Photo courtesy of Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory - Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake, Illinois
1939 - 2014
Deanna K. Zellmann (nee Miller), 75, of Crystal Lake was born September 12, 1939 in Upper Glade, WV, and passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 10, at her home in Crystal Lake, surrounded by her loving family.
Deanna was a proud member of the Red Hat Society and a founding member of the ?Sassy Sisters?. She served on the District 47 school board for seven years and was a founding member of the District 47 PTA. Deanna loved to garden and travel, visiting Europe, Scandinavia, and Australia. Babysitting was a passion for Deanna, she enjoyed watching the children grow from infancy through their teen years, sometimes caring for as many as 15 children.
Deanna is survived by her husband of 56 years, Robert F. Zellmann Sr; children, Bob (Karen) Zellmann, Andrea (late Robert) Floyd, Scott (Sheron) Zellmann, and Michael Zellmann; grandchildren, Katharine, Thomas, Andrew, and Matthew Jackson, and Sarah, Sydney and Pema Zellmann; and sister Sandi (Ray) Kjar. She was preceded in death by her parents Daniel and Glenna Miller, brother Robert (Margaret) Miller, and son in law Robert Floyd.
Memorial visitation will be held 12pm until the time of the memorial service at 4pm, Sunday, December 14, at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave (Route 176), Crystal Lake.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
I miss you so much. Our phone calls and traveling together
Sandi Kjar
December 05, 2025 | Family
Remembering our trips to Webster County
Sandi Kjar
December 05, 2024 | Newport Beach, CA | Family
Zellmann family
I am sorry about your loss. Dee, Charlotte McClung and I have traveled together. I have fond memories of our time in Europe. Someone had pickpocketed her purse and Charlotte and I found one just like it and gave it to her along with some money in it. She was beaming from ear to ear.
I will keep you all in my prayers. I tell people to remember the good times and not dwell on the bad times.
Mike Grose
13424 Turnpike Road
Mike Grose
December 19, 2014 | Summersville, WV
Andrea, Katie, Thomas, Andy and Matt - Please accept my deepest sympathies. Prayers for you and the entire family. God Bless
Hugs to all - Twig
Michelle Crow
December 17, 2014 | Jacksonville, IL
Dear Andrea & family, sorry for your loss. I never had the the chance to meet your mother, however if she is half as nice as you she was quite a great lady.
Kirk Dawson / Childhood School mate
December 16, 2014
Good bye dear friend and classmate. Seeing and visiting with you
at the class reunion this past May will remain a beautiful memory. You were always upbeat, smiling and a joy to be with. You will be
missed more than you know.. Please hold a large table for our great class reunion in Heaven. May God be with your Bob and
loved ones..
Daisy Simms
December 15, 2014 | Ft Smith, AR
Dee, I'll miss our phone calls, letters, laughter, photos, visits, and your sparkling energy. The world lost a fine person. Heaven gained a beautiful angel. You are always and forever in my heart. Cousin, Shelley
Shelley Elkins
December 14, 2014 | Crewe, VA
Dee was cheerful, thoughtful and Bob's perfect partner for 56 years. Hers was a life too short.
Pete and Jane Hoffman, Oakton, Virginia
December 14, 2014
We are saddened to hear of the passing of your wife and mother. Our prayers are with you.
Bob&Cindy Denny
December 13, 2014 | Crystal Lake, IL