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Thomas Donnellan Obituary

Donnellan, Thomas M. Age 66, of Frankfort, IL, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015. Husband of Linda (nee Williams); loving father of Dawn Donnellan, Jennifer (Russell) Zimny; stepfather of Kim Ervin (Mike Frink), and Stacy (Buzz) Coleman; cherished grandfather of Jordan, Kaitlynn, Ryan, Carter, Ashley, and Samantha; and great-grandfather of Ellie and Austin; dear brother of Dennis (Barbara) Donnellan, Timothy (Michele) Donnellan, and James (Peg) Donnellan; beloved son of Robert (Patricia) Donnellan and the late Eleanor (nee Cavanaugh); also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL 60423 on Friday, May 15, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. until time of funeral service at 7:00 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or Vitas Hospice, 8525 183rd Street, Tinley Park, IL 60487 would be appreciated. Info www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-806-2225



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 13, 2015.

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May 17, 2015

Life repeats itself. Not that long ago my father wrote private things in a memorial tribute book about his older brother.

I now write similarly about mine.

As youngsters Tom and I were inseparable. He was my hero. We protected each other then. Life took its twists and turns and he and I lived separate lives for many years. The recent two weeks I spent with him at his home was effortless and very special to me. It's as though no time had ever passed between us. He was my hero again.

I will forever miss him, and for me, there will always be a deep and private place in my heart where he will always reside.

I pray with all that knew him, that we will see him again.

Tim

LMP

May 13, 2015

The loss of a husband, father and son is a great loss. So sorry for your loss. May God give you the comfort you need during this most difficult time. Throw your burden on the Lord. Deepest sympathy.

May 13, 2015

So sorry for your loss. It sounds like he put up a good fight. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Guy and Marilyn Vorsanger

FDR

May 13, 2015

Our sincere condolences to the Donnellan family for the loss of a great person. May the God of all comfort found in Exodus 6:3 help guard your hearts and thoughts during this time.

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3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Kurtz Memorial Chapel - Frankfort

65 Old Frankfort Way P.O. Box 1031, Frankfort, IL 60423

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15

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7:00 p.m.

Kurtz Memorial Chapel - Frankfort

65 Old Frankfort Way P.O. Box 1031, Frankfort, IL 60423

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