winchester, OH, Laurie Cantu (John) of Fresno, CA and Patty Bryant (Bill) of Dunlap, TN; and his sister Marilyn Davenport of Sheldon. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Thursday, April 25th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Bourbonnais - Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes, Inc. (295 Main St NW, Bourbonnais, IL 60914).

Memorials may be made to the family wishes.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Clancy Gernon Funeral Homes