Michael Joseph Donovan's obituary , Passed away on January 27, 2026 in Little Rock, Arkansas

Michael Joseph Donovan

September 21, 1936 - January 27, 2026 (89 years old)

Little Rock, Arkansas

Michael Joseph Donovan's obituary , Passed away on January 27, 2026 in Little Rock, Arkansas

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Michael Joseph Donovan

September 21, 1936 - January 27, 2026 (89 years old)

Little Rock, Arkansas

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Michael Joseph Donovan Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 27, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Michael Joseph Donovan of Little Rock, Arkansas. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Donovan and Doris Donovan of Auburn; his siblings, Raymond Donovan (Marla), Richard Donovan (Sandy) and Margot Lacher; and his granddaughter Stephanie Donovan.

He is survived by: his sister Mary Anne Donovan of Somerby; his wife Catherine Crews Donovan; his children, Maureen Sokora (Rick), Peter Donovan (Stacy), Patrick Donovan (Alicia) and Michael Timothy Donovan; his stepsons, Ron Boyle (Marcy) and Robert Boyle (Kathy); his grandchildren, Michael Lawrence Donovan, Riley Sokora, Meredith Gamber, Connor Donovan and Liam Donovan; and his stepgrandchildren, Jake Boyle, Melissa Carver, Evan Boyle, Katie Boyle and Cheyanne Gottberg.

Memorials may be made to: Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church (1003 North Tyler, Little Rock, Arkansas), or, St Jude's Children's Hospital (501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN), Smith Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct, Little Rock, AR 72205 501-224-2200, http://www.smithfamilycares.com.

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Smith Family Funeral Homes



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Feb 09

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Smith Little Rock Funeral Home
8801 Knoedl Ct, Little Rock, AR 72205

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Feb 10

Rosary

Holy Souls Catholic Church
1003 N Tyler St, Little Rock, AR 72205

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Feb 10

Mass

Holy Souls Catholic Church
1003 N Tyler St, Little Rock, AR 72205

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