William P. McDonnell's Obituary
William P. McDonnell, 64 years, of Columbia, IL, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2010, following an extended illness. He was born in East St. Louis, IL, the son of Charles and the late Alice Bernice (Aaron) McDonnell. He had worked at Mo-Pac Railroad and had been a member of American Legion Post 581, Columbia, IL . He served two tours of duty in the U. S. Air Force, and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was married to Judith (Smith) McDonnell, who survives him. VisitationWednesday, August 18, 2010, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pmLawlor Funeral Home
ServicesThursday, August 19, 2010, 11:00 AMLawlor Funeral HomeColumbia, IL
IntermentValhalla Gardens Of MemoryBelleville, IL
Memorial ContributionsSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude PlaceMemphis, TN 38105
Also SurvivingFather, Charles McDonnell of Columbia, ILDaughter, Angel (Ted) Stevener of West Monroe, NYSon, William McDonnell Jr. of Syracuse, NYDaughter, Carrie (Gary) Mercer of Potosi, MODaughter, Kristin (David) Phillips of Desoto, MOGrandchildren, Tommy, Jacob, Kylie,, Madalyn, Aaron, & Chase Brother, Michael (Maureen) McDonnell of Osage Beach, MOBrother, Terry (Linda) McDonnell of Cedar Hill, MOBrother, Rick (Diane) McDonnell of Murphysboro, ILSister, Vicky (Gary) Campbell of Osage Beach, MOOther relatives and friends
Preceded In Death ByMother, Alice Bernice (Aaron) McDonnell
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