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Donald McMahon Obituary

McMahon, Donald Francis age 82, of Evanston, beloved husband of the late Lucile, loving brother of Donna Lorraine Patchie, W. "Buster" and James J. McMahon, devoted son of the late Winifred and Bernard McMahon, cherished friend to many. Memorial Visitation Saturday, 2 p.m. until time of Memorial Services 3 p.m., at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie. Interment private. Info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 9, 2008.

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Glen Simon

July 13, 2008

Thanks for everything. God works through people and I believe he worked through you.

Audrey Kelley

July 12, 2008

What a wonderful example Don was to so many of us....He will be missed.

Seeing him at the meetings was always such a comfort. God Keep Him in His Arms. Audrey Kelley

Diane Mitchell

July 8, 2008

Don you will be missed, even though I did not see you often you were warmly tucked in my heart. You were there at the beginning for me and I cherish every moment and word of wisdom that you so humbly shared. You made a difference in my life. God is truly smiling on his beloved messenger. Job well done!!!

Diane Mitchell

Chris Stefano

July 8, 2008

I knew Don only by reputation; he gave a lot to help others. Blessings to Don and to his family.

Martha Dwyer

July 8, 2008

Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Don. You live in me and the many to whom I've been able to pass it on. I love you.

Ann Tarjan

July 8, 2008

Well everyone...Don, Meri, Lester, Dorothy and Rosemary must be having 1 heck of a big breakfast at the "Heavenly Olympic" restaurant all together :-) Now we all have the responsibility to carry on the beautiful message they all left us...and Don's smile, gentleness, humor, wit, and wisdom (Keep it simple!) must go with it :-) I was blessed to know him, and believe he'll still "watch over me" and all those he so deeply influenced, cared and prayed for. Peace Don...you are loved forever.

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