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Doris Donovan Obituary

Doris McShane Donovan of Wheaton since 1949 MemorialservicesforDorisMcShane Donovan will be held at noon Saturday, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 515 S. Wheaton Ave. Born May 20, 1915, in New Brunswick, Canada, she died Wednesday, May 12, 2004, in Naperville. Doris grew up in Northborough, Mass., with her family of seven loving brothers and sisters. She became captain of her high school basketball team and the alumni coach. She was a registered nurse and obtained an advanced degree in nursing midwifery. After marriage, Doris and her husband, Jim, moved their family of four boys to Wheaton. A lifelong member of St. Michael Parish, Doris was active in parish life, with involvements in Mission Sewing, Catholic Daughters and Church Bridge. Additionally, Doris was a daily attendee at Mass at Loretto Convent, having helped to raise funds for supporting and expanding the convent facilities on Hawthorne Lane. She was an active golfer at Chicago Golf Club, Arrowhead and Cantigny, where she still has many friends. A friend to all, she was well-known for her kindness and chocolate chip cookies. Doris is survived by her children, Paul (Gail McKinley) of Northbrook, David (Judy Graham) of Park Ridge, James (Anne Brown) of West Chicago, Francis (Cathy Mungo) of LaGrange, Ann of San Rafael, Calif. and Joseph Donovan (Judy Temmermann) of Chappaqua, N.Y.; brothers, Bill McShane of Northboro, Mass., and Paul (Elaine) McShane of Las Cruces, N.M.; sister-in-law, Anne Donovan of Plymouth, Mass.; 19 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Donovan. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Road (one block east of Naperville Road), Wheaton. In lieu of flowers of donations, take a friend out to dinner. Friends may visit www.dailyherald.com/obits to express condolences and sign the guest book. For funeral information, (630)668-0016.

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Published by Daily Herald from May 16 to May 19, 2004.

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cleve carney

May 27, 2004

ann,please accept my most sincere condolences on you mother's passing...i'm sorry i could not attend the memorial services last saturday. doris was a wonderful, friendly, kind, friend, with a great sense of humor...i was always uplifted whenever i saw her or spoke to her...i missed seeing you, and hope when you come to town again you will call or let me know though dorothy...cleve carney, 630-469-0221 (home), 630-240-8114 (cell).

Jeffrey Purdy

May 24, 2004

Dave and family,



I am sorry to hear of your loss.



God Bless and comfort you.



Jeffrey Purdy

Paul and Susan Chummers

May 20, 2004

Dear David and Paul,

I was sorry to learn of the loss of your mother.



My childhood is rich with fond memories of your mother and father and the remarkable warmth and kindness of the entire Donovan family.



Susan and I wish we could attend the memorial service in Wheaton on Saturday to honor your dear mother.

Paul and Susan Chummers

Fr. Tom Haake

May 20, 2004

Dear Ann and the family,



I can't remember ever meeting a gentler person, and I've met the Pope and Mother Teresa. Your Mom was also the easiest person to caddy for in all of Chicago Golf Club.

Barbara Rubenstein

May 19, 2004

Dear Dave and family,

So sorry to hear about your loss.



Barbara

Mary McGrath

May 17, 2004

Dear Ann, brothers, and Donovan family,



Our family ties and love with Doris go back to the early days in Northborough, her nurse's training days here in Burlington and through the years to her final illness.



We have many loving memories of her and offer our sincere condolences to all the Donovans on the loss of such a wonderful person.



Sincerely,

Marjorie, Mary and Kathleen McGrath

Jane Fisher

May 16, 2004

To The Family of Mrs. Doris Donovan:



I wish to offer my deepest condolences to the loss of your mother. I truly remember her well. I went to school with Francis at St. Michaels and remember well the Donovan family and where they lived over by the Convent. Those truly were the good old days of laughter and fun. I am currently still teaching at Wheaton Warrenville South High School. Glad to see that all of you are doing well. Francis keep up the good work and keep them laughing.



I do have many fond memories of your Mom and her cookies.



Sincerely,

Jane Fisher

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