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Villa Donegan Obituary

Donegan, Villa F. (nee Sharpe), age 87, beloved wife of Ralph, devoted mother of Philip (Molly), Patricia Donegan, Kathleen (Thomas) Tierney, Thomas (Mary Jane) and Mary (Thomas) Bono, loving grandmother of Kelly (Michael) O'Grady, Kerry Donegan, Brian (Kathleen) Donegan, Michael Donegan, Karen (Nestor) Calvillo, Sharon Tierney, Kevin (Camille) Tierney, Patrick Donegan and great-grandmother of Lauren, Rose and Nora. Funeral Tuesday, 10:45 a.m. from the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Highway (7700W), Palos Hills, to Sacred Heart Church for 11:30 a.m. Mass. Visitation Tuesday morning 10 to 11 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, masses preferred. Express your thoughts and memories in the Online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com. 708-974-4410 Sign-Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 24, 2001.

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William H. Slavin,Jr.

September 24, 2001

Ralph-I want to extend my condolences on your loss of Villa.I can still feel my loss of Helen since last October. I'm sorry I can't be with you but I no longer drive at 93.

Bill Slavin,Jr.

Bill Burke

September 24, 2001

Mary & Tom,



You have our deepest sympathy during this sad and difficult period.

We will keep her in our prayers.



Bill & Diane Burke

The Cancer Support Center

September 24, 2001

To Kerry and her family- Our most sincere sympathy on the loss of Villa. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Take care.

David Gaidas and Family

September 24, 2001

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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