Poplar Grove, IL

Jay Eugene Akely, age 77, born in Chicago, attended Chicago
and suburban public schools. Graduated
Cum Laude from Upper Iowa University while serving the Elk Grove Village Police
Department. Came up through the ranks
and retired after more than 20 years as a Lieutenant and Commander of the
Patrol Division. US Navy Veteran, after
relocating to Boone County, served as a volunteer firefighter, was a Salvation
Army Advisory Board Member, Bonus Township Planning Commission Member as well
as serving on the Boards of the Boone County Crimestoppers and Poplar Grove
Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum.

Survived by his wife and best friend, Christina; brother,
Phil (Joanne) Akely; son, Jay (Vivian) Akely; daughter Shelle Young;
stepdaughters, Kelly (Scott) Clayton, Tracey (Patrick) Collins, Melanie Kvistad;
five Grandchildren.

Jay loved aviation and was a private pilot and aircraft
owner. He had a special love for
Stearman and Cessna Airplanes. Loved the
outdoors, enjoyed fishing, hunting and outdoor sports; and was a fan of the Chicago
Bears and Blackhawks.

In keeping with Jay's desires; private family services have
taken place. Arrangements by Anderson
Funeral and Cremation Services, 218 W. Hurlbut Avenue, Belvidere, IL. To share a memory, please visit
www.AndersonFCS.com