O'Donnell, William Charles 88, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Friday, December 3, 2010. Beloved husband of Julie Rohs von Brecht O'Donnell. Dear father of Julie (Jim) Murphy, Sally Groenings, Libby (Rob) Berner, Bill (Amy) O'Donnell, Jr., John O'Donnell, Angela (Bing) Howenstein, and Chris (Caroline) O'Donnell. Dear grandfather of Jim, Matt, Julie, Sarah, Billy, Robby, Clare, Tory, Billy, Lulu, Billy, Patrick, Jake, Abby, Billy, Paige, Libby, Bo, Lily, Chip, Charlie, Finley, and Maeve. Dear brother of Betty Luth. Dear uncle, cousin, brother-in-law, and friend to many. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, December 8, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at Little Flower Catholic Church, 1264 Arch Terrace, Richmond Heights, Missouri 63117. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass at church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, Missouri 63121. A Memorial Mass will also be held on Thursday, December 9, 3:00 p.m. at Saints Faith, Hope & Charity Catholic Church, 191 Linden Street, Winnetka, Illinois, 60093. www.boppchapel.com
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Dear O'Donnell Family, I was your dad's Periodontist and when he walked into my office the place just lit-up. He was a wonderful man and he loved his 'kids'. Chris I remember you and Kevin M. hanging out with our Casey. Your dad was very proud of you. Please accept our kind thoughts and prayers ..God Bless. Dr.& mrs Peter Roberson
Peter Roberson
December 9, 2010
Starting out as newsroom employee at 630 N. McClurg, I was privileged to work for Mr. O'Donnell. He set the tone for the station and gave all of us a benchmark by which measure ourselves both personally and professionally.
My condolences on your loss.
Linda Muskin
December 9, 2010
John,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I will remember him and all of you in my prayers. My sympathy to all of of you.
Sincerely,
Steve Mocogni
December 8, 2010
O'Donnell family
Toni Britz-Lefley
December 7, 2010
A peach and a prince of a guy, so sorry to hear this, Meg Shannon Baker friend of Stephen Kaplan, O'Donnell neighbor
Meg Shannon Baker
December 7, 2010
O'Donnell's:
Very sorry to hear of your loss. William C. - was the man we all aspired to be as we walked the halls of 630 N. McClurg Court... Larry Lemanski & Family
Larry Lemanski
December 7, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. I will never forget the good old days working for Mr. O'Donnell - one of the nicest people i have ever known and a gem to work for. I remember some of the kids coming to the station during the summer -that was always fun. Now Don Mann will have someone to hang out with! May he rest in peace and everyone has wonderful memories that will live on forever. Jackie Levine-Chicago, IL
December 7, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time.
Bonnie Rarick
December 7, 2010
"I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears." - Psalm 34: 4
Our prayers from Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart are with Julie and her family.
Gerald Grossman
December 7, 2010
Thoughts and Prayers for the wonderful O'Donnell family.
Elizabeth (Gallant) Grundy
December 7, 2010
May you find comfort in the many years of memories you've all had with him.
December 6, 2010
Hello O'Donnell Families -
I'm very sorry to hear about William. I never knew about his WBBM-AM past, John & I needed him at WMAQ-AM!
Sincerely yours,
Mike Kessler
December 6, 2010
To the O'Donnell family,
Please accept our deepest condolences. Take comfort in God during these difficult times. He will sustain you and make you strong. He is the God of all comfort and will help you cope with the loss of your beloved William.
December 6, 2010
While I didn’t have the honor of meeting Mr. O’Donnell in person, I have only heard amazing things about him. A true pioneer of media/broadcast and most important a loving family man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, children, grandchildren and the entire O’Donnell family. May he rest in peace… Niko Drakoulis and family.
Niko Drakoulis
December 6, 2010
Not sure exactly what to say. John and Chris were my golf buddies and all I remember is what a nice man your dad was and what a nice, close family you have. My heart is with your family and I am thinking of you guys.
jeff carlton
December 6, 2010
My warmest sympathies to the O'Donnell families. I too got see Bill and Julie,on the Lakeshore in Sept 2010. Then again at St.Peters'Church, I would see Bill with Kenneth and his wife.
You are in my prayers each day.
Mary Heuchan-Compton
December 6, 2010
All of the O'Ds are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. We'll be in touch. Love you all, Mary Alice, (MAO) and family
Mary Alice O'Brien Mecke
December 6, 2010
Dear Julie:
Very sorry to learn of the sorrow that has come to you and your family. Your father was a sweet man and I had enjoyed working for him.
Thoughts are with you. Jamie (Potash) Curry
December 6, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire O'Donnell family. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to know your dad and to have spent time with him recently in Saugatuk. He leaves a wonderful legacy in all of the great children that he raised, and of course in his wife. May you all take comfort in the lifetime of memories that you created with this great man.
Love and Prayers
Michael & Mary Kay McGuire
December 6, 2010
On behalf of the Wagner family, I want to express our heartfelt sympathy on Bill's passing. Our memories of Bill are that of man who loved his family, loved life and lived it to the fullest. Please know that Bill and the family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry Wagner III
December 6, 2010
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