Eneas ''Bud'' McDonnell Jr., passed peacefully on September 21, 2006, at the age of 82. Bud was a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and of DePaul University College of Law. A former Navy Officer (USS San Francisco), Bud went on to become an accomplished corporate and securities lawyer well recognized throughout Chicago and suburbs. Bud's very dear wife, Lynn McDonnell, predeceased him in 1995. Bud and Lynn are fondly remembered by five children, Patrick (Linda), Michael (Patty), Kenneth (Sheila), Laura (Toby) Chakeen and Sean (Jennifer); and by 17 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Bud is survived by his sister, Florence Stritch and his brother, Larry McDonnell. Visitation Monday, 9 a.m. till time of Funeral Mass 10 a.m., at Divine Infant Church, 1601 Newcastle Ave., Westchester, IL 60154. Family and friends will meet at the church, interment will be held at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Dowagiac, MI. Arrangements by Gibbons Elliston Funeral Home, 630-323-0275.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Sep. 23 to Sep. 24, 2006.

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September 23, 2006

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September 24, 2006

Sean and Jen,
We are so sorry for your loss. Let us know if there is anything we can do.
Love,
Meredith and Jeff Nichols (and kids)

Tim, Jen Connor & Hannah O'Shea

September 23, 2006

To Sean & The McDonnell Family,

We are terribly sorry to learn about the death of your father. Please let us know if there's anything we can do to help you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love,

The O'Shea's

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