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Michael Carr
September 4, 2012
Hey Dick, I hope you enjoyed the poem I had written especially for you...I really meant the part that you were the dad I never had...I'll love you forever, ...and I'm sorry for my past behavior...find a way to forgive me, I miss you much...Michael
Jim Dullea
March 21, 2011
OMG. I know this is late but Dick was a special guy and touched my heart. My condolences to all the family. I know you miss him dearly.
Brenda Donnelly, Fagan
June 11, 2010
I miss you so much! I can not believe it has been oner a year. We you children are doing good. There are many times that we could all use a good dad hug. But you and Mom have kept me filled with your spirit so that I can share it with my boys, as well as those that may need to know how loved and importatnt they are. You and Donna always had a way of making things seem bearable.
I always think of you too!
XOXO, Brenda
6/11/2010
Brady Donnelly
October 17, 2008
Dear,Grandpa
I will miss you very much. My best memory with you was when we went to the Angles and Indians game. The last week we had you I would visit everyday after school. Than i would leave and go to football. I love and I will horribly miss you.
Georgene Price
October 17, 2008
My prayers and sympathy go out to all of you. I was saddened to hear of Dick's death. Pat told me last Sunday after Church. Years ago, I used to babysit for all of you (before I entered the convent) when you lived next door to us on 9th Street in Mason City. Your dad was a fun loving person -had a real zest for life. He loved people. Know I'll continue to remember all of you in my prayers.
Kathy Janowski
October 15, 2008
Donna & family,
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief. We were saddened to hear of Dick's passing.
We'll never forget the fun and wonderful time we had with Donna, Dick, Marty and Hank Johnson in Las Vegas in 1980.
I'll never forget Dick's laugh as I won a "jackpot" of all nickles. I was on a losing streak during the whole trip, and really valued wiining those nickles!
Donna & Dick came to our wedding and a house party afterwords, 27 years ago today, October 15, 1981. It was always a pleasure being in the Donnelly's company.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jack and Kathy Janowski
Village Beauty Center
Greendale, Wisconsin
James Lindberg
October 14, 2008
PATTIE, I HEARD OF YOUR FATHERS PASSING FROM A FRIEND AND WANT TO EXPRESS MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY. TO ME HE WAS A GREAT FAMILY MAN AND QUITE FRANKLY, JUST A NEAT GUY. BEST TO YOU,JIM
Judy Somers
October 14, 2008
A note to Dick's family on his passing -
It is wonderful to read the guest book comments as I had not seen Dick for many, many years. From the notes I've read, he remained the same throughout his life - fun, warm, loving, kind - and those hugs!
We lived next door to Dick on 7th St SE in Mason City when our children were little. What a busy street that was - I think we actually had 40 kids running around on just one block. Later, we drove to Michigan for a vacation, staying at Dick's. My daughter, Sandy, remembers Dick making her sit at the table until she finished her cereal - including all the milk in the bowl. She sat there forever but I think she finally met Dick's "championship bowl" criteria and she was allowed to get up from the table!
Another fond memory is watching Dick dance - he could really move across the floor - everyone wanted to dance with him.
My deepest sympathy to each of you. I hope the wonderul memories shared by all in this guest book help warm your hearts.
If I could turn back time;Hearts remember
October 13, 2008
daniel madrid
October 13, 2008
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered “come to me.” With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
With all my love and respect. Rest in peace Mr. Donnelly
Bobbie Troutner (Price)
October 12, 2008
My sympathy goes out to all of Dick's children. I babysat for the family for many years and truly loved all of you. I have thought of all of you so often throughout the years and the many great times I had in your home. I felt a part of your family before you moved away from Mason City. Dick was truly a fun loving man.
Mel
October 11, 2008
Dear Donna Donnelly and family,
I have had the pleasure of being Mr. Donnelly's pharmacist for the past 5 years. With his big smile, bigger hugs and neverending kind words, he was easily my favorite patient. He always made my day at work a little brighter. I will miss him tremendously.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please accept my condolensces.
Carol Hughes
October 11, 2008
While I only had the opportunity to meet Dick a few times, it was immediately evident to me where his daughter and my dear friend, Polly, got her light-hearted spirit and her zest for life from. He leaves behind an incredible family who adored him. I know that he will live on forever through them.
Molly John
October 11, 2008
Donnelly's - my thoughts and prayers will be with your family this weekend! I am so sorry for your loss, and feel blessed to have met "Grandpa Donnelly" and will always have great memories of this smiling, full of happiness man.
The famous D's - Related, Friends & Cousins forever.
Denise Splan
October 10, 2008
Donna & all family
Our hearts share your pain and our love is with you forever. Our sincerest sympathy on your loss.
Love Denise & Curtis
Debby CAll (VAndervort)
October 10, 2008
To The Donnoely Family;
You have our greatest sympathies in this time of need. You can count on us to help in any way we can. Wish I had known your Dad personally but from knowing you all I guess we did know him.
John, Debby, Daniel and Kevin Vandervort
Anne Fagan- Vincent
October 10, 2008
Donna, Brenda and all,
What can one say. They just don’t make men like Dick anymore. He was funny, kind and generous who raised a wonderful family. We are fortunate to have been a part of his (extended) family. He will truly be missed.
I know his Irish eyes are shinning upon us all!
Katie, Anne and Bruce
Lindsey Heeringa
October 10, 2008
Grandpa,
I am truly blessed to have known you for the 28 years of my life. The love that you have shown me is of no explanation. I promise to share and spread the love as you did so I can maybe touch a couple of lives the way you have touched so many. You are my inspiration. I miss our dances together but I will forever be dancing with you in my heart! I love you soooooo much. Thank you!
Love, Lindsey
Paul C. Behr
October 9, 2008
10/09/08
Donna, Jane, Judy, Pat & the Donnelly family,
My sincere sympathy to each and all of you. When I heard the word Dick had passed away, I thought immediately of what a class guy he was, his warm and caring personality shown through in everything he did and everyone he met. Uncle Leo and Aunt Bernie did an excellent job of raising you kids and Dick was the leader ( in addition to being our grandparents oldest grandchild ). Please know how proud I am to be a cousin to Dick and all of you. I will be thinking of all of you this Saturday morning as you bid farewell to Dick for his final ride. He was a good man and will be missed by so many of us that thought alot of him.
God Bless the Donnelly's !
Mimi Mahaney
October 9, 2008
Dear Donnelly Family -
I was sorry to hear of your father's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
An Irish Blessing:
In Time of Sorrow...
May you see God's light on the path ahead
When the road you walk is dark.
May you always hear,
Even in your hour of sorrow,
The gentle singing of the lark.
When times are hard may hardness
Never turn your heart to stone,
May you always remember
when the shadows fall—
You do not walk alone.
Love - Mimi
Cindy/Glen
October 9, 2008
Dear Donna and family,i'll be thinking of u,and will always remember the Elvis time we had with the both of you in Windlake!! Take one day at a time!!
Kathy Schneider
October 9, 2008
I have many wonderful memories of Dick from our fifteen years of working together. His humility, sense of humor, smile and laugh were wonderful gifts that he shared sincerely and often. He brought joy to those who worked with him and knew him, and never took himself too seriously. I had great respect for him. My heartfelt condolences to Donna and his entire family.
Ann McGuire
October 9, 2008
Jane, Judy, Pat, Donna and family,
I was sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Am sure Bernie, Leo, Bob and my dad Ray were right there to meet him in heaven. I saw Dick two years ago in Mason City and he had a huge smile on his face and a big hug for me. He will be missed. My sympathy and prayers. love, Ann Marie Donnelly McGuire
chris hoff
October 9, 2008
My sincere condolences to the entire Donnelly family - What a pleasure to have had the opportunity to have known such a kind and generous man. You are all truly blessed.
Martha Donnelly
October 9, 2008
I was shocked to hear of Dick's death. My sister, Ruth, just emailed me. My sympathy and promise of prayers for all the family. Dick was my godfather. I remember receiving from hima girl doll dressed as a sailor. It was always good to see Dick.
David and Christine Hanf
October 9, 2008
Our thoughts are with you thru this very difficult time Pat and Rose,Katie and Patrick,Judy,and family. May you find strength in memories and in all who love you.
Bless you,be well.
Ruth Feld
October 9, 2008
To Donna and family; and Jane, Judy and Pat: I was so surprised and saddened to hear of Dick's death. I offer my sympathy to all of you in your loss. I last saw Dick about two years ago in Mason City at Chuck Behr's funeral. He never changed; he was always so warm and friendly and acted like he had just seen you a few days ago. I'm sure my Dad, Ray, was right behind Bernie and Leo to greet him in heaven. All of you are in my prayers. Love, Ruthie (Donnelly) Feld
Patty Asselin
October 9, 2008
Pam, Perri, Penny, Polly, Patty, Richard and Donna and all others. Dick was an inspiration to every life he touched. He was always proud of his family and it showed. Being around the Donnelly Family always gave me warm feelings as they always make you feel part of that family and also made me a little jealous of the love, strength and togetherness that was always there. Hang onto this, your dad thought you well and united you are one of the strongest families I know! Being thourgh all this myself, I know how tough it is. Hang onto each other and don't be afraid to count on your friends, we are here for you and love you more than you know!
GLENN STADTLER
October 8, 2008
I HAD ONLY KNOWN DICK A SHORT TIME OF HIS WONDERFUL LIFE. HE WAS A TREMENDOUS NEIGHBOR, GOLFING AND CRIBBAGE BUDDY AND I HOPE I HAD GIVEN HIM SOME OF THE COMFORT AND JOY THAT HE HAD GIVEN ME. I WILL MISS HIM DEARLY.
Richard Donnelly
October 8, 2008
I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO LIVE WITHOUT MY DAD. HE WAS MY MENTOR, MY FRIEND AND THE GREATEST FATHER A MAN COULD HAVE. HE TAUGHT ME HOW TO LIVE LOVE AND TO DEAL WITH WHAT LIFE GIVES YOU. I SAW HIM TAKE HIS LAST BREATH AND GO TO HEVEAN. MY LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN WITHOUT HIM. I WILL MISS HIM FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. HE WAS MY HERO...
Connie O'Brien Schwaab
October 8, 2008
To all the Donnellys – My deepest sympathy to all of you in your loss. It was fun growing up next door to the Donnellys in Mason City. Dick was an “older guy”, and I always admired him.
I remember him playing high school basketball and what a good dancer he was. He always added life to the party. He and Donna were a good pair, and I’m sorry we didn’t see more of each other here in Milwaukee.
Debbie Scheetz
October 8, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Donna and the entire family. I will never forget meeting Dick, he was so sincere and kind. I can alway remember my friend Judy telling me that her brother was her hero and I can certainly understand why. He was a very generous person and had a wonderful sense of humor. You are all blessed to have had a special husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend in your lives. Celebrate the years of memories and live your lives as he role modeled.
Chester John Corrigan
October 8, 2008
Dick, Donna, Brenda, and Brian have always been very special to me since childhood - back to the 35th Street days! Please accept my deepest sympathies and condolences to the entire Donnelly family.
Dick's life is now truly beginning.
Psalms 116:15
"Precious in the sight of the LORD, is the death of his saints"
Patrice (Polack) Shields
October 8, 2008
Dear Donnelly Family~
We are so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. We have so many wonderful memories of "Dick" and the whole family. It's been a long time since we saw Dick but, I remember him having his usual big beautiful smile and loving hug for us!!! My husband, Randy, and I will always have fond memories of Dick. We are so sorry for your loss.
Love and hugs to all of you!
With heartfelt sympathy,
Patrice (Polack) and Randall Shields
Jim & Sandy O'Brien
October 8, 2008
What a great picture of Dick and true embodiment of what he was. Always a smiling face to greet you. He will be missed.
Patrick
October 8, 2008
To the entire Donnelly family,
We all send our deepest sympathy. Dick was a good man and a great neighbor.
Psalm 91( He shall give his angels charge over thee to keep thee in all thy ways.) God Bless You All. Patrick, Nancy, Michael, and Matthew.
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Ashley Barber
October 8, 2008
Thank you for being such a strong foundation for such a wonderful family. I will never forget Thurs. morning,thank you. You are so very missed! With Love~Ash
Wally and Betty Bouchard
October 8, 2008
Our very sincerest condolences and may God hold his hand all the way to Heaven. Have heard many stories over the years about our brother Bob and Dick's exploits with the bulletins. All Good.
Darlene Ross (Jetzer)
October 8, 2008
Dick is one of the greatest men I've ever known. A strong charecter and a heart of gold. I can honestly say I've known him my whole life and I am a better person for him having been part of it.
My deepest,warmest prayers are with all of you that God will touch your hearts with peace, as he welcomes Dick home.
God Bless....
Darlene
Fred Roa
October 8, 2008
The Donnelly Family will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you Dick, you will be missed.
Polly Carr
October 8, 2008
Dad you were the most wonderful dad a girl could ever have in her life. You taught me kindness, patience, forgiveness but mostly LOVE. I will miss you all the rest of my days here but I know I will be reunited with you someday. I love you. Polly
Perri Donnelly
October 8, 2008
Dad,
You were always told what great kids you have, I say, you can't have great kids without a great dad! Thank you for being the greatest dad! I will miss you profoundly until I see you again and I will never watch another sunrise without knowing I'm sharing it with you.
I love you......Perri
christy carey
October 8, 2008
Donnelly's,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Sending love and peace.
God's Blessings,
The Carey's
Shaun, Christy, Michaela and Aislinn
Mike & Lynn Reese
October 8, 2008
We will always remember his big smile and his big hugs when we would see him and he always had a big smile for everyone. A true Irishmen thru and thru!!
He will be truly missed!!
Love Hugs and prayers to all of you at this most difficult time.
Janice Sponder
October 8, 2008
I worked at Liturgical Publications from 1980 to 1995. I remember Dick Donnelly as a hard-working, fair man, who thought of himself as "one of us" even though he helped found the company. He will be missed.
October 8, 2008
Dick was truely a special man with many talents. He was a great mentor to many of us at LPi and will be remembered for his ability to help us look at the bright side of life.
Our sympathies to Dick's family on his passing.
Frank and Linda Horning
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