June 8, 1939 – December 28, 2023
David E. Danrich, age 84, of Thornton, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Loving husband of 53 years to Kathleen Danrich, nee Kane. Beloved father of Joseph (Wendy) Danrich, Scot (Karen) Danrich, Douglas (Darlene) Holben, Christopher (Anna) Holben. Cherished grandpa of Joseph Jr., Jessica (Anthony), Brittney (Andrew) Scott, Joshua (Melissa), Christopher Jr., and Kyle Holben; great-grandpa of Owen, Joshua, Jr., Zoey, and Lincoln Holben. Dear brother of the late Sandra Ladewig, and late Patricia (Dennis) Friesel. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Mettie Danrich. Dave enjoyed golfing, fishing, cooking for others, sports, and an occasional scotch libation.
Visitation Sunday, January 7, 2024, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. with a vigil service to be held at 7:00 p.m. Prayer service Monday, January 8, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Ln. (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN, with Deacon Jim Renwick officiating. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery – Elwood, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the MDS Foundation, appreciated.
RIP old friend. Your always so positive attitude and humor will be sorely missed after our 70 year friendship. Our thoughts and prayers to Kathleen and all of the family.