David F. Janssen
David F. Janssen, age 72, died Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Beloved husband to Karen, married for 52 years, father to Jamie (David) and Joe & grandfather of 6 (A.J., Dimitri, Sean, Sammi, Connor and Maddie). He was the son of Alice and Lee. The best brother to Ruth, Dianne (Ron) and Neal and brother-in- law to the Annarella clan. Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and went to Bay View High School and UW-LaCrosse. Long time resident of Itasca, IL and retired at Castle Rock Lake in Wis. A dedicated career as a firefighter/paramedic. He served 35 years at Addison Fire Department as well as serving on the Itasca & York Center Fire Depts., ending his career as a Commissioner on the Itasca Fire Board. In retirement, he volunteered at Quincy Fire Department, Adams County Board of Appeals, Property Committee at Trinity Lutheran Church and Meals on Wheels. He enjoyed life to the fullest. Always there to help or make others laugh. A man dedicated to family first and to his fellow brother firefighters.
A Memorial Honor Guard will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 31st, 2026 at Humes Funeral Home, 320 W Lake St, Addison, IL 60101. A luncheon will follow at Itasca Country Club, 400 E Orchard St, Itasca, IL 60143.
Karen, Jamie & Joe hi
Your husband & dad be friended many & the Mindak’s were one of them. Mary & I as well as our kids received his friendship generously through coaching (helping me slalom skiing with tips/equipment recommendations) work project’s execution in Paddock Lake, Wi & in the neighborhood, stopping by our house or me @ your house to see & admire his building skills & just have fun with Dave’s funny exchanges. We will have a Catholic Mass said here at St Mary’s Huntley, Illinois. Love the Mindak’s
My sincere condolences. So glad to have known him. He also delivered meals to my mother and kept a lookout for her when she was in her yard.
Condolences to the family, from Quincy fire department, he was a great captain and a good friend, He will be missed but not forgotten.
So sorry for the families loss, Dave was a very kind and caring man!! A Great customer and friend for many years!!!! He will be deeply missed by all of us!!!
So sorry for your family’s loss, he is already missed in this area, I know…….a pleasure to have met you Sir….