The Forensic Services Section is primarily responsible for managing the Kendall County Forensic Science Center (Morgue) and providing civilian staff to assist the Investigative Services Section at death scenes. This section is led by the Forensic Services Manager, who oversees all daily operations and budgeting for the Forensic Science Center, as well as managing all civilian personnel employed by the Coroner's Office. Additionally, as a sworn Deputy Coroner, the Forensic Services Manager may fulfill investigative responsibilities as required.

Forensic Services Section Staff:

Cherie McCarron 
Forensic Services Manager, Deputy Coroner/Investigator
Desk: (630) 381-9109
Email: cmccarron@kendallcountyil.gov

Cherie is currently appointed as a full-time Deputy Coroner with Kendall County and currently assigned as the Forensic Services Manager. She was initially hired part-time with the office in 2021, transitioned to a full-time Deputy Coroner in 2022 and was promoted to Forensic Services Manager in December 2024. She previously worked in both pre-hospital EMS as well as for an Organ/Tissue Procurement Organization (OPO) as a Senior Tissue Recovery Technician.

Certifications, Trainings & Memberships

• Medicolegal Death Investigator - St. Louis University School of Medicine
• Member - Illinois Coroner's and Medical Examiner's Association
• Outdoor Recovery Course - Forensic Anthropology Center, University of Tennessee

Jennifer Johnson, MA
Administrative Assistant
Desk: (630) 381-9266
Email: jjohnson@kendallcountyil.gov

Cristie Fry, MSW, LCSW
Coroner's Assistant
Email: staff@kendallcoroner.org 

Kendra Puga, BHS
Coroner's Assistant
Email: staff@kendallcoroner.org 

Allen Grobe
Transporter
Email: staff@kendallcoroner.org 

William "Bill" Bergland, B.S.
Transporter
Email: staff@kendallcoroner.org 

VACANT
Coroner's Assistant
Email: staff@kendallcoroner.org