Cheryl Ann Rice

Cheryl Rice(née Jones) 82, of McHenry, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 11, 1944 in Libertyville, IL.

Growing up in Long Grove, IL, Cheryl developed a natural love of animals that became the centerpiece of her life as she spent many years volunteering in various animal shelters, caring for and nurturing hundreds of dogs and cats. Cheryl’s love of service to family, friends and her animals was always visible. As a beautician, Cheryl’s customers became friends, many were lifelong friends.

Her other love was in the kitchen skillfully preparing delicious meals and baking her family’s favorite “Hamburger Soup” and Almond Crescent Cookies.

Cheryl is survived by her husband Alan Rice; her children, Lisa (Roland) Tkatchuk, Cindy (John) Bartucci, and Bonnie Thanos; her step children, Mike (Sharon) Rice, Deb (Thomas) Schernock and Melissa Jackson; and her grandchildren, Michael (Sarah), Joseph, Nicholas, Jessica, Jenna, Jack, Josh, Brooklyn, Hailey and Chelsea.

She was preceded in death by her first husband of 25 years, Thomas La Vorene, as well as her sister and husband, Dolores and Melvin Towner, and her parents, Arthur and Ethel Potts.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Burial will follow at Windridge Memorial Park in Cary.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her honor may be made to: On Angels Wings Pet Rescue, 6500 Northwest Hwy #2D, Crystal Lake, IL 60014