John R. O'Donnell
b. 2 March 1923, d. 15 December 2009
- John R. O'Donnell was born on 2 March 1923.
- He married Irene Marie Muszynski, daughter of Anton Muszynski and Frances Olejniczok, on 16 June 1948 in Cook County, Illinois.
- John R. O'Donnell became a widower at the 10 August 1999 death of his wife Irene Marie Muszynski.
- John R. O'Donnell died on 15 December 2009 at age 86.
- He was interred at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
- The following appeared on 19 December 2009 in the Chicago Tribune: John R. "Jack" O'Donnell, age 86, US Navy Veteran WWII Sea Bees, late of Orland Park. Beloved husband for 51 years of the late Irene M., nee Muszynski; loving husband for seven years of Patricia, nee Gleeson; devoted father of Jack (Nancy), Bob (Pat Holland), Dick, Sharon, Kathy O'Donnell and Trish (Joe) Carriglio; proud grandfather of Tim, Zach (Carolyn), Matt, Molly and Sean; loving stepfather, grandfather and great-grandfather of the Starcevich children; dear brother of Margaret (late John) Gallagher and Robert (Kaye and the late Genevieve) O'Donnell; fond brother-in-law of Sylvia (late William) Lotak, Rosemary Muszynski, the late Virginia (Joe) McGreal, John, Edward (Marion) and Theodora Muszynski; kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local Union 126. Retired machinist and administrator from the City of Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation with 35 years of dedicated service. Visitation Tuesday 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 9 a.m. from the Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 14318 S. LaGrange Rd., (9600 W/Rte. 45) Orland Park to St. Mary Church Mokena Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
- Last Edited: 6 Nov 2010