Arlington Heights woman dies following fire

A 67-year-old woman injured in an Arlington Heights condominium fire Nov. 13 has died.

Funeral services for Diana Lynn Davajon were held Monday evening at the Glueckert Funeral Home in Arlington Heights. Mrs. Davajon died Feb. 16 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood. The fire in the 100 block of North Lincoln Avenue was caused by smoking by the deceased, said Kenneth Koeppen, deputy chief of the Arlington Heights Fire Department.

When a police officer arrived, flames were visible in the second-floor home, according to the Arlington Heights Police Department. Police were not able to enter the second floor because of a security door, but began evacuating the first floor as fire fighters arrived.

Another second-floor resident heard Mrs. Davajon in the hall and found her with her clothing on fire. The resident extinguished that fire and stayed with her until firefighters reached them. Mrs. Davajon was reported to have suffered first and second degree burns.

Mrs. Davajon is survived by her husband of 26 years, George Davajon; her brother, William Farris; six nieces and nephews; and her sister-in-law, Gayle Farris. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Loyola University Hospital Burn Unit, Department of Social Work, Attention Barry Bennett 2160 S. 1st Ave., Maywood, IL 60153.