Donald H. Engelman Obituary
We bid farewell to Donald H. Engelman (Crystal Lake, Illinois), born in Chicago, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 14, 2026 at the age of 89. Donald touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald H. Engelman to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Engelman and Charlotte Engelman (Johnson); his sisters, Myrna Olson and Patricia Mallow; his daughter Linda; his son-in-law Jeffrey Ames; his siblings-in-law, Jean, Frank Brady and Edward Roche; his niece Debbie Fay; and his nephew Michael Roche.
He is survived by: his wife Ellyn Roche; his children, Jeffrey Engelman (Kelly), Barbara Behrens (Scott), Jill Ames (Terry Ashmore) and William Engelman (Corinne); his grandchildren, Tami, Jeffrey, James and Nick Engelman (Sarah); his children, Ivy, Timothy, Thomas Behrens (Amy), Acadia and Dillon Engelman; and his great grandchildren, Scarlett and Zariah. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
