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DONALD SUNDLY Obituary
Born Jan. 22, 1930, in Sycamore, he was the son of Clifford and Alice (Nachtigall) Sundly. Don served as an airplane mechanic in the US. Air Force during the Korean conflict, stationed from 1950-1953 in Cold Bay, Alaska.
He was employed as a tool-and-die maker with Ideal Industries for 35 years and was a member of the Church of St. Mary in Sycamore for more than 50 years, serving several years as an usher. Many couples have used the wedding kneeler that Don built for the church.
He was a huge sports fan, coaching his kids in park district sporting events and serving as an assistant Little League coach from 1963-1976. As a 1950s graduate of Sycamore High School, he especially enjoyed watching his children and granddaughter play as Sycamore Spartans. Don participated as an assistant Boy Scout leader with his sons from 1965-1976.
Don enjoyed woodworking, fishing and family vacations with dear friends. He was well-known for his dry wit and one-liners that would undoubtedly put a smile on one's face. In order to make the world a better place, for many years Don met with friends at the local coffee shop to discuss sporting events and solve world, national and local issues.
He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara, of Sycamore; four children, Tom (Dawn) Sundly of Harris, Minn., Cathy (fiancé, Steve Smith) Sundly of Sycamore, Dan (Shirley) Sundly of Escondido, Calif., and Denise (Dan) Setchell of Sycamore; eight grandchildren, Christina (Simo) Lemrani, Alex, Zackary, Drew, Valerie, Ashley, Lauren and Matt; a great-grandchild, Sophia, and another great-grandchild expected in August 2008.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Clare Louise (Marvin) Loomer and Charlotte "Chan" Sundly.
The funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at the Church of St. Mary in Sycamore, with Fr. Frank J. Timar, M.S.C., officiating. Burial will be at Ohio Grove Cemetery in Sycamore. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 7, at Butala Funeral Home and Crematory in Sycamore, with a wake service to be recited at 6:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established for Donald Sundly in care of Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178.
For information, call 815-895-2833. To sign the online guest book, visit http://www.daily-chronicle.com/obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
for DONALD SUNDLY
Jeni Thumm
March 29, 2008
Denise and family,
I know this is a sad time for all of you, it does get better with time. Your dad will always be with you, cherish your memories. God bless all of you.
With my thoughts and prayers, Jeni
Laurene Huber-Kerwin
March 14, 2008
Denise, Dan and the Whole Sundly Family,
So sorry for your loss, I'm sure he will be greatly missed by you all.
He is with god now and at peace in a wonderful place.
My Deepest Sympathy,
Laurene Kerwin (Huber)
Janet Medernach
March 13, 2008
Dear Barb and Family,
My thoughts and prayers have been with all of you for a long time and continue. I wish I even offered the van sooner. There could have been more happy times at home/I'm sorry. Please know if I could of been with you I would have but it's difficult with everyone so busy. So, I'll just have my memories. I think the last one was when you were at the Parkway for dinner and so was I. Don always had some comment to make me feel special and put others at ease. What a gift! Your whole family is like that also. A gift to others. Thank you.
God Bless, Love and Prayers,
Janet & Bailey
Jack and Ginny Dietz
March 11, 2008
Dear Barb and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Don, we pray that you are all doing okay and we do have you in our prayers and thoughts. Bless you all and just remember the wonderful years that you had as a very special family.
Virginia & Ron Wirsing
March 10, 2008
Our condolences to Don's family. We have happy memories of high school together and are relieved he is not suffering; may God bless. Sorry we couldn't make it to the visitation, or we would have.
Ron Wirsing and Virginia Poust Wirsing
Ann Duesterberg
March 9, 2008
Dear Barb,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. I remember coming to babysit at your home, Don always had a kind word. He will be remembered by many for his humor and kindness. Sincerely, Ann Dugan Duesterberg
CHUB & BONNIE ERWIN
March 8, 2008
BARB & FAMILY,OUR CONDOLENCE & PRAYERS FOR YOU ,SO VERY SORRY ABOUT DONS PASSING,WHAT A VERY NICE PERSON, IT WAS A REAL JOY KNOWING HIM. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.....CHUB & BON ERWIN
Mary Lou and Norbert Jacob
March 8, 2008
Barb, We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Michelle Cadie
March 8, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Carole Pangburn
March 7, 2008
Cathy..so sorry to hear of your dad's passing..I lost my dad in 2006 and I know it is hard. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gordon & Delight Carlson
March 7, 2008
We were so sorry to hear that Don died. Please except our deepest sympathy. Love, Deligh and Gordon
Cecil & Charlene Willis
March 7, 2008
We wanted to let you know we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
George & Joann Spartz
March 7, 2008
Barb and family -- so sorry to hear of the untimely loss of Don. His smile is the first thing that comes to mind when his name is mentioned. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
George and Joann Spartz
Jerry Lane
March 7, 2008
A loyal Cubs and Bears fan we will surely miss.
kurt kozlowski
March 7, 2008
suds family i am so sorry to hear of dons passing.all the days and nights spent at your house and with your family seem like yesterday.your whole family was a huge part of my youth.my thoughts and prayers are with you all. love kurt kozlowski and family
Cari Sauls/Fossen
March 7, 2008
Dear Denise & The Entire Sundly Family, Our hearts are heavy for you in this time of loss. We are all so sad to hear of your fathers passing. We have been gone such a long time from Sycamore but many memories are very clear in our minds. One of them is the memories of your father and your entire family. Sycamore would have never been the same without you. Your father was such a wonderful man. He will be deeply missed. The world needs more people like him in it. Our entire family sends our love to you and prayers for strength during this time. I personally spent so many days at the Sundly home, Boo I am so sorry and I love you so much you are my best friend and I can imagine this loss is great for you. I will never forget your dad. He always made me laugh and he always had some great funny comment, or wise crack to throw my way. I would so love to walk through your door on Airport Road after riding my bike miles(ha) to see you and hear him say hey and call me"little Fossen" and ask me how I was. He always made me laugh and smile. Your family is one of the best memories for me of Sycamore. I loved your whole family they always showed me kindness. To all of you, Mrs. Sundly you are the best.. my love to you and big hugs to Cathy, Tom & Dan. From all of us, The Fossen Family and Cari & Cary Sauls.
Lil & Augie Spitzberger
March 7, 2008
Barb, Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. We remember the fun at Erv & Joans parties and especially the laughter, joking and that wonderful smile Don always had. May Dons soul enjoy the peace in heaven.
Charlene Bolt
March 7, 2008
Cathy, I am so sorry. I lost both my parents in the last year and I know how hard this is. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Kim Hudson
March 7, 2008
Barb, Tom, Cathy, Dan, and Denise,
Kris and I are with you in our thoughts and prayers. We have so many wonderful memories of growing up next door to you and sharing in our childhood adventures!! We know Don is in heaven with our parents joking around as we speak!!
Sherri O'Donnell
March 6, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. What a wonderful man...he will be missed greatly. May god bless you all.
Sherri (Luper) O'Donnell
Elvin Carlson
March 6, 2008
A 2nd cousin from Memphis, TN--Don always wanted to chase the pigs when they came to our farm, but we had lots of fun as kids together. Sorry to lose a QUALITY cousin!! Prayers go out to all the family for your huge loss!
Angela Askeland-Brooks
March 6, 2008
Dan and family,
So sorry to hear of Don's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathies and know that I will be lifting you up in prayer.
God's peace and comfort be with you all.
Kay Daukas
March 6, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Angie Orolin(Voltz)
March 6, 2008
Barb, Tom, Cathy, Dan, and Boo
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your families. Don is just making everyone in heaven laugh more now.
Moose Struthers
March 6, 2008
Don't now how to start this. But Barb you know that my prayers are with you. and all the family. There was just to many memories for me to wright down. We had many of them. just very sorry that I couldn't get back there. Love Moose
peggy Ireton
March 6, 2008
Barb and family, I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. My prayers are with you all. May God bless you all.
Jane Anderson
March 6, 2008
Barb,Cathy,Boo and family:
So sorry to hear of Mr.Sundly's passing-so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful man! So many memories of church,ideal picnics,and football games! You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jane (Luper) Anderson-formerly Sycamore
Tom Sibley
March 6, 2008
Barb and Family
im so sorry to hear of Don's passing. What a wonderful man. We need more cowbell at the football games!
I miss him already.
Darlene Lindeen
March 6, 2008
Know that my thoughts and prayers are with Don's wife Barb and the rest of his entere family. Life may pass but memories are forever.
Fondly, Darlene
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