Donna-Finucane-Obituary

Donna K. Finucane

Chicago Ridge, Illinois

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Finucane, Donna K.Age 79, beloved sister of Diane; dear friend to Ken Nieminski; fond aunt of Noreen (Patrick) Brachmann, Andrea Kevin, Heather Kevin and Bridget (Brian) Carney; great-aunt of Matthew, Kevin, Ashley, Kristen, Angelina and Liam. Retired teacher and the first woman member of the...

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My condolences to her family. She was a great teacher. I had her for freshman bio in 1981. She gave me a great start in the sciences which I continued with through college. Thank you.

remember having Miss Finucane as my biology teacher. She instilled a love of science in me. She was an extremely knowledgeable professional, who treated all with integrity and respect. She will be missed.

Donna was a friend of mine at Reavis High School. She was held in high esteem for both her teaching expertise and her role as the first femaile administrator within administration at Reavis High School. She was a trail blazer and admired by the staff and students at Reavis High School. I send my sincere sympathy to her family and Ken. May she rest in peace.

Our sympathies to Donnas family and friends. Donna was one of the original homeowners in our community and will be missed.
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Miss Finucane was an exceptional teacher. She was tough but fair. Her passion for biology inspired me and many others at Reavis in Freshman Biology to love learning the subject. Thank you for your dedication Miss Finucane: it is still remembered and appreciated 47 years later.

Dear Donna, you were a dear friend at Reavis School to me. We had some brilliant conversation together. It was always in fun to make us laugh. The world has lost a precious lady. You always made things lighthearted and positive. My sincere sympathy to Ken and your family. Your forever friend, Barbara Pelech Fahey.

She was an excellent biology teacher. I learned a lot from her.

My condolences to the family. May the God of comfort bring the family peace in this difficult time.

My first class as a freshman at Reavis in 1969 was biology w Ms Finucane. She was so excited that Sesame Street was premiering that morning and spoke extensively of its importance to society. I also remember her class on DNA and how it was going to change how we solve crimes in the future. This woman was a visionary! It took me longer (finances) to finish college (13 years!). She always encouraged me and sent me a present upon graduation. My late mom Anna Kerlin was a secretary at Reavis and...