Donna Cervini Obituary

Hon. Donna L. (Bost) Cervini, 72, longtime resident of Oak Park, IL, died peacefully at her daughter's home March 25, 2014, surrounded by her family, in San Diego, CA. Former spouse of the late Lawrence A. Cervini, loving mother of Cynthia E. Cervini, and Christine C. Wong and husband, Joe Wong, daughter of the late Mary Ellen (McDermott) and the late John William Bost, sister of Joanne Halle, Mary Silbaugh, Faith Katchmar, Jim Connolly, Carol Ostrander, Nancy Makela, and proud grandmother of Drew, Siena, and Stephen Wong. Donna attended Wheeling Jesuit University, Wheeling, WV and, in 1971, began her legal career at Northwestern University Law School, graduating in 1975 with her JD. Upon graduation, Donna worked for the IL Dept. of Professional Regulation; private practice; and, in 1985, was appointed an Assoc. Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, IL, until retiring in 2002. Donna leaves behind a legacy of charitable and community service including: Pittsburgh Catholic Interracial Counsel, Oak Park Housing Center, OPRF Citizens Comm. for Human Rights, St. Giles Family Mass Community, Lawyers' Assistance Program, IL Child Death Review, ABA Commiss. for the Impaired Attorney, OP Police and Fire Commiss., International Women Associates. Donna marched for civil rights, participated in the anti-apartheid movement for South Africa and was a draft counselor against the Vietnam War. A memorial service to honor Donna is set for Saturday, May 3, 2014 at St. Giles Church in Oak Park, IL. Visitation at 9:00 a.m. followed by 10:30 a.m. Mass, and a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, she requested donations be made in her name to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) (www.ovarian.org) and Westwood Elementary, 17449 Matinal Road, San Diego, CA 92127 (Tax ID# 23-7350795). Alternatively, she would have appreciated simply that you perform an act of service and kindness for someone in need.

Published by Chicago Tribune from Mar. 29 to Mar. 30, 2014.
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Dear Cervini Family. Our Loved Ones may be gone, but they will Always Reside in our Hearts. Donna was a Dear & wonderful classmate!!! God Bless you all!!!

Stephanie Kosko Paul Calss Of 1958 Sacred Heart High School. S'Liberty, P

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March 23, 2023

May this candle light the way for our thoughts & prayers for Donna, such a giving soul, who worked tirelessly for Children. Thank you Donna, Your Sacred Heart High School Classmates, 1958. God Bless those who work for "those who have no voice, no choice."

Stephanie Kosko Paul

May 20, 2015

We are sorry to hear of Donna's passing, we were unaware. Our condolences from her graduating Class of 1958, Sacred Heart High School, Pittsburgh, PA She was a beautiful woman, her life work is to be commended. May Donna Rest In Peace

Stephanie Kosko Paul

May 18, 2015

I had the honor of serving on the Child Death Review Team with Donna for many years. She was a wealth of knowledge and an advocate for children. She will be missed...

Nancy Maruyama

March 31, 2014

Donna's was a life well-lived, and she showed us the meaning of integrity, courage and heart as she took stands for so many worthy missions. May this exceptional woman know God's peace and presence now.

Fr. Thomas Nangle, CPD Chaplain retired

March 30, 2014

Our sincerest condolences to the family of this wonderful, warm, intelligent women we considered our friend. She will be sorely missed. Mary Ann Jurgus and Marvin Abrahamson

MaryAnn Jurgus

March 29, 2014

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