Schaumburg, Illinois
William W. "Bill" Donlon of Schaumburg Prayer service for William W. "Bill" Donlon, 19, will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Hubert Catholic Church, 729 Grand Canyon Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Interment will be private. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral home. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends after a valiant seven-year fight with cancer (Ewings Sarcoma) on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006, at his home. William had graduated from Hoffman Estates High School in 2004 and was a sophomore at Northern Illinois University and a member of the SAE Fraternity at NIU. He loved skiing, paintball and playing guitar. He will be dearly missed by his family, close loving friends and his SAE fraternity brothers. He was the beloved son of Gerald W. and Teresa M. (nee Del Medico); loving brother and best friend of Robert F.; cherished grandson of Carl and Mary (nee Brady) Del Medico and Thomas and Floretta (nee Cavanagh) Donlon; nephew of Michael, Joseph and Susan Del Medico, Laura (Gary) Odahowski, Jean (Craig) Wisniewski, Thomas (Maureen), David (Linda), Joseph (Julie) and Patrick (Mary) Donlon; also survived by 17 first cousins. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be appreciated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, c/o Sarcoma Research Department, P.O. Box 3704, Memphis, TN 38173-0704. For information, 847-882-5580.
Read MoreDear Bill, Your life was taken from your loving family way too soon. We will never forget you and your infectious smile. Love always, The Kellers
Brian, Lyn, Katie & A.J. Keller
January 04, 2024
I remember Bill and think of him often. He was a caring , gentle soul.
Mary Whalen
January 05, 2023
Dear Teri, Jerry, Bob and the rest of the family,
Words can never say how much Billy has added to all of our lives. He was such a joy to watch, he lived his life with such love, fun and never ever felt sorry for himself. He has taught us so much about life and how to live each and everyday to the fullest.
Diane Nagle
May 19, 2006 | Streamwood, IL
Remembered By
Michael Salva
February 06, 2006 | Alexandria, VA
Bill was a wonderful person. I had the privilege of knowing him while I was growing up, and my brother and I became close friends with him over the years. Though it's been a while since I last saw Bill, time hasn't erased the great memories I have of him. My prayers and the prayers of my family are with the Donlons. Rest in peace, Bill. You were too good for this world.
Cameron Scovil
January 18, 2006 | West Dundee, IL
Please accept our heartfelt empathy for the loss of your Son. We will pray for all of the Donlon family.
Jeff & Debbie Miller Family From RMHS
January 17, 2006 | Gilbert, AZ
There are still so many teachers and staff at Campanelli Elementary School that remember Bill. While he wasn't in my homeroom, I had Bill in 6th grade in one of my classes. What a great guy! We loved to make fun of his big feet that he had to grow into - like a puppy! He laughed right along with us and found many opportunites to keep us smiling. Bob was in my room a few years earlier - I can see why the two were best friends. Terry, Jerry, and Bob - my heart is broken for you. I will...
Carole Mathews
January 16, 2006 | Lake Zurich, IL
To Terry and family - again, my heart continues to go out to all of you. I'm one of the mom's from the e-sarc list and had no idea that we are practically neighbors, considering how people from all over the world post to that list. Now I wish I had been persistant enough to learn where you live so I could have come to join the many people who paid tribute to Bill and your family last week. Being a cancer-fighting family is not an easy job, and you know how many of us who do it support you,...
Maribeth Allen
January 16, 2006 | Evanston, IL
Billy, we will never stop loving you. You were such a neat person. We were honered to have known you but it's a terrible shame that the time was so short. Uncle Tom and Aunt Anne
Tom &Anne Cavanagh
January 15, 2006 | Green Valley, AZ
