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Donald is survived by his loving wife Marlene: married on November 7, 1969, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and were approaching their 51st wedding anniversary.
Donald is further survived by his five children; Michael, David (Liz), Jeannie (Dave), Diane (Chris), Donald Jr. (Jennifer); his 11 grandchildren Ryan, Allison, Madelyn, Abigail, Austin, Mitchell, Addison, Maggie, Hannah, Rebecca, and Adam.
Donald, dear brother to Joseph (Mitz), Dorothy (Peter) and Marjorie (Owen); cherished cousin to the Grunseth and West families; was preceded in death by parents Joseph and Evelyn, brother and sister-in-law Richard and Donna, nephew Richie, cousin Jerry, and brother-in-law Peter.
Donald was born September 16, 1942, in WI; raised in Chicago; Calumet HS (1961); gifted athlete; talented photographer; retired real estate appraiser; treasured friend of 60+ years to Garth and Louis.
Donald requested a cremation provided by the Cremation Society of Illinois, and no formal services. Instead, he preferred that you reflect on some shared memories of him that will keep you laughing. A future memorial event is planned for 2021.
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Dorothy Barron Borsellino
September 1, 2021
Dear Brother Donald
How you are so missed. Your happiness, all of our conversations, all of the help you gave to Pete and I. All of the years we did so many things and how our family was always there for each other. I´m so proud to call you my brother and I do miss you every second. I know you are with Mum and Dad and with my beloved husband Pete and our beloved brother Dick. I so miss all of our phone calls from you and from Dick. I will love you and miss you my beloved brother forever.
Love your Sister Dorothy (Queenie)
Dorothy Barron Borsellino
November 13, 2020
To my beloved brother Donald , There are no words that will describe how much I will miss you and how much I loved you. We were always there for each other, as our whole family was. You will always be in our hearts and know you are with mum and dad,Pete,Dick, and Donna. Until we meet again all of our love ,thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the others. Love you, Dorothy. (Queenie)
Reggie and Marites Balderas
November 8, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Laura Anzelmo
November 6, 2020
God bless you, Mr. Mrskos. It was always a pleasure seeing you and visiting with you. My heart goes out to your family!. Bless you all.
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