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Patrick Donovan Obituary

PATRICK DONOVAN, 69 LAKE CARROLL - Patrick M. Donovan, 69, of Lake Carroll died Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at his daughter's home in Machesney Park, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born June 5, 1941, in Rockford, the son of the late John and Marion (Poulton) Donovan. Married Joanne Sehr on Oct. 5, 1963. Member of the Painters Union Local 607. Patrick worked for Superior Drywall for many years. He was an avid walleye fisherman, loved his grandchildren, birds, and his beloved dog, JoJo, who was at his side the whole time, boating, gardening, cooking, trips to Canada and the morning guys at Lake Carroll. Survived by wife, Joanne; daughters, Penny Donovan of Rockton, Pamela (Jeffrey) Klarman and Katherine Donovan-Ellis of Machesney Park; sons, Michael (Vicky) Donovan of Rockford and Steven (Kim) Donovan of Roscoe; grandchildren, Kyle, Nichole, Christopher, Emily, Brittni, Natalie, Betsy, Danielle, Nicholas and Skylar; great-grandchild, Gabrielle; and sister, Jean Johnson of Chicago. Predeceased also by a sister and brother. Service at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at St. Wendelin's Catholic Church, 18 S. Linn St., Shannon, IL 61078; with visitation from 12:30 p.m. to time of service. Burial in St. Wendelin's Cemetery in Shannon. A memorial fund has been established. Condolences can be sent to hermannfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from May 19 to May 20, 2011.

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danielle

May 25, 2011

i miss you so much grandpa....
love always, your baby girl<3

DWIGHT, COLLEEN, & NICHOLAS WELLER

May 22, 2011

TO THE FAMILY OF MR. DONOVAN; OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN YOUR LOSS OF SUCH A GREAT MAN. MAY GOD AND HIS ANGELS SURROUND YOU ALL AT THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME. MR. DONOVAN IS WITH JESUS NOW, HAPPY, HEALTHY, AND PAIN-FREE. HE HAS A GOLDEN FISHING POLE NOW AND PLANS ON DOING ALOT OF FISHING IN HEAVEN. WE LOVE YOU ALL .

Pam

May 20, 2011

Dad,
I have a hard time thinking of the right words to say. The memories of all the years gone by will forever stay in my heart. I loved going fishing with you and yes, even ice fishing sitting on a bucket surrounded by ice. You were such a kind, trusting, and giving person, an attribute that I try hard to live by every day. My heart is breaking right now, but I am so happy that you made peace with God. I know you are an angel looking down on all of us. Someday we will see each other. I love you forever and always, Pam

KAREN KING

May 20, 2011

So sorry for your loss

Roxy Daily

May 20, 2011

Penny, my friend, please know that I am thinking of you and your family and am so sorry for your loss. Love you, Roxy

May 20, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. May God bless you all.
Karen Hilliker, friend of Penny Donovan

Lenora (Funk) Woods

May 19, 2011

I remember coming over to play with Kathy after school and Pat would come in always with a smile. God Bless you all in your time of loss. love and prayers, Lenora

mike oliver

May 19, 2011

to the donovans, pat was agreat guy liked by many, will be missed by all. my condulences.

Danielle Ellis

May 19, 2011

grandpa, we all miss you so much. i cannot wait until the day comes that i get to see you again. one day. i love you so much

Barbara Donovan

May 19, 2011

Pat

I know you are somewhere on a peaceful lake waiting for the "Big Bite."

Tammy Turner

May 19, 2011

Regretfully I won't be able to attend any of the services due to work. Such a sad thing that cancer takes yet another loved one. Tammy Turner Ward

Carol Ann Turner-Phillips

May 19, 2011

Going to miss you, Uncle Pat. My deepest condolences to the family.

Anne-Marie Holm

May 19, 2011

He has to learn to golf with my Dad and my Dad will learn to fish!

Brittni Klarman

May 19, 2011

Going to miss you so much Grandpa. You were loved by so many and your memory will always live on in our hearts. You will be missed by many. xoxo

Paulita Kiefer

May 19, 2011

Healing moves at its own pace. Be kind to yourself and take it one day at a time. I know your hearts are aching and I am truly sorry for your loss.

May 19, 2011

going to miss him so much......

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