Willliam Deacon Obituary
William passed away peacefully October 16, 2024 in Barrington. He was born July 14, 1929 in Chicago to Robert and Mary Deacon. He is survived by his children, Michele (Mark) Shultz, Suzette Sanecki, Regina Shuflitowski, Christina (Greg) Huffman, Mary (Mark) Colby, and William (Sandy) Deacon, Jr.; grandchildren, Teegan (Dillon), Alexander, and Delaney Shultz, Carter (Bethany),and Madelyn Sanecki, Megan and Jared Huffman, Jennifer (Mike) Savage, Hillary Colby, and Katherine (Brian) Ruiz; and great grandchildren, Riley, Caroline, and Isabella. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary in 2021.
Visitation will be from 4-8pm Wednesday, October 23 at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St. (Lake Cook Road) Barrington. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30am Thursday October 24 at Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 410 N. 1st St. Cary. There will be visitation at the church beginning at 9:45am. Entombment will follow at All Saints Catholic Cemetery.
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