Photo courtesy of Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home - Clarkston
Jul 15, 1941 - Jun 18, 2025
Karen and family,
We remember Mike’s smiling face and good humor. What a great guy!
Thinking of you. Peace and prayers.
John and Elaine Featherstone
July 09, 2025
We often saw Mike at Mass at Saint Daniel Church.He always had a pleasant smile and asked us how we are doing. He was a friendship ambassador for our parish family. He wasalways friendly and positive and engaging. His smile and his positive tone will truly be missed. Rest in peace.
Mark and Chris Maciejewski
July 02, 2025 | Clarkston, MI | Friend
Mike and I were friends for any years Going to miss his smiling face
Dennis Hosang
June 29, 2025 | Oxford, MI | Friend
Dear Karen and Family, So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. We met you when Tom joined the JC'S when we moved to Ortonville many years ago. Over the years as our families grew and the JC's were no longer, we lost touch except through the Knights of Columbus. I also was able to be in touch with the children and grandchildren as they attended Belle Ann Elementary where I worked. It was always our pleasure when we would occasionally see you and Mike. I know you and your family will always...
Ruth Rogan
June 25, 2025 | Ortonville, MI | Acquaintance
To my longtime friend, Mkie, Oh, you will be missed. I am so sorry to learn of your passing. I remember back in the 70's when we got together to put together St. Dan's Men's Club guidelines. It took us awhile, but we did it and had a good time in the process. If fact, we had a great time in the process.
Karen, out thoughts & prayer's are with you and your family, and may our good lord take good care of you.
My thoughts and prayer's are with you.
Harry
Harry Goodell
June 24, 2025 | Clarkston, MI | Friend
To my brother Mike, my mentor, my friend, my inspiration, my protector and more.
I always looked up to my brother
I had to, you know. he was taller than meactually, he was taller than most people
But in many other ways, I did look up to him. He took care of me, was kind to me and he often gave me some advicekind words of endearmentlike
” why did you do that”, “don’t be so Frank” and of course” that was stupid!!!!” He always did it with a smile and good humor! He may have...
David Donnellon
June 23, 2025 | Brother
Dear Karen,
We were so sorry to learn of Mike’s passing. Please know our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. We hope you find comfort in the memories you shared together. If you ever need anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
With sympathy,
Scott, Catherine Lucas and Family
Scott Lucas
June 22, 2025 | Davisburg, MI | Neighbor
Ann and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I'm thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
--the Duffy's
Kevin Duffy
June 21, 2025 | Ann Arbor, MI | Friend
Karen/family
Sorry for your loss. We will miss Mike’s smiling face and his booming voice. Mike will be remembered for the great job he did on the Clarkston/chevy car pool. Mary and I enjoyed all your weddings and our chats after 7:30 mass. Karen you and I were two lucky people to have Mike and Mary. During your time of sorrow keep your chin up.
God bless
Chuck(Mary) halpin
Chuck Halpin
June 21, 2025 | Clarkston, MI | Friend
DONNELLON, SR. Michael Joseph “Mike”; of Davisburg; passed away on June 18, 2025, at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Karen Donnellon; Loving father of Michael “Mike” (Connie) Donnellon, Ann (Pat) O’Harris, Jennifer (Ken) Farmer, and Elizabeth (P.J.) Kravetz; Proud grandfather to Lauren, David, Jeremy, Christopher, Ian, Zoe (Nial), and Benjamin (Kyra); Dear brother to David (Jeanette) Donnellon, Nancy Bowlby, Matt (Kathy) Donnellon, and Robert “Bobby” (Cathie) Donnellon. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Leo and Bernice Donnellon, sister Mary Lou Wyer, and brother Larry Donnellon.
Born in Detroit, MI, Mike was the third of seven children to be born to Leo and Bernice. He grew up in the Precious Blood Parish. In 1954, his family moved to Royal Oak where they joined the St. Dennis Parish. He attended Shrine High School, graduating in 1960. Shortly after his graduation, he joined the Navy in 1961 and served until 1965. He married the love of his life, Karen, on May 13, 1966, and enjoyed 59 years of marriage together. In 1972, they moved to Clarkston, joining the St. Daniel Parish where they became very involved with the Church. He was also involved in the Ortonville Jaycees for many years, becoming a JCI Senator.
Mike joined the Knights of Columbus at age 21 but became an active member in the late 1970’s. During the many years of volunteering with the Knights of Columbus, he served in many officer positions and roles within the organization and earned the highest degree Fourth Degree member. He served as the Grand Knight of the Clarkston Council 5436, was the Charter Grand Knight of the Divine Mercy Council 14883, continued his service as the Faithful Navigator in the fourth degree Msgr. AXM Sharpe Assembly 0447 and as the fourth degree Color Corp Commander for many formal occasions representing the Knights of Columbus.
Mike worked as an engineer and design leader at General Motors for over 30 years. Aside from his work life and dedication to the Knights of Columbus, he loved RVing, golfing, canoeing, gardening, road tripping, traveling and most importantly spending time with his family. He has devoted countless hours of his life to volunteer work and never hesitated to help a family or friend in need. Mike was an Irish Blessing to all that had known him.
Friends may visit Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston on Tuesday, June 24th from 4:00pm- 8:00pm with a rosary at 7:00pm.
Funeral Mass at St. Daniel Catholic Church, Clarkston on Wednesday, June 25th at 10am. Friends may visit directly at the church after 9:30am
Interment All Saints Cemetery, Waterford.
In lieu of flowers, memorials made be made to American Heart Association, Alzheimer’s Association, or Right to Life Michigan
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