Jake McConnell

Jake Henry McConnell, 20, of Crystal Lake, died unexpectedly October 29, 2014. He was born in Evanston on October 15, 1994 to John and Terri McConnell. Jake was currently attending Columbia College in Chicago, on the Dean’s list, majoring in film and directing. He graduated from Crystal Lake Central High School with Honors in 2012.

Jake will be remembered for his kindness, his paintings and drawings, his writings, and his unique personality and sense of humor. He loved music, movies, and acting.

He will be dearly missed by his parents; brother, Luke Wehrheim; sister, Olivia McConnell; grandparents, Carol and John McConnell; and nephews, Lucas and Connor Wehrheim.

Jake was preceded in death by his grandfather, Donald “Poppy” O’Connor.

Visitation will be Sunday, November 2nd, from 2-7pm at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E Terra Cotta Ave (Rt 176), Crystal Lake. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, November 3rd, at 11am at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake. For those that wish, we will be meeting at the funeral home at 10am and will drive in procession to the church for Mass.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. Checks may be made payable to: Jake McConnell Memorial Fund, Home State Bank of Crystal Lake, 40 Grant Street, Crystal Lake, 60014

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