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Adonai O'Donnell Obituary

O'Donnell, Adonai M. (nee Michel), a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. Adonai "Ado" was the beloved wife of Thomas for 57 years, loving mother of Theresa (Mark) Anderson, Thomas (Jane) O'Donnell, Loretta (Trevor Hughes) O'Donnell, Patricia (Frank) Janiga, Jerome O'Donnell, Kevin (Cynthia) O'Donnell and the late Infant Gerard O'Donnell, proud grandmother of Katherine, John, Shawn, Kelly, Michael, Gwendolyn, Matthew, Brian, Catherine, Claire and Colleen and of Thomas, Brian, Michael and Terrell, proud great-grandmother of Gabriella and of Patrick and Mary, fond sister Marguerite (the late David) Brown, Loretta "Lupe" (Thomas) Brown, and the late Edmond "Chucky" (Irene) Michel and Gerard Michel, dear sister-in-law to Rose (the late John) Little, Margaret (Russell) Dunn and Elaine (the late Joseph) O'Donnell, fond "Auntie Doe" of numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Edmond and the late Claire Michel. After raising her six children, Ado became a Certified Public Accountant, opened her own accounting practice and ran it successfully with husband, Tom for 26 years until 2008. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge, Thursday, October 9, 2008, from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, October 10, 2008, friends are asked to meet at St. John Brebeuf Catholic Church, 8307 N. Harlem Ave., Niles, IL, at 9:45 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Entombment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Chicago Lighthouse (for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired), 312-666-1331, would be appreciated. For info: 847-685-1002 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 8 to Oct. 9, 2008.

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Terry Anderson

January 7, 2021

Dear Mom,

Dad is on his way to be with you. He passed away peacfully. I just left him at the hospital. He looked like he was having wonderful dreams. He looked pretty good. You should know that he kept his part of the bargain and was a great father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. He was the happy go lucky Irishman. He was loved by all.

I still miss you everyday. I am happy that you and Dad wil be together. Sweet dreams.

Love, Terry

Terry Anderson

October 7, 2009

Dear Mom,

It has been a year without you. Each and every day, you have been in my thoughts. So often I would think of you, and want to call.
Your children are taking great care of Dad. He is very much part of our active lives. He is healthy and is the
rock for all of us.
Today, another great grandchildren will be born. A little girl, daughter of Michael and DeeAnn. Life continues.
All my love forever,
Terry

October 7, 2009

Mom I miss you so much. I think about you all the time, remembering your voice, laugh, the way you played with your grandchildren, your "What's up" on the phone. You really made your mark in this world as you are remembered by so many people you touched at St. John Brebeuf, family and with your business. Love you. Pat

Latonia Partee

February 4, 2009

To the O'Donnell Family,
You do not know me but your mother did my family's taxes for many years. I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Adonai was a very special woman who will be sorely missed. May God bless you all.
Latonia Partee (Parker/Payne) & Family

Cheryl & Steve Gilliland

October 25, 2008

Dear Ado,

You are now in heaven with my two parents, Agnes and Joe Ward. May your family know that our prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this time of great grief. May God bless all of you.

Much love,

Pat Janiga

October 14, 2008

Dear Mom,
You are in heaven now at peace with Jesus. We all loved you so much and miss you very much already. Everyday I wait to hear your voice. We will all watch over Dad and take care of him.
Love forever,
Pat

Tom O'Donnell

October 12, 2008

Mom
You were the best Mom. Thank you for all your love. You taught me many great life lessons. I enjoyed visiting with you and Dad just to talk. These were very special times for me. I will help take care of Dad and think about you every day.

Love, your son.
Tom

Debbie Wood

October 11, 2008

Dear Kevin, Cindy, Catherine, Claire and Colleen,
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you as you mourn the loss of your dear mom and grandmother. Deepest sympathy from your friends and neighbors in Sherwood.

Larry & Todd Kuwik

October 9, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Janice and John Klein

October 9, 2008

Tom and family,

We are so sorry to hear about Adonia. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Janice and John Klein

Peter De Alva

October 8, 2008

Ado,

I will sourly miss you and your sparkling charm. You always treated me like family and likewise I feel the same about you.

Respectfully
Peter De Alva

Laurie Wright

October 8, 2008

Auntie Ado, Although we didn't keep up as much as we should have I remember fondly my "sexy" aunt. You were a beautiful person inside and out. Now my Mom and Dad can have fun in heaven with you. I wish your family peace. It is hard. Love to all, Laurie

Robert Tepper

October 8, 2008

Loretta,
I am so saddened by the passing of your mother. We were friends for many years. She was a very caring concerned person as well as the best accountant any one could ever have.
Please give Tom my condolences as I will be unable to attend the wake as it is the holiest of Jewish holidays. You, Tom and the entire family will be in my prayers.
Bob Tepper
1 W. Superior Apt. 4404
Chicago Il 60654

Kelly Odegaard

October 8, 2008

Grandma,

We love you very much and words cannot express how much we miss you! Thank you for all of the memories and lessons you taught us before Jesus called you home. You are missed tremendously, but we know you will be with us every second of every day - in our hearts.

Love you,
Steve, Kelly and Gabriella

P.S. Gabriella drew her very first picture just for you.

Theresa "Terry" Anderson

October 8, 2008

Dear Mom,

I always knew I loved you, but now more than ever, I miss your sweet voice. God will take great care of you.

I promised you, that I would always take great care of Dad. I love him and he is loved by many.

With all my love, Terry

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