Obituaries
Neal B. Ebert
October 1, 1960 - November 12, 2017


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VISITATION
November 17, 2017 | 4:00-8:00 pm -
Yurs Funeral Home
1771 W State Street
Geneva, Illinois60134 - November 18, 2017 | 10:30 A.M.
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Geneva United Methodist Church
211 Hamilton
Geneva, Illinois60134 -
Burial Location
Private
Neal B. Ebert, age 57 of Geneva, Illinois passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2017 surrounded by loving family and friends. The son of Robert and Florence Ebert, Neal was born on October 1, 1960 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of University of Wisconsin Whitewater and received his MBA from Marquette University.
Neal had a deep passion and love for his family, children, friends and work. He was active in supporting the activities of his children which included being a past president of the Geneva Foxes (Girls fast pitch softball) and Illinois Swimming official for his son’s swim team, West Chicago Sharks. He leaves a legacy of love to all who knew him.
He is survived by his loving wife Amy, daughter Amanda, son Matthew, mother Florence of Geneva, IL, sister Lynn Ebert, nephew Beau Blask of Pewaukee, Wisconsin and many aunts, uncles, cousins and great friends.
He was preceded in death by his father.
A Memorial Visitation will be 4-8:00 P.M. Friday, November 17, 2017, at Yurs Funeral Home 1771 W. State Street, Geneva, IL 60134. Memorial Services will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Geneva Methodist Church 211 Hamilton, Geneva, IL 60134. Contributions in Neal’s memory may be made for Cancer Research to: Mayo Clinic-Department of Development 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905 or MD Anderson Cancer Center P.O. Box 4486 Houston, TX 77210-4486.
To leave an online condolence or remembrance to the family, visit the funeral homes’ obituary page at www.yursfuneralhomes.com. For more information, please call Yurs Funeral Home Geneva, 630-232-7337.
Condolences
Tom Schmidt from Warrenville, IL
"Amy, Amanda and Matt, Words cannot express the sadness I feel. I am fortunate to have been able to have shared some time, coffee, laughter and life with your husband and father and to have considered him my friend. Tom"
Beth Manz from Sheboygan Falls, WI
"Amy I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family."
Jan from Amodeo, IL
"My heartfelt condolences to all of you. You are in my prayers."
Carol Cole from Gary, IN
"Amy, Amanda and Matt - My heart is heavy with sadness. I cannot say enough how deeply sorry I am for your loss. I was fortunate to get to know Neal while working for him at Accenture. He was a great person and boss. I want you to know that the times we talked about his family, he was always so happy to share stories of all of you and how you each were doing. I know you all were first and foremost in his mind. He will be missed. My sincere condolences to you. May God always give you strength. You all are in my thoughts and prayers."
Jackie Edwardson from Brown Deer, WI
"My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time."
Jack Krafcisin from Western Springs, IL
"I am so sorry to hear about Neal. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
Karen Lohuis from Sheboygan Falls, WI
"Amy I am so sorry for your loss, you and your children are in my daily thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs."
Adam and Monica Senkbeil from Sheboygan, WI
"Amy, we are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy and warmest thoughts and prayers are with you and your children."
Maryann Snook from Geneva, IL
"Amy, Amanda & Matt, So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Hope you find peace and comfort in all your wonderful memories."
Paschal Sciarra from Howards Grove, WI
"We send Florence, Amy, Amanda, & Matt our deepest condolences and prayers from your Sheboygan family. There's never I time I drive by 7th Street and remember all the great times (a pinball machine in the basement- nothing's better, still missing the Stardust, etc.). All our love."
Steven Forss from Boston, MA
"I have fond memories of Neil from Sheboygan North High School, in particular the football and basketball teams; he was quite an athlete and wore that letter jacket with pride. It saddens me to learn of his passing and pray for Neil, his family and friends. GOD Bless you all."
Stephanie Sadlowski from St. Charles , IL
"I only met Neal sometimes bright and early on the mornings he brought miss Luna Bin to me. He was always so nice and so pleasant to talk too. I am deeply touched and heartbroken for this and I am thinking of his family during this time. But I know he taught them to be strong and to help one another get through this trying time in life. God bless you Amy and your children. Days ahead will be tough, but just keep your head up and remember those beautiful days that you and Neal shared and smile and be thankful for what was made when the two of you were happy and care free."
Kuechle family from Sheboygan, WI
"Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time."
Pattie Freye Cox from Sheboygan, WI
"Lynn, I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in friends, faith and family. Pattie"
Nicole Jack from Batavia, IL
"My deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you all."
Kayte Robinson from Yorkville, IL
"I am so sorry for your loss. Neil was such a wonderful man. I always enjoyed seeing his bright smile walk in. May the sweet and precious memories bring you comfort in this time of sorrow. Amy, Matt, and Amanda you are in my thoughts and prayers."
Andy and Debbie Kobler from Geneva , IL
"Amy, Amanda, and Matthew, we are so very sorry and sad to hear of Neal’s passing. We send our love and strength to all of you and will be keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers."
Jessica from McFadden, IL
"Hello Ebert family, I didn’t know Neal, but I knew his mother Florence. She was my kindergarten teacher at Washington Elementary School in Sheboygan, WI, and I have fond memories of her class, especially her playing the piano for us. I am sorry to have missed the services. So very sad to hear about the loss of your husband, dad, and son. He sounded like a wonderful person, devoted to his family. Please know you are in our thoughts. Sincerely, Jessica (Fischer) McFadden & family"
Ana Faught from West Chicago, IL
"My thought and prayers are with all of you in this difficult time. May God bring you peace."
Betsy Hannasch from Inver Grove Heights, MN
"Amy, Amanda & Matt, I was so sad to hear the news of Neil, my high school memories of Amy and Neil dating are very fun memories-I also remember Neil as a great athlete! I had the privilege of being at Neil and Amy's wedding! I have been praying for all of you at this very difficult time-praying God's peace and comfort for all of you! Also, Sympathy from the whole Henneman Family."