Jean Frances "Jeannie" Donahoe

Jean Frances “Jeannie” was born in Chicago on July 6, 1951, to Glenn and Jarmilla Krueger. She was raised in North Riverside, IL, along with her siblings Glenn, Bob, Lori, and Paul. Jeannie met Jim Donahoe at the University of Iowa. They married shortly after graduation and celebrated their 48th year of marriage last November 9th. Jeannie and Jim lovingly raised two daughters, Ellen and Bridget. They welcomed sons-in-law Henrik Svensson and Jamie Battmer into their family and embraced their roles as Nonnie and Poppy to five grandchildren: Vivian, Owen, Reid, Hugo and Sean. Full of life and love, Jeannie was a light in the lives of her family and friends. She appreciated the beauty of God’s creation in the world around us and expressed herself through music and painting. Faith and family were central to Jeannie. Jeannie passed away peacefully on the morning of January 20, 2023. The evening before, she was with her husband, children, and grandchildren. Everyone exchanged long hugs and expressions of love and gratitude, including the grandchildren who shared artwork they had drawn for their Nonnie. With full hearts, Jeannie’s family and close friends will honor her life through a memorial service on February 25, 2023, at 10:30 AM at the parish that she and Jim have been part of for the last 17 years, Christ Church, in St. Michaels, Maryland. Donations in Jeannie’s memory can be made to the Columbarium Fund at Christ Church, 101 Willow Street, Post Office Box S, St. Michaels, MD 21663.

Jean Frances "Jeannie" Donahoe

July 6, 1951 - January 20, 2023