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1955

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2022

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7319 Madison Street

Forest Park, Illinois

Roy McDonnell Obituary

Roy W. McDonnell, 67, of River Forest formerly of Elmwood Park passed away peacefully June 17, 2022.  For 25 years, Roy has been the beloved life partner of Mary Ellen Hanrahan.  Roy was the loving son of the late William and the late Finni McDonnell and he was the cherished brother of the late Brian McDonnell.  Roy also leaves behind many wonderful lifelong friends.  He served proudly in the US Army as a sergeant with the Military Police and received medals for Good Conduct, Army service and Army Achievement.  Roy will be remembered for his extraordinary sense of humor, his love for football and his enjoyment of a great meal. Memorial Visitation Wednesday 10am-12pm at Zimmerman-Harnett Funeral Home 7319 W. Madison St., Forest Park. Family and friends to meet at Queen of Heaven (1400 W. Wolf Rd., Hillside) Cemetery Office at 12:45pm for Graveside Service. Info. 708-366-2200 or www.ZimmermanHarnett.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 26, 2022.

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Jun

29

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Zimmerman-Harnett Funeral Home

7319 Madison Street, Forest Park, IL 60130

Jun

29

Graveside service

12:45 p.m.

Queen of Heaven Cemetery - Cemetery Office

1400 W. Wolf Rd., Hillside, IL

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Zimmerman-Harnett Funeral Home

7319 Madison Street, Forest Park, IL 60130

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