Obituaries

Bobbi Daly from st. Charles, IL

"My heartfelt condolences and prayers to all who knew & loved Deb. Although I never worked directly with her on a daily basis when I was employed by the Kane County State's Attorney's Office, I always enjoyed seeing her beautiful smile & experiencing her shining personality. She was an exceptional person."

Rev. Jean Marie Duran from Carol Stream, IL

"I want to extend my thoughts and prayers to the Bree family at the loss of our beautiful Bree. We have been blessed by her in so many ways and will always carry her in our hearts. I will continue to pray for the family as these next days and months will be challenging. May God carry you in grace."

Bob Steffen from South Barrington, IL

"I'm so sorry for your loss. Deb started working at the State's Attorney Office right after I left but I knew her well as a defense attorney. She was a wonderful person and always a fair and zealous defender of victims' rights."

Janet Davis from AURORA, IL

"DEB was a Wonderful Person I will ALWAYS remember her SMILE, GOD HAS TRULY GAINED ONE OF HIS BEST BACK IN HIS GARDEN OF LOVE !"

Carol Jacobsen from Sarasota, FL

"Debbie was a former student and her parents are friends and a former co-worker. She was a bright light in our world and taken much to soon. I send my condolences to her family. She will be greatly missed."

Clifton Bartelt from Geneva, IL

"She was a wonderful person and a great lawyer ."

Lee Holmes from St. Charles, IL

"I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to Deb's family. I worked on the opposite side of the aisle from Deb when she was with the State's attorney and I was at the Public Defender's office many years ago."

Jim Needles from Chicago, IL

"Dear Mary,I am so sorry for you loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts.Fondly, Jim"

Raquel Tovar from Chicago, IL

"I am sorry for your loss, may the memories soften the hurt in your heart."

Nancy Schlim from St. Charles, IN

"Deb brightened the Court room, she was always smiling & gracious & kind! Deb was also very passionate about her Family & her job. We have lost a Very Special Person, & Heaven has gained another bright light! Peace be with you & my Deepest Condolences to the Family."

Meg Gorecki from St. Charles, IL

"My sincerest condolences to Deb's family and friends. Deb was one of the finest prosecutor's at the Kane County State's Attorney's Office. Her commitment to justice for the victims of crime was steadfast and her ability to be a voice for children, under the most difficult of circumstances, was extraordinary. As the Director of the Child Advocacy Center, Deb was a consummate professional that was able to bring civility to an otherwise adversarial position. This is a tremendous loss for the community and the legal profession. She will be sincerely missed. You will all remain in my thoughts and prayers. MEG"

Patricia Piper Golden, Judge (Ret.) from Dundee, IL

"Ms. Bree, as she was called in the court rooms at the Kane County Judicial Center, always appeared on behalf of the People, prepared and respectful to all those involved in the cases she prosecuted. Along with her competence and conviction, she brought a genuine lovely smile. That smile lit up her face even more when she was not before the bench and speaking about her children. The children of Kane County benefitted by her advocacy. May her family be comforted by knowing how many families she helped."

Kathi LeComte from Batavia, IL

"Deb was a joy to work with. She always had a positive attitude and a smile on her face. The court reporters all loved her. She will live on in our memories."