Obituaries
Stephen W. Bancroft
August 19, 1946 - December 20, 2025
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VISITATION
January 17, 2026 | 1:00 P.M.- 4:00 P.M. -
Yurs Funeral Home
405 East Main Street St. Charles, IL 60174
Stephen W. Bancroft, age 79, of Elgin, IL died peacefully Saturday evening, December 20 th , surrounded by his immediate family.
Steve was born on August 19, 1946 in Geneva Illinois. Prior to retirement, he was Vice President of Construction for Equity Marketing Services, a family owned and run condominium sales business. After retirement, Steve explored a passion for boating and spending time with his grandsons playing horse in his pool in Florida.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl of Elgin, IL; son, Todd (Michelle) of St. Charles, IL; and two grandsons, Stephen (Mev) and Michael. He was preceded in death by his parents Clayton and Jean, and his sister Cindy.
Visitation will be held Saturday, January 17 th from 1:00-4:00 P.M. at Yurs Funeral Home, St. Charles. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association.
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Sarah coyne simpson from Pinckneyville, IL
"So sorry for your loss I will keep r the family in my prayers"
Niki Barker from Monroe , GA
"So many memories from Grandma Bancrofts when we were young, to football games in high school, weddings,kids playing , this man was the best of the best. Cheri, my love and prayers are out to you and Todd."
Jayne “Carey” Hoppenstedt from Wheaton, IL
"So very sorry Cheryl to learn of Steve’s passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and in my prayers."
Fred Broderick from Lincolnwood, IL
"Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Steve was alway great to me at 400 E & 401 E. I still have my "The Bancroft" sweat shirt."