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Donald Schoenecker Obituary
Donald J. Schoenecker, age 74, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, surrounded by his family. U.S. Army Veteran. Born June 14, 1950 to the late Marian and the late Joseph, he was the beloved husband of the late Joyce (nee Ganka); loving father of Jason (Jessica) (ret. C.P.D), Jeremy (Julie), and the late Eric; cherished grandfather of Nathan, Connor, Carsen, Hunter, Caden and Kya; dear brother of Marilyn (Mel) Davis, the late Jeanine (Bob) Warkenthien; and Jim (Ginny); fond uncle and cousin of many. Donald was a lifelong resident of Chicago, and a long-time parishioner of St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Visitation Friday, August 23, 2024 from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m at Muzyka & Son Funeral Home, 5776 W. Lawrence Ave. Lying-in-state Saturday, August 24, 2024 9:30 a.m at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 4646 N. Austin Ave., Chicago, until time of Funeral Mass, 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. For more information, please call (773) 545-3800 or visit Donald's tribute at www.MuzykaFuneralHome.com.
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Eileen McWherter
August 26, 2024
I was shocked to hear that Donny died. I knew Donny since first grade And he was my brother Jim´s best friend. I remember when he met Joyce and how and love the two of them were. We did a lot together from cheering them on when they won their Lafollette park basketball championship, Through a short time at St. Vincent, de Paul seminary and his freshman year. I remember all the baseball games that he played in with my brother and the guys like Bobby Konopka, And even intending the Bulls game up in the Nosebleed bleachers!! He was a good lifetime friend and will be truly missed!!
Eileen Kubica McWherter
Al and Linda Anderson
August 23, 2024
Jason and Jeremy our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Al and Linda Anderson
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Vicki Demonte
August 22, 2024
Dunham Park coach. Sweetest man I ever met.
Condolences to the family.
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Kevin Sheahan
August 22, 2024
Don was a loyal and strong family man, and a kind soul. I remember him and the family well when I was assigned to St Robert Bellarmine Parish. My sympathies to his sons, grandchildren and family and friends who will miss him.
His dedication to his faith and family inspired anyone who knew him. Don, with your parents and with Joyce and Eric, Rest In Peace.
Richard Cecchini
August 21, 2024
To one of my best friends in life , we were young men almost 50 years ago when we met we lived of a lifetime of friendship we watched are families grow are grandchildren come and now you have gone to heaven ! You know I will miss you pray for you and will always love you . See you soon save me seat !
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