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Eugene Donaj Obituary


Donaj, Eugene E. Age 86, beloved husband of Mary (nee Olkowski), loving father of Christine (Michael) Stajszczak and Maureen (Daniel) Gorski, proud grandfather of Michael (Tracy), Michelle (Alan), Meredith (Jeff) and Marie (Joe), great-grandfather of Tyler, Sydney, Elliot, Shelby, Lilly, Charlotte, Noah and baby Michael, caring brother of Chester (Theresa) Wodarczyk and Alfreda (George) Hobbs, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, March 6, 2010, 9:30 AM, from the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL., 60477, to St. George Church, Mass 10:00 AM. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Lemont Center, 12450 Walker Rd. Lemont, IL 60439. Visitation Friday March 5, 2010, from 3 to 9 PM. 708-532-1635 or www.vandenbergfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 4, 2010.

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Ken & Diane Wojtecki

May 6, 2010

Dear Mary,

Please accept our deep condolences. We have so many fond memories of Gene and you. We loved all of his stories as well as his advice to this then newly married couple.

God Bless from your old next door neighbors on Nordica,

Diane, Ken, Kris and Yvan.

March 4, 2010

Dear Mary I will always remember coming to your old house and Gene talking to me about Meigs Field and how he loved the airplanes . My deepest sympathy to your family and you for such a great loss of a loved one. It has been very difficult for you Mary . Take care and we love you zita and jim

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