William James O'Brien

William James O'Brien

William O'Brien Obituary

Visit the Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory - Crystal Lake website to view the full obituary.

William James O’Brien, 94, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at home on February 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on September 27, 1931, in Taylorville, IL the only son of William and Tina O’Brien.

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Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory - Crystal Lake

419 E Terra Cotta Ave #176, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

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