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Donald Mullner Obituary
He graduated from St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights, IL and received a Bachelor in Science in 1969 from Bradley University in Peoria. At Bradley, Don was a member of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity where he was the house manager. Don continued his education at Northern Illinois University where he received a Masters of Business Administration with an accounting major. At NIU, Don was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, a national accounting honorary.
Don worked as the facilities manager for the past three years at Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, IL under Aramark Corporation. Prior to this he most recently worked at Siemens Corporation, formally Furnas in Batavia, IL for 15 years as their facility manager prior to the company closing the plant. Don enjoyed doing woodworking in his spare time and has left his family with many pieces of beautiful furniture to remember him. Don was a member of the Oswego Council Knights of Columbus 7247 where he was inducted into the organization's charter Grand Knight in 1979. He recently celebrated the Council's recent 30th anniversary with some of his brother knights and wives. He was also a 4th Degree Knight, the highest level of brotherhood recognition.
Surviving Don is his wife of 38 years, Darla Hopper Mullner. The Mullners met while students at Bradley University in a physics laboratory and sparks began to fly. They were married on August 15, 1970 in Pekin, IL. Also surviving Don are his two daughters, Amy (Stanley) Amelkovich of Glen Ellyn, and Erica (Russ) Lorenz of Montgomery. Don also had two grandchildren who he adored, four year old, Owen and one year old, Kylie Amelkovich.
Other family members surviving include his mother, Florence Mullner of Elk Grove Village; his sister, Marilyn Gols of Elk Grove Village; and a brother, David (Cindy) Mullner of Hanover Park. Also, a niece, Valerie (Robert) Barrett of Island Lake; a nephew, Matthew Mullner of Hanover Park.
Don was preceded in death by his father, Michael Mullner in 1998; his maternal grandparents, Mae and John Erdmann; and his paternal grandparents, Michael and Mary Mullner.
Family will be receiving guests on Sunday, March 22, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 S. Broadway Ave., Montgomery, IL 60538. Funeral Mass will be on Monday, March 23, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 551 Boulder Hill Pass, Oswego, IL 60543. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Don's memory may be made to Rush Copley Healthcare Foundation in Aurora, IL.
Dieterle Memorial Home 897-1196
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Mullner
Dawn Hatcher
May 4, 2009
Darla
so sorry to hear about your husband , you have been in thoughts and prayers, any thing i can help you with even a ear to listen to ,let me know ,cause I have been in your postion before
Lois Fredricksen
April 8, 2009
Dear Darla,
I am so very sorry for you loss. You are
such a wonderful person you do so much for
everyone. You are a good friend, Lucky me.
Jackie McQueen
March 29, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John and Alice Murphy
March 29, 2009
We are heartbroken in hearing this news. Don was our boss at Furnas and a good friend.God bless. John and Alice Murphy
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George Compton
March 27, 2009
Don did a great job keeping our old buildings in good working order at Furnas, and the hard part of closing it all down. He will be missed by his many friends of which I am one.
Karen Baker
March 26, 2009
Dear Darla, Amy, Erika, and family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. We were out of town and didn't hear about your loss until yesterday. Erika, I love you and am so sorry I wasn't here to see you! I know how hard it is to lose someone. Please know that there are SOOO many people who are thinking of you and your family! All our prayers and love are with you all!
Cara Banks
March 26, 2009
Darla,Amy,Erika and Family,
So sorry to hear of your sudden loss. You have been in my thoughts and prayers.
March 25, 2009
Dear Darla & Family,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. No words can ever offer much comfort, but all of your beautiful family and many friends will help to ease your pain. Please remember,your memories are a very precious gift. You are in my thoughts.
Hugs,
Carol Seidelman
HECTOR CASTILLO
March 25, 2009
Though I worked at furnas for 14 years 86 to 2000 and saw him many times at the Batavia facility, I never had the opportunity to speak to him. I am sorry to hear that he has left us to meet with our Lord. He is just one more friend we have there waiting for us. When I go, I'll make sure to speak to him there.
March 24, 2009
Darla my deepest sympathy I know what you are going through you are in my prayers. Michele Flud
March 23, 2009
Darla and family,
May the peace that goes beyond understanding surround all of you during this difficult time. I leave you with words from scripture. Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future". May God's grace be with you.
Cindy Cheek
Elizabeth Sainski
March 23, 2009
Please accept my most sincere condolences on the loss of you husband. Let the good memories give you some comfort at this time of sorrow. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Elizabeth Sainski
March 23, 2009
Darla,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Erin Werner-Rush Copley
Mary Zokan
March 23, 2009
Darla, my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Don. May your memories of him comfort you now and in the days to come. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Nicole Giancaterino
March 23, 2009
Darla,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.
Sincerely,
Marlene Harris
March 23, 2009
Darla:
I'm so very sorry for your sudden loss....May there be some comfort to you and your family, as you go thru this very difficult time....Let his memories live on, and you will aways have some peace within you.
Hugs to you, Darla,
Dalean Rumble
March 22, 2009
Darla,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Please take comfort in the blessings you have shared.
Sincerely,
Juley Warner
March 22, 2009
Dear Darla, Amy, Erica, and family,
We offer our greatest sympathy to you. Don will be greatly missed. He was a wonderful man with a smile always on his face. He always enjoyed having a great time and saw the bright side of things.
We love you,
Juley, Jon, Hailey, Nicholas, Christopher, and Matthew
Kelli Kaczynski
March 22, 2009
Darla,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. If there is anything I can do to help you let me know. Sending a big hug,thoughts and prayers,
Kelli Kaczynski
Rob Allison
March 22, 2009
Dear Mullner Family,
I am saddened by your loss, and know the Neuqua Valley family will truly miss Don's presence. I had the honor of meeting Don while acting as the previous facility manager at NVHS. Don replaced me as my family and I were moving out of state. While I was supposed to "train" Don, I found he mentored me more than I him. I worked with him for a while as a maintenance tech prior to my move. He was easy going and a good manager. My family and I wish you and yours well in your time of grief.
Roxane Vermeland
March 22, 2009
Dear Darla,
I am deeply saddened by your loss as I know Don was your best friend. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Larry & Pat Koziol
March 21, 2009
Dear Darla,
I am also a member of the Oswego Knights of Columbus and a Past Grand Knight as was Don. He was always great to be around - whether joking, working together on any of the KC's many activities, or just talking. Pat & I enjoyed our fun Apple River weekends where we did all those touristy things, cheese tasting, wine tasting, going to any of the many craft fairs, eating out, and just plain enjoying ourselves. Don was a terrific person and a good example to follow. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Elizabeth Dano Green
March 21, 2009
Mrs. Mullner, Amy, and Erica,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Beth
Barbara Graham
March 21, 2009
Dear Darla, Amy, Erica, Sons-in-law, and Grandchildren.
As we gather with you on Sunday and Monday to celebrate Don's special presence in your lives, may we all be living reminders that God has written a thousand promises all over our hearts that say - life is far to sacred to ever end. -Barbara
Lorna London
March 21, 2009
Dear Darla,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are surrounded by people who love you and are here to help you, and your family, through this difficult time. Feel free to call on me for whatever you may need. May happy memories of your beloved husband comfort you during your sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Lorna London
Frank Finneran
March 21, 2009
Dear Mrs. Mullner & Family,
I am a member of The Oswego Council #7247 Knights of Columbus, and like Don, I am also a past Grand Knight. Don was one of the most decent, honorable and Christian men I have ever met. I have great memories of working alongside Don at Pancake breakfasts and Pork Chop dinners. But mostly I will always remember his deep faith in God and the way he loved his wife and children so dearly, and spoke of them constantly. Our loss is truly Heaven's gain.
March 21, 2009
Dear Darla,
We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Joan and Chuck Placida, Fl.
Tom Edwards
March 21, 2009
Darla,
My condolencses to you and your family. I worked with Don at Furnas/Siemens for many years and worked on community projects in Oswego with him. Don was an asset to his community and will be missed.
March 21, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of Don's passing. We have many memories of good times with the Mullner's. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely & with love, Barbara & Tony Geib
Kay Murray
March 21, 2009
Dear Darla and Girls,
Art and I want you to know you are all in our thoughts and prayers..You 3 girls and your families have many precious memories to cherish and hold near and dear to your hearts..Our Condolences and Love
Kay and Art Murray
Shelby Luoma
March 21, 2009
Darla and family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of Don. Our hearts go out to you all. May the love of family and friends help you all thru this difficult time.
Love, Shelby and Scot Luoma
Vicky Zupancic
March 20, 2009
Dear Darla,
I am so sorry to hear about Don. I felt I got to know him through you over the years and I can only imagine the loss you must be feeling right now. May all the good memories you two have created bring you comfort and ease your pain. My prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Kay Wojciechowski
March 20, 2009
Dear Darla and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My daughters knew your husband from Neuqua Valley High School and said what a nice man he was to all the students. Even tho I have never met Don, I would hear you talk about him in the sweetest way thru our interactions at RCMC. 38 years is a great love story. God Bless and know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Mary Kay Wojciechowski
Elaine Start
March 20, 2009
Darla, I was very saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughs and prayers are with you and your family.
Becky Runkle
March 20, 2009
Darla, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God be with you and help you all to get through the days ahead. I am so sorry for your loss.
Rushina Patel
March 20, 2009
Mullner Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.
Brendan Whitson
March 20, 2009
Dear Darla,
I had the pleasure of meeting and talking with your husband at the Shultz wedding. What a nice guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sheila Jones-RN
March 20, 2009
Darla, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Ruth Karales
March 20, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Pat Heimann
March 20, 2009
Dear Darla and Family,
I have you all in my thoughts and prayers. May love and fond memories be with you at this sad time.
March 20, 2009
Darla,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of you husband.
Kumi and Jack Dellorto
Corinne Stachniak
March 20, 2009
Darla, Amy & Erica~
We had met your husband at Neuqua.
He was such a nice man and a role model to the students (at Neuqua). My "kids" at Neuqua are the same ones your daughter cared for at the Day care center near the hospital. You have an amazing family of solid role models.
My family has you in our prayers during your difficult time of sudden loss.
Cindy Chesney
March 20, 2009
Dear Darla,
Please accept my deepest sympathy, my heart goes out to you and please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lucy Mayhugh
March 20, 2009
Dear Darla & Family,
I was so saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
All my best,
Lucy
March 20, 2009
Darla
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Elizabeth B. Miller
Speech-Language Pathology
Jo Lynn Worden
March 20, 2009
Darla, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Julie Zibble
March 20, 2009
Dear Darla, Girls and Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. It's so sad and shocking and hard to realize why things like this happen. Just hold on to the good, happy times you all had with Don, which were plentiful, and use those memories to get through the sadness. We are all so sorry and here to support you with anything you need.
Kelly Fixmer
March 20, 2009
Dear Darla, my heart is breaking for you. I am keeping you close in thought and prayer during this time of deep sadness and loss... Take care of yourself during this difficult time... Love, Kelly
Julie Weeks-Johnson
March 20, 2009
Darla I am so sorry to hear about your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Palmira Guardia
March 20, 2009
Darla:
Please accept my deepest symphaty in the loss of your husband. I pray that our heavenly Father will give strength, comfort and peace during this great loss.
Palmira
March 20, 2009
Darla,
Marie & I are in AZ and got Barry's email on your tragic loss. Please know that our prayers are with you and your family.
Jack & Marie McEachern
Carlie Horvath
March 20, 2009
Darla, Erica, Amy, and the rest of the family,
I am deeply saddened by Don's passing. He was such a nice man who was always willing to lend a hand. Occasionally, we would pass each other in the morning on the way to Batavia when he worked at Siemens and he always had a smile and a wave for me. I am comforted knowing he did not suffer. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Carlie
Roger Hunt
March 20, 2009
Darla & Family Please accept my deepest sympathy. Don and I worked together the last two years of Siemens and became good friends.
Roger Hunt
Dabney Messer-Rehak
March 20, 2009
Dear Darla and family,
You have my deepest condolences for the loss of your husband and father. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Find strength in God's love and knowing that Don is with the Lord.
March 20, 2009
Darla and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Debi Michels-Nolte
March 20, 2009
Dear Darla and Family,
May your bright memories pull you all through this dark time. Prayers and thoughts are with you all. Donna Ahlberg
Michele Ali
March 20, 2009
Dear Darla & Family,
My heart goes out to all of you as I can only imagine the emotional magnitude of your loss. Please know that I am here for you and would do anything to help you get through such a difficult time. Darla, you have such a special place in my heart. Please let me know what I can do to help. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Michele
March 20, 2009
May your fond memories bring you strength at this time. A beautiful life story, that touched the lives of many who will treasure the time with Don. Our prayers are with you, Judi and Phil Bonomi
Linda Hernandez
March 20, 2009
Dear Darla and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Linda Hernandez
March 20, 2009
Dear Darla and Family,
With sadness we offer our condolences on the passing of Don. Our prayers are with you during this time.
In God's peace, Kirk and Cindi Kruse
March 20, 2009
Darla,
I was so sorry to hear about your husband.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Diane Langston
Dori McWilliams
March 20, 2009
Dear Darla and Family,
My prayers and thought are with you and and your family.
Raquel Amechazurra
March 20, 2009
Dear Darla and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the loving memories you keep near and dear help you thought this time of grief.
All my love,
Raquel
Marcia Phillips
March 20, 2009
Darla,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your husband and best friend. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your former Copley Memorial Hospital Personnel Department co-worker, Marcia and Wayne Phillips
Debbie Goldsmith
March 20, 2009
Dear Darla and Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with everyone. May the love and friendship of all who are dear to you help carry you all through this time of sadness.
All My Love,
Debbie
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