Kenneth Stavnem

Kenneth R. Stavnem, 75, of Crystal Lake, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013, peacefully at home with his wife at his side.

He was born December 20, 1937, in Chicago, to the late Sivert and Frances (nee Crepinsek). He married Cynthia Geffers-Sparks on August 3, 1985.

In addition to his beloved wife Cynthia, he is survived by his son, Shaun (Rubing Pan) Stavnem of Urbana; beloved stepchildren, Lisa Sparks of Crystal Lake, Mary Cornelius of Plano, and Matthew Charles (Shana) Sparks of Richland, MS; brother, Robert (Barbara) Stavnem of Park Ridge; nephews, Glenn and Brian (Charis) Stavnem; great niece and nephew, Erica and Kyle Stavnem; aunt, Ursalee Crepinsek; cousin, Roger (Leslie) Stavnem; 11 grandchildren, Dustin and Joshua Brackett, Stephanie Martis, Gregory and D.J. (Jessie McGava) Gould, Gracious Bond, Athen and Reba Cornelius, and Kaylie and Raine Chambliss, and Matthew Owen Sparks; great-grandson, Jake Gould.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by uncles, Torie (Marie) Stavnem and Frank Crepinsek; aunt, Janie (Sam) Naccaroto; and his son-in-law, Ricky Jones.

The memorial service and inurnment will be private.

You may leave online condolences for the family at www.davenportfamily.com, or call 815-459-3411, for information.

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