Ernest DiLegge, age 78, of Lincolnshire, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026. He was born December 7, 1947, in Collarmele, Italy to Domenico and Vincenza nee D'Alessandro DiLegge. He married the love of his life, Nancy Kulbeda on January 2, 1972, at St. Beatrice in Schiller Park, Illinois. Devoted husband of 54 years to Nancy. Beloved father of Kevin DiLegge. Loving brother of Felix (Nancy) DiLegge and Robert, Sr. (Linda) DiLegge. Caring brother-in-law of Gregory (Ellen) Kulbeda, Debbie (Bob) Gleich, Sandy Kulbeda, Faith Kulbeda, and the late Kenneth Kulbeda and Thomas Kulbeda. Fond uncle of Domenic (Roxanne), Jennifer (Keith), Robert, Jr. (Danielle), Stefanie (Michael), David (Alexa), Michael (Tali), David (Melissa), Brittany, Briana (Clint), Brooke, Sarah, Emily (Steve), Ally (Cody). Kind cousin and friend to many. Visitation will be Monday, January 19, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Kolssak Funeral Home, 189 S. Milwaukee Avenue, (2 Blocks South of Dundee Road) Wheeling, Illinois. The funeral service will be Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel at All Saints Cemetery, 700 N. River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60056. Arrangements by Kolssak Funeral Home, to write a condolence message or post a photo for his family, visit funerals.pro. For information, call 847-537-6600.