Service Details
TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2018
VISITATION: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11:00 a.m.
DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY
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Mount Pleasant – Michael T. Donnelly, 76, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha on Friday, May 11, 2018
Michael was born in Waukegan in December, 1941, the son of the late Robert and Grace (nee: Wood) Donnelly. He graduated from Waukegan Central High School where, as a member of the ROTC, he showcased his drumming talent.
On September 10, 2000, he married Diane L. Rucinski.
Michael retired as a senior drafter at Abbott Laboratories after 35 years of employment.
Michael was a lover of nature and was happiest outdoors camping and hiking, and traveling. Nature also served as his muse for his art. Michael was gifted at etching, drawing, working with glass, air brushing, and photography. He was even creative with food and was a talented chef. Most important to Michael was his love of family and friends.
In addition to his loving wife, Diane Donnelly of Mount Pleasant, he is survived by his sons, Michael T. Donnelly, Jr. and Patrick Donnelly; his granddaughter Hanna Patricia Schultz all of Orland Park, IL; his sisters, Elizabeth (late William) Shuka of Ames, IA, Joan Hays (late Bob), of Keokuk, IA; his mother-in-law, Marie Martini (late Lee) of Hoffman Estates, IL; his sister-in-law, Sandra Allen of Huntley, IL; his nieces and nephews, Amanda Marie, John Edward, Rebecca and Robert, Donnalee and James, Virginia and Michael, Janice and John, Gayle (late Richard), Ken, David and Shelly, the late Stephen, and his canine buddy, Louie Lee.
Family and Friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. – 11;00 a.m. A service honoring and remembering Michael’s life will follow at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the National Kidney Foundation (10909 W Greenfield Ave #201, West Allis, WI 53214)would be appreciated.
A heartfelt thank you to all his family and friends for all the love and support Michael and Diane have received.
Fred Ebeid says
My sincere symphony to you Diane and to your family.
Chris Heilgeist says
You and your family are in my thoughts.
Pat Noel says
Diane, I’m so sorry to hear about Michael. I’m sorry I can’t be at the memorial. My thoughts are with you,
Jan and Pat Ocker says
Diane, so sorry for your loss. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. Wishing you and your family strength and peace.
Gary & Christine Ballewske says
Diane,
We are so very sad for your loss of your loving husband Michael…just know that we always thought very highly of him and loved visiting with him at functions, as he always found a way to make people laugh! Praying for him to be safe in “his journey home”, and for you to have the strength to make it through this very difficult time….we are here😔
Pat Ocker says
Diane, so sorry to hear of your loss. May happy memories carry you through this difficult time.
Pat Nielsen says
Diane, my heart-felt sympathy in the passing of your Michael. You, and he, are in my thoughts and prayers.
John & Linda Kukla says
Diane, so sorry to hear about Mike. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Mike will truly be missed by everyone. I always enjoyed being around him. God Bless you. All our Love
Joyce Sorensen says
Diane,
Those we love don’t go away, they walk besides us, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. Thinking of you all at this difficult time, and wishing you comfort and peace. Extending my sincere sympathy and friendship.
Judy Froehlich and Tom Bentivegna says
Diane and Family, we are so sorry to hear about Mike. He was such a great guy, we all loved him! He has no more pain now and He is in a better place. Take care of yourself Diane, may God bless you and help you at this sad time.