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Donald R. Donahue 1938—2016
Donald R. Donahue, 77, of Rockford, IL., formerly of Belvidere, passed away Friday evening, June 3, 2016 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. He was born September 8, 1938 in Cullom, IL, son of Elmer and Mary (Mulvaney) Donahue. Don graduated from Saint Joseph's College in Rensselaer, IN., with a B.S. in accounting and business management. He worked in the oil industry since 1960, holding many positions, most recently the owner of DRD Associates. Don made many international connections including Thailand and France. He was a faithful member of the Catholic Church, no matter where he lived. He was proud of his Irish heritage, and traveled to Ireland several times. Don grew up on a farm, although he lived in the city, he still enjoyed tractors and gardening. Don is loved and missed by his wife, Barbara; children, Dawn Benning, and Ellen (Bernard) Killian; step-children, Jim (Kathy) Freymiller, Kim Witt, Alan (Lisa) Mera; 6 grandchildren, 6 step-grandhildren, 1 great-granddaughter, and 6 step-great-grandchildren; siblings, John Donahue, Pat (David) McDonald, Teresa Doherty, sister-in-law, Mary Donahue. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Alice Schmidt, E. James Donahue, son-in-law, Earl Benning.
Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 10, 2016 at Saint James Catholic Church, 535 Caswell Street, Belvidere, IL 61008 with Father William Wentink officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m at Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave, Belvidere, IL. Memorials may be made to the family. To light a candle or share a condolence, please visit www.AndersonFCS.com.
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I was so sorry to hear about Don's passing. We were classmates in Cullom High School. When I think about those days I always remember Don and the good times we shared. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Nancy Koehler
June 8, 2016
Nancy Koehler
June 8, 2016
So sorry to see Don's passing, haven't seen him in a long time.
Thinking of you Barb & family with prayers.
Marcia Henneberry
June 8, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the family of my former classmate
Don Donahue. We both graduated from Cullom High School
in 1956.
Barbara Roll Dafnis
June 7, 2016
My condolences to Barb and family.Don was a good guy.RIP
Paul Wixom
June 6, 2016
Lisa
June 5, 2016
Lisa
June 5, 2016
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