Obituaries

Florence E. Fane, 97, of Crystal Lake

The visitation will be 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, The Historic Campus, 178 McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014.

Florence Emelia Fane, 97, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 16, 2013, in Crystal Lake with her loving family at her side. 

She was born on June 20, 1916, to John and Edith Blietz in Belvidere, Il. 

Florence was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and dear friend to many. She was a kind, compassionate soul who brought out the best in everybody. 

Florence is survived by her daughter, Carol (Terry) Ernst; grandsons, Terry J. Ernst and Brian Ernst; sister, Irene (the late Glen) Knapp; and many nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Daniel L. Fane; brother, John (late Marge) Blietz; and sister, Edith (late Walter) Schiltz. 

The visitation will be 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, The Historic Campus, 178 McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014. 

Burial will be held Monday, October 21, at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 300 S. Pathway Ct, Crystal Lake IL 60014.

Arrangements handled by Davenport Family Funeral Home in Crystal Lake.


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