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Patricia Doonan Obituary
Patricia Elaine Doonan
August 22, 1940 - January 10, 2022
WATERFORD, WI - Patricia "Pat" Elaine Doonan, 81, passed away at home peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born in New York on August 22, 1940, to Joseph and Elizabeth Veronica (nee O'Rourke) Doonan. She spent her early life in New York and Milwaukee, WI, and graduated from Bayview High School in Milwaukee, WI. She eventually settled in Union Grove, WI. Patricia graduated from Gateway Technical Institute as a Medical Assistant and was a long-time employee of Dr. James Shack. She went on to receive additional training as an Echocardiac Technician and retired from Wheaton/All Saints Hospital in Racine.
Pat or "Baba" as she was affectionately known was incredibly proud of her Irish heritage, including two trips to Ireland. Pat was known for her quick wit and wonderful sense of humor. Her hobbies included spending time with her family, knitting, cross stitch and word search puzzles. She enjoyed spending time by the water and was an unparalleled film buff.
She is survived by: Liz Koenen Vioski (George Fennell) of Waterford, WI, Rod Koenen (former wife Laurie Hardy) of Trevor, WI, Wendy (Michael) Younglove of Beecher, WI.
She has five grandchildren including: Michael (Angie) Vioski of Burlington, WI, Katie (Jeff) Knoerzer of Waterford, WI, Samantha Younglove (fiance Matthew Schaeffer) of Dayton, OH, Andrew Koenen of Kenosha, WI, Benjamin Younglove of UW Milwaukee. She has a total of six great-grandchildren including: Faith, Caleb, Olivia, Abel, Jaelyn and Jackson.
She is also survived by two remaining brothers: William (Karen Kawa) Doonan of New York and James (Charlotte) Doonan of Texas. She has six nieces and nephews including: Randy, Brian, Donna, Michael, Shannon and Kevin. She was preceded in death by her former husband Roger Koenen, as well as her parents: Elizabeth and Joseph.
The family would like to extend a special thank you for Fr. Charles Conley, Dr. Lisa Simonds, and Shanna and Heather from Compassus Hospice Care. She also held close to her heart her cousins: Sharon Pfaffl and Cathy Skinner, as well as her longtime friends: Pat Remus and Jane Smart.
She will be cremated per her wishes with Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home and there will be a private service at a later date.
In honor of Pat, she would leave you with the following Irish Blessing:
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rain fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.
Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home & Crematory
625 S. Browns Lake Drive
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-3434
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The Littles
January 7, 2023
As we approach the one year celebration of Pat´s life, we appreciate the time we had together on this earth. We miss her frankness, laugh, smile and most of all, companionship.
Laurie Hardy
January 21, 2022
I wanted to express my sincere condolences for the loss of your mom (Pat). I remember how much she loved you all; she was such a very proud mom/Baba!
Having recently lost my mom myself, I realize that there are probably few, if any, words that I could say that will take away the immense sadness that comes with losing your beloved mom.
With our faith, we believe that she was called home and she is safe with our heavenly father now. I believe that she was welcomed home with open arms!
May all the memories you created and shared with her help keep her close. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. ++ ++
Sue Gourdoux
January 15, 2022
I am so sorry to hear about Pat. I really enjoyed working with her. Liz you and your family have my deepest sympathy.
Kathy Valetti
January 13, 2022
Wendy, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. With Our sincere condolences, Dave & Kathy Valetti
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