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1936

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2013

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Donna O'Connor Obituary

O'Connor, Donna E. Age 76 of Geneva passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at her home surrounded by family. Donna was born November 24, 1936 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of John and Cecelia (Millett) Koutnik. Donna was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed the challenge of a good crossword puzzle and watching the old classic movies. Donna found great joy in spending time with her family and friends and will be dearly missed by all those whose lives she touched. Donna is survived by her children Scott (Elizabeth) of Sugar Grove, Keith of Bloomington, Linda of Geneva, Julie (Phil) Moore of North Aurora and Janine (Jim) Augustyn of North Aurora; grandchildren Ben (Elizabeth) O'Connor, Tessa (Chris) Schenkel, Olivia and Hannah O'Connor, Erin (Chris) Koller, Meagan, Sarah and Emily O'Connor, Jake, Jared, Abe, Zach and Josh Moore, Madeline, Bernadette, Sam, Veronica, Gabe, Jonah and Cecilia Augustyn; great-granddaughter Lucy Koller; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her childrens' father Robert J. who passed away in 2008, sisters Rita Cagney, Patricia Sebesta and Jacqueline Koutnik and niece Kathy Pereida. Funeral prayers will be held Monday, September 16, 2013 at 9:30 am at Malone Funeral Home, 324 East State Street (Rte 38), Geneva, proceeding to St. Peter Catholic Church 1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva, for Celebration of Funeral Mass at 10:30 am, Father Jerome Leake, celebrant. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Elgin. Visitation will be held Sunday, September 15, 2013 from 3:00 8:00 pm at the Malone Funeral Home with the Rosary recited at 7:45 pm. Information 630-232-8233 or visit malonefh.com

Published by Beacon News on Sep. 12, 2013.
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Sep

15

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Malone Funeral Home

324 East State Street, Geneva, IL 60134

Sep

15

Rosary

7:45 p.m.

Malone Funeral Home

324 East State Street, Geneva, IL 60134

Sep

16

Funeral

9:30 a.m.

Malone Funeral Home

324 East State Street, Geneva, IL 60134

Sep

16

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Peter Catholic Church

1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva, IL

Sep

16

Burial

Mount Hope Cemetery

Elgin, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Malone Funeral Home

324 East State Street, Geneva, IL 60134

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