David D. Blakeman, age 54, late of Frankfort. Beloved husband of Denise nee Houston. Loving father of Doug and David. Devoted son of Douglas and Frances nee Battles. Kind brother of Kathy Balestri and Mary (Julie Allen) Blakeman. Proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dear brother-in-law of Robert (Marian), Ken (Nancy), Dan (Julie) and Holly (Dean). Cherished Godfather of Mark, Jake and the late Kaitlyn. David was an amazing father, husband, son, brother and friend. He lived everyday for his family and their happiness. He was a brilliant inventor and a creative and hard-working mechanical engineer with many patents. Visitation Friday 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday 11:00 a.m. at Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service) 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., four blocks North of 162nd St. (Rte. 6) Dolton/South Holland. Interment Saint John Saint Joseph Cemetery.