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Troy Edward Farkas

Troy Edward Farkas, 43, Wonder Lake, died Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Centegra Hospital–McHenry.
He was born Nov. 18, 1969, in Harvey to Carl E. Avallon and Nancy Laux. 

On July 8, 2004, he married Shannon Lawwill of Woodstock. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and boater. Most important to him were his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife; parents, Nancy and Andy Farkas; two daughters, Krista and Alexandria, Round Lake; a son, Troy Farkas Jr., Round Lake; a grandchild, Peyton; five siblings, Kimberley (Dave) Schumacher, Crystal Lake, Toni (Mike) Ballstaedt, Crystal Lake, Lee Farkas, Crystal Lake, Brigitte Berryhill, Commerce Township, Mich., and Erin Avallon, Lake Forest; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his father.
Visitation and the funeral were Sept. 3 at Colonial Funeral Home, McHenry.

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