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1932
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2018
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Donald Doneske Obituary
Donald Doneske, age 85, of Stickney. U.S. Army Veteran.
Beloved husband of the late Carole, nee Michalek; loving father of Sandra Doneske, Robyn (Jim) Bassett, Judith (Ken) Raspberry and the late Steven Doneske; dear longtime love, Martha Navarro; proud grandfather of four; great-grandfather of five.
Retired Chief of Riverside Police Department after 41 years of honorable service, with 21 years as Chief; Member of IL Police Association; West Suburban and Illinois Police Chief's Associations; IL Prison Review Board, Springfield and Chairman of State Police Training Board.
Services are Private. Interment Mt. Auburn cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the IL Police Association Scholarship Fund in Don's name, 7508 W. North Ave., Elmwood Park, IL 60707 appreciated.
Arrangements entrusted to The Original Kuratko Family Directors - Brian D. & Ken Kuratko, directors.
For further info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home - Westchester.
John Smith
June 18, 2018
Don & myself go back a long way. We worked together on the Riverside PD from 1965 to 1971 when I left to join Chicago PD. We remained friends throughout the years and he will be truely missed. He was a kind and decent man. One of the best policemen I have ever known.
Condolences to his family, which he loved dearly, may God help you through this time of sadness.
Mary Jo and I will miss you. We have only good thoughts and prayers for
Don and his family.
V T
June 16, 2018
My sincere condolences to the Doneske family. May the God of comfort help you during this difficult time.
Allen Jaglowski
June 16, 2018
My deepest condolences to your family. I started working for your Dad in November 1974 when I came on to the Riverside P.D. I worked for him until I left for Chicago P.D. on 31 Oct 77. I always thought of him as professional, knowledgeable and fair and I did enjoy working with him on the Riverside P.D.
Allen J. Jaglowski
June 15, 2018
Hold close all the wonderful memories you have of your dad. He was truly one in a million! Earl, Lauren, Zac and I were blessed to be his neighbor for the past 16 years. We will miss seeing his smiling face across the fence and sharing tomatoes from each others gardens. We were truly blessed to have him in our lives. We will hold close in our hearts knowing that one day we will see him again!
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Lynn
June 15, 2018
May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.Remember that he cares for.
John Dunlop
June 14, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Don was a fine leader and a great friend. I last saw him at his Birthday Party at the Scout Cabin. He will be missed
Sincerely, John Dunlop ( former Chief of
Police in LAGrange Park)
John Augustine
June 14, 2018
Don taught me how to be a police officer and love the people that I served. I will always be grateful for his support and guidance throughout my career. I will miss him dearly.
From the Staff of Conboy's Westchester Funeral Home
June 13, 2018
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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