Schaumburg, Illinois
Joseph R. O'Donnell 53-year resident of Hoffman Estates Joseph R. O'Donnell, 84, was the beloved husband of Virginia (nee Dugan) for 63 years; devoted father of Mary (Peter) Lind, Michael (Deborah) and Richard O'Donnell and Kitty (Andy) Larson; loving grandfather of Katie, Brian, Anthony, Rebecca, Michael, Jessica, Kristin and Anne, and great-grandfather of Max, Sophia, Wyatt and Liv; and dear brother of Sr. Kathleen O'Donnell, OP, Rosemary (the late Robert) Pattullo and the late Fr. Francis P. O'Donnell, SJ. Joe was born on June 30, 1928, in County Mayo, Ireland, and passed away on Jan. 24, 2013, in Hoffman Estates. He was the retired controller for Tamms Industries with 25 years of service to the company. A 53-year member of St. Hubert Catholic Church and founding member and past president and treasurer of the St. Hubert Golf League. Joe was a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne with the United States Army and past president of the Itasca Industrial Council. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg, where funeral prayers will be said at 10:45 a.m. Monday, at the funeral home, and proceed to St. Hubert Catholic Church for Mass at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated for Huntingtons Disease Foundation, 505 Eighth Ave., Suite 902, New York, NY 10018 or www.hdsa.org. For funeral information, 847-882-5580.
I have very fond memories of growing up in HE and having the friendship of our Gallagher family and the O'Donnell family. I remember the kindness of Mr. O'Donnell and offer you our sympathies and comfort.
Janice Colleen Gallagher Lau
February 21, 2013 | IL
Dear Mary,
Our hearts go out to you and your family in your time of grief. May God comfort you with HIS peace and strength.
Love,
Karyn and Jeff Rowell
January 30, 2013
Dear Ginny, Kathleen and Rosemary,
When I remember Ginny & Joe it was in the 50's in Chicago and Diamond Lake. They were the cutest couple of teenager ever to be seen. All the O'Donnell memories are ones full of celebrations, laughter, warmth and love. What wonderful formative years we were blessed with! Joe was a blessing to all.
Mary Ellen (Murray) & Russ Brumbach
January 28, 2013 | Hidden Hills, CA
When I learned that my Uncle Joe had gone to be with Our Lord, I was working in my garden. Now my sweet Uncle Joe has taken The Lord's hand and walks in God's Garden. This man displayed a remarkable love for all who crossed his path and he was a true inspiration to me on how to see others through the eyes of Christ.
Joy Dugan LaCombe
January 28, 2013 | Vail, AZ
Mary, words are so hard to find right now. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember Joe as one of the kindest, sweetest, and most patient man. I know how much he will be missed. Hugs and kisses!
Karen Boland
January 28, 2013 | Birmingham, AL
Sorry to hear of the passing of Joe. My prayers are with you.
Norm Resner
January 27, 2013 | Hanover Park, IL
The O'Donnell family in Chicago from your O'Donnell family in Cleveland. Our sympathy. Mary, Mickey and Joe
January 27, 2013
My deepest sympathies to Ginny and family for your loss. May the God of all comfort give you strength and peace during this time of grief.
Annette
January 26, 2013 | Chicago
Our deepest condolences to the entire O'Donnell clan. Your Dad was one of a kind, and may you find comfort knowing how deeply he loved his entire family. Love to all, Joyce and Ron Colpaert
joyce colpaert
January 26, 2013 | Spring Grove, IL
