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The Kane County Coroner's Office - Dr. Monica Silva, Coroner
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A Law Enforcement Agency that investigates death to determine the cause and manner of the death, while working in conjunction with:
- Criminal Justice Agencies
- Fire Protection Agencies
- Medical Institutions
- Public Health and Service Organizations
- Mortuary Service Providers

04/27/2026

Kane County Coroner, Dr. Monica Silva, and the staff of the Kane County Coroner’s Office extend our deepest condolences to the Chicago Police Department, the family of Officer John Bartholomew, and all those affected by this tragic loss.

We also keep the injured officer and their loved ones in our thoughts as they continue to recover.

We honor Officer Bartholomew’s service, dedication, and sacrifice made in the line of duty while protecting his community.

03/18/2026

The Kane County Coroner’s Office extends its sincere condolences to the family, friends, and members of the Chicago Fire Department on the loss of Firefighter Michael Altman.

We recognize the dedication and service required of those in the fire service, and the profound impact this loss has on both his loved ones and his department.

Our thoughts are with all who knew and served alongside him.

02/19/2026

EPD Report # 25-76430

Update to Missing Person Investigation Now Classified as a Death Investigation

On February 17, 2026, at approximately 5:42 p.m., the Elgin Fire Department responded to the area of the Fox River near the 100 block of North Center Street in South Elgin, to assist the South Elgin Fire Department who received information that a deceased subject was located near the dam.

Detectives from the Major Investigations Division and the Kane County Coroner's Office arrived on scene, and subsequently, the Elgin Fire Department and South Elgin Fire Department recovered an adult male from the river.

On February 18, 2026, an autopsy was conducted by the Kane County Coroner’s Office. The Coroner positively identified the decedent as Mr. Ulises “Miguel” Segura Dorantes, age 53, who had been reported as missing to the Elgin Police Department on November 29, 2025. The Kane County Coroner, Dr. Monica Silva, advised the preliminary cause of death to be drowning. Toxicological samples were collected and sent to a forensics laboratory for analysis.

We wish to thank the Elgin community and beyond for information that was provided for this investigation and extend our condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Segura Dorantes.

No further information is available at this time.

02/15/2026

Today, the Kane County Coroner’s Office joins our community in remembering the lives lost in the 2019 shooting at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora.

We honor:

🕊 Russell Beyer
🕊 Vicente Juarez
🕊 Clayton Parks
🕊 Josh Pinkard
🕊 Trevor Wehner

We remember the families who continue to carry this loss, the co-workers and survivors whose lives were forever changed, and the courage of the first responders — including the injured officers of the Aurora Police Department and the members of the Aurora Fire Department — who responded without hesitation.

As part of this community, we pause in reflection and stand in solidarity with Aurora.

We remember.
We honor.
We will never forget. 🕊️

02/04/2026

KANE COUNTY CORONER IDENTIFIES BODY OF MISSING ADULT MALE

Kane County, IL – The body of an adult male who had been formally reported missing by his family on January 22, 2026, was recovered from Jelkes Creek in West Dundee, IL on February 2, 2026. The Kane County Coroner was immediately notified, and with the assistance of the Elgin Fire Department, the decedent was transported to the Kane County Coroner’s Office.
An autopsy was performed on February 4, 2026, where the individual was positively identified as 52-year-old Joseph L. Johnson Jr., of Elgin, IL. The preliminary cause of death appears to be drowning, pending toxicology results. Toxicology samples were collected and will be undergoing testing at a forensic laboratory.
Kane County Coroner, Dr. Monica Silva, and her staff, extend their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Joseph Johnson Jr. The Coroner’s Office is working closely with Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley, and her team. The investigation into the death remains ongoing.

01/25/2026

Medicolegal Death Investigator Week
January 25-31, 2026

This week, we recognize and thank the dedicated Medicolegal Death Investigators of the Kane County Coroner’s Office.

Our Deputy Coroners work tirelessly, often behind the scenes, responding at all hours, supporting families during their hardest moments, and seeking the truth with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. Their work is essential to public safety, justice, and community trust.

Please join us in thanking them for the work they do, the standards they uphold, and the care they show every day.

01/24/2026

At approximately 1655 hours on January 21, 2026, the Kane County Coroner’s Office was notified by the Fox Valley Major Crimes Task Force of an officer-involved shooting in Aurora, Illinois, which resulted in a death. The decedent, identified as 27-year-old Temesgen Welendreyas of Aurora, Illinois, was transported to the Kane County Morgue. An autopsy was conducted on January 23, 2026. The preliminary cause of death is attributed to gunshot wounds. Toxicology samples have been collected and sent for further forensic analysis. The Kane County Coroner’s Office is collaborating with the Fox Valley Major Crimes Task Force as they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.
The Kane County Coroner’s Office extends its heartfelt condolences to all those impacted during this difficult time.

01/09/2026

Thank you to the men and women of law enforcement who show up every day so our communities can feel safe. We appreciate you—today and always.

10/28/2025

Happy National First Responder Day to all the brave men and women of Kane County and throughout our nation. We appreciate all that you do.

09/10/2025

World Su***de Prevention Day.
On this day, we pause to remember those lost, support those who struggle, and stand beside families forever changed. At the Kane County Coroner’s Office, we are committed to awareness, compassion, and prevention.

If you or someone you love is in crisis, dial 988 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline — free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Together, we can bring hope and save lives.

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37W699 IL Rt 38
Saint Charles, IL
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