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Michael McDonnell Obituary
McDonnell, Michael J. January 27. Beloved son of the late James and the late Nellie McDonnell, dear brother of James (Catherine) and the late Patricia (the late Thomas) Sheahan, fond uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday, 9 a.m., from Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western Ave., to Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 3528 S. Hermitage, Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Mt. Carmel High School, 6410 S. Dante Ave., Chicago, IL 60637. 773-238-0075. Sign guest book at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com 
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael McDonnell
Brian Duffy
January 23, 2023
God bless you Coach Mac
Bill Desmond
January 24, 2008
We all will miss those original songs, Mike. So long until tomorrow. God is surely smiling!
John Clark
February 11, 2007
A class act a privilege to know and a great ambassador of the Mount Carmel caravan.
Joe Gilbert
January 30, 2007
Coach Mac, The Mount Carmel Wrestling experience was a great foundation to build confidence and determination. The lessons learned about working hard and giving it your all are still employed by your grapplers. Thanks for your inspriation and leadership.
Tighe Reardon
January 30, 2007
Mike was the greatest. He was a friend to everyone. He will be missed.
Timothy Drew
January 30, 2007
Jim and family I am sorry for your loss. Mike was one of the most knowledgable wrestling coaches I have ever been around, we also had many laughs.
May he rest in peace.
Tim Drew
Tony Reardon
January 30, 2007
Coach Mac you will be missed. I have many fond memories of you coaching the Carmel Wrestling team after John Woods left us too soon. My sincere condolences to the to the McDonnel Family. We have Lost a gentle giant.
Tom McGuire
January 30, 2007
A while back, in the small town of Glangevlin in County Cavan, Ireland, I saw the lines below written on a tombstone. To me, they reflect the positive impact "Coach Mac" had on the lives of hundreds of people, young and old:
"Some people come into our lives and quickly go.
But some people stay awhile, leaving footprints on our hearts.
And we are never, ever the same."
Brian Duffy
January 29, 2007
My Condolences to Jim and his family, Mike was a great friend and football coach to the Duffy family. He was the toughest and most gentle man I ever knew, that helped so many kids without ever saying a word about it. May God bless him.
Chuck Fabing
January 29, 2007
So long buddy....thanks for helping me out a couple of times on 75th Street
Chuck Fabing
January 29, 2007
So long buddy...thanks for helping
me out a couple of times on 75th Street
Terry Nealis
January 29, 2007
Mike was my grammar school football coach and one of the finest people I have ever known. Mike probably helped out more guys than anyone else I know and he sure will be missed. Thanks Mike
Bud Ruel
January 29, 2007
I am sorry that I am unable to be there to say goodbye to Mike.
Mike was an honest, hardworking man who was friend and mentor to hundreds of young men. I will always be proud to call Mike my friend.
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