Name: Visitation for Christopher McQuillen
Start: 2016-01-07T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-01-08T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Donnellan Family Funeral Services

Christopher Joseph McQuillen, age 21 of Winnetka. Beloved son of Joseph and Sally Stearns McQuillen; loving brother of Caroline and William McQuillen; dear grandson of Mary and Bud Kuppenheimer; fond nephew and cousin to many. Chris was a rare soul. He was a very sensitive, outgoing and down-to-earth young man with an extremely caring heart. His lack of pretense, natural magnetism, love of life and adventure were contagious. Chris believed in family and embodied true character. His deep sense of loyalty to friends created loving and unbreakable bonds. Chris was a champion of the under-dog. His true compassion for others drove him to remarkable efforts to help those in need, volunteer with those with disabilities and mentor many. We will miss him forever but know that his spirit lives on. Visitation was held on Thursday, January 7, 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Rd. Skokie, IL 60077. Funeral Mass was held Friday, January, 8, 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church 1077 Tower Rd. Winnetka, IL 60093. Interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Northern Illinois University- Special Education Department. Please note for the benefit of the Penguin Project. Checks should be mailed to Northern Illinois University, Gabel Hall 159, Dekalb, Illinois 60115. Info: www.donnellanfuneral.com or (847) 675-1990.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jan. 6 to Jan. 14, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Christopher McQuillen

11 Entries

January 3, 2017

you dont know me but i felt the need to add this...
i remember reading the sad new about the tragic accident. they were boys just being boys and having fun.
i have thought the families and what they must have been going thru. and today i came accross the live interview chris's family did recently.thanks so much for sharing you journey about the last year. it made me smile to see what a wonderful family he has. im sure he was smiling too and saying... thats my family!!!!
again what a wonderful caring loving family he has.
colleen pa

Jim Jennings

January 7, 2016

My heart goes out to you guys for tragic loss of your son Chris. Any way I can be of help, let me know. I will see you at your son's services

Take care,
Jim Jennings

Jean Burnstine

January 11, 2016

Sally and Family,

It has been a while since I have seen you, but I want to express my deepest sympathy during this difficult time. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family.

Jean Loewenthal Burnstine

January 8, 2016

My daughter Alexa Queeney adored your son. She has reexamined her own beliefs and has found a deeper meaning in regards to life and love. As dye hard Wisconsin Packers fans we will both back the Bills even if they are playing the Packers. As a parent I have nothing but sorrow for your loss Candace Queeney

Tammy Schoof

January 6, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
God is with you.

The Schoof Family

Ingrid Basson

January 6, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
The Basson Family

January 6, 2016

We wish we had words to lighten your pain but sometimes words are just not enough. Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your son, Chris. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Provis Family.

Coleen Hanna

January 6, 2016

Dear Joey, Sally, William, and Caroline and all who loved Chris:

What a wonderful 21 years it must have been with Chris...he deserved so many more years of living life to the fullest. He left many wonderful memories with so many people. I am sorry you have to go through this, but I pray that you all meet again someday. I will miss Chris at Crystal Beach. I am fortunate to have met him. Young people like Chris give us all hope for this world. Love to all.

Brian, Mary, and Seamus Hill and family

January 6, 2016

Joe, Sally and family
So sorry for your tragic loss. You are in our prayers.

Lynn

January 6, 2016

May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

Maggie Kelly Crane

January 5, 2016

My sweet Chris, you will ALWAYS be a part of our family. You brought so much joy and kindness and laughter to the Cranes.
You will be a part of my heart forever.
Love,
Mrs. Crane, Michael, Tommy, William, Jimmy and Jack

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Jan

7

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Donnellan Family Funeral Services

10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077

Jan

8

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Church

1077 Tower Rd., Winnetka, IL

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10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077

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