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

Welcome to the North Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 19, 2026 at 11:00 am (CST) (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at North Cemetery 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.

Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name below, and don't forget to click the "Invite" button to invite your friends and family to join you. 

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

Sponsor Wreaths

Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

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Volunteer

Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

Invite

Click here to spread the word encourage your friends to sponsor, volunteer or keep up with our news.

Trucking Tributes with Don Queeney

This week on Trucking Tributes, host Queeney fills his listeners in on his role in Wreaths Across America.

May Message from Karen Worcester

Teaching the next generation the value of freedom.

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In Memory Of Earl Emerson Atkinson, United States Military, Honored by North Cemetery

Veteran WWI and WWII.

Location Information

ILNRTH - North Cemetery
1205 North 5th Avenue
Saint Charles, IL 60174, United States
Veteran Graves: 350
Coverage Goal: 350
Wreaths So Far: 3
Ceremony On: December 19, 2026 at 11:00 am (CST)
Ceremony At: 
Wreath Placement: Immediately Following Ceremony
Wreath Clean Up: February 07, 2026 at 12:00 PM (CST)

Location Coordinator: Drew Watson, Dan Distazio
Contact Location: 

Directions to Cemetery

Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, please follow the people and signs to the site of the ceremony itself. There will be volunteers to direct traffic. 

Parking Instructions

Please park at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. 

1145 N 5th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174. 

Volunteers will be on-site directing traffic. 


Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at North Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.

Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:

  • Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
  • Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
  • Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
  • We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.

The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.

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!

IL0354 - STC Proud

Welcome to IL0354 - STC Proud! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Union 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!

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