Crystal Elizabeth Haddad

Crystal Elizabeth Haddad was born March 2nd 1940 in Des Moines, IA and died September 17th 2026 in Freeport, IL. She graduated from George Washinton High School in Cedar Rapids, IA, and attended the University of Iowa, Ames & Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Daughter of Leon A and Gretchen (Merryman) Glynn, Cris was married on October 6th 1962 to Robert Haddad in Cedar Rapids, IA and the two of them moved to Freeport, IL where they started a family together.

Crystal was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Gretchen Glynn, and her daughter-in-law Julie Haddad. She is survived by Robert Haddad - husband, Erick Haddad - son, David Haddad - son (Erin), Elizabeth Haddad - granddaughter, Lillie Haddad - granddaughter, Katie LeRoy - step-granddaughter (Chad), Emily Kundert - step-granddaughter (Brett), Austin Hickox step-great-grandson, Walter Homsey nephew, Michael Homsey – nephew (Theresa), Teresa Campbell - niece (Ray).

Cris was employed by Dr. William H Greene, Dr R. Hessenius, Best in Sight, and The Unicorn.

Cris loved being active and was a member of Embury United Methodist Church, Freeport Garden Club, Stephenson County Historical Society where she helped with exhibit collections and was co-chair, P.E.O., Thursday morning Unicorn coffee group, and she spent many years as an election judge.

Cris had a lifelong interest in history, the arts, and growing things. She was a dedicated fan of the Chicago Cubs and enjoyed watching hockey. She was known for her faith, kindness, compassion, and clever sense of humor and will be missed by many.

Services will be held at Harmony United Methodist Church, 2600 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL 61032 on October 17, 2026. Visitation will be at 10:00am, service at 11:00am, and reception to follow.