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Julia Donegan Obituary
"Judy"
80 of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. She was born in Springfield on August 21, 1941, the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Fahy) Capen. She graduated from Saint Xavier University, BSN and Wright State University, MSN. She worked side by side with her husband at Limestone Health Care Center, serving the Springfield Community until 1988. She taught at the
Community Hospital School of Nursing, Urbana University and The Ohio State University educating thousands of student nurses. In 2019, she was a nominee for Ohio Nurse of the year. She was a dedicated nurse for over 60 years, member of Sigma Theta Tau and Box 27. Survivors include her five children,
Robert (Amy) Donegan, Teresa (Shawn) O'Brien, Kerry
(Lawrence) Henry, Susan (Jason) Magyar and Kelly (Anthony) Sutch; 15 grandchildren, Megan, Ryan, Julia, Patrick (Bridget), Kolin (Christian), Connor (Katie), Brennan, Casey, Aiden,
Brady, Dylan, Lauren, Lily, Timothy and Charlotte and three great-grandchildren, Evelyn, Quinn and Jack. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dr. William Donegan and her second husband, Timothy Melfi. Visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Sunday in CONROY FUNERAL HOME. Mass of
Christian Burial will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday in St. Teresa Church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please make a donation to a Scholarship Fund for nursing students in Judy's name to the National Bank of St. Anne, P.O. Box 380, St. Anne, Illinois 60964.
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Cindy Michael
February 5, 2022
I am so sorry to see that Judy has passed away. She was such a wonderful person who had so much love for all persons she encountered. It was my joy and privilege to teach at Community Hospital School of Nursing while she was there. I see her loss as a major loss of a light in the world. Of course her love will endure through her family and through the thousands of nurses she helped form and all the lives they will touch.
Cindy Michael MSN, APRN, CNP
Barb Cremeans
January 10, 2022
Your mom was a lovely lady. Always smiling and glad to see others. Your parents doctored my kids when we moved to Springfield.
Diane Sheets
January 9, 2022
Judy was one of a kind and a dear colleague and friend. She always brought humor to the workplace and was an amazing inspiration to her students and all who worked with her. May her memory be a blessing to all who love her.
Christine Schmenk
January 7, 2022
I am very sorry for your loss. Your Mom was an AMAZING woman and I know she will be missed. You are all in my thoughts & prayers!
Alexis Downing
January 6, 2022
I was lucky to meet and work with Judy at the OSU College of Nursing. She was a special life force in nursing, mentoring faculty, students and community members. I taught under Judy as my course head. She was an extra ordinary leader and teacher. I recently retired due to husband's illness and she checked in on me weekly. Judy never stopped caring or mentoring as I navigated his disease and retirement. Judy you will be missed by myself, nursing students and the field of nursing.
Barbara Warren
January 6, 2022
Judy was devoted to her students and to community health nursing. I was saddened to hear about her passing. My condolences to her family and friends.
Jackie Loversidge, PhD, RNC-AWHC, ANEF
January 6, 2022
My sincere condolences to Judy's family. Judy was a colleague and good friend, for 30 years. We met as members of the Ohio League for Nursing, I knew of her fine work at Community Hospital School of Nursing, and we became office mates for a time when she joined OSU College of Nursing! Judy was a skilled and compassionate nurse, a fierce friend, and a force of nature. I will miss her very much. God Speed, Judy.
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