Omaha, Nebraska
O'Donnell, Msgr. Edward C. Dec 16, 1914 - Jan 30, 2011 WWII Army Chaplain, E.T.O. Preceded in death by parents, Patrick F. and Agnes O'Donnell; brothers: Francis, Herman, John, Martin, Patrick, Leo, Bernard, Bill, Rev. Ralph M., Danny and Terry; sisters: Helen, Mary Agnes and Alice....
Read MoreAs a former student of Holy Cross I have many memories of Father O'Donnell spending time with us at school. What a joy it must have been for Monsignor to finally see our Father face to face! My condolences to the entire O'Donnell family.
Donna McAnany Taft, Gilroy, California
February 09, 2011
Thinking of all you and sending Love in memory of the priest who touched my life and brought me home to the Catholic church ! Love, Mary Kay Heuerman Sutton
Marykay Sutton
February 06, 2011 | BellaVista, AR
I have so many memories of Fr. Ed. From being with the family to him teaching Marriage class at school. Didn't always agree, but listened to him. The whole O'Donnell was a big part of my life. My thoughts are with you all. Martha (Cherek) Davidson , Plattsmouth,Ne
February 04, 2011
I have such wonderful memories of Msgr. I was fortunate to get to know him on a personal level as I worked in the rectory at Holy Cross, as I hung out with Kathi, Theresa and some of his other family. A very kind and genuine man with a huge Irish heart. I saw him care for the less fortunate constantly! I never felt so blessed as when he prayed the final blessing at my wedding which he concelebrated.
I write this on behalf of my parents as well. My Dad, John Wieberg, had a very...
Angela Wieberg Maynard
February 03, 2011 | Omaha, NE
Do any of you former students remember him coming over to the play ground and showing you coin magic tricks? What about wandering over to the school each morning with his glass of coffee and a kind word for all of us there? Remember his homilies where he spoke clear and unafraid of the fact you were young children? He had a lot of important messages to share with you. He did for adults too - I learned humility, compassion and grace from such a humble man.
Thank you, Fr. Ed for what...
Deb Lampe
February 02, 2011 | Fort Calhoun, NE
Are thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time. I have a very special memeroy of such a wonderful person. Dan Nano
Dan Nano
February 02, 2011 | Omaha, NE
I have so many fond memories of Fr. O'Donnell over the years. My first communion, confirmation and service as an alter boy. He was truly a great man. May God grant him serenity and may perpetual light shine upon him. RIP.
Daniel Mataya
February 01, 2011 | Nashville, TN
I remember the time when Fr Ed came to the house with the sheet music to O'Donnell Aboud and asked me to learn it on the piano for him, and then to play it for him when he came to visit. It was always very special when Fr Ed came to visit.
Barb McCann, daughter of Daniel and Mary Kaye O'Donnell.
Barbara McCann
February 01, 2011 | Maple Grove, MN
Thanks for your Military Service to Our Country.
Past Commander V.F.W.
Bill Fead
January 31, 2011 | Omaha, NE