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Donna Sundstrom Obituary
Donna G. Sundstrom. August 1, 1943 â€" July 25, 2022, Lake Forest, IL. Donna was born in McKeesport, PA to Fenton and Eleanor (Johns) Hoffman. Donna received her undergraduate degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA and her master's degree in Library Science from Rosary College in River Forest, IL. Donna was the Children's Librarian, Assistant Director and Director at the Harvey Public Library after which she became the Director at the Winnetka Public Library. She served in that position from 1983 until her retirement in 2000. She was the loving mother of Matt (Zoe), Patrick (Kelly) and the late Marguerite; dear grandmother of Riley, John (Jack), Maggie, Sierra and Heather; loving sister of Maryanne (Ben) Sotomayor, Fenton (Donna) Hoffman, Barbara (the late Larry) Glass, Denny (Lorrie) Hoffman and Janey (Jon) Swift. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Arthur J. Sundstrom Jr. Visitation Sunday, July 31, 2022, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077. Service and interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation, 2501 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026, wgaesf.org. Info: donnellanfuneral.com or 847-675-1990.
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LaDonna Kienitz
December 1, 2022
Dear Patrick & Matt,
I was just devastated when I saw your Mother's name listed in the memorial section of the Dominican University newsletter.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. My love and prayers go out to you and your families.
You Mother and I have been friends since she came to Winnetka in 1983. I was at a neighboring library. She had not responded lately to my notes or cards, but I had no idea she was ill. I last saw her when I was in Chicago just before Covid hit, and I took the train up to Lake Forest to visit with her for the day. She had visited me out here in California just once, but I had visited quite often in Lake Forest.
You Mother was such a brilliant and wonderful woman, and such a good friend. I would appreciate if one of you could call me.
LaDonna Kienitz
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LaDonna T Kienitz
December 1, 2022
Dear Matt & Patrick,
I am just devastated when I saw your Mother's name listed in the memorial section of the Dominican University newsletter. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. My heart goes out to you and your families.
Your Mother and I have been friends since she accepted the directorship of the the Winnetka Public Library in 1983. I directed a neighboring library. I haven't had any responses from my notes or cards recently, but I had no idea that she was ill. I last saw her when I was in Chicago just before Covid struck and I took the train up to Lake Forest to spend the day with her. I had visited her quite often at her home in Lake Forest, and she visited me once out here in Newport Beach, California.
I would really appreciate hearing from either of you.
LaDonna Kienitz
949-300-6951
Pat Dugan
August 9, 2022
I have been trying to call Donna for several weeks. I was a college roommate and we speak with or see each other only a couple of times a year now. I was looking up Pat´s phone to call him when I saw this Obit. Will someone call me 607-962-7263?
Bill McCully
August 3, 2022
RIP Donna with thanks for all your library contributions over the years.
Clem & Debbie Salazar
July 29, 2022
Patrick & Kelly -- We're so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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