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He is survived by his wife, Patty of Martinton; one daughter, Lauren (Ryan) Krokson of Monee; step-children, Michael A. Hill of Watseka, Zachary R. (Kristina) Hill of Milford, and Stephanie (Nathan) Bernard of Danforth; step-grandchildren, Christopher, Hudson, Brayleigh, Owen, Juniper, and George; siblings, Jeremiah F. Barry of San Diego, CA, Douglas P. Barry of Georgia, Marilyn Mulcahy of Kankakee, Leo (Janet) Barry of St. George, Marian Barry of Arizona, Bernadette (Barbara Drinkrow) Barry of Bloomington, IN, and Nicholas Barry of Bourbonnais; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joel and Darlene Whitehead of Attica, IN; one brother-in-law, Roy Peabody of Boston, MA; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mary Margaret Barry and Madonna Jean Barry; one sister-in-law, Karen Barry; and one brother-in-law, Leonard Mulcahy.
Dan was a member of Old Fashion United Baptist Church in Independence, IN. He enjoyed cooking, golfing, mowing lawn, the Detroit Tigers, and the LA Chargers. He loved spending time with his family. Dan enjoyed going to church and even at his poorest of health, he always wanted to attend Sunday Services.
He was an engineer at MTS and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka with Joel Whitehead and Ron Geyer officiating. Military Rites will be conducted by the Watseka American Legion Post #23.
Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka.
Memorials may be given to Old Fashion United Baptist Church in Independence, IN or the Fisher House Foundation.
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kay graham
June 22, 2024
I went to Kennedy with Daniel's younger brother Nick!My utmost condolences to Daniel's remaining family!!!!
Kurt Merrill
June 19, 2024
Danny was a great guy. One of the funniest people I have ever known. We ran around together for a few years in high school and he always had me laughing. He had a kind heart and will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, my friend!
james africano
June 18, 2024
James africano
Remembering Danny from back in the old K3 pool days. He was a wonderful guy, with a great big heart and smile. We lived close to the pool, and down the street from the Menards, "Boystown". Though he was a few years older than me, I remember looking up to him as one of the cool guys, one of the neighborhood clan and regulars I would always see in the summer. Rest in peace my friend, and prayers and condolences to all of those that loved you.
Hugh Janda
June 17, 2024
Danny was such a wonderful guy. We all grew up in Kankakee together, ran the streets of life together and always had each other´s backs. He was a fixture at the big red house on Washington St as we all were as well. Boy´s Town aka the Menard´s House. Lots of laughs, lots of great times and great memories. Fly high my friend, see you on the other side someday.
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