Jerome Donohue
Jerome Donohue, born May 5th, 1932; blessed husband of Mary Sue (nee Ryan); proud father of four: Laura, Michael (Megan), Martin (Arlene), and Denise (Jeffrey) Smitley; all are college graduates with successful careers; there are five wonderful grandchildren: Ryan (Maggie), Caitlin, Aidan, Liam, and Erin. Jerry was a retired IBMer, Navy veteran, and a former teacher. He was very involved in church and community activities and was very active in sports. He organized golf outings, baseball and basketball teams, and a seniors discussion group. He is missed by all who knew him. Visitation 9 to 10:30am on Monday, October 5 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Prayers 10:45am from the funeral home to St. John of the Cross Church, 5505 Wolf Rd., Western Springs. Mass 11:15am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to St. John of the Cross benefiting the Jerry Donohue Scholarship Fund. Funeral Info: 708-352-6500
Dad, I miss you terribly but know that you are happy now that you are reunited with Mom in heaven. I love you very much and a piece of my heart goes with you. I know you and Mom will always be nearby and I can talk to you in my prayers. Love you both with all my heart, your loving daughter Laura
Eternal rest to my primary support SE at IBM for many years. Always had a special relationship with my friend, Jerry.
God rest him.
Jerry was a great guy. As Husband to my Godmother Mary Sue I knew him just about my entire life. I found him to be a very caring and interesting individual who loved life and his family. May Jerry now enjoy eternal happiness with Mary Sue.
Jerry was a great Neighbor loved visiting with him
I always had a good honest Conversation with Jerry and he was a good Man
And we will miss him!
“Rest in Peace”