Donna Stanish

Donna M. Stanish, of Crystal Lake, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015 at her home at the age of 67.
She was born February 10, 1948 in Chicago to Albert and Nina (nee Gawrusik) Stanish.

Donna was a math teacher in the McHenry area for over 25 years. As a breast cancer survivor, she was proudly involved with Relay for Life for 15 years. In addition to enjoying crafting and being an animal lover, Donna was a loving and supportive grandmother, always cheering for her grandchildren at their school and sporting events. She will be dearly remembered as the family caretaker, always putting others before herself.

Donna will be sadly missed by her son, Jeffery (Kay) Stanish; her grandchildren, Jeffery Jr. and Joseph; brothers, Michael (the late Janet) and Mark (Maggie) Stanish; her father, Albert (the late Nina); nieces, Natalie, Katharyn, Madeleine, and nephew, Cameron.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her uncle, Richard Gawrusik.

The visitation will be held Sunday, October 4, 2015 from 3-7 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E Terra Cotta Ave., (IL Rt 176) Crystal Lake. Visitation will continue the following day, Monday, October 5, from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove.

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