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Donald Timme Obituary

Donald A. Timme

Donald A. Timme, 76, of Downers Grove, IL, passed away December 21, 2018 after a courageous fight with lung cancer.

Born in Downers Grove, IL to the parents of Harold & Dorothy Timme. He retired from Downers Grove Township Highway Dept.

He was a member of the Downers Grove Moose Lodge, a life member of the VFW, served in Vietnam & was awarded several medals. Also enjoyed fishing in Arkansas and the Muskie tournament in Hayward, WI with his nephew, Kenneth & in his younger years riding his motorcycle to the AMA Grand National races in various States with his buddies.

He is survived by his partner, Kathryn Pfaff McGhee of thirty three years; daughter, Tracie and granddaughter, Taylor of New Mexico, Todd McGhee and Family of West Chicago, IL; brother, Bob and family of Hayward, WI.

Memorial donations may be made to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Jan. 9, 2019.

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