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Daniel Mahaffey Obituary
Daniel Leon Mahaffey, of The Villages, FL and Downers Grove, IL went to be with his savior on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. His 83rd birthday was recently celebrated in November.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 26th years, Lois Mahaffey; his son, Daniel Darren Mahaffey, (wife Kelli) of Chula Vista, CA; and daughters, Julie Campbell of St. Charles, IL, Maureen Parotto Miller (husband Robert) of Yorkville, IL, and Kelly Fleetwood (husband Mike) of Norfolk, VA; and stepsons, Brody Jandris (wife Mary) of Sugar Grove, IL and Ryan Jandris (wife Peggy) of Cannon Falls, MN. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
The oldest of five children, Daniel was born in Warsaw, ND to Leon and Catherine Mahaffey. He is survived by siblings, Donna DeSmit and Joe Mahaffey of Kewaunee, IL, Mike Mahaffey of Flowery Branch, GA and Lorna Dobbels of Leesburg, FL.
He earned his bachelors and masters degree from Western Illinois University in McComb, IL. He was a Korean War veteran. His career was spent in the Downers Grove School District as a teacher, counselor, and a principal of O'Neil Jr. High for 30 years. Dan was an avid athlete that enjoyed running, tennis, swimming, golf, sailing and riding his recumbent bicycle.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, February 26th at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 4801 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL.
Should friends desire, memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society or St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, Wildwood, FL.
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D T
February 27, 2016
My sincerest condolences to the family during this time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort and help you during this difficult time.-Numbers 6:24-26
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Ellen DeJulio Lilly
February 25, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Dan was a great colleague in District 58. His sensitivity with our special education students was so helpful to families. I enjoyed working with him for many years.He will long be remembered. May God bless you all. Dan was so proud of his family.
Bryan & Carol Three Oaks Spokes
February 25, 2016
Lois and Family; Dan will be missed by all of the Three Oaks Spokes members, we were blessed to have had Dan cross our path and ride his bicycle with us.
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