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Daniel Morton "Dan" Dennett

1930 - 2022

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1930

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2022

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Daniel Dennett Obituary

Daniel 'Dan' Morton Dennett
Born: September 29, 1930 in Evanston, IL
Died: February 20, 2022 in St. Charles, IL
Daniel 'Dan' Morton Dennett, 91 of St. Charles, IL died peacefully on Feb. 20, 2022 surrounded by loving family.
Dan was born in Evanston, IL on September 29, 1930. He was the oldest of three sons born to Dorothy Morton and Donald Hart Dennett and brother to Bruce Chenery Dennett who preceded him in death. He is survived by brother A. Jay Dennett.
Dan grew up in Niles Center, IL (now Skokie) and was a 1948 graduate of Highland Park High School. He attended Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL where he met his beloved wife Helen Williams. Dan and Helen were married June 20, 1953 in Lake Forest, IL. Dan began a 33 year career with Illinois Bell Telephone Company with a short break to serve in the Army during the Korean Conflict. The couple moved to Downers Grove, IL in 1956 and made their home there for over 60 years raising three daughters. They were long time members of DG First United Methodist Church. Dan was active with DG Jaycees, Telephone Company Pioneers and a hospital volunteer at Hinsdale and Palms of Pasadena. Winters in their retirement years were spent in St. Pete Beach, FL. In 2016 the couple moved to St. Charles, IL.
Dan Dennett was a loving and patient husband and father to his family. He will be dearly missed. He is survived by his wife of 68 years Helen Dennett, his girls Linda MacAfee (Kevin) Polly Dietrich (Steve deceased) Karen Witek (Brian), Grandchildren, Lauren MacAfee (Billy), Paige Boley (Josh), Owen Dietrich (Kate), Garrett Witek (Natalie), Russell Witek deceased, Mason Dietrich (McKayla). Great grandchildren, Heidi, Jonny, Kit.
Those wishing to honor Dan may contribute to the Northern Illinois Food Bank or a food bank of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Mar. 3, 2022.

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February 28, 2022

I was sorry to read of your loss and wanted to offer my condolences to you and your family. Dan seemed like a wonderful person, husband and father and I know he will be missed immensely. My hope is that prayer, scripture, family and friends will bring you a measure of comfort.

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