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Laura McDonnell Obituary

McDonnell, Laura L. (nee Hinkle) Age 47, of Naperville, IL and formerly of Orland Hills, IL entered eternal life on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, peacefully at home after a one year battle with Glioblastoma. She is survived by her beloved husband, Patrick McDonnell. Devoted mother of Kelsey, Ian and Austin. Loving daughter of Robert (Nancy Neberieza) Hinkle and Mary Alice (Donald) Hinkle-Bailey. Daughter-in-law of Robert (Suzy) McDonnell and the late Barbara McDonnell. Cherished sister of Mary Jeanne (James) Petersen, sister-in-law of 12, loving aunt of 23, cousin of 27 and many dear friends. A Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 13, 2011 from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home and Crematory, 24021 Royal Worlington Dr. Naperville. Funeral Mass is on Monday, November 14 at 10:00 am at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 2220 Lisson Rd., Naperville; Interment, Risen Lord Cemetery, Oswego. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 1801 S. Meyers Rd., Ste 100, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181; Northwestern Brain Center Institute, 750 North Lake Shore Drive, 9th Floor Chicago, IL 60611 or Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (MEMO: Fine Arts Festival), PO Box 3990, Naperville, IL 60567-3990. Info 630.922-9630 or www.beidelmankunschfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 11, 2011.

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Christopher Finch

July 20, 2012

Mrs. McDonnell, it's me Christopher Finch. I am very sorry you had to pass away at a very young age. I was in such dismay as I heard about this. All of us will miss you very much and I'll be thinking about you so very much. I'll miss you, your family will miss you and your friends will miss you. You have a wonderful smile every day and Jesus loves you. I'm down here keeping an eye out for your daughter Kelsey to make sure that everything is okay with her and nothing goes wrong. Take care and I'll be there very soon.

May God Bless You.

Love,

January 2, 2012

I just found out about Lauras' passing from our cousin Linda.My heart goes out to her family & my cousin Bobby & Mary Alice. My thoughts &
prayers are with you all. I'm so sorry. Sheryl (Hinkle) Capalbo

Mick Kenes

November 25, 2011

Pat,
I was deeply saddened to read of Laura's passing. I have fond memories of her and her great smile from Andrew High School. I will pray for you and the kids.

The Lohman Family

November 24, 2011

We are thinking of Laura today, on Thanksgiving Day.

Mary and John Chlebek

November 21, 2011

Dear Pat and family, Our deepest sympathies and prayers are sent your way. We will always remember the good times in college together in PSE! With Friendship and Love, John & Mary (Seivert) Chlebek and kids; Jenni, Nicki, Matt and Mandi

Shannon Gallaher

November 15, 2011

McDonnell Family -- I cannot tell you how shocked and sorry I am to hear of Laura's passing. I had the pleasure of working with Laura on the Naperville Junior Woman's Club. She was truly a beautiful, generous, caring woman. My heart breaks for you all. May God comfort and keep you during this time of great sadness.

Jen Warning

November 14, 2011

Kelsey,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your mom was an amazing woman. She will be greatly missed.

Natalie Hill

November 14, 2011

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you Pat and your family. Laura's light will continue to shine on in each of you.
Sincerely,
The Hill Family

Sarah Gomez

November 14, 2011

Dear Bob & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Laura. Please know you are in our thoughts & prayers.
The Neberieza & Gomez Families

Dawn Mitchell

November 13, 2011

To the entire Hinkle and McDonnell family - I went to college with Laura and she was a wonderful and amazing woman. When they said her name in church today at St. Cletus, my heart sunk. I know she will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. I know she will watch over all of you always. Dawn Korbel Mitchell

November 13, 2011

Pat, Kelsey, Austin & Ian, we are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Please except our deepest sympathy.
Tim & Lynn Donohue

November 13, 2011

Dear Pat: You and your family are in our prayers and in our hearts. Laura was an incredible woman and we know you will keep her memory alive forever. Fondly, John and Joan O'Sullivan

November 13, 2011

Dear Ian,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Samantha has told us of the things at school. Know that your classmates are there to help you . You and your family are in our prayers and our churches.
Caroline Etzkorn

Stacy Hayden

November 12, 2011

Pat, Kelsey, Ian and Austin,
In the book of Matthew, Jesus said "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."

You have my deepest sympathy during this time and I hope and pray you will be surrounded by those who love you.

November 12, 2011

Pat: all my love from far away. Glad we had that little time with Laura in August. You are a special family and in all our thoughts and prayers. - Ryder

November 12, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. ~ Sue, John, & Emma Kallal

November 12, 2011

To the McDonnell Family, Our heartfelt condolences and caring thoughts are with you. May God grant you peace and strength. It was a pleasure to work with Laura on Patterson's PTA. Our community has gained so much thanks to Laura's commitment of service. We remain prayerful,
The Finch Family
Tom, Tina, Christopher and Janelle

Molly Martin

November 11, 2011

Dear Kelsey, Ian, and Austin,
My deepest sympathies to you on the loss of your mother. I have fond memories of her as a devoted parent and supporter of Patterson School. She was beautiful, generous, and dedicated to you. You are in my prayers. Love, Ms. Martin

Martha Canova

November 11, 2011

Laura will be forever in our hearts. She was a great mother and a dear friend. With out sincere sympathy and love, The Canova Family

November 11, 2011

Pat: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God bless you and comfort you. Lynn Bigelow (Joliet, IL)

Robert & Theresa Laudati

November 11, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless you and keep you.

Rose Batiste

November 11, 2011

To the McDonnell Family, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I only knew Laura upon her initial diagnosis and knew immediately she was a strong, determined woman. I know she had a lot of fighting spirit and you all did the best you could to fight this battle. I wish you peace and hope while you grieve her loss. Sincerely, Rose Batiste (Edward Cancer Center).

Bob Ciesla

November 11, 2011

Pat, Kelsey, Ian and Austin, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to all of you from my family. it was fun talking to your mom about our days at Andrew High School and talking about all of you who go to school together with my kids.
Your mom and wife is a great person and will be missed. My family is praying for all of you at this difficult time. The Ciesla's

November 11, 2011

God be with you and comfort you. Bless you all.

Sincerley
Bev Manns

November 11, 2011

Jeanne,

I was saddened to hear your sister lost her battle with cancer. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Please let me know if there is anything I could do for you and your family. Sincerely, Chris McBride

Gina Haggerty

November 11, 2011

Pat, Kelsey, Ian and Austin, our thoughts and prayers our with you. Laura will be missed by many and cherished by all. Her life hear on earth will be a great example to everyone who had the chance to know and ever meet her. Even the ones who didn't know her, would have loved everything thing she stood for. Laura may you rest in peace, you will be greatly missed.

The Haggertys,
Gina, Mike, Taylor, Kelli, & Jake

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