Donald-Longacre-Obituary

Donald James "Don" Longacre

Wheaton, Illinois

Aug 29, 1946 – Sep 25, 2025 (Age 79)

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BORN
August 29, 1946
DIED
September 25, 2025
AGE
79
LOCATION
Wheaton, Illinois
CHARITY
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Donald James "Don" Longacre, 79, a longtime resident of Winfield, IL, formerly of Wheaton, IL, passed away with his family by his side on September 25, 2025, at his home.Don was born on August 29, 1946, in Princeton, IL, to James Willard Longacre and Jeanne (nee Smith). Don grew up in Wheaton and...

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Rest in peace, Don. You have done your work here on earth. Rita Feigl

Don you were the ultimate strong leader. May you rest peacefully.

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The last time Don and I spoke by phone it wAS A 3 HIUR CNVERSATUION The last time Don and I spoke was by phone and it was a 3 hour conversation! Don was my previous supervisor at The Daily Herald so there was much to be discussed in addition to life itself! May your memory be a BLESSING!! Our sincere condolences! Denise O'Shea Hoehl & George Hoehl

Don, although we really didn´t know one another intimately, we became friends through our mutual friend and have known one another for many years. I appreciated your sincere concern for Debbie as she was dealing with severe pain as you were. It was because of you, that we tried the legal cannibas route, but to no avail for her. These recent days our friendship has grown, as you allowed me to be part of your journey into the Catholic faith. You now know, the awesome reason for that journey....