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Donna Houk Obituary

Houk, Donna (nee Flahaut), age 71, passed away January 14, 2005, late of Plainfield, formerly of Chicago. A Chicago Public School teacher for over 30 years. Survived by her loving children, Karen (Robert) Weston, Ronald (Robyn) Houk Jr., MIchael (Sharrie) Houk, Mary Lynn (Gary) Degnan, Susan (Richard) Weston, Peter (Janis) Houk, and Jennifer Houk, beloved grandchildren, Andrea, Ron, Dan, Bryan, Megan, Marie, Lindsey, Mike, Sarah, and Ivy, dearest great-grandchild Leah, fond sister-in-laws Diane Hanrahan and Rose (Flahaut) Greeley. Preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Marie (Roache) Flahaut and her brother Jack Flahaut. Visitation Monday, January 17, 2005 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Anderson Memorial Chapel, 606 Townhall Dr. in Romeoville. Funeral Tuesday, January 18, 2005, 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home chapel to St. Andrews Catholic Church in Romeoville for a 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Meals on Wheels, Senior Service Center, of Will County, 251 N. Center, Joliet, IL. 60435 815-886-2323

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 17, 2005.

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Ed ONeill

January 22, 2005

Although I knew Donna only briefly, what I came to understand was she was an angel to my grandmother in her time of greatest need. It is great comfort to know that wonderful people like Donna still exist, and that I know she is at peace with my grandmother in the kingdom of God.

Shaun Fleischhacker

January 19, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great loss.

Edward O'Neill

January 19, 2005

I would like to express my sympathy to all of Donna's children.

Adrianne Beal

January 19, 2005

To The Houk Family,

I was so sorry to hear about Donna - we met through the Mystery Book Club at the Fountaindale Library and had many great nights of spirited discussion. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,

sharon bojan

January 18, 2005

Dear Sue,

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

S. Bojan- Coles School

Betty LaDouceur

January 18, 2005

I so enjoyed playing golf with Donna. I knew her for a short time and she was a delight. Please accept my sympathy.



Betty LaDouceur

Nancy O'Donnell

January 18, 2005

I taught with Donna 35 years ago and she was a delight to work with. Please accept my sincere sympathy.



Nancy O'Donnell

MARILYN CONROY BENJAMIN

January 17, 2005

JANUARY 17, 2005



TO ALL THE HOUK CHIDREN:

WE WERE SO SHOCKED TO READ THE OBITUARY FOR YOUR MOTHER TODAY. WE HAVE SO MANY FOND MEMORIES OF YOUR FAMILY FROM "MAY STREET". PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.



LAVERNE AND MARILYN CONROY

DONNA & ED SIMON

January 17, 2005

PETE AND JANIS

PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST

SYMPATHY. NOT MANY WORDS CAN HELP

YOU BOTH AT THIS TIME BUT KNOW

THAT OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE

WITH YOU BOTH. AND REMEMBER THAT

WHEN A LOVED ONE BECOMES A MEMORY,

THAT MEMORY NOW IS A TREASURE.

LOVE, ED AND DONNA

Liz Sterba

January 17, 2005

We will miss you very much at the Carillon Book Club. You contributed much information while never at a loss for words. We loved you.

John Keating

January 17, 2005

Please accept our sympathy on the loss of our friend, Donna. We knew her for many years as an outstanding teacher at Fulton School in the Back of the Yards neighborhood in Chicago. She was a friendly and happy person who always had a good word for everyone. She will be missed.

Cleo Petersen
Chuck Petersen
John Keating

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