Kathleen "Kathy" McDonnell's obituary , Passed away on November 16, 2025 in River Forest, Illinois

Kathleen "Kathy" McDonnell

November 16, 2025

River Forest, Illinois

Kathleen "Kathy" McDonnell's obituary , Passed away on November 16, 2025 in River Forest, Illinois

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HJ - Hallowell & James

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Kathleen "Kathy" McDonnell

November 16, 2025

River Forest, Illinois

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Kathleen McDonnell Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Kathleen McDonnell of River Forest, Illinois, who passed away on November 16, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kathleen McDonnell to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her spouse Thomas J. McDonnell; and her siblings, Peggy Boyle (James) and John Roche (Liane). She is survived by: her children, John (Jaqueline), Trisha and Jennifer (John Akalaitis); her grandchildren, Jack, Matthew, Elizabeth, Jenna McDonnell, Emma, Lily, Josie and John Akalaitis; and her siblings, Mary Pat Kulak (Tony), Patrick Roche (Jan), Colette McGrath (late Thomas), Kevin Roche (JoAnn), Michael Roche (Suzanne) and Grace Roche.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls as well as Misericordia would be greatly appreciated.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
HJ - Hallowell & James



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Nov 23

Visitation

Hallowell & James Funeral Home
1025 W 55th St, Countryside, IL 60525

Mon

Nov 24

Funeral Mass

St. John of the Cross Parish
5005 Wolf Rd, Western Springs, IL 60558

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