Shannon Donald Reeves, 42 of Garden Prairie and formerly of Huntley, died August 19, 2012 after injuries sustained in an ATV accident in Montana.
A Visitation will be held Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at DeFiore Jorgensen Funeral Home in Huntley. A funeral service to celebrate Shannon’s life will be held 11:00 am Saturday at the funeral home. His uncles, Darryl Reeves and Clayton Harris will officiate. Burial will be in Huntley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to The Shannon Reeves Memorial- Education Fund for his boys. For information please call 847-515-8772 and on line condolences may be directed to defiorejorgensen.com
Shannon was born August 3, 1970 in Elgin, Illinois the son of the Donald and Barbara (Harris) Reeves. Shannon was a graduate of Warren Township High School, he worked as a heavy equipment operator for Merryman Excavating Co. Shannon was also a member of the local 150 union of heavy machine operators. Shannon enjoyed hunting, ice fishing and spending time with his boys. Shannon was a joyful and happy person who could light up a room. Shannon worked hard and never gave up on any project he started and played hard and will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his mother, Barbara Reeves, , his sons, Andrew Reeves, Jakob Reeves, Mitchell Reeves and Hunter Reeves, his former wife, Dayna Reeves He is survived by his sister, Sherry (Harold) Wiese, his grandmother, Doris Harris, by his step mother, Linda Reeves, step brothers, Daniel and Dwyane Krenzelok and also by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald who passed away July 24, 2012 and his sister, Candace who died in 1968.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dayna and your boys as well as all of Shannons family. Amy, Daryn Emily Bowman LaGrange, MO 63448
Barbara. OUR heart goes out to you and your family right now. We really enjoyed the time we were able to be around Shannon while he worked in Paducah. If there is anything we are able to do for you please dont hesitate to call us .
We are so surprised and sorry to hear of your great loss. Please know that our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. May fond memories of the wonderful life Shannon had, and shared with so many, bring you little moments of peace each day.
How very sorry we are for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Mitch..you will always have a place to come hang out with friends whenever you need it. We are here for you...and your brothers are always welcome too.
Barb and family: We are so very sorry to hear about your great loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.