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Jason Frideres
May 14, 1974 - August 25, 2010
With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing
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Davenport Family Funeral Homes and Crematory is a family owned business dedicated to serving families' needs since 1863.
"We strive to provide all faiths and nationalities with services that are dignified and meaningful," says Jack Davenport, Owner. "We understand the importance of assisting families in planning personalized services that meet their individual needs."
Time has allowed for many changes in funeral services, but the personal commitment of the Davenports remains the same. "We continue to reach out to the community, helping others through the most difficult times of their lives," says Davenport of his staff.
About Us
Owners - Jack & Lisa Davenport
Jack is a native of Iowa. Prior to attending the University of Illinois and Worsham College of Mortuary Science, Jack served as a First Lieutenant in the Illinois Army National Guard. He is a licensed funeral director and  stays active in the community. He is the past president of the Northeastern Illinois Funeral Directors Association.
Lisa Davenport grew up in Libertyville. She attended Northern Illinois University and Worsham College of Mortuary Science. She is a licensed funeral director. She also volunteers for several local organizations.
The Davenports reside in the Barrington community with their three daughters, Grace, Anne, and Rose.
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Funeral Director-Mat Olejniczak
Mat was born and raised in Saint Germain, Wisconsin. He received his bachelor's degree from Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee and his mortuary science degree from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Wheeling. Matt currently lives in Barrington and is a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Barrington. |
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Funeral Director-JoAnn Belmore
JoAnn was born and raised in Lansing, Illinois. She received her mortuary science degree from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Wheeling. She currently resides in Dundee with her husband Don, baby J.D. and canine companion Willow. |
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Funeral Home Support Staff-David Wilson Zinck
David has served on our support staff for many years. He brings an extensive background in ministry with several Chicagoland congregations as youth minister, music director, and Christian education director. David has taught elementary grades at public, private, and parochial schools. He is also an organist, pianist, and funeral celebrant. Formally a resident of the Barrington community for 15 years, David and his wife Janine and their five children now make their home in Schaumburg. |
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Funeral Home Support Staff-Bill Andres
Bill Andres began his vocation as a Funeral Director's Assistant in the Arlington Heights area where he lived for 56 years. It was there that he served on the fire department for 20 years and owned and operated a private ambulance service for 15 years. After retiring, he moved to Lakewood, Crystal Lake where he resides with his wife, Ginny. In 2005 Bill joined our funeral home as a Funeral Director's Assistant and Certified Crematory Operator. Bill has two children and six grandchildren. |
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