Scott M. Willis, 58, of Algonquin, passed On Sunday, August 13, 2023.
Scott was born April 5, 1965 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Russell and Sharon Willis. On May 26, 1994 he married Suzanne M. Harris. He was a proud alumni and basketball player at West Catholic High School. He graduated from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids. For the last thirty years he has worked for the Coca-Cola Co. as a senior executive, a job he truly loved. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed watching football, especially the Detroit Lions. Scott enjoyed cheering on the Fighting Illini with his family. Scott was a devoted husband and father, and his greatest joy was spending time with his girls. He loved making his signature pancakes for his family. He was funny, kind and always had good advice for his daughters. He was also the proud dog Dad of his boy Finn. Scott will be missed by all who know him.
He is survived by his wife, Suzanne, his daughters, Kendall and Lindsey, by his parents Russ and Sharon Willis, his brothers, Tim (Michelle) Willis, Todd (Anne) Willis, his sister, Kristie (Scott) Jolman, and by many nieces, nephews, and other family members.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00am Saturday, August 26, 2023 at St. Mary Catholic Church-10307 Dundee Road, Huntley with a reception in the Parish Hall immediately following Mass. Scott’s family has requested that everyone be casual and wear blue on that day, Detroit Lions Blue, Illini gear, or a blue golf shirt. Just please wear blue.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org/donate or the St. Vincent De Paul Society at ssvpusa.org/
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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Suzanne, Kendall and Lindsey, we are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and praying that memories ease your pain. Sending love and hugs.
Suzanne, Kendall and Lindsey, so sorry to hear about Scott’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. ❤️
Sorry for your loss . I was a coworker of Scott’ s for a number of years . May God provide comfort and peace to the family.
Scott was an incredible person who touched many lives. He will be deeply missed.
Suzanne, Kendall and Lindsey - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Scott was a wonderful person and it was a privilege to know him. He was very kind and always put other first. He will definitely be missed by many. Please know you are in my thoughts.
Willis family - My deepest condolences for the loss of your husband and father. I got to know Scott well over the 15+ years of partnering with him. He was such a passionate, kind, positive and genuine person. He will be missed dearly. We are keeping your family in our prayers.
I knew Scott as a co-worker during my time at the Coca-Cola Company and then as a customer when I moved to Ballard Brands. Scott was one of the best guys I k ew at Coke. Always willing to help. Always a positive attitude. Always a great smile. He will be missed but forever left a positive impact on me. We will always remember Scott. Prayers and Blessings to him and his family. Our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies. Peter and Pam
Suzanne, Kendall and Lindsey, we are so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed chatting it up with Scott whether it was football, the stock market or the latest adventure he had taken. He really enjoyed life to the fullest and loved to brag about his girls. He really was so proud of his family and his positivity always shine through. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. - John and Tracy
I'm really sorry.
So sorry to hear about Scott. Was hoping to catch up (and razz him about those brown plaid pants, those who know, know) at the reunion in a couple months. Peace to you all.
Suzanne, Lindsey, and Kendall - We are so, so sorry for your loss and deeply saddened to hear of Scott's passing. Our hearts are going out to you. Praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time and sending our love.
Our family is feeling your grief. His grandfather Doc was our mother’s brother.
Suzanne, Kendall and Lindsey~ we’re were so saddened to hear the news, and so sorry. Please know we are here for you anytime. ❤️
Sending our deepest sympathy and support to Scott’s family and friends…so so sad. Scott supported our Brookdale team for a long long time and he was like a member of the Brookdale family to us. He leaves quite a legacy and we are so grateful to have known him the loss is beyond words.
I was the admin assistant for the Sodexo team that Scott was on. He was always putting the customer first! A personal note - my brother lived in Kalamazoo and Scott would always let me know when he was in the area since I was in Atlanta. I always enjoyed talking with him and I pray for his wonderful family - he always bragged on his beautiful family!
Heartfelt condolences to Scott's entire family. Scott and I were team members at Coca-Cola. May your memories of Scott serve as ongoing blessings to you and the large community of friends and colleagues who will miss his always positive, winning spirit.
Suzanne, Kendall & Lindsey, Sending healing prayers to you -- we are so sorry for your loss. Our love, Aunt Donna & Denise
Suzanne, Kendal, and Lindsey so sorry to hear of Scott's passing. I know he will be missed, our prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love Cindy, Ron, Michael, and Joe.
My deepest condolences. Scott was a wonderful friend and neighbor; kind, generous, funny, and very loving and proud of his family. We will all miss him. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Suzanne and family - I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Scott was such a great person. All of my prayers to you and the family.
My deepest sympathies to Scott’s family! He was a treasure as you know. I played golf with Scott and went to both Indianapolis , and Daytona with him, I was with him at the race we lost Dale Earnhardt at. He is one of the few I kept in contact with since my days at Sodexho! I will miss our connection. May god be with you!
Our deepest condolences to the family. I had the privilege of working with Scott on the Coke Beverage program during my years at Brookdale. He was a very kind person with a great sense of humor. He will be truly missed. Prayers lifted to the entire family.
To the family - we were devastated to hear the news of Scott’s passing, having been neighbors nearby in Manchester Lakes for many, many years. Several of our buddies in the neighborhood would get together for a friendly game of poker and Scott was such a great part of it, he was such an outgoing and positive personality. Our thoughts and prayers are with Suzanne and the girls as well as the rest of the family this is heartbreaking. May he rest in peace. Scott will be missed by many and remembered by all, such a wonderful guy ~_~
Suzanne, Kendall, & Lindsey, we were so sorry to hear about the loss of Scott. He was such a great person to work with, it was always fun joining in on Sox and Black Hawks games. He will be missed. We are thinking of you in this time of loss.
Peace to the entire Willis family. May peace find its way to all of you through your friends, family, and memories of Scott.
To the family - we were devastated to hear the news of Scott’s passing, having been neighbors nearby in Manchester Lakes for many, many years. Several of our buddies in the neighborhood would get together for a friendly game of poker and Scott was such a great part of it, he was such an outgoing and positive personality. Our thoughts and prayers are with Suzanne and the girls as well as the rest of the family this is heartbreaking. May he rest in peace. Scott will be missed by many and remembered by all, such a wonderful guy ~_~
To Scott's family, I am very sorry for your loss. I've worked with Scott for a very short ~2 years. He has always been so kind and I will miss hearing from him. Praying for all who loved Scott.
How Scott will be missed is beyond words! The very best God created! Always looked forward to times with Scott and Suzanne! You and family in our hearts and minds.
Scott was a wonderful guy. Scott knew my (young at the time) son and went out of his way several times to make sure he had baseball tickets to see the Sox play. Always gracious and giving. As a GM in foodservice, I could always count on Scott to help with promotions or special orders. He loved his job. Just wanted to say “Thank you Scott “ you always made me look good with work, friends and family. You’ll be missed by many. R.I.P. my friend.
Sending my heartfelt condolences to the family of Scott Willis. I worked with Scott briefly on a project at Coca-Cola and he was the most genuine and compassionate person you could ever meet. Prayer that the memories of his LOVE, LAUGHTER and HAPPINESS fill the void that has been left in your hearts.