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David Dondlinger Obituary

Dondlinger, David C. age 30, beloved son of David P. and Janice (nee Whitney), loving brother of Christen and Jaclyn, loving uncle of Gionna Quick, dearest grandson of George and Meredith Whitney, dear nephew and cousin of many. David will also be missed by his many friends and teammates. Visitation Wednesday, from 3:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service, 8:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Interment private. Express your thoughts and condolences to www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 5, 2009.

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Sean Macfarlane

January 17, 2010

My deepest condolences to the Dondlinger family. I have been away for a while and just heard. I am sorry. Dave will always have a special place in my heart.

Josue Villasenor

May 21, 2009

My heart is with you all. I will be forever changed by my friendship with Dave. I loved him and will never forget him.

Marty Serauskis

May 14, 2009

My deepest sympathies go out to the Dondlinger family. I have not seen Davey in a few years but remember all the good times we had during little league. He will be missed.

Michelle Oko

May 13, 2009

Jan, Dave, Chrissy, and Jackie,
I just heard today about David and I am so sorry. Just know that you are all in my heart and that he will always be watching down over you. My family and I are so sorry for you loss and we are griefing for you, because you had a beautiful family. Take care in these hard times and remember David will always be watching down over you all and protecting you.

Martez Clark

May 12, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I have so many great memories of Dave from high school.

Lois Buchan

May 10, 2009

Jan, Dave, Chrissy and Jackie,
Know that we are thinking of you all and sending our love and hugs at this sad time. Wish we were closer to be there in person with you. Know that you're in our thoughts and we send our love your way.
Lois, Andy, Will and Janet

Patti Hampton

May 9, 2009

Dear Dave, Jan, Crissie & Jackie ~ I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am to hear about Davie and to let you know my thoughts and prayers are with you. I know we have lost touch since I moved, but I think of you often. Keep your faith and know that Davie will be watching down on you always.

May 8, 2009

Jan,
You and your family are in my prayers. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Love,
Angelica Costa

May 7, 2009

Am terribly sorry for your loss. We were neighbors in Frankfort Square..our four kids new yours. Your family will be in our prayers.

Sincerely,

Bob & Lynn Hyland...and Brad, Colleen, Rob, and Laura

Sue Walsh

May 7, 2009

Jan, I am so sorry for your loss. I feel like I watched your children grow thru the years even though I only met them once or twice. No words can express how saddened I am for you and your family. You are in my prayers.

Nikki Reed (Steck)

May 6, 2009

My deepest sympathies go out to the Dondlinger family. Although it has been a few years since I've last seen Dave, he was a dear friend and I will always treasure the memories I had with him and the rest of the gang from the Square. He will be greatly missed.

May 6, 2009

I am so very sorry for your loss. Dave will be remembered and missed by us all.

Erin Boers (King)

May 6, 2009

My deepest Sympathy.
Davey was a wonderful part of my grade school days. We had lots of great memories together. He will be missed.

Wm Schultz

May 6, 2009

Sincere and Deepest Sympathy to Dave, Janice and Dondlinger Family Members.
Bill Schultz Family

Debbie Dischinger

May 6, 2009

May you find strength from others at this time of terrible loss. Our thoughts are with you - I have no words to express the emotions we're all feeling.
Love,
Deb, Jim, Jessica, Josh & Jared

Gabriel Sumner

May 5, 2009

I am so sorry to hear this news. Our prayers and thoughts to Dave's friends and family.

Nancy Noga

May 5, 2009

Dearest Jan and Family,  My heart is broken for you and your family!!  We are all in shock at the loss of your dear son.  Know he is resting in the arm of the Lord.  Not a moment has gone by without your sorrow in our thoughts.  On behalf of our entire family we send our deepest sympathy and love.  Over the years we have grown up together and I cannot bear to think of the tragedy you are suffering.  You have been a good friend and a great comfort to me in my difficult times... I only hope I can be the same for you.  God Bless you all!!  Lovingly, Nancy, Jerry, Jeff, Jeremy Noga and Melissa Mounts.

Frank Sikora

May 5, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May your family gain strength from the Lord to get them through this trying time. My prayers are with all of you.

Laurie Wolf

May 5, 2009

Jan,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of David. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this diffucult time.

All my love,

Nicole & Tiffany Kozuch

May 5, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We are truly saddened by Dave's passing. He will be remembered always.

Steve, Gayle, Tracy and Kaylie Besse

May 5, 2009

Mr and Mrs Dondlinger and Family,
My family is so saddened to hear about Dave. Our deepest sympathy to your family during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Rosa Villasenor

May 5, 2009

Dav Sr, Jan, Chrissy and Jacky, With a Sadden heart please except my sympathy. I had a special place in my heart for Dave. He and Josue were like a tag team. Never too far from each other and always in contact. I can still hear Dave saying. "Hi Mrs V, is Josue around. He is continuing ahead of us in this journey of life. May the lord give us strength. For we will meet up with him and I can image him saying its good to see you. Josue's mom

May 5, 2009

Dear Jan, Dave, Chrissie and Jackie,
WE LOVE YOU!!! I can't tell you how much we wish we could be out there with all of you right now. We are in spirit, though. None of you have been out of our thoughts for an instant. Sending all of our love, hugs, and prayers.
Love you!
Pam and Corrinne

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Joe, Lori, Marissa, and Maci Danowski

May 5, 2009

We are so saddened to hear about Dave. Our deepest condolences and prayers go out to Uncle Dave, Aunt Jan, Jackie and Christen.

May 5, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to all of the family and all of his friends. He will be missed by all. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you!
Susie and Tim Pfeiffer

May 5, 2009

Dave, Jan and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers at this time. I cannot imagine the grief you are all experiencing at this time. I will continue to pray for you all.

Debbie Raetz

I was a friend of Rich and Cindy Huenecke. I stood up with Dave at their wedding.

Heather Ferraro (DeVries)

May 5, 2009

My thoughts are with you your family......

Jeff (painter) Flones

May 5, 2009

My thoughts are with you and your family at this time...

Skill Trades at Local 180

May 5, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathy for the lost of your son, David. The crew at work will keep your family in our prayers during this difficult time.

Joe, Dave and Nick at JW Holsteins

Jenny King

May 5, 2009

Our deepest regrets during this time. Joe and I have had many great memories with Dave and will cherish them all.

William P. Potocki

May 5, 2009

I just want to express my deepest condolences. I will always be proud to have been part of his life.

May 5, 2009

Please accept our sympathy at the lose of
your son, David. Your entire family will
remain in our prayers.
John and Chris Smarz

April Hanold (Bakutis)

May 5, 2009

My deepest condolence to the Dondlinger family, my families prayers are with you and your entire family during this trying time.

Terry & Pam Anderson

May 5, 2009

We are deeply sorry for your lost. May God keep you in this trying time in your life. Our prayers are with you and your family in this needing time.

The Staff of Colonial Chapel, Ltd.

May 5, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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