Donald Bernard Herweg

Donald Bernard Herweg obituary, Mt. Prospect, IL

Donald Bernard Herweg

Donald Herweg Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Matz Mt. Prospect Funeral Chapel, Inc. on Apr. 18, 2025.
Donald B. Herweg, age 92, of Des Plaines, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 4, 1932, to the late Barton and Anna Herweg.
Donald is survived by his beloved wife, Margaret Mary (Rizner), married for 69 glorious years.
He was the loving father of Daniel, Donna (Herweg) Bacon, Deborah (Herweg) Fitzgerald, Donald R. (Bonny), and Douglas (Donna).
Beloved grandfather to Patrick (Talissa) Bacon, Cynthia (Scott) Springer, Jackie Bacon, Pattie (Pete) Klingler, Donald L. Herweg, Dakota Herweg, and Josef Herweg. Beloved great grandfather to Janiyah, Jordyn, Jayce, Jaelani, Aleena and Chandler.
Proud graduate of Loyola University and U.S. Army veteran, Donald is remembered to be one of the friendliest men with the warmest heart. He had a deep love for family and enjoyed gardening and vacationing in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. He was a devout Catholic and longtime parishioner at St. Emily's parish and will be deeply missed by all who knew his love and kindness.
The visitation will be Thursday, April 24th, at St. Emily's Church, from 9:30 AM -10:30 AM. Mass will follow after at 10:30 AM.
Note: Interment is private.

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November 8, 2025

Charles and Tammy Dalbec posted to the memorial.

April 22, 2025

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April 18, 2025

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Charles and Tammy Dalbec

November 8, 2025

The passing of Don our `fishing buddy´ is sad. Don will have eternal rest and will rest in the peace of the Lord Jesus and will sit in a heavenly motor boat with my heavenly father and heavenly brother!! May Don and Marge´s Family be SAFE and watched over Always !

Mary York

April 22, 2025

My deepest sympathy to the entire Herweg Family.
I have many fond childhood memories of being at your house.
Mary ( Farrell ) York

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