Julie E. (Miguel) McDonough

Julie E. McDonough, 55, of Cary, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022.  She was born in Skokie, IL on September 10, 1966 to John and Kim (Anderson) Miguel.

On May 26, 1991, Julie married James McDonough in Palatine and together they raised four children.  With the busyness that a growing family brings, Julie thrived.  She never missed any of her kids’ activities and taught them how to be resilient teammates, students, and friends.  She had a true mother’s heart and loved her family unconditionally, along with her animals - especially Duchess.

Julie was an active member at Willow Creek and a proud data analyst for Stryker Corporation.

She will be missed by her husband, James; children, Dylan (Nikki Kumpf), Devin, Dallas, and Darby all of Chicago; her parents, John and Kim Miguel; siblings, John (Gina) Miguel, Jenny (Scott) Walz, Jaci (Adam) Row, and Jorie (Rob) Fontana; along with many nieces and nephews.

Julie was preceded in death by her grandparents Harold and Eleanore Anderson, John A. and Alberta Jane Miguel, and Jim’s parents, James and Donna McDonough.

A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, January 28, from 2pm until 8pm at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake.

A service will be held Saturday, January 29, at 10am at Willow Creek Community Church, 100 S. Main St., Crystal Lake.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial in Julie’s name to Willow Creek Community Church or Kay’s Animal Shelter, Inc. in Arlington Heights. Many knew her as the animal whisperer, she rescued family pets Duke and Cleo from Kay’s.