Warrenville in DuPage County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Veteran's Memorial

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 14, 2025

1. The Veteran's Memorial Marker

Inscription. This Veteran's Memorial was constructed originally in 1983 as part of the community's Sesquicentennial celebration. The project was a joint effort of the City of Warrenville and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 8081. It was dedicated November 10, 1984, which was a windy, cold, and rainy day. Mayor Richard Volkmer initiated the project, coordinating it with V.F.W. Memorial Chairman Vern Soukup and Committee members Ed Jarnell and Bob Richards, who led the V.FW. members to volunteer construction contributions. The Memorial included the wall and three flag poles as they are currently located plus two benches. At that time. Stafford Place did not extend west of Warren Avenue. A mature evergreen spruce tree was moved from the John Martin home to this location and planted behind the wall. The Veteran's Memorial and the first Warrenville flag were both designed by then-Mayor Richard Volkmer. His sister, Mary Ellen (Sister Miriam Angela, CSC), created the flag itself, hand-sewing it in brown and gold silk.

When the 1987 street and storm drainage system was built, a new curbed traffic circle was built to connect Stafford

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Place west of Warren Avenue to Rockwell (extending Stafford Place) to service the new Library building that opened that year. The John Martin tree was relocated at that time to its present position to make way for the new street. In 1990, the students at Holmes School participated in a ceremony that also relocated the World War I Memorial Rock from the grounds at Holmes School, which was closing. The students thereafter attended the new Johnson Elementary School, built in Summerlakes west of Route 59.

In 1996, through the efforts of Mayor Vivian Lund, the Memorial was further improved with new handicapped access, raised flower beds, pathways, a flowing fountain, an "avenue of flags," and a pressed-design flagstone concrete surface. All funds and materials required for the reconstruction were contributed by persons who are now recognized by the plaques mounted on the back of the wall. The VFW, in cooperation with the Ladies Auxiliary, still takes the responsibility for the flag postings and organizes appropriate ceremonies for Memorial Day. Veterans Day, and for other patriotic occasions. The City takes responsibility for maintenance

Warrenville Veterans Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 14, 2025

2. Warrenville Veterans Memorial

The marker is affixed to the memorial on the far left side of this photo.

and repair of all aspects of the Memorial.

Thus we approach twenty years of continuous community effort to honor all Warrenville veterans of all eras. Anyone who would like to arrange for the installation of a plaque to honor a veteran, and thereby help sustain the Warrenville Veteran's Memorial, may make their arrangements for a suitable contribution by contacting the Mayor's office at City Hall. 11-11-02

Erected 2002.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Military • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1983.

Location. 41° 49.422′ N, 88° 10.875′ W. Marker is in Warrenville, Illinois, in DuPage County. It is on Stafford Place near Warren Avenue, in the median. The marker is on the south side of the Warrenville Veterans Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Warrenville IL 60555, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Greater Chicago.

It is also in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great

Downtown Warrenville image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 14, 2025

3. Downtown Warrenville

The Veterans Memorial is on the right side of this photo.

Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Warrenville Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Warrenville World War I Memorial Rock (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to the Founders Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Seraph Warren Holmes (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); It Kame From the North (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Julius M. Warren’s Saw Mill and Warrenville’s Grist Mill (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gathering at the Gristmill (approx. half a mile away); Recipe for a River (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warrenville.

Warrenville World War I Memorial Rock image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 14, 2025

4. Warrenville World War I Memorial Rock

The memorial rock referenced on the sign is located behind (to the west of) the Veterans Memorial.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 19, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.