Jacqueline Kay McDonnell Obituary

In loving memory of Jacqueline Kay McDonnell (Western Springs, Illinois), who departed this world on January 17, 2026 at the age of 61. Jacqueline leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Jack Taghon and Sharon Taghon; her in-laws, Thomas and Kathleen McDonnell; her grandparents, Louis, Alice Litznerski, Henry and Ruth Taghon; her uncle Henry; and her aunt Anita Taghon.

She is survived by: her husband John; her children, Jack, Matthew, Elizabeth and Jenna; her siblings, Tom (Katja), Melanie (Tom Houle), Rachel (Colin Toole) and Andrew (Sarah); her sisters-in-law, Trisha and Jennifer (John Akalaitis); and her uncles, Bob (Mariann) and Don Litznerski.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The St. John of the Cross Teacher Recognition Trust (https://school.stjohnofthecross.org.) as an honor to Jackie's commitment to her faith and her children.