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Donald Coughlan Obituary

Coughlan, Donald T. age 85, at rest March 29, 2010, beloved husband of Carolyn (nee Petersen), loving father of Caron (Barry) Bettenhausen, Donnamarie (Joseph) Pierson, and Christine (Peter) Ferrell, dear brother of Merritt (Joanne) Coughlan, Marianna Bowen and the late Robert, John, and James Coughlan, adored grandfather of Peter IV and Jacqueline Ferrell and Christopher and Caroline Pierson, respected uncle to many nieces, nephews and other family members. Visitation Tuesday, 4:00 to 9:00 pm., prayers Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home, 17W201 Roosevelt Road, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, to Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, Mass Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Funeral inquiries: 630-941-5860

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 30, 2010.

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Bruce Kuzmanich

June 8, 2010

Donnamarie,

I just heard about this sad news. Please accept my deepest sympathy for you loss.

Bruce

Jannette and Scott Simon

April 1, 2010

Dear Carol,
I just heard the news about Don and I am so very sorry for your loss. Scott and I want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Love,

Kathy and Allen Stahl

April 1, 2010

Carol, Caron, Donnamarie and Chris - I was so sorry to hear about Don's passing. I'm afraid that I just found out today. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

Carol, I can still remember so many wonderful stories about "Dad" and the girls when we used to drive to St. Gerald's every morning. I hope that the sadness that you feel today will soon be overtaken by the joy of a treasure of wonderful memories. Love to all of you.

Mark Reilly

March 30, 2010

My deepest sympathy for your loss to everyone in your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

March 30, 2010

Carol and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss if Donald. You and your family are in my prayers every night and now you will have extra time. I will call you next week and hopefully I will see you soon. You have a wonderful family and I know you are all there to support each other. Darla

Laurie Powers

March 30, 2010

Caron - I'm very sorry about your Dad. My condolences to you and your family. Laurie Powers (GE Schenectady)

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