Donald Gardner Obituary

Gardner, Donald F. Age 90, of Glenview, IL, and formerly of Golf, IL. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth "Betty" Gardner (nee Bruemmer); loving father of Anne E. Gardner, John B. Gardner and Thomas H. Gardner; dear brother of Herbert (Molly) Gardner, the late Mary Jane (the late Maurice) Davy and the late Hugh (Mildred "Cass") Gardner; many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, July 30, 2015, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077. Funeral Service Friday, July 31, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm Street, at Glenview Road, Glenview, IL 60025. Burial private. Memorials to Bright Futures Foundation, 2500 Indigo Lane, Glenview, IL 60026 or Sunshine Through Golf Foundation, Midwest Golf House, 11855 Archer Avenue, Lemont, IL 60439 are appreciated. Info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 26, 2015.
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I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to the family during this time of grief. 1 corinthians 15 : 26.

August 1, 2015

Anne,

Please accept my condolences at the passing of your father. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts.

Larry LaBoda

July 30, 2015

Tom, Anne and John,
My deepest sympathy to all of you for the loss of your father. I enjoyed knowing him and your late mother. They were full of life and knew how to have a great time. Your dad loved each of you very much. I know you will cherish all the memories you have of him.
Warmly, Joy O'Donnell

July 30, 2015

Anne:

Nancy and I give out deepest sympathy to you and your brothers. We will miss him

Sam Patrino

July 27, 2015

Johnny Gee ~ Hang tough young man. My condolences to you and your family. *DC O'Hagan

Don O'Hagan

July 27, 2015

My condolences to the family.God give us a wonderful promise to look forward to at 1 Corinthians 15:26.

scott

July 24, 2015

Dear John, I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you & your family.

Dana Bahnick

July 24, 2015

Anne, Tom, and John:
My deepest sympathies. I'll remember your father fondly.

Lara Anderson

July 23, 2015

ANNE :
Diane and I extend to you our deepest sympathy. We have lost a dear friend.
See you at the wake.
Diane and Frank charhut

July 22, 2015

My sympathies to Don's family. He and I were good friends in the Illinois Seniors and I followed him as president. Good fellow and I will miss him.Sincerely,Bruce Goodman

July 22, 2015

Don was a great friend to our family through his association with the CDGA and the Illinos Seniors. We will miss him...Randy, Laurie, & Chris Spring

Randy Spring

July 22, 2015

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4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Donnellan Family Funeral Services

10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077

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Glenview Community Church

1000 Elm Street, at Glenview Road, Glenview, IL

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10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077

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