Donal J. Fox
Donal J. Fox, 56, of Willow Springs.Beloved husband of Karen.Loving father of Erik, Daniel and Andrew.Devoted brother of Ranol (Robin) and Val (Laila) Fox. Dear uncle of many.Visitation 3 to 9pm Wednesday, May 21 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 West 55th Street, Countryside.Prayers 9:30am Thursday, May 22 at the funeral home to St. Cletus Catholic Church, LaGrange for Funeral Mass at 10am.Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to The Kidney Foundation appreciated. Donal loved being a nurse and helping people.He was a nurse for over 20 years, practicing at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital and Healthcare at Home.Funeral home phone 708/352-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com
Don and Karen and the boys have played an important part in my life. They were there for my wedding, Don shared his love of music (including the musical Wicked), they gave me their rocking chair that I used for my first child and still have in her room 5 years after they gave it to me. Sara and I will miss you Don including your laugh, smile, and ability to bring a group together to share a beautiful experience in life. Don will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Don and the boys.
Don and I were friends from the day I was born. Many memories of he and I from the single digits of our life to most recently last year. How do you say goodbye to a individual that you shared so much. If this was written on an ordinary piece of paper the ink would be smeared with my tears. May the good Lord comfort you and provide you with peace during this time. “No man is a failure who has friends” and Don had many.
There are no words to express your great loss. I have known Don for many years and he is goanna be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a great person to have known him. God has another Angel in Heaven.
Tricia Halpin IS Dept LMH
Dear Val and family, our hearts go out to you and yours, may the wonderful memories of Don bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time….all the best…
Dear Val and family, our hearts go out to you for the loss of your brother, Don, may his wonderful memories bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
All the best,
Chris & Jen
I didn’t know this was here. I hope others find it too.
He was a great big brother. He was generous with us. He was protective of us. He looked out for us. He loved us and we loved him. It is hard to believe that is is gone from this earth so soon. My belief, that he is with Jesus and Our Father in Heaven, comforts me. He is no longer suffering but we will be missing him. I am glad that he became a nurse because he was able to touch and comfort so many people. He was able to make them laugh at times when they didn’t think a laugh was possible. It was a loving, compassionate, loyal man toward his family and friends. I know he will be missed but never forgotten! Please pray for him as he would have prayed for you.
I Love you Don! Give mom and dad a big long hug and kiss for us.
Dear Val,
I came across your brother’s obituary by chance. I couldn’t believe it. It has been over 30 years and have met few others who have had your brother’s ability to make people laugh and feel loved. I am SO GLAD that he was a believer! Our time on earth is so short, but I look forward to spending ETERNITY with my brothers and sisters in Christ. I will pray for him, but I think he’s up there having a vodka gimlet… Lisa (from high school) P.S. would you mind sharing with me what happened? I am grieving with you…
Don had a kind heart and soul. After we got out of school he held a lot of us together with his pleasant attitude. He was kind to me at a time when I needed that, and made life long changes in my life. I have so many fond memories of my time with him. Thank you Don. God Bless you and keep you.
To all the Fox family! Don will be missed immensely! That smile! His witt. The love he had for his sons and his soul-mate Karen!(The love of his life.) Don should have been on stage. Instead he choose the stage of healthcare and entertained a private audience. If he made them feel better it was through laughter and his caring!We have a very special angel now… singing through heaven. LOVE YOU!
Miss you Don!