John E. O’Donnell, age 72, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on April 21, 2025. A private graveside service will be held at Shields Cemetery in Rural Richland County.
John was born on May 9, 1952, the son of Donovan and Joan (LaFortune) O’Donnell.
in Lynwood, California. He married his wife Connie on March 5, 1977, and she survives.
John was a farmer and had worked at the Walmart DC for a period of time. He loved model trains, he would build and trade models with other model train enthusiasts.
John is survived by his wife Connie O’Donnell of Olney, Illinois, daughters: Lyndsey (Brian) Reedy of Mattoon, Illinois, Katy (Brian) Amos of Olney, Illinois, grandchildren Kaylee Reedy, Caleb Reedy, Cody Amos, Levi Amos, great-grandchild Hudson, sister Jean (Dave) Berger of Fullerton, California
John was preceded in death by his parents
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