Donald B. Guinnane
My sympathies to my old buddy Pat and all of your family on your loss. Seems everytime I get on the CM website to address a passing, I see someone else I should send a note to.
May God be with you.
Chip
Chip Marshall
Glenview
IL
Pat -
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your Dad. He will be in my prayers.
Kathy Geiger
Narberth
PA
To all my cousins,
My heart goes out to all of you for the loss of your dad. He was a very special man, as you all know, and I always looked forward to a visit with Uncle Don. We had some good times together when I would come out to visit and help when Jane and Eileen were born. My favorite memory was the morning your Mom was coming home with the new baby and we had to get everyone dressed. Your dad dumped the laundry basket of clean clothes on the bed and said "make sure it matches and don't tell your aunt how we did this!" Another memory which stayed with me when I was raising my kids was talking at the dinner table - your dad would ask and answer questions from all of you, get out books (and one time a globe) to show you what he was talking about, and all the time everyone keep on eating along with the history, geography and whatever else came up. I know you will all miss him but your memories of him will always be special. Love, Carrie
Carrie Page
Mundelein
IL
Dear Pat, Tim, Mary, Jane, and Eileen,
Please accept our condolences on the death of your father, Uncle Don. He was a gentle soul who will be missed. Once again I am sorry for your loss.
Love, Michael, Nancy, Katie, Thomas, Mike and Erin Pins
Nancy Pins
Glenview
IL
Guinnane Family:
It is rarely apparent how many lives a family member has touched until they are gone. I started my career as the assistant business manager at Grant Wood AEA in 1982, and then as the business manager for the Marion School District from 1985-1988. As a "neophyte" to the world of school business, I looked to other local school district executives to help me understand what I had gotten myself into. Don was one of many local school folks who helped me numerous times in "learning the ropes" in the world of school finance. Don was looked upon by many in the state as one of the experts in school finance, yet he was never too busy to "help a young kid out". I have not seen Don in many years, but instantly recognized his picture in the paper. I am saddened by his death, but will remember him with fondness for all the things he did for me early on in my career. My condolences to your family.
Jeff Humiston
Marion
IA
Dear Guinnane Family,
We were so sorry to hear about your Dad and Granfather.
We always enjoyed visiting with Uncle Don when he come to IL.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Donnie & Sally Woodall
Sparta
Dear Pat, Tim, Mary Beth, Jane, Eileen and Family --
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Dad and Grandfather. He was a kind and gentle man and both Carrie and I have fond memories of spending time in Iowa during summer vacations and during your family's visits to Chicago.
Lauri Di Grazia
Wonder Lake
IL
Pat,
Please accept my sincere condolences during your time of hardship. A donation will be made in his honor.
Your friend,
Frank Tavani
Frank Tavani
Chester Springs
PA
Guinnane Family,
So sorry to hear about Uncle Don.
I have many good memories of him visiting over the years.
Please accept our condolences to you all.
Andy, Hope, Sam & Luke Evans
Chatham
IL
For the family, please accept our condolences. Don was of great help when at the Cedar Rapids Schools. Don was fun to spend a couple hours with counting money at All Saints Church. His humor was definitely that of an accountant. I will miss Don.
George Kanz
Cedar Rapids
IA
Dear Pat, Tim, Mary, Jane and Eileen,
I was saddened to hear of your father's death. Please accept my deepest sympathy upon your loss.
Don Jacobson
Shoreview
MN
Dear Pat, Tim, Mary, Jane and Eileen,
Our heartfelt sympathy to your family on the loss of your dad.
I have many happy memories of Uncle Don. I'll always remember his smile, humor, subtle wit and kind words. Uncle Don was a true gentleman and whose path he crossed are fortunate indeed.
Love,
Karen, Seth, Ethan and Brendan
Karen Harlow
Essex Junction
VT
Dear Pat, Tim, Mary, Jane and Eileen,
Our heartfelt sympathy to your family on the loss of your dad.
I have many happy memories of Uncle Don. I'll always remember his smile, humor, subtle wit and kind words. Uncle Don was a true gentleman and whose path he crossed are fortunate indeed.
Love,
Karen, Seth, Ethan and Brendan
Karen Harlow
Essex Junction
VT
Guinnane clan,
Just wanted to offer my condolences to you all on the loss of Uncle Don. Looking at the photo here, it's just like looking at Grandpa Guinnane.
Thinking of you all...
Kevin