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William O'Donnell Obituary

O'Donnell, Rev. William J. 57, July 10th, Pastor of Bethany Union Church in Chicago and St. Phillip Ev. Lutheran Church in Blue Island. Loving husband of Ann E. O'Donnell; dear brother of Joseph (Melissa) and Rita (Bill) Bielke; fond uncle of 13 and great-uncle of many; special friend of Fr. James Nako. He will be missed by his beloved companions Angel and Emma. Visitation Friday 2-9PM at Donnellan-O'Donnell-Bartz-Schultz Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western Ave. Funeral service Saturday 10AM at Bethany Union Church, 1750 W. 103rd St. Interment Private. 773-233-0551. Sign Guestbook at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 12, 2012.

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From the celebration of 25 years in ministry

Anita Williams

August 10, 2012

Dear Ann and Family,
I only found out today, through a mutual friend, of Bill's passing. I am so saddened by the news. Bill was a wonderful asset at First Congregational in Beloit while he was here, and has been a steadfast friend to me and my family in the years since he went to Bethany Union.
I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you and Bill in my prayers. You will see each other again!

Pastor Erwin Lee

July 17, 2012

We celebrate the life of Pastor Bill O'Donnell, a man of God and spiritual leader within the Morgan Park community. He was truly the glue that brought together cultures. The Morgan Park Church of God is praying for Sis. O'Donnell and the churches who were blessed to have him as their Pastor.

RIP Uncle Bill <3

Katie O'Donnell

July 17, 2012

July 15, 2012

Rita and family. sorry for your loss. now you know he is is in gods hands . Love Paula and family.

Chris and Marty Kennelly

July 15, 2012

Please accept our condolences. Reverend O'Donnell was an inspiration.Our prayers are for you and your family. He will be missed.

Don and Mary Anne Blyth

July 14, 2012

Rita and Family:

Please accept our sympathy on the passing of your brother, Bill. Thank you for introducing him to us because we always enjoyed visiting with him and different family functions. He was warm and caring. He will be with you always. We will keep all of you in our prayers. With our love.

July 14, 2012

Joe and Melissa,
God bless you and your family at this time. God bless Bill.
Aunt Lill Mejia

July 14, 2012

Joe,Rita,and O'Donnell Family,
Bill will always be in my prayers, he was a wonderful person and I have nothing but fond memories of him and growing up at St Angela's. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Ann and the rest of the O'Donnell family
Debbie Hoffman and Family

Pastor Roger Ford

July 14, 2012

Beloved Ann: Count it all JOY..Pastor O'Donnell's has completed the task the Master assigned to him, and He has returned to Him whom he belong. Know that he fought the good fight of faith. Although we loved him, God loved him the more. Be encouraged. Know that He will be with you even now. God be with you during this time of bereavement.

Pastor(s) Roger& Karen Ford
Ford Foundation Outreach Ministy
Chicago, IL

Fran (Quane) Kube

July 14, 2012

It was with great sadness that I learned of Billy's passing. Although I have not seen him in years, I recall him as being full of life and vibrant. Please accept my deepest condolences as you attempt to deal with this grave loss. I lived on Parkside Ave. (way back when). I can still see Billy walking down the street as a little boy. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Dave Barrett

July 14, 2012

R.I.P Pastor Bill

Mary & Matt Docherty

July 13, 2012

Dear Ann, We are so sorry to hear about Bill. What an immense loss to you, the community and all who knew and loved him. We couldn't have accomplished all the good things we did for so many years in 22 without Bill's help. I will miss his emails. His love for you, animals and our country will be unsurpassed. I know he stopped at the Rainbow Bridge on his way to Heaven. Ann, you are both in our prayers with love.

Sharyon Cosey

July 13, 2012

To Mrs. Ann O'Donnell/Family and The Bethany Union/St Phillip Church Families:
Please know that your loss is our loss
too. We share in the pain of losing
Rev. O'Donnell but thank God for the
many ways he touched so many lives and
for modeling what it means to be a
Christian. We'll miss him! Blessings!
Rev. Sharyon Cosey, Senior Pastor
ABBA Church of Renewed Faith, Nondenom.

Sheila O'Gorman

July 13, 2012

What a loss for our community. Rev. O'Donnell was truly "the minister that ministered," and I was honored to have worked with him these past 10 years. Ann, he loved you so.

Tom & Helen Delaney

July 13, 2012

Dear Ann,
Both Helen and I were surprised and upset at the news of Billy's passing. Betsy called me this morning to tell us.
I'm so sorry we will be unable to attend the Services, but will keep you in our thoughts and prayers

Karoline Sanchez

July 13, 2012

We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Peace, Prayers and Blessings,
(cousin) Karoline (Sansonetti), Jaime, Nikolas, Savana, Kortnie & Jaiden Sanchez

Charlene Finn

July 13, 2012

Dear Ann, I am so sorry for you and world for losing such a great person so early in his life! We will all meet again. Be strong! With many thoughts and prayers.

Larry Frisby

July 13, 2012

You will be truly be missed and we know that you are helping God in our behave until that Great Day when we will all meet again. You have been a Mighty General in your time that you spent here on earth, may you and your family continue to be blessing to the people of God! Amen!Amen!Amen!

Prisoners of War Ministries
+++Rev. Larry Frisby+++

July 12, 2012

Dear Ann,
My Prayers are with you and the family. I will miss him.
Minister Katie with LFC

Mary Wheeler-Mcfarland

July 12, 2012

Our prayers are with your family.

Donna Gavin

July 12, 2012

Ann, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this tough time of transition. I am sorry for your loss.

July 12, 2012

God bless you and keep you , your fiend in Christ, Dino Zurzolo

Bill Kugelman

July 12, 2012

Dear Ann, It was such a pleasure having Bill as a great friend. He will be so missed by all his friends. The bond that we had was a true friendship and may he RIP with his Creator now.

July 12, 2012

William, Heartbroken.Love forever, Margaret Ellen xoxoxoxoxoxox

Maurita Gavin

July 12, 2012

Dear Ann, Joe and Melissa, Rita and Bill and family,
Words cannot express my sorrow at the loss of Bill. He helped so many throughout the course of his life. He has been my true and lifelong friend and married Pat and I 32 years ago today! He ministered to so many, was one of the best preachers I ever met. He was kind, intelligent and always went out of his way to help others. God Bless you, Bill. You will be sorely missed. I know Heaven is rejoicing tonight.
Love, prayers and tears,
Maurita Gavin and family

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