Michael Alexander Donagher's Obituary
Michael Alexander Donagher, 64 years old of Chester, IL, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born November 28, 1956, in Chicago, IL.
Mr. Donagher worked for Pepsi and he loved to fish. He was a United States Army Veteran.
Surviving are his wife whom he married in January 2009, Darlene Donagher, nee Jackson, his daughters, Nicole (Brad) Blaylock & Allison Donagher; his sons, Jeremy Donagher, Tim Jackson, Brian Jackson & Jeffery Jackson; his sisters, Rosemarie Poppen & Theresa (Edward) Szapala, along with grandchildren, nephews, nieces, great nephew, great niece, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander Michael & Rose Marie, nee Gassel, Donagher, his brother, Frank Donagher, his brother-in-law, Lawrence Poppen & his step-son, Joey Jackson.
Mr. Donagher was cremated and a memorial service will take place at a later date.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to Donor's Choice. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home in Red Bud, IL.
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