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Francis Donnelly Obituary

Donnelly, Francis Callistus son of the late John and Bridget (nee O'Malley) Donnelly. Veteran US Army Korean War, Life Member of D.A.V.; "Uncle Fran" to many, loving great uncle to Katie, Jimmy, Jeanne Marie, Patrick and Colleen Reilly, Clare Egan, Austin, Anniemarie and Bridget Scott, Patricia, Michael and Theresa Kowalkowski; loving uncle to Patty Anne (Mike) Egan, Mary Eileen (Michael) Ketzenberg, James (Marikay) Reilly, Kathy Woods, Tom (Patti) Woods, Jr., Mary B. (Stan) Kowalkowski, the late Michael Woods, the late Maggie (John) Scott, Gayle, Brian, Tom, Jr. and Neil (Michelle) Donnelly; loving brother to Patricia J. (Thomas, Sr.) Woods, the late Anne M. (the late James T.) Reilly, the late Thomas J. Donnelly, Sr., Retired Col. U.S.A.F., (the late Ruth) and the late John P. Donnelly. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, 9:45 a.m. from Kenny Brothers, 3600 West 95th St. to St. Christina Church Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls or the Lyric Opera of Chicago would be appreciated. Formerly of Visitation Parish and proud alumni of DeLaSalle High School. For info: 773-239-3600 or 708-425-4500.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Apr. 18 to Apr. 20, 2006.
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We are sorry we could not attend the services,but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Joan, Dan, Danny, Caitlin and Maggie

joan taff

April 22, 2006

May we all meet again at the DLS heavenly banquet that God has prepared for us alumni

Frank Nemecek

April 20, 2006

We have admired you since we met in 1944 in the halls of DeLaSalle at 35th and Wabash. We have loved our visits over the years and enjoyed your friendship and wonderful sense of humor. Micki and I will pray for your welcome in your heavenly home. St John Baptist DeLaSalle pray for us.

Frank & Micki Beaver

Frank Beaver

April 18, 2006

You were a DeLaSalle Alumni, a soldier and my friend. I will always fondly remember lunch with the peacocks.

James Trier

April 18, 2006

You were a DeLaSalle Alumni, a soldier and my friend. I will always fondly remember lunch with the peacocks.

James Trier

April 18, 2006

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