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Donna Young Obituary
Young, Sgt. Donna J. Sgt. Donna J. Young, retired CPD, (nee Hockenberry), cherished mother of Rhonda (the late Keith) Mulac, Sherri (Louie Molenda) Noto, Lawrence Young and Sgt. Ray (Sue) Young, loving daugher of Mary Hockenberry, dear companion of Fred Biddle, beloved grandmother of Cyndi, Jessa, Joey, Jackie, Will and Grayson, fond great-grandmother of Angelina and Savannah, dear sister of James Hockenberry, Candice (George) Beaubien, Beckie (Bernie) Kreppel, Deborah (Gordon) Beaubien and John Francis Hockenberry, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews, loving mommy to Taz and Kady. Resting at the Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence, Norridge, where visitaion will be held Friday, from 3 p.m. until time of service 8:30 p.m. Buriel private. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society appreciated. Donna was one of the first female Chicago Police officers and she was the first female canine officers. 708-456-8300
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Memories and Condolences
for Donna Young
John O'Malley
October 23, 2008
My condolences to Donna's family. Donna was my supervisor at Major Accident Investigation. She was a most capable and compassionate boss. It was a pleasure to have known her.
Pam young
October 6, 2008
Even though you & Ray were divorced, you remained friends. Both of you shared a special love with each other. When I entered the family you excepted all of us into your family. When the family grew we all grew together. Our family will now be missing an important part. Thank God we have Memories to hold on to. Thank you for the special friendship we shared. I'll always remember our Great christmas' together. Love Always Pam
Pam young
October 6, 2008
Even though you & Ray were divorced, you remained friends. Both of you shared a special love with each other. When I entered the family you excepted all of us into your family. When the family grew we all grew together. Our family will now be missing an important part. Thank God we have Memories to hold on to. Thank you for the special friendship we shared. Love Always Pam
Mary (Conner) Smith
October 5, 2008
To all family and friends of Donna-what memories we have, and how sad that one of our first women in law enforcement has passed on-to protect God and everyone else I would imagine. A great lady! My prayers and thoughts are with everyone who knew her!
Jim Nielsen
October 4, 2008
A little over a year ago Donna sold me her mobile home on Fun Ave, and before that I worked for her at 017. I'm sorry that I couldn't attend the services, and please accept my condolences. A piece of Fun Ave is a little less now. May God Bless.
Vickie Psichalinos
October 3, 2008
I was very saddened to hear of the loss of your loved one. Donna was very sweet. I can honestly say that it was an honor and a pleasure to have had the opportunity to not only work with her, but also to enjoy her socially. The memory of Donna will live on with all of us.
Retired Lt. Cindy Pontoriero (017)
October 3, 2008
Dear Family - I was shocked and saddened to learn of Donna's passing.
She was a gracious lady and a great peer. Your family is testimony to her. May your memories sustain you during this most difficult time. My deepest sympathy.
Jennifer (Martin) Wendland
October 3, 2008
My family's thoughts and prayers are with you. I have many fond memories of my cousin Donna Jane and her family. The stores she would tell are still with me as well as Donna Jane always will be. She fought many couragious battles and won it is said to see one took her from us too soon.
Love,
Buzzy and Rhoda Abel
October 3, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Marcea Ross
October 3, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Donna' Family. She was a friend I knew through Illinois Women in Law Enforcement. She will be missed.
Amy Botello
October 3, 2008
Rhonda, Larry, Ray, Sherri & family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. May you find comfort in knowing your mom is in a better place than this earth could ever offer and she will not have to suffer among god and his angels. God bless you all!
Love,
Amy & Family
Sarah Beebe
October 3, 2008
Tom and I were so sorry to hear of the passing of Donna. Your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you during this difficult time. Peace be to Donna's memory.
Beth Atkins
October 2, 2008
Donna's welcoming smile made everyone feel special, but her smile was brightest when she spoke of her family.
She was a good woman whose capable professionalism, combined with her gentle demeanor, was an example to all of us.
May your happy memories bring comfort to your grief.
Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your beloved Donna.
Paula trehey
October 2, 2008
My deepest sympathy. Donna was my friend for so many years. It was great to have a friend like Donna. And we shared so many thing. I'll miss her
Irene Biddle
October 2, 2008
My deepest condolences to Donna's family and my father-in-law Fred. Donna was a wonderful person and a wonderful companion to Fred. She will truley be missed by all of us.
Pamela Brooks
October 2, 2008
In Loving Memory of Donna
My life long Friend and Sister in Law, who always treated me like her baby sister. Rest in peace and sleep with the angels.
Deborah Pascua
October 2, 2008
To Donna's Friends and Family,
I am so honored to have known Donna through her participation in the Chicago Police Women's Association. She was friendly, insightful, inspirational, dedicated and absolutely one of my most favorite persons. Our lives will be always be alittle empty because she will be so missed. Deb Pascua
Mike & Judy Slobodzian
October 2, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Mike Ziemblicki
October 2, 2008
My condolences to Donna's family and Fred Biddle on the passing of Donna. May God bless Donna.
sherri Noto
October 2, 2008
Mom Iove you so much! You will be missed by many! I miss you so much!
Bruce Rapa
October 2, 2008
Donna,
I remember you from the 15th District. You were a real Lady.
Myrna Heckman
October 2, 2008
Donna, you'll be remembered fondly and with love. And, if not my personal Angel...then at least my
"Watchdog" in the sky.
The Staff of Cumberland Chapels
October 2, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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