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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Welcome to the Elk Grove Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 13, 2025 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony) at 10 AM Wreaths will be placed by the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Village of Elk Grove to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.

Thank you so much for supporting Elk Grove Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!

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A New Apple Orchard Dedicated to Mrs. Willey on Johnny Appleseed Day

Atop a bright red cement apple, a plaque dedicating the new Nancy Willey Legacy Orchard explained the significance of the dedication.

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In Honor Of
by KPMG GIVES c/o BERGEN COUNTY UNITED WAY/KEVIN LOVELL for DANIEL B. LOVELL, SR, Honored by Elk Grove Cemetery

Location Information

ILEGCV - Elk Grove Cemetery
1 Cemetery Lane
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, United States

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December 13, 2025 at 10:00 am
Immediately Following Ceremony
March 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM, Accomplished by local scout troop

Jane Gregga

Directions to Cemetery

Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. The cemetery is located just south of I90 and Arlington Heights Road, on the eastern side of the intersection. Turn east at the intersection of Cemetery Lane and Arlington Heights Road.  The Elk Grove Village Police Department will direct visitors to parking on site at the cemetery.

Parking Instructions

The Elk Grove Village Police Department will direct visitors to parking on site. Please use caution and observe the directions from traffic control.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

Wreaths will be laid by the Eli Skinner Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution; the Village of Elk Grove; the Elk Grove VFW, and our other generous sponsors at this small historic cemetery. The public is welcome and encouraged to view the wreaths, and say the names of the fallen aloud. Sponsorship of wreaths to Honor and Remember our Veterans and First Responders is gratefully appreciated.

Local Groups Supporting Us

Illinois

Welcome to Illinois! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Aurand Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!

IL0158 - Eli Skinner Chapter, NSDAR

Welcome to IL0158 - Eli Skinner Chapter, NSDAR! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Elk Grove Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and join us for National Wreaths Across America Day.  This is a small cemetery and extra volunteers to lay wreaths are not required, but guests are very welcome! Thank you so much.

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