Sharon Kay (Kinczewski) Conlin was born on November 22, 1957, in DeKalb, IL. She attended St Mary’s, which at the time was an all-girls school. Sharon graduated from DeKalb High School in 1975 and then went to Kishwaukee College. She married Dave Conlin on April 28, 1984, at St. Mary’s Church in DeKalb. They had two children; a daughter Stephanie and a son Zachary. 

Whether it was babysitting or part-time jobs, Sharon took her work seriously. She was employed by the First National Bank in DeKalb for nearly 40 years, holding many positions, including management. She oversaw significant conversions of the bank’s operating systems and mergers into Castle Bank and then First National Bank of Omaha.

All her life, Sharon enjoyed traveling. She accompanied her family on camping trips and weekend stays on a lake in Wisconsin when she was young. When her children came along, she shared her love of camping, especially at Condit’s Ranch near Putnam, IL. Sharon was looking forward to many more traveling adventures upon her retirement.

Sharon was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in DeKalb and was known for her giving nature. She was concerned for people who were lost, alone, or needing help. Sharon was quick to volunteer, encourage others, and give away what she had when she thought someone else needed it.

Sharon Kay (Kinczewski) Conlin of DeKalb, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 28, 2019. Her husband David created a Fund in her memory to serve as a permanent reminder of Sharon’s compassion and genuine care for others. The Sharon Kay (Kinczewski) Conlin Memorial Fund provides annual support to programs and organizations aligned with her charitable interests.