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William J. McDonough
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William McDonough Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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Zobeida Tisdle
April 16, 2008
Fr Kevin and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Lo sentimos mucho. Our love and prayers are with you.
The Tisdles( zobeida, Brian and Iliana)
Emmanuel Abraham
April 14, 2008
Dear Father Kevin,
We only learnt of your bereavement during Saturday's mass. We were deeply sorry to hear about the death of your father. Over the years we have looked for him, usually on the left side of the church (occasionally in the choir loft), and felt reassured by his presence there. We know that you will keenly feel his absence in the days and months ahead. At the same time, you will surely find comfort in the knowledge that you now have two fathers in heaven. Please extend our condolences to all members of your family.
jennifer stubbe
April 13, 2008
Anna and the entire McDonough Family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He touched many lives and will be deeply missed. You have my most heartfelt condolences. God Bless. Burto
John Daniewicz
April 13, 2008
Dear Fr. Kevin,
We were sorry to hear of your dad's death. It sounds as though he was a person who fully embraced life with many loves and interests. Please be assured of our prayers for you, your dad, and your entire family.
John, Kathy & Kally Daniewicz
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Linda Beckman
April 13, 2008
Kay -
I'm not sure you remember me but we worked together for some years at Lakeview. My last name was Munson then. My heartfelt condolences to you, Kevin and all your family on Bill's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Chris & Rhea Eggert
April 11, 2008
Jim & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hope that you can find solace in the wonderful legacy of kids and grandchildren that your father left behind.
Dusty Murphy
April 11, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeana Marrs
April 10, 2008
Dear Fr. Kevin
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May you find in your faith, family and friends the same loving comfort you have provided me and my family in our time of sorrow.
Larry and Jeana (Johnson) Marrs
Mike Joncas
April 10, 2008
Dear McDonough Family,
I am very sorry to hear of Bill Senior's sudden death. Although I interacted with him only from time-to-time I was always deeply impressed by his devotion to family, his sense of hard work, and his rather roisterous wit. Know that I am keeping him and all of you in my prayers and that I will see you at the funeral.
Mia & Sului Ah Sani
April 10, 2008
Fr. Kevin, Jim, and the entire McDonough clan, we are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our hearts hurt for you. You will be in our daily intentions.
Everlyn & David Wentzlaff
April 10, 2008
Fr. Kevin,Kate,& Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.He will trully be missed. I will miss Mr. McDonough saying to me each Sunday he was at church of what a good job I had done ushering, that meant so much, no one else ever says that to me and it was so much appreciated. May God continue to bless and keep all of you.
Tina Phipps
April 10, 2008
To the McDonough Family,
We will truly miss the presence of Mr. McDonough at Julian's football games in Mankato this year.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Phipps & Cotton Family
Cary Stewart
April 10, 2008
McDonough's,
In life relationships are of primary importance. I treasure our relationship and the memories. A good man never passes unnoticed.
May your memories comfort you at this time.
Jan and Leo Viktora
April 10, 2008
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of loss. We send our care and love!
Mike and Terry Reasoner
April 9, 2008
We were so sorry to learn of Mr. McDonough's death. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dave Schmid
April 9, 2008
Dear McDonough Family -
My condolences to you on the death of Bill, husband and father, brother and grandfather who filled these roles (and many more) in thanks to God every day for your place in his life. I haven't seen him for many years but I'm sure of this.
Kevin Seggelke
April 9, 2008
Kevin & Bill-
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. I will long remember his hearty laugh and pats on the back during St. Mike's and HS days!
Our prayers are with you, your Mom and the rest of your wonderful family.
Kevin & Shannon Seggelke
Don & Marge Jahnke
April 9, 2008
Having met the McDonough's when you first moved to Stillwater We were taken by the closeness of the family. Working for the family and watching the family grow was something to behold. We know that Bill will be greatly missed by his family and everyone that knew him. He was a great man and it was our pleasure to know him and call him a friend. God bless you all.
Alita & Sean Kelly
April 9, 2008
Memory is a special place in your heart where you can find comfort in the treasured thoughts of those you hold dear.
May it help you to know that others care deeply and are remembering you with special thoughts and prayers.
Margo Dempsey
April 9, 2008
Katia,
I know that it has been a long time since we have been in touch but I think of you and Melanie often. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts. Take care.
Elaine Nichols
April 9, 2008
To all in the McDonough Family, you are in our prayers and thoughts.
MaryRita Grady
April 9, 2008
For all the McDonoughs--Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and we wish you peace and the consolation of many happy memories.
Therezon and Mary Rita
Lee and Nancy Annett
April 9, 2008
Kay and Family,
We are sorry for your loss, you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Roger Perkins
April 9, 2008
Condolences and sympathy to Bill's family.
Knew him at 3M and worked with him; it was always a joy to talk with him.
Susan Lampert Smith
April 9, 2008
"To be Irish is to know that in the end the world will break your heart."
I enjoyed knowing Bill and will remember him for his wit and his love for his family, and his pride in your many accomplishments..
jay Rippberger
April 9, 2008
My condolences to Bill's family---he was a hard worker and was always upbeat!
John & Cindy Gomez
April 9, 2008
Father Kevin the Gomez Family is very sadden to hear of the passing of your father. Our love and prayers are with you.
Timothy & Margo Mullner
April 9, 2008
Fr. Kevin and family:
You are being held in prayer across the country as your celebrate your father's life and presence with the angels and saints! May memories of love that live beyond death open the door to your new relationship with William in the Communion of the Saints. Pax to you all.
Denise Anderson
April 9, 2008
May the angels lead him into paradise;may the martyrs come to welcome him and take him to the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem.
Many blessings of goodness and grace to all your family and friends during this time of loss and remembrance of such a great man.
Know of my thoughts and prayers.
Carver & Carmen Isabell
April 8, 2008
Irish Poem
Death is nothing at all.
It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Everything remains as it was.
The old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no sorrow in your tone.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effort
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was.
There is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well. Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost.
One brief moment and all will be as it was before.
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting, when we meet again.
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