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Frederick Donaldson Obituary

Donaldson, Frederick L. age 67, December 20, 2003, lifetime member of Graphics Union Local #458-3M, loving husband of Barbara (nee Mullins), cherished father of Sandra Reykjalin and Penny (John) Glas, dear grandfather of Katie, Kari, Ashley and Amanda, dear son of Eva and the late Frederick Donaldson, friend and brother to Robert (Dianne), uncle to Steve, Karen, Linda, Sheila, and the late Thomas, great uncle to Aaron, Kelly and Jonathan. Visitation Monday, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral service Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago. Interment Rosehill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Leukemia Acor, 173 Duane Street, 3 Rd Fl, New York, New York 10013-3334 appreciated. Funeral inquiries, 773-561-561-6874.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 21, 2003.

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Kari

April 13, 2025

He was the best person I have ever known in my life. He taught me everything . He wasn´t just my grandfather. His name I use to call him was Gampa. I still miss him to this day. he would do anything for anyone. I still think of him often. My love for him grows stronger n stronger the more years that pass since he died. he was more of a father then a grandpa. he died too soon. I can´t wait for the day when I pass away and get to see him again I love you Gampa
-love Kari

Norine Tempelman

January 4, 2004

My deepest sympathies for your loss. I hope the love and support from family and friends will help during this difficult time.

Karl Baumhardt

December 23, 2003

My wife and I were saddened to hear of Freds passing. Our prayers are with your family at this sad time.

Karl and Rose Baumhardt (former SRDS employees)

Bonnie & Norman Goldstein

December 22, 2003

Our sincere condolences to your family.

Pati Mangano

December 22, 2003

Dear Bob and Family,

Please know that your family will be in my prayers during this difficult time.

Special wishes

Pati

Mark and Rosemary Mysiewicz

December 21, 2003

We are shocked and saddened by Fred's passing. How strange it will be for us to walk in from the garage and not find him there.



Please remember that we are right next door. If there is anything we can do, ever, just ask.



Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time.



Love,

Mark, Rosemary, Samantha and Sarah

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