Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory - Lake Zurich

941 South Old Rand Rd

Lake Zurich, Illinois

Harry Tichnor Obituary

Harry Sander Tichnor, 88, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2023, at Cedar Lake Assisted Living in Lake Zurich, IL. He was born on October 30, 1934, in Los Angeles, CA, to Arnold and Betty Tichnor. Harry is survived by his daughters, Linda (Bruce) Bartolucci, Laura Barnes, and Melissa Tichnor; sister, Marilyn Neiman; grandchildren, Taryn Bartolucci, Jay Bartolucci, Jake Barnes, and Haley Barnes. He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Patricia "Pat" Tichnor. Harry spent his career in outdoor advertising, starting with Foster and Kleiser where he sold billboard space in Seattle, WA, and Los Angeles, CA. Later, he moved his family to Barrington, IL in 1980, where he worked for Leo Burnett until his retirement in 1997. Harry was an avid fan of the Dodgers baseball team and always kept up with his USC Trojan football team in the fall. A private memorial will be held for immediate family members only. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation in memory of Harry and his wife Pat. Donations can be made at https://bit.ly/3oXUq6U. Arrangements were entrusted to Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, Lake Zurich. For additional information please call 847-550-4221 or to leave an online condolence for the family, visit www.davenportfamily.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 15, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Harry Tichnor

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in Harry Tichnor's name

Memorial Events
for Harry Tichnor

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory - Lake Zurich

941 South Old Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

How to support Harry's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Harry Tichnor's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more