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David Gorski

1986 - 2016

David Gorski Obituary

David E. Gorski, 30, of Libertyville, IL., formerly of Crystal Lake, IL passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 23, 2016. He was born July 31, 1986 in Evanston, IL to James "Jay" and Dolores (nee Sherwood) Gorski. David will be deeply missed by his loving parents; his sisters, Carolyn and Rachel, his aunts and uncles: William Sherwood, Jean (Reid) Anderson, John (Beth) Sherwood, Terry Sherwood (Larry Edmonds), Tim (Julie) Sherwood, , Carol (Tim) Kane, Kim Sherwood, Greg (Becky) Gorski, John (Laura) Gorski and Tony (Gail) Sliwa. Cousins; Jennifer (Curt Biron), Robert (Jessica), Michael and Anna Gorski. Daniel and Stephen Sliwa. Greg and Renee Anderson. Bridget, Emmett and Kevin Kane, Ryan (Liz), Todd (Krissy), Andrew (Calliemae), Meghan, Jack, Maggie, Ann, Marley and Michael Sherwood, Katie (Jesse) Cooper, Samantha (Casey) Anderson. He is also survived by Mary Sherwood and members of the Ringness, Schnepf, Blake, and Perkins families. David is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Edwin and Helen Gorski and John L. "Jack" and Dolores Sherwood. Memorial visitation will be Mon., Jan. 2, 2017, from 2 to 7PM at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Rte. 176), Crystal Lake, IL. Visitation will resume on Tues., Jan. 3 at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 410 North First St., Cary, IL at 9:30am. The Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30am. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Crystal Lake Food Pantry Building Fund or Marian Central Catholic High School, Woodstock, IL. Please consider the needs of the family in this difficult time. For information, please contact Davenport Family Funeral Home, 815-459-3411. For full obituary and online condolences please visit, www.davenportfamily.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Dec. 31, 2016 to Jan. 1, 2017.

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Nan Kennedy

December 20, 2021

"No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that rock I´m clinging"
~A Shaker hymn

Nan Kennedy

December 20, 2020

Dolores, Jay, Carolyn and Rachel we are praying for you. Please remind yourselves of this prayer:

We do our best to find the positive in each day, and we do. We spend time soul searching each week to keep the energy flowing. Even in the midst of so much uncertainty and loss, there is joy in each day. In the darkest hours there is light, even if it is only the slightest glimmer at times, it is there. We will stay inspired, we will keep fighting the good fight and we will keep believing in the promises of tomorrow. We are all in this together, remaining strong with the gift of faith, family and friends. Amen.

Nan Kennedy

December 20, 2019

Dolores and Jay, Carolyn and Rachel
We continually have you in our prayers. We are looking forward to sharing in the celebration of mass on the 21st.

Nan Kennedy

January 10, 2017

Dear Dolores, Jay and family,
Our hearts are heavy with sadness over this news.
Praying for God's good graces to be bestowed upon each of you--along with strength and fortitude that only He can provide. If you need anything, we are here for you.
Dan and Nan Kennedy and Family

Nan Kennedy

January 9, 2017

Dear Dolores, Jay and family,
Our hearts are heavy with sadness over this news.
Praying for God's good graces to be bestowed upon each of you--along with strength and fortitude that only He can provide. If you need anything, we are here for you.
Dan and Nan Kennedy and Family

James Goetz

January 9, 2017

David will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the Gorski family at this time. His loss will be felt.

Brian Cook

January 4, 2017

Jim, so sorry to learn of your family's great loss. Thinking of you and keeping you and family in my prayers,

Lindsay Bridenbaker

January 4, 2017

Dolores, sending you and your family my love and prayers during this difficult time. So very sorry for your loss.

Eric Grawe

January 3, 2017

So sorry for your great loss and my prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends. I only knew Dave through softball for a couple years, but he was a great man and will not be soon forgotten.

Becky Patterson

January 3, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Eric Epperson

January 3, 2017

I am truly sorry for your loss. David was a good young man and will be missed by all who knew him. God rest his soul.

Kate and Mike Cerney

January 2, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss. We have been John and Laura's neighbors for many years and admire them greatly. We too have a thirty year old son so the loss of a man so young is heartbreaking to all parents. Our prayers are with you.

Kirsten Schulz

January 2, 2017

Thoughts and prayers to all those who knew David. He was a valued co worker on whom I could always count for help.

Jerry Bodden

January 2, 2017

We are so sorry for your great loss and our prayers and thoughts are with the family.

Jerry & Joan Bodden
Spring Grove, Illinois

Heather

December 31, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss.

December 31, 2016

Deepest sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time

December 31, 2016

Deepest sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time

December 31, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. Grace Kane and family.

Holly Rhodes

December 31, 2016

Sweet Dave, you will be missed by so many! You were such a fun loving, sweet, caring, hilarious, genuine guy! I will miss seeing your smiling face, and getting big Bear hugs from you. My deepest condolences go out to your family. RIP Sweet Dave!

Callie Graham

December 30, 2016

To the Gorski family - my thoughts are with you and I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers.

Suzy Foster

December 30, 2016

Our very deepest sympathy to the Gorski family. We knew David as a delightful young man at St. John Vianney where he was a classmate of our son Colin. We had the opportunity of reconnecting with David a few years ago and so enjoyed visiting with such a fine young man. You are in our prayers.
Larry and Suzy Foster

Pam & Kevin Eriksen & Family

December 30, 2016

We knew David when he was a sweet little boy, so it's no wonder he grew up to be a kind and loving young man. Our deepest, deepest sympathy and prayers to David's wonderful family: Dolores, Jay, Carolyn and Rachel and to his extended family, and the many people who were blessed to call him friend. God Bless.

Diane Fox

December 29, 2016

Dolores, so sorry for the loss of your son. Sending prayers to you and your family.

Scoleri Family

December 29, 2016

Deepest sympathies to the Gorski family on the loss of their son, brother, nephew and cousins from your Great Aunt Marilyn Mulcahy Scoleri and family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Russ and Mary Kay Rieke

December 29, 2016

Dolo, Jay, Caroline and Rachel,
There are no words to explain how very sorry we are for your loss...David was raised by a wonderful family who taught him to be a good son, brother and friend to so many. There is no doubt that he felt your love with him each and every day. I pray that you find some comfort in that in the days ahead. May God bless you all.

Michelle Graham

December 29, 2016

David was always such a nice sweet guy.
To his family, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tom Carle

December 28, 2016

The world has lost a great guy. I enjoyed coaching him at MCC for 2 years

To the Gorski family I am sorry for your loss.

Brittany Quinn

December 28, 2016

David was a nice guy to work with. He will be missed.

Nathalie Tobon

December 28, 2016

Sweet Dave. I didn't really know him too well unfortunately but what I did know. He was an amazing soul. Funny, sweet and just all around awesome. The world will never be the same without you bud. I know you are making the lord laugh with you.
I never got to call you a close friend heck we didn't talk to much at school but you made a huge impact on my life and I'm forever grateful.

I LOVE YOU SWEETNESS

Nathalie Gonzalez

December 28, 2016

You will forever be missed. This world has lost a treasure.

Daniel Castle #40

December 27, 2016

Dave Gorski is one of a kind. He was a great man, a great teammate, and I wish I would have had more time to consider him a closer friend. Everything I knew of him I loved and all the times I had with him were filled with smiles and laughter. To his family I say what a fine man you raised and I'm so sorry for your lose.
RIP #33. Love you man.

Donna Keller

December 27, 2016

May happy memories carry you and your family through this sorrowful time. Thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.

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2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory

419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Rte 176), Crystal Lake, IL

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9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church

410 North First St., Cary, IL

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SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church

410 North First St., Cary, IL

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