What should I do if I own a grave?

Submit written notice of ownership with documentation to the specified attorney by June 19, 2026.

What is the deadline for ownership claims?

Ownership claims must be received by June 19, 2026.

Who do I contact for more information?

Contact Robert A. Seltzer at Cornfield and Feldman LLP via email or at their Chicago office.

Cemetery interment rights have been deemed abandoned; ownership claims must be submitted.

Official courthouse record · Indexed in NoticeRegistry archive · AI-enriched for research

Published: May 1, 2026 · 5 days ago
Category: Abandonment
City: Elgin
Address: 39W900 Highland Ave., Elgin, IL 60124 · 2 filings

Research context

2 filings at this address 15 abandonment notices in Elgin (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Gather Ownership Documents
Collect any documents proving your ownership of the grave.
2
Send Notice by Deadline
Email or mail your ownership notice to Robert A. Seltzer by June 19, 2026.
3
Contact for Clarifications
Reach out to Robert A. Seltzer if you have questions about the process.

Frequently asked questions

What should I do if I own a grave?: Submit written notice of ownership with documentation to the specified attorney by June 19, 2026.
What is the deadline for ownership claims?: Ownership claims must be received by June 19, 2026.
Who do I contact for more information?: Contact Robert A. Seltzer at Cornfield and Feldman LLP via email or at their Chicago office.

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Full Notice Text

Public Notice is hereby given that Memorial Washington Church & Cemetery (MWCC), located at 39W900 Highland Ave., Elgin, IL 60124, in Kane County, IL, has determined that the cemetery interment rights in the graves listed below have been abandoned under Section 9 of the Cemetery Protection Act, 765 ILCS 835/9. Pursuant to Section 10 of the Cemetery Protection Act, 765 ILCS 835/10, MWCC will seek a court order adjudging cemetery interment rights to have been abandoned in all graves listed below for which no ownership interest has been established.
     Any person(s) who claims an ownership interest in a grave listed below shall provide written notice of such ownership interest, with supporting documentation, to Robert A. Seltzer, Cornfield and Feldman LLP, 25 E. Washington St., Suite 1225, Chicago, IL 60602; email:
rseltzer@cornfieldandfeldman.com
. Notice must be received by June 19, 2026. 
Grave Owners in Original Section of the Cemetery
George Atchison, Orig. Sect., Lot 34, Graves 1, 5, 6. Preston Bellows, Orig. Sect., Lot 41, Graves 1 - 8. Wes Butt, Orig. Sect. Lot 19, Graves 4 - 8. James Christie, Orig. Sect., Lot 18, Graves 3, 4, 8. Stewart Christie, Orig. Sect., Lot 15, Grave 3. Stewart A. Christie, Orig. Sect., Lot 20, Graves 5 - 8. William J. Christie, Orig. Sect., Lot 16, Graves 3, 5 - 8. George Coombs, Orig. Sect., Lot 39, Graves 1, 5, 6, and Lot 42, Graves 5 - 8. Henry Dill, Orig. Sect., Lot 38, Graves 3 - 8. David Eakin jointly with William McCornack, Orig. Sect., Lot 36, Graves 5 - 8. Samuel Eakin, Orig. Sect., Lot 31, Graves 2, 6, 7. William Eakin, Orig. Sect., Lot 48, Graves 1, 4. William S. Eakin, Orig. Sect., Lot 35, Graves 1 - 3. Thomas Fraser, Orig. Sect., Lot 8, Grave 5. Andrew R. Gailey, Orig. Sect., Lot 11, Graves 3, 5 - 7. Alex Gibson jointly with Lillian Hilton, Orig. Sect., Lot 27, Graves 2, 7, 8. Norton Harger, Orig. Sect., Lot 1, Graves 3, 5, 6. William Hood, Orig. Sect., Lot 30, Graves 6 - 8. John Hunter, Orig. Sect., Lot 2, Grave 5. George Irish, Orig. Sect., Lot 26, Graves 1, 2, 5 - 8. Robert Lowry, Orig. Sect., Lot 22, Graves 5 - 8. Alexander McCornack, Orig. Sect., Lot 25, Graves 4, 6, 7. Andrew McCornack, Orig. Sect., Lot 10, Graves 2, 4. Andrew H. McCornack, Orig. Sect., Lot 28, Graves 4, 7. John McCornack, Orig. Sect., Lot 6, Graves 1, 3, 5 - 8. William McCornack., Orig. Sect., Lot 9, Grave 8. George McQueen, Orig. Sect., Lot 7, Graves 1 - 5. Fred Meyer, Orig. Sect., Lot 24, Grave 3. James Moore, Orig. Sect., Lot 29, Graves 1, 5 - 8. Thomas Moore, Orig. Sect., Lot 4, Graves 1 - 5, 8. William S. Moore, Orig. Sect., Lot 3, Graves 1 - 4. Edward Riley, Orig. Sect., Lot 17, Graves 4, 8. Jennie Riley, Orig. Sect., Lot 46, Graves 1 - 4, 7, 8. Frank Roe, Orig. Sect., Lot 37, Graves 1, 4. Fred Sorenson, Orig. Sect., Lot 45, Graves 4, 7, 8. Ethan Soutter, Orig. Sect., Lot 47, Graves 3 - 8. B. F. Stevens, Orig. Sect., Lot 21, Graves 1, 2, 8. James Tazewell, Orig. Sect., Lot 14, Graves 7, 8. William Thompson, Orig. Sect., Lot 5, Grave 5. Adam Weidmer, Orig. Sect., Lot 33, Graves 1, 4 - 8.
Grave Owners in Section 1 of the Cemetery
John V. Durfee, Sect. 1, Lot 10, Graves 2, 3, 5 - 8. Thomas Fraser, Sect. 1, Lot 1, Graves 1, 5, 6. Findlay Fraser jointly with August Lilly, Sect. 1, Lot 2, Graves 1, 2, 4 - 6. James H. Gage, Sect. 1, Lot 9, Graves 7, 8. Myron Gage, Sect. 1, Lot 16, Grave 1. John L. Hood, Sect. 1, Lot 23, Graves 4, 7, 8. William J. Hood, Sect. 1, Lot 6, Graves 2, 7, 8. Joseph Hunter, Sect. 1, Lot 14, Graves 2 - 4. Robert Melroy, Sect. 1, Lot 20, Graves 3, 4. James McArthur, Sect. 1, Lot 7, Graves 1 - 4. Robert McCornack jointly with William Peterson, Sect. 1, Lot 15, Graves 1, 5 - 7. Herman Mick, Sect. 1, Lot 11, Graves 1, 4. David Moore, Sect. 1, Lot 4, Graves 2, 4 - 8. William Moore, Sect. 1, Lot 18, Graves 2, 4 - 8. James Rosborough, Sect. 1, Lot 12, Graves 1 - 5. Charles Solow, Sect. 1, Lot 5, Graves 2, 4, 5, 7, 8.
Grave Owners in Section 2 of the Cemetery
Mrs. Robert Adams jointly with Charles Ramm, Sect. 2, Lot 35, Graves 4, 8. William T. Eakin, Sect. 2, Lot 8, Graves 5 - 8. Theodore Fisher jointly with Robert Kenyon, Sect. 2, Lot 9, Graves 1, 2, 7. 8. W. E. Riley, Sect. 2, Lot 6, Graves 1, 5, 7, 8. Fred Reinking, Sect. 2, Lot 10, Graves 6, 7. Charles Schmittendorf, Sect. 2, Lot 34, Graves 6, 7. Albert Thrun, Sect. 2, Lot 1, Graves 1 - 5. Charles Thrun, Sect. 2, Lot 3, Graves 2, 5, 6. Herman Thrun, Sect. 2, Lot 36, Graves 1 - 4. John Thrun, Sect. 2, Lot 2, Graves 7, 8. William Thrun, Sect. 2, Lot 32, Graves 5 - 8. George Van Vleet, Sect. 2, Lot 37, Graves 1, 2.
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