Donald A. “Butch” Reeves, 69 of Huntley, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 following a lengthy illness.
Butch was born May 13, 1943, in Elgin, Illinois, the son of Howard M. and Ethel (Bakley) Reeves. He was raised and educated in Huntley and then moved to Wyoming for a number of years where he worked as a backhoe operator. On October 14, 1983 he married Linda K. Adams in Sheridan, Wyoming. The couple returned to Huntley in 1984 and he worked for Gluth Construction in Woodstock, retiring in 2005. Butch loved horses, country music and enjoyed watching the birds and his western shows, he also loved to dance and tell stories.
He is survived by his wife, Linda of Huntley, son, Shannon of Huntley, his daughter, Sherry (Harold) Wiese of Hampshire , his step-sons, Dwyane (Suzanne) Krenzelok of Poplar Grove, Daniel (Shana) Krenzelok of Marengo, his grandchildren; Nicole, Andrew, Jacob, Mitchell, Hunter, Shayne, Kellie, Piper & Beck, his sisters, Dorothy Piske of Marengo, Deloris (Walter) Hayward of Lakeland, Florida, Donna Reeves of Haines City, Florida, Deborah Reeves of Barbourvilla, Kentucky, Denise (Adrian) Jackson of Eldon, Missouri, Deanna (Robert) Dominque of Bartow, Florida, his brothers, Duane (Sandy) Reeves of Huntley, Darryl (Sherry) Reeves of Forest, Mississippi, Daniel (Pequita) Reeves of Eldon, Missouri & David (Sharon) Reeves of Cannon, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Candace, his parents & his sister, Delcia.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00. on Saturday, August 4, 2012 and the family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. Burial will take place at a later date in Huntley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois. For more information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences can be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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Don my brother was very special to me growing up in Huntley. Could always count on him,,,,through the years we laughed together,,got in trouble together,,,,cryed together. He will leave a large void in my heart and will miss him much. His wife Linda was the best thing that ever happened to Don,,,,it made our Mom so happy for Don when Linda came into his life. My love to Linda for her loss,,,,we will be there for you Linda. Love, Donna