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BORN

1932

DIED

2014

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Andrew J. Mcgann & Sons Funeral Home

10727 S Pulaski Rd

Chicago, Illinois

Rita Donovan Obituary

Donovan, Rita B. (nee Webber) Age 81. Beloved wife of the late John P. "Jack" Donovan Retired C.F.D.; devoted mother of Ann Retired C.P.D. (Arthur Retired C.P.D.) Alvear, Therese Sonnemaker, David Retired C.P.D. (Suzanne), Thomas (Jean) and Patrick C.P.D. (Colleen) Donovan; cherished grandmother of Michael Sheils, Brandon and Bridget Sonnemaker, Erin, Jack and Clare Donovan; dearest sister of Frank (Marietta) Webber and the late Nancy Kehoe; fond aunt of many. Visitation Sunday 3:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. from Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home, 10727 S. Pulaski Road to Queen of Martyrs Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 773-783-7700 or www.andrewmcgann.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 10, 2014.

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~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

October 10, 2014

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Rita will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 26 OCT, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Queen of Martyrs Women's Club

October 10, 2014

You will be missed. Rest in peace in the hands of The Lord.

Lynn B

October 10, 2014

May the comfort and strength only Almighty God can supply be with the family during this difficult time.

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Andrew J. Mcgann & Sons Funeral Home

10727 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60655

Oct

13

Funeral

9:15 a.m.

Andrew J. Mcgann & Sons Funeral Home

10727 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60655

Oct

13

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Queen of Martyrs Church

IL

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Andrew J. Mcgann & Sons Funeral Home

10727 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60655

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