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Don Cadagin
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Don Cadagin, 73, died at 3:17 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2014, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Don was born November 25, 1940, in Springfield, the son of Frank A. and Gertrude O'Leary Cadagin. He married Kathryn Holl on December 20, 1975, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Springfield.
Don graduated from Cathedral Boys High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army. He later received his law degree from Loyola University School of Law and was admitted to the bar in 1972. Judge Cadagin has served as assistant state's attorney, public defender, and Sangamon County State's Attorney. He was elected circuit judge for the Seventh Judicial Circuit in 1994, and retained that position until his retirement July 8, 2005. Don was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church as well as the Sangamon County Bar Association.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Edward, James, Jack, Robert, and Richard "Dick" Cadagin; and one sister-in-law, Jackie Cadagin.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Cadagin, of Springfield; two sons, Sean (wife, Amanda Atkins) Cadagin, of Chicago, and Ryan Cadagin (fiancé, Katherine Dinges), of Springfield; one daughter, Meghan (husband, Bobby) Noll, of Springfield; one grandson, Daniel Cadagin; three sisters, Mary (husband, Marvin) Farmer, of Springfield, Patricia (husband, Larry) Snodgrass, of Batavia, and Rita (husband, Ed) Norris, of Springfield; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2014, at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Visitation will begin with a prayer service at 4 p.m.
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. on Friday, March 14, 2014, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 245 N. Amos, Springfield, with Rev. Robert J. Jallas celebrant. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, with military honors provided by Inter-Veterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County.
Memorial contributions may be made to Springfield YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, Attn: Sue Jackson, P.O. Box 155, Springfield, IL 62705, or Sangamon County Child Advocacy Center, 1001 E. Monroe, Springfield, IL 62703.
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Memories and Condolences
for Don CADAGIN
Lori Gottschalk.Negro
March 14, 2014
I will miss you in the pool and atXC. Meets .... It was an honor to know you ...Don 9
Jim Borland
March 14, 2014
A truly great man.
Richard Lott
March 13, 2014
Honor to know Don.Fine man,fine lawyer
Mark Grant
March 13, 2014
I'm sorry to hear about your loss of such a very fine and gracious man.
Stacey Bredemeyer
March 13, 2014
One of the finest men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Blessings to Kathy and the kids.
Barbara Walker Houck
March 12, 2014
I knew Don as a boy in the late 40's and early 50's. I am sorry I did not know him as a grown man. He must have been a wonderful person.
To his sisters: My sympathy to you for the loss of all your brothers.
Remember the softball games in the middle of Clay St?
Mike&Karen Beckmann
March 12, 2014
Kathy and the entire Cadagin family-So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you through this difficult time.
Chris Runnels
March 12, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Sarah Morgenthaler
March 12, 2014
Thinking of you and so sorry for your loss, such a great guy!
March 11, 2014
I'am so sorry for your loss. I knew Don from taking care of his mother, Gertude till her passing. It will be a great loss to spfld and the Cadigan family. The Cadigan family is in my prayers.
March 11, 2014
Don & I always laughed about whether we were 2nd or 3rd cousins, but were very sure we were friends. I had the privilege of singing your wedding, Kathy. I still see the joy & love in his eyes. You keep looking in the eyes he left behind, and you'll always see him looking back at you.
PS: I'm committed to helping out an elderly friend with Alzheimers in New Orleans for the month of March, or I'd be there to help remember all the gifts that were poured out on us through this great guy.
God's peace and much love. Barb Danner
Marcia Lange
March 11, 2014
Prayers for Cadigan family. Don was an old friend and taught me so much.
Cindy Hildabrand
March 11, 2014
Dear Ryan & Family: Just greeting your Dad was a joy. Anytime I saw him, before, during, or after work as well as pre & post retirement he always smiled & was good natured. It is a shock that he is gone so soon. Know that I am thinking of you & you are in my prayers.
Pat. Susan and Michael Gonet
March 11, 2014
We were all so lucky to have known such a wonderful man. God bless your family.
March 11, 2014
Sorry for your loss. He was an honorable person.
Bob Cavanagh
March 11, 2014
Nicest. Guy. Ever.
Amy Taylor
March 11, 2014
Meghan, Bobby, and Cadigan Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time! Love, Mike, Amy and Collin Taylor
Gary & Jo Hepburn
March 11, 2014
Kathy & Family,
We were sorry to hear about Don's passing. I was honored to be involved in his political campaigns and know what a dedicated man Don was.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
SHG Boosters
March 11, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Gary & Michele Wilson & Family
March 11, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kevin Davlin
March 11, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Henry and Luann Kurth
March 11, 2014
The Cadagin Family,
Don was a great man and a wonderful person respected and admired by all. We lost a good friend.
Matt Rentschler
March 11, 2014
Ryan, Sean, and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of you.
March 11, 2014
He was my YMCA buddy, an inspiration to all.
Bill Fitch. (FL)
Tom Armstead
March 11, 2014
God Bless you Don and all your family.
Larry Davis
March 11, 2014
A hard, fair great man that saved my life, that I spoke to last a year ago. Words cannot express the sadness I feel at his passing. My the Lord give comfort to his family and friends and may he rest in peace...
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