The Investigative Services Section is tasked with conducting preliminary investigations into all deaths occurring within Kendall County to determine the cause and manner of death. Investigators in this section may respond directly to the scene or manage cases remotely through telephone conferences with the reporting law enforcement agency or healthcare providers. Additionally, all investigators assigned to this section are sworn as Deputy Coroners, and classified as Peace Officers under Illinois Statute (55 ILCS 5/3-3007 & 725 ILCS 5/107-16 Et. al)

Responsibilities of the Investigative Services Section may also be assumed by the Coroner, Chief Deputy Coroner, or Forensic Services Manager as part of their supplementary duties related to death investigations.

Investigative Services Section Staff:

Jessica Gotte
Senior Deputy Coroner, Archival Officer
Email: jgotte@kendallcountyil.gov

Jessica is currently appointed as a Deputy Coroner with Kendall County. She studied at the College of DuPage and received her license as a Radiologic Technologist. She went on to further her studies at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, and in 2010 received her board certification as a Radiology Practitioner Assistant. She also practices as a Radiology PA at several local outpatient facilities as well as a local hospital.

Certifications, Trainings & Memberships

• Basic Medicolegal Death Investigator - Intl. Coroner's and Medical Examiner's Association
• Member - Illinois Coroner's and Medical Examiner's Association

William "Will" Sutton
Deputy Coroner
Email: wcsutton@kendallcountyil.gov

Will is currently appointed as a Deputy Coroner with Kendall County. He is a decorated US Marine Corps veteran who served in Operation Enduring freedom and is a purple heart recipient. He also works full-time as a County Veteran Service Officer at a local Veteran's Assistance Commission.

Certifications, Trainings & Memberships

• Medicolegal Death Investigator - St. Louis University School of Medicine
• Member - Illinois Coroner's and Medical Examiner's Association