Delehanty Funeral Home of Loves Park

Delehanty Funeral Home of Loves Park is a Funeral Home in Loves Park, IL, located at 401 River Lane. It holds a rating of 5.0 based on 112 reviews.

Founded in 1949 by Thomas and Lorraine Delehanty in the Weldon farmhouse at the corner of North Second Street and Merrill Avenue, the business moved to its present location at 401 River Lane in 1955. In its early years, the funeral home operated Loves Park’s first ambulance service until 1971 and served as the city’s first police and fire communications center from 1950 to 1961. A major addition in 1970 expanded the building by 2,500 square feet, followed by another in 1984, bringing the total space to over 10,000 square feet. The facility offers the largest in the area, with seating for 300 and modern spaces for services, arrangements, and gatherings.

The family-owned team offers traditional funerals, cremation, preplanning, and veterans’ services. With an on-site crematory, the business provides cremation services with personalized options. The staff guides families through preplanning arrangements to ensure wishes are known and helps create meaningful services that reflect religious, cultural, or personal values. Staff members include proud veterans who assist with military honors and coordinate VA benefits. The team includes licensed funeral director Joseph Trapani and office manager Rebecca Van Zuiden, who joined in the 1990s and 2000s respectively. The staff is available 24/7 by phone, with office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Delehanty Funeral Home of Loves Park provides dignified care and community history to the Loves Park area.

Located on River Lane in Loves Park, Illinois, the business sits about a mile from North 2nd Street and East Riverside Boulevard. It is near notable local landmarks including Loves Park Elementary School and the Loves Park Police Department.