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2015

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Joan Donegan Obituary

Joan M. Donegan (nee Reynolds) 82, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2015. Beloved wife of the late David J. Donegan. She was preceded in death by her parents Leona and Frank Reynolds. Loving mother of Diane (the late Philip) Gavin and Sharon (Richard) Thomas; cherished grandma of Erin (Matthew) Joyce, Maura Gavin, Brian, Jack and Daniel Thomas; great grandmother of Philip, Colleen and Patrick Joyce; dear sister of Anita Bielak, the late Ruth Feming, Frank B. Reynolds, Gerald Reynolds, and Leona T. Reynolds; much loved aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday at 9:30 am until start of 11 am Funeral Mass at St. John Fisher Church, 10234 S Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60655. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Alzheimer's Association, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631, are appreciated. www.blakelamboaklawn.com or (708)636-1193

Published by Chicago Tribune from May 28 to May 29, 2015.
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My Aunt Joan was a joy to be around and always will have a special place in my heart. In the difficult days after my Dad's death (her brother Jerry), she had taken the time to have her lawyer boss advise us on the legalities of the trust for my moms finances. She really knew how to make things simple for us since she was a good communicator. I was I glad to be able to visit her in the last 6 months a couple of times. Her personality was always so upbeat regardless of circumstances. She will be missed but never forgotten.

Dan Reynolds

May 31, 2015

Sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort help you doing this difficult time. Psalms 83 : 18.

May 30, 2015

So sorry for your loss. I am not free for the service but send my thoughts and prayers.

Mo Clancy

May 28, 2015

Joan was such a wonderful aunt. I always thought of her as the "cool" aunt because of the way she dressed and how she seemed to understand the world of the younger generation. As a working professional, she seemed to me the Mary Tyler Moore type ... smart, witty, sensible, organized and oozing social graces. She was a model for the type of woman I wanted to be. I'm so glad I had a chance to see her in recent months but as always I realize that it wasn't enough. I hope with everything I have that she is with her mother, brothers, sisters, husband Dave, Phil and many other loved ones having one heck of a party and that Uncle Tony has spiked the watermelon with vodka!

Colleen Reynolds

May 28, 2015

Dear Donegan Family,

I am so sorry about the loss of Aunt Joan. She was such a sweet, caring person and truly looked out for my siblings and me, especially after our dad died. I will forever remember the fun family vacations we shared in Michigan and Indiana. She had a way of making each person around her feel special. I am so glad I had the chance to visit her in December. We shared a few laughs and memories of fun times, and she was interested to hear about our lives now too. She will be dearly missed. You have my deepest sympathy.
Love,
Eileen

Eileen Wysocki

May 28, 2015

Mike Fleming

May 28, 2015

Mike Fleming

May 28, 2015

Mike Fleming

May 28, 2015

Dear Donegan Clan,

I am so sad to hear of the passing of Aunt Joan. She was truly a wonderful, kind, and classy lady. She did so much for our family. I will never forget all the times she took me to lunch when I worked as a temp downtown every summer for many, many years. She also gave me a baby shower. We have such happy memories of her infamous Fourth of July parties. There are no words to convey my sorrow. The world lost one of the good ones. Sending hugs and prayers your way.

Love,
Katie DaLuga

Katie DaLuga

May 27, 2015

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May

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Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. John Fisher Church

10234 S Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, IL

May

30

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. John Fisher Church

10234 S Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, IL

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