Francisco Alberto Morales, age 54, of Elgin, IL, passed away on March 17, 2025. He was born October 27, 1970 in Chicago, IL to his loving parents, Francisco Morales and Angelita Solis.

Francisco worked as a truck driver. He had a wonderful sense of humor, always referring to himself as the “Big Sexy.” He loved his children and grandchildren, and was very proud of them. He also adored his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Francisco was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco Morales and Angelita (née Solis) Botti; siblings, Francisco “Tato” Morales, Joanna Morales, and Viviana Morales; aunt, Anna Solis; and great-niece, Jennavecia Berry.

He is survived by his children, Victor Mena, Regina Morales, Jacqueline Arguijo, and Franky (Caitlin) Morales; siblings, Lourdes Morales Martinez, Benjamin Feliciano, and Jessica (Jovan Binion) Sampson; grandchildren, Alizah Nicole Mena, Lily Anna Mata-Morales, and Camaili Leshay Mena; aunts, Lydia Solis and Laura Solis; nieces and nephews, Carlos (Rosa) Berrios Jr., Karina (Javelle Cook) Berrios, Nathan Delgado, Maya Padilla, and Priyah Binion; and a multitude of cousins.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Francisco’s name to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.

Final arrangements entrusted to Symonds-Madison Funeral Home. For more information, call 847-741-1128.