John R. Willis

October 8, 1942 - February 28, 2022 (79 years old)

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John R. Willis

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October 8, 1942 - February 28, 2022 (79 years old)

Palatine, Illinois

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John R. Willis Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2022-03-07T22:00:00
End: 2022-03-08T02:00:00
Location: Smith-Corcoran Palatine Funeral Home

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John R. Willis (Palatine, Illinois), who passed away at the age of 79, on February 28, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Nancy; his children, John Matthews, Nancy Sullivan (Craig) and Carrie Farmer (Brad); his sibling Russell (Chris); his nephews, Russ (Kim) and Rob Willis (Melinda); and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Rusty, Ryan, Lucy and Clara.

Memorial donations would be appreciated to The NCH Foundation, https://www.nch.org or St. Francis de Sales Parish.

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March 4, 2022

Vern & Medora Deason wrote a sympathy message

“So many memories of fun times over the years enjoying dinners and even a Manhattan. He smiled thru pain & discomfort but always kept going leaving behind a beautiful family and legacy! RIP dear John knowing we will be there for dear Nancy! Treasuring the good times, Vern & Medora”

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Smith-Corcoran Palatine Funeral Home
185 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067

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St. Francis de Sales Parish
135 S Buesching Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

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