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Donald Farrell Obituary

Farrell Sr., Donald Thomas 92, longtime Glenview resident, WWII, Army Air Corps Veteran. Beloved husband for 67 years to Mary Jerome (nee Marquardt); loving father of Maureen (Robert) Friehofer, Colleen (James) Tobin, Donald, Jr. (Patricia) Farrell and Mary (Joseph) Finley; proud grandfather of Jennifer, Lauren, Erin, Cynthia, James, Christopher, Emily, Colleen, Donald, III and Michaela; and great-grandfather of Joshua, Robert, Pace, Jack, Caroline, Khloe and Sydney; loving brother of Barbara (Ed) Hayden, the late Grace Lunholm and Warren Farrell. Former Owner of Don Farrell Oldsmobile, Saint Charles, IL and Former Village Trustee of River Forest, IL. Visitation Saturday, August 31, 2013, 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077. Funeral Mass Saturday, August 31, 2013, 11:45 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove Street, Glenview, IL 60025. Interment Private, All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials made to Sister Paulanne's Needy Family Fund, 1775 Grove Street, Glenview, IL 60025 or The Bethany Terrace, 8524 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove, IL 60053, would be appreciated. Info: www.donnellanfuneral.com or 847-675-1990

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 29, 2013.

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Mary Larkin-Manning

September 26, 2013

Dear "Aunt" Mary -
It is with a heavy heart that I came across this notice just today because I most certainly would have visited to say farewell to "Uncle" Don. What a wonderful person - my memories are fond going back to childhood until the last time we met at Mom's funeral. My deepest sympathies to you and yours in your loss. Heaven has gained yet another wonderful spirit. God Bless.

September 11, 2013

To the Farrell Family,

I'm sorry to hear about the death of your dad.

Greg Watts

Paul Armstrong

September 3, 2013

Don and Patti,

Sorry to hear about your Dad. Best wishes to you and your family.

Robert and Terry Hosty

September 1, 2013

Don and Patti,
The entire Hosty family sends their deepest sympathy. We have been telling great stories since we received word. You are all in our prayers.
As a good man once said him "He was a humble man who sold great cars to good people." God rest his soul.
P.S. Barry Todd sends his regrets also.

Sue ockerlund

August 31, 2013

so sorry can not make funeral..my sincere sympathies

Joan Wilkie

August 30, 2013

To the Farrell Family,
So sorry I can not be at the funeral. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. So many fond memories of your wonderful husband and father. Colleen, Its hard to believe its been 50 years since we were hanging out in the neighborhood.Wish I was able to see you all.

Judy Rogers

August 30, 2013

Maureen, Colleen, Donald and Mary so sorry to hear about the passing away of your dad. Lots of good memories of both all of you and your mom and dad. Those are times that will stay with you and make you smile many times as your lives all continue on with your dad in your hearts and minds. Lots of prayer

Bob Callahan

August 30, 2013

Don and Patty: I was sorry to learn of your father's death. He, you, and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. Cal

Lori Brophy

August 29, 2013

Steve, Clare, Maggie and I are thinking of you all during this difficult time. I love the picture of Uncle Don...just as I remember him. I envision him having a drink, possibly several, with my Dad!

Joseph Gubbins

August 29, 2013

Mary, my condolences on the passing of Don to you & your family. I remember many good times of years ago. Joseph X.Gubbins

John & Katie Nicolau

August 28, 2013

Don & Patty - So sorry to learn of your dad's passing. Take comfort that he is now at peace and know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary Lang

August 28, 2013

Uncle Don,
You were the Best!! Always so happy and funny, I so enjoyed spending time with you. I will miss you and I will miss baking for you. You enjoyed my Goodies so much, it made me so happy!! Now you are up in Heaven with Mom and Dad. I love you.

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10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077

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1775 Grove Street, Glenview, IL

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