John "Jack" F. Berry

John “Jack” Berry, of Crystal Lake, IL formerly of Arlington Hts, IL, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2019 at the age of 93.

Son of the late John F. and Mae G. Berry; brother of Robert and the late Norma; devoted uncle to Laura Knauss-Docous (Nick), Joan Knauss-Harwell, Mary Knauss-Townsend (Dar), James Knauss (Amy), John Knauss (Laura), Thomas Knauss, William Knauss (Lauren), Katie Miller (Ryan), Chris Berry (Tiffany) and Michael Berry (Amanda).

Jack was a veteran of WWII, as well as a graduate of Taft High School, Loyola University, DePaul University and Northeastern University in Chicago. He was a retired teacher of High School District 214 in Arlington Heights where he taught English Literature and coached sports at multiple levels. He was an avid sports fan, supporting the Cubs, Bulls, Bears, and Blackhawks.

Visitation will be Friday, November 22, from 9 AM until the time of mass at 10 AM at St. James Parish, 820 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004. Interment to follow at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or to St. James Parish.