Patricia Ann McDonnell, 80, of Twin Lakes, died Feb. 19, 2012, at her home sur- rounded by her family. She was born in Milwaukee on Oct. 2, 1931, to the late Wil- liam and Agnes (Hughes) Delaney.
On Oct. 9, 1954, at St. Williams Catholic Church in Chicago, she married Richard V. McDonnell. He preceded her in death on Jan. 8, 1986. Patricia worked for many years for Century 21 Larry Hodges Realty in Twin Lakes, as a realtor.
She lived in Chicago before moving to Twin Lakes in 1978. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church. Over the years Patricia taught first- grade CCD at St. John’s. She served on the Alter Rosary Society at Ascension Church in Oak Park, Ill., and also did volunteer work at LaSalette.
During her lifetime Patricia enjoyed sewing, reading, traveling and gardening. She also collected stamps. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family.
She is survived by her children Maureen (Michael) Shevchuk; Diane McDonnell; Betsy Czernik; Terence (Diane) McDonnell and Patrick (Gabriele) McDonnell; grandchildren Terry, Erin and Colin McDonnell; MaireCate, Ian Shevchuk; Sean, Conner McDonnell and Caitlin Czernik and a brother, Daniel G. Delaney.
She was further preceded in death by a daughter Mary Therese McDonnell and a son, Timothy McDonnell.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday Feb. 24, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church 701 N. Lake Ave., Twin Lakes. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Home, 620 Legion Drive, Twin Lakes.
Well-wishers can sign her online guest book at haaselockwoodfhs.com.
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