Dennis R. Painter

May 25, 1943 - March 3, 2017

Dennis R. "Corky" Painter, 73, of Lake in the Hills passed away March 3, 2017 at The Springs in Crystal Lake.  He was born May 25, 1943 in Evanston the son of Raymond and Marcella (Bootz) Painter. Dennis was an avid fisherman and a member of the Harvard Sportsman Club. He was also a member of the Carpenter's Union Local # 1539. He enjoyed his hummingbirds and loved to travel. He often was mistaken for Martin Sheen.Dennis had a wonderful sense of humor and he will be deeply missed. Surviving are his children, Paige Passman, and Patrick Painter; grandchildren, Lexi & Sami Passman; brothers and sisters, Susan Gartner, Rayanne Barrett, Darrell (Vanessa) Painter; many nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, Raymond Jr.; two sisters, Rita Roberts, and Patti Joe Russ. A Memorial visitation will be held at 3 pm on Saturday, March 18 at the James A. O'Connor Funeral Home, 11603 E. Main Street in Huntley with a Memorial Service at 4pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be directed to St. Jude's Hospital at www.stjude.org or to the Shriners Hospital at www.shrinershospitalforchildren.org.