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Official Obituary of

James A. Donohue

June 14, 1924 ~ March 15, 2022 (age 97) 97 Years Old

James Donohue Obituary

James A. Donohue, 97, of Ottawa passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at LaSalle County Nursing Home.

Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with cremation rites.

Jim was born June 14, 1924 in Ottawa to James W. and Mary Christine (Haugh) Donohue. He was a life-long farmer who loved the work and his land. Later in his life he became advocate for environment friendly farming. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church and the Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Matthew and Edmund Donohue; and his sister Mary Agnes Miller.

Memorials may be directed to St. Patrick's Church.

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