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Donna Sweeney Obituary

Donna L Sweeney, nee Fleming, a lifetime resident of Elmhurst, IL passed away on May 26, 2012. Donna was born in Oak Park, IL to Marcia, nee Miller and the late M. Ward Fleming II. She graduated from York High School and from the University of Illinois. She was employed with United Airlines for 27 years - a job she loved and took much pride in. She was a member of First Congregational UCC, PEO Chapter JU, Ladies of the Elks, U of I Alumni Assn. and Delta Gamma Sorority. She was an avid gardener and runner, loved to cook and was known for her humor and wit. Her caring and compassion for family and community was evident in all she did. Beloved wife of John; loving mother of Patrick and Kailee; dear daughter of Marcia Fleming; cherished sister of Gail (Dave) Ogdon, Mike (Karen) Fleming, and Sally (Don) Soland; sister-in-law of Dan (Beth) Sweeney, Marie Sweeney Mateblewski, Ed (Becky) Sweeney, and Mike (Donna) Sweeney and fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Ward Fleming. Visitation on Wednesday, May 30 from 2:00 to 8:00 pm at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst, IL. Funeral Service Thursday, May 31at 10:00 am at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 235 S. Kenilworth, Elmhurst, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Patrick and Kailee Sweeney Educational Fund at Community Bank of Elmhurst, 330 W. Butterfield Rd., Elmhurst, IL. Funeral info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com.

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Published by East DuPage Press/Spectator/Argus on May 30, 2012.

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Henry French

July 20, 2012

Wow I still can't believe Donna is gone, my dear friend from high school and college. Sympathies to John, Patrick and Kailee, I am so glad I was able to meet you all. Donna will live in your hearts forever.

Marie Nixon

June 5, 2012

I had the pleasure to work on several projects with Donna at United Airlines in recent years. My condolences to her family and friends.

June 1, 2012

To The Sweeney Family, I worked with Donna at United Airlines 27 years ago. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of Donna. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.

With deepest sympathy, Evelyn Vargas

May 31, 2012

To all the Sweeney Family
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
The Martino Family
Joe, Bridget, Joey, Anne and Ali

May 31, 2012

I worked with Donna Sweeny at UA. I am very sorry about what has happened to Donna, but glad she doesn't have to suffer anymore.
god be with your families . v. kaliner

May 31, 2012

TO Mike and your family,

I just want to send you my condolences on the loss of your sister.

Sincerely
Dick Eufrasio

May 30, 2012

We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. The Darley Family

May 29, 2012

I;m so so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Cara Markham, Aurora, CO

May 29, 2012

My thoughts are prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I am so glad to have known and worked with Donna. She was a wonderful person. - Navreena

Michelle Moore

May 29, 2012

My heart breaks for you all in your loss. I pray that you find comfort in the knowledge that Donna has gone to a place of peace and wholeness with the Lord. Helen Keller said that "All that we love deeply becomes a part of us." Donna will always be a part of the family and friends she loved and who loved her -- she is not gone, merely transformed, and will always be with you.

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