Dennis F. Dadej

Dennis F. Dadej, 77, U. S. Army Veteran, of Lake In The Hills, was born on March 4, 1944 to Frank and Estelle Dadej, and passed away on January 14, 2022. Dennis was the beloved husband of Dolores Dadej (nee Humphrey) for 40 years; loving father of Peter (Tammy) Staadt, Patricia (Robert) Savage, Dennis J. (Josephine) Dadej, Robert “Bobby” (Tracy) Staadt, and Thomas (Regina) Dadej; cherished grandfather of 18; dear great-grandfather of 19; and uncle of 5 nieces and 1 nephew.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Lorraine Ciancio; and his grandson, Aaron Sutherland.

Those who knew Dennis would describe him as kind, caring, loving, helpful, and reliable.

Dennis will be remembered for always lending a hand to someone in need, his passion for his job with the U.S. Postal Service, and his nickname, “Captain Nemo.”

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 19, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, IL. On Thursday, January 20, visitation will continue at 9:00am until the time of his funeral service at 10:00am at the funeral home. Interment to follow at McHenry County Memorial Park, Woodstock, IL.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fair Oaks Health Care Center in Crystal Lake, www.fairoakshealthcare.org/donate.