Will County sheriff’s deputy dies from COVID-19 complications

A Will County Sheriff’s deputy died Saturday from complications from COVID-19.

On Saturday, Michael Queeney, 48, of Plainfield died at Edward Hospital in Naperville with his family by his side, according to a statement from the Will County Sheriff’s Office. Queeney worked for the sheriff’s office for 20 years.

“Deputy Queeney always had a positive attitude and wanted to help those in need of assistance. Deputy Queeney was an asset to the Will County Sheriff’s Office, and he will be sorely missed,” according to a statement from the sheriff’s office.

A caravan of police from from many law enforcement agencies in Will County escorted Queeney from Edward Hospital to Fred C. Dames Funeral Home in Joliet for internment, according to the statement.

Queeney began his career with the sheriff’s office Nov. 29, 2001, as a deputy correctional officer.

In 2003, he moved to the enforcement division as a deputy. For the past several years, Queeney was assigned to the civil division of the sheriff’s office.

Officials with Will County State’s Attorney Office were saddened to learn of Queeney’s death.

“We send our deep condolences to Deputy Queeney’s family and friends and to all those in his law enforcement family,” the state’s attorney’s office said in the release.

Queeney was born in Elmhurst and graduated from York Township High School and Lewis University before beginning his career in law enforcement, according to his obituary. He became a licensed pilot before he became interested in criminal justice.

“Mike will be remembered for his quick wit and sense of humor, his intelligence and work ethic, for being a patriot, and for his great dad jokes,” according to his obituary.

Queeney is survived by wife, Kelly Queeney, their five children, his sister, nephew and his wife’s extended family.

The visitation for Queeney will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Road, Joliet.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Plainfield.