Leonard Matthew Narel, 92, of Cary, passed away peacefully Friday, July 19, 2013, under hospice care in Barrington.
He was born November 6, 1920, in Chicago to Walter and Mary (nee Arszyla) Narel. He married the late Adeline Rose Belsan May 10, 1951.
Mr. Narel worked at Uarco, Inc. for 41 years, where he enjoyed his work as a group leader in the Model Shop. His creativity included fabricating and repairing items for and around the home. In his spare time, Mr. Narel enjoyed gardening and was proud of his yard and100-bush rose garden.
Survivors include his children, Leonard E. (Angela) Narel of Dana Point, CA, Nancy M. Narel of Cary, and Linda Narel of Salinas, CA; and grandchildren, Kimberly and David Narel.
In addition to his wife, Adeline, he was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Edward and John Narel.
The funeral service will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, July 27, at the Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Route 176), Crystal Lake, with a visitation continuing after the service until 6 p.m. Private inurnment will be in Windridge Memorial Park, Cary.
Memorials in Mr. Narel’s name may be made to the Corpus Christi Monastery of the Poor Clares, 2111 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61102-3541, or 815-963-7343.