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Christian Donkle Obituary
Born: March 30, 1960 in Sterling, IL
Died: May 29, 2021 in Kankakee, IL
Christian Kepler Donkle, 61, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Amita Health St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with cremation rites.
Christian was born March 30, 1960, in Sterling, IL, to Lucius B. Jr.and Joellen (Murdock) Donkle. He married Cheri Clouse on Sept 6, 1992 at First Baptist Church of Roselawn in Roselawn, Indiana.
Christian worked for many years as the facilities director for Amita St. Mary's Hospital. He was a born again Christian, he attended Fox River Lutheran Church. Christian served God faithfully for 22 years of his life. He was a wonderful husband, loving father and brother, and a great friend.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Cheri; his son, Daniel (Katrina Foley) Donkle; his two daughters, Victoria and Jillian Donkle; and his brother, Lucius Donkle III. He is proceeded in death by his parents and his sister, Heidi Conn.
Memorials may be directed to the Donkle Family.
The online guest book may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.ottawafuneralhome.com
Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory
1111 LaSalle St, Ottawa Illinois 61350
815-433-0300
www.ottawafuneralhome.com
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Susie Downs
June 24, 2021
Cheri, I just found out you lost your husband this year too. I'm so very sorry. You and your family was and is so special to me. We will have a great homecoming in Heaven. Love you.
Rick Burton
June 7, 2021
Worked often for Chris at the Hospital! Always for kind ! Sorry for Your loss !My thoughts and Prayers are with the Family.
The Staff of Ottawa Funeral Home
June 2, 2021
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
michael rath
June 2, 2021
Sending Loving Energy to the family... Chris was a good friend, a compassionate leader, and a spiritually inspiring person to be with.
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