Tracy Beyer

Tracy Marie Beyer

Born: June 1, 1960; in Anchorage, Alaska

Died: June 6, 2011; in Chicago, Illinois

CRYSTAL LAKE – Tracy Marie Beyer, nee Monaghan,51, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully Monday, June 6,2011, at Rush University Medical Center surrounded by family and friends.

She was born June 1,1960, in Anchorage, Alaska.

Tracy was the office coordinator and part of the Crystal Lake Fire Department family for 18 years. She recently graduated from Benedictine University, summa cum laude, with a bachelor’s degree in management.

An avid reader, Tracy lived for weekend camping trips and family gatherings. A selfless friend to all, she valued family and friends that became family above all else.

Throughout her courageous battle with breast cancer, Tracy never lost her sense of humor, radiant smile, and strong, Irish will to survive. She remained a constant force of hope and was her family and friend’s rock until the very end.

She will be deeply missed by all the lives she touched and will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and her two beloved puppies, Bailey and Izzy.

Tracy was the beloved wife of 26 years to Mark Beyer; loving mother of Jon, Michael, Kelli and Katie; and dear sister of Robin, Jim, Sharon, John Jr., Jocelyn, Michele and John Robert. She also is survived by her mother-in law, Marmee Beyer.

Her wish of having “grandbabies” will be fulfilled in August, following the birth of her first granddaughter.

Preceding Tracy in death were her parents and father-in-law.

The visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 10, with a memorial service at 7 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Route 176), Crystal Lake. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Please make checks payable to Susan G. Komen and forward to the family. The family will be participating in the walk.

Memorial Service: 7pm, Friday, June 10, 2011 at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E Terra Cotta Ave (IL Rt 176), Crystal Lake IL

Visitation: 3-9pm, Friday, June 10, 2011 at at the Funeral Home