Deanna Zellmann

Deanna K. Zellmann (nee Miller), 75, of Crystal Lake was born September 12, 1939 in Upper Glade, WV, and passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 10, at her home in Crystal Lake, surrounded by her loving family.

Deanna was a proud member of the Red Hat Society and a founding member of the “Sassy Sisters”. She served on the District 47 school board for seven years and was a founding member of the District 47 PTA. Deanna loved to garden and travel, visiting Europe, Scandinavia, and Australia. Babysitting was a passion for Deanna, she enjoyed watching the children grow from infancy through their teen years, sometimes caring for as many as 15 children.

Deanna is survived by her husband of 56 years, Robert F. Zellmann Sr; children, Bob (Karen) Zellmann, Andrea (late Robert) Floyd, Scott (Sheron) Zellmann, and Michael Zellmann; grandchildren, Katharine, Thomas, Andrew, and Matthew Jackson, and Sarah, Sydney and Pema Zellmann; and sister Sandi (Ray) Kjar. She was preceded in death by her parents Daniel and Glenna Miller, brother Robert (Margaret) Miller, and son in law Robert Floyd.

Memorial visitation will be held 12pm until the time of the memorial service at 4pm, Sunday, December 14, at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave (Route 176), Crystal Lake.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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