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Raymond "Grandpa" Donnelly, Sr.
Service Date:October 29th, 2011

Raymond “Grandpa” Donnelly, Sr. BLOOMINGTON- Raymond “Grandpa” Donnelly, Sr., 90, formerly of Macon, MO, died at 8:45 pm on Friday, October 21, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Cherishing his memories are his children, Modelle (Howard) Robinson of University City, MO, Barbara Jackson, Irving, TX, Raymond (Darlene) Donnelly of West Peoria, IL, Betty Churrelus of Bloomington, Jesse (Yvonne) Donnelly of Bloomington, Eva (Ted) Lasley of Bloomington, Curtis (Sandra) Donnelly of Richland Hills, TX, Carol (Charles) Kitchen of Huntsville, MO, Beverly (Bill) Menken of Bloomington, Marion Lee of Atlanta, GA, Janice (Marvin) Jackson of Springfield, IL, and Donna Donnelly of Normal; Billie Sue Mayfield of Columbia, MO; one sister, Selba Donnelly of Des Moines, IA; and a host of grand, great grand, and great great grandchildren. . A memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1213 E. Emerson St. Bloomington, IL. Visitation will be from 1:00-1:30 pm prior to the service. The family will receive friends at The Lawrence Irvin Center; 1615 W. Illinois St. Bloomington, IL.Cremation rites will be accorded. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington is handling arrangements for the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Raymond R. Donnelly, Jr., 2315 W. Barker Avenue, West Peoria, IL 61604. Online condolences may be sent to the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.
  • From:  Ed/Judy Sallows

    Our hearts go out to you for the loss of both your parents in such a short period of time. Having lost our own mother only a year ago, we know this is not an easy time for you, but what has helped more than anything else is knowing how close the resurrection is. We remember with much comfort Sister Bystroff's comment that we are all on the train to life; some are just taking the sleeping car. You remain in our prayers.

  • From:  Donna Dortch

    May your hearts be lifted with the memories of a life well lived.

  • From:  Agatha Baker

    my heart go out to you for the loss of both your parents in such a short period of time may you and your family peace in knowing that others are thinking about you in you time of loss Agatha Baker

  • From:  Mikie Medcalf Bowers

    So sorry to hear about both Brother & Stster Donnelly. Our hearts and prayers go out to your whole family. We love you and are thinking about you all during this difficult time.

  • From:  Diane Medcalf Brown

    Our Prayer are with the Donnelly family with the loss of both of your parents. We look forward to seeing both grandpa and granny again and hopefully that is soon. All of the Medcalf family send their love and prayers

  • From:  michelleDonnelly

    To my family granny and grandpa will be dearly missed granny and grandpa was the rock of this family they both will be dearly missed. Lets come together and remember both granny and grandpa forever and always grandpa thnks for giving me my nick name mickcanno long gone but not forgotten granddaughter michelle donnelly of springfield illinois

  • From:  Christa Lawhun

    Lea- I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your granny and grandpa. To loose them both in such a short time. Remember they are in your heart and there are many memories I am sure. Love to you and your family and I pray the beautiful memories will help you during this time of great loss. In friendship, Christa

  • From: Diann Phillips
    Location:Niceville, Florida

    I just saw this morning 12/21/11 on line the passing of Grandpa Donnelly. It sadden my heart to read this but we know he will only get a short nap instead of a long sleep because the end is so very close. I have so many wonderful memories of this family and you are all in my prayers. All my love, Diann Phillips

  • From: Mechelle C Donnelly
    Location:San Jacinto Ca

    Granpa, Granny and my father Harold Sr. you all will be missed but never forgotten......