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Donald F. Stanner, age 85 of Oak Lawn, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025. Preceded in death by his parents George and Violet Stanner, as well as brother's Raymond and Lawrence. He was a devoted husband of 56 wonderful years to Judith (nee McArdle) and loving father to Jean (Blake) Coglianese, Kevin (Melissa), Mark (Laura) and Timothy (Jaime) Stanner. Proud Grandpa to Liv, Grant, Zachary, Gabriel and Ethan. Beloved brother-in-law and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Donald's family was the center of his world; he took immense pride in their accomplishments and found joy in their presence. May Donald's memory bring comfort to those who knew him and serve as a lasting reminder of a life lived with grace, humor and unwavering love. In lieu of flowers, donations would be welcome to Catherine's Caring Cause, www.catherinecareschicago.org or The Courage Program, 9711 S. Kolin Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Visitation Friday, Friday August 1, 2025, 3-8 p.m. Funeral Saturday, August 2, 2025, 9:00 a.m. from the Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL to St. Germaine Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Please leave a memory for the family on Donald's Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to his family. www.curleyfuneralhome.com 708-422-2700
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