Dunn Mizell, 49, Longtime Crystal Lake Resident

Dunn Mizell, 49, of Crystal Lake, passed away in his home on April 14, 2013.

He was born on Feb. 25, 1964, at Mildenhall Air Force Base in Suffolk, England and lived most of his life in Crystal Lake.

He was a member of the first graduating class that attended Crystal Lake South High School for all four years in 1982. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a BS in Chemical Engineering and then began in earnest to pursue one of his passions: Flying.

Those who know the commercial airline business are aware it is not an easy path, but Dunn persevered, ultimately becoming an A-320 Captain with United Air Lines.

Dunn pursued everything with passion. He was the catcher on the 1976 Little League Team (coached by his father) that won the city championship in an undefeated season. Dunn was a natural with a shotgun, much to the envy of his brother. Dunn was an avid PC gamer and spent many hours playing Age of Empires with the kids. He loved spending time in Mexico with his wife and family.

When he passed away, he was working on his third novel – an action novel, of course.

Dunn is survived by his wife, Michelle (Shelly) Mizell; children Dunn, Kinch and Roth; step-children Jarod, Kaiti and Emily; parents Chess and Patsy Mizell; and his brothers, Chess and Lee Mizell, and their families. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Dunn was always great company and had many lifelong friends.

Dunn loved his children fiercely and was always there when they needed anything. He was their rock. He will never be forgotten.

Visitation will be Friday, April 19, at Davenport Family Funeral Home from 2 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will follow the visitation at 8 p.m., also at the Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Route 176, Crystal Lake.

The family has requested that memorial donations be made to a fund being established for the education of Dunn’s children.