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J. DONNELLY Obituary

J. Michael "Mike" Donnelly, age 66. Beloved husband of Mary R.N., nee Fagan, for 46 years; loving father of Shelly (late Pete) Cunningham, Pat (Nikki), Mike (Eileen) and the late Brian Donnelly; dear "Papa" of Abby, Mimi, Ava, Kathleen, Joe, Jack, Patrick and Nora; fond brother of Tim (Sallie), Kevin (Pam) and the late Matthew (Jan) Donnelly; brother-in-law of Elias (Mary) Fagan. Director of Management/Engineering and 40 year employee for Little Company of Mary Hospital. "Papa" was always the number one fan to his grandchildren at school and sports events. Visitation will be held on Sunday, 4 to 7 p.m. at Queen of Martyrs Church, 103rd St. and Central Park Ave., Evergreen Park. Mass of Christian Burial on Sunday evening at 7 p.m. Graveside Committal Service and Interment on Monday, 10:30 a.m., at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Peter Cunningham Children's Education Fund, c/o Beverly Bank, 10258 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60643 are most appreciated. Info: Heeney-Laughlin Funeral Directors. 708-636-5500.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from May 20 to May 22, 2011.

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George "Pete" Novotny

August 9, 2011

Mary, Sorry to hear of Mikes passing. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

G Pete & Linda Novotny

Denise Stillman

May 30, 2011

Dear Mary, I worked with Mike at LCM for nearly 10 years and he was always a helpful, kind soldier for the work of the Sisters of LCM. I know he has left a huge void there. We met once through Joan Murphy, who was my first supervisor and I truly admire your courage and strength. Since then, we caught up on LCM news at Ridge Park basketball games while your granddaughters and my daugther played there. May God continue to walk with you and your family during the months ahead as you celebrate Mike's vibrant life.

Sharon Nassin

May 22, 2011

Mary and Family - I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. What fun we used to have and I will always remember Mike as loving life more than anyone I knew. Family was most important to him and I know the lifetime of memories you share will give you comfort now. God Bless

May 22, 2011

dear mary, i was so sadden to here about mike, what a great guy. i will always remember his smile and friendly hello as we would run in to each other at work. god bless you and your family. your friend, mary murino

May 22, 2011

So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. You are all in our prayers. Love Judi Moynihan.

Carl Teska

May 22, 2011

Mr D,
Sorry to hear the sad news of your fathers passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Donnelly family.

Heather (Speck) Grace

May 21, 2011

To the Cunninghams and Donnelly's: Mr Donnelly was a very sweet man and great Papa to you girls, Abby Mimi and Ava...he loved you very much. Papa is in Heaven with your dad now and they are your guardian angels forever. Love, Heather (Speck) Grace

May 21, 2011

Mary,

I am so sorry to hear about the lost of your beloved husband. I remember all the fun times we had at LCMH many years ago. Especially the Notre Dame Games.

My prayers are for you an your family.

God Bless,

Sharon Kelly

Ron and Patty Skarzynski

May 21, 2011

It is with a sad heart that we write this today. Mike was not only a co-worker but a friend. Over 40 years we shared many good times. Hospital functions, golf trips and long chats about our children and their lives. Mike loved his family and was so devoted to them. When we saw him last December he was so proud he was going to have a new grandchild. Thank you Mike for all the wonderful memories. We will miss you. Mary, know that you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Love,
Ron and Patty

Mary Psaromatis

May 20, 2011

Aunt Mary, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can't even imagine what you are going through right now. We send you our love and prayers during this difficult time.

Fr. Elias Fagan

May 20, 2011

We send our love and prayers. Fr. Elias and Mary Fagan and family

Sandy and Don Richards

May 20, 2011

It is difficult to imagine life in Chicago without Mike. We love you Mike. Sandy and Don

Laurie Neboska

May 20, 2011

I'm going to miss seeing Mike at work every day. I'll remember our juants to Four Winds, Horseshoe, Arlington, Bourbon St and the Cork. Also will never forget the trip to Boston for training. We hit the sites, took in a Red Sox game and almost missed out flight home by being at the wrong gate.

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