Crystal Lake, Illinois
CRYSTAL LAKE – Donald L. Ross Jr., 53, of Crystal Lake, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2010, in Woodstock, after a courageous battle with melanoma.
He was born July 13, 1956, in Elgin, to Donald L. Sr. and Lenora Lee (Boyd) Ross. In 1974 he graduated from Irving Crown High School in Carpentersville.
For more than 30 years, he worked for Graftek Press/Brown Printing. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and attending his children's sporting events, but spending time with his family brought him the greatest joy.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Lynda M. (Zoiss) Ross, whom he married June 14, 1992, in McHenry; his cherished children, Derrick V., Tyler E. and Jordan R. Ross, all of Crystal Lake; his adored grandsons, Cameron and Connor Ross; his loving father; his dear sister, Linda (Randy) Blank; and his devoted niece and nephew, Shawn Bellanca and Jennifer Schild.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
The visitation will be from 3 p.m. Monday, April 5, until the service at 8 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Route 176), Crystal Lake. The Rev. Larry Rubeck will officiate. Interment will be private.
Memorials in his name may be sent to Hospice of Northeastern Illinois, 410 S. Hager Ave., Barrington, IL 60010.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.davenport family.com. For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-3411.
Lyn and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Stan and I had the pleasure of being your neighbors for 10 years and reflect fondly on that time. You and your family were a joy to watch grow through skateboards, t-ball and teen drivers. The love you shared was evident by all the lives you touched. May you find comfort in the memories of a life well lived.
Kelly and Stan Dostal
April 06, 2010 | Woodstock, IL
Dear Linda,
Thinking of you at this time and please accept my deepest condolences for your sweet Brother Don...
Love you, Sharon Lee Zajicek-Barbosa
April 05, 2010
Lynda and family
I am so sorry for your loss. Don was truly one of the good guys and will be missed very much.
Phil Brenner and Family
Phil Brenner
April 05, 2010 | Wonder Lake, IL
On behalf of the reunion committee of Irving Crown High School Class of 74, We send our deepest sympathy on the loss of a dear family member. We also feel his loss and will remember him at every reunion.
Ann Wisniewski
April 05, 2010 | Algonquin, IL
Dear Lyn and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family every day. I offer my deepest sympathy and hope you will find comfort and peace in precious memories and in all of those who love you so much.
Love,
Joyce Zoiss
April 05, 2010
Dear Linda,
I was shocked to learn of Don's passing and I am deeply sorry for the loss of such a good man who could only have been a great husband and father.
While working at Graftek/Brown, Don was always warm and cordial, easy going and helpful. Being yourself the same way, it is no wonder the two of you committed to a shared a life of married love.
It was God's will and His divine gift to each of you! Remember that his passing is only a temporary...
Diane Michalik
April 04, 2010 | IL
Dear Ty and Family,
I am so sorry to read about the passing of your father and husband. I understand what a sorrowful time this is for you and your family. It's difficult to lose a father at such a young age when there are so many hopes and dreams of the future. My sympathy goes out to all of you and I will keep you in my prayers.
With Sympathy,
Gail Williams
Gail Williams
April 03, 2010 | Algonquin, IL