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James P. O'Donnell, age 88, of Rolling Ground, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at Care and Rehab-Boscobel. Jim was born on March 20, 1929, in Clayton Township, Crawford County, Wisconsin. He was the son of James F. and Mary (Koss) O'Donnell. He married Mary Ann Biba on June 13, 1956, at St. John Nepomuc Catholic Church at Castle Rock. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann; three sons, Terry (Lori) O'Donnell of Gays Mills, Dan (Gwen) O'Donnell of Waunakee, and Jerry (Kim) O'Donnell of Onalaska; five daughters, Rose (Carl) Mundth of Reedsburg, Bonnie (Ron) Murphy of Soldiers Grove, Diane O'Donnell of Madison, (Dave Simpson) of Poynette, Carol (Jim) Cauley of Lyndon Station, and Nancy (Mike) Zingsheim of Reedsburg; fifteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; four brothers, John (Betty) O'Donnell of Monona, Tom (Ann) O'Donnell of Madison, Joe (Virgie) O'Donnell of Gays Mills, Bob (Jessica) O'Donnell of McFarland; two sisters, Ann Peterson of Avoca, and Kay Boebel of Boscobel; sister-in-law, Mary O’Donnell, Naperville, IL; brothers-in-law, Joe Biba of Boscobel, and John, (Jane) Biba of Muscoda; many nieces and nephews; and special friends Mike Drake, Barb Bodenstein and Charlie Coleman. He was preceded in death by his parents, his father and mother-in-law, Joseph and Rose Biba; daughter-in-law, Jill; two brothers, Fred and Ed O'Donnell; brothers-in-law, Charles Biba, Gary Peterson and Fred Boebel; sisters-in-law, Jeanette Biba and Rosie O’Donnell; two nephews and one great nephew. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Philip Catholic Church, 42678 Church Road, Soldiers Grove, WI, at Rolling Ground. Monsignor Michael Gorman will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at St. Philip Catholic Church. Friends may also call on Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at the church. A Knights of Columbus rosary will be held on Tuesday at 4 P.M. at St. Philip Catholic Church. Kendall Funeral Service in Boscobel is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the St. Philip Cemetery, Cardiac Rehab in Boscobel or the North Crawford Rescue Squad. Online condolences can be sent to www.kendallfuneralservice.com. This is truly a celebration of the good life of ‘Big Jim’. He was an avid fan of all Wisconsin sports teams (and the Chicago Cubs). He loved farming, working with his Amon Construction crew, the Rolling Ground community, and playing euchre on Friday afternoons. He will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.
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Greg& Barb Monahan
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Posted Sun June 11, 2017
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Our Deepest Sympathy form our family to yours.
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Craig casey
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Posted Sun June 11, 2017
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Nancy, we didn't know your father, but you have our deepest sympathy. Our hearts are with you. Love Craig and Sandy, express our sympathies to your family.
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bud and darlene schultz
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Posted Sun June 11, 2017
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our thoughts and prayers are with you an family at a time like this. it gives me and Darlene great comfort when we recall Gods promise to mankind at revelation chapter 21 vs 3,4and 5 We look forward to that day to come very soon, hope this gives the family comfort at this time also. with love Bud and Darlene Schultz
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Terry & Kay Thorson
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Posted Sun June 11, 2017
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Our deepest sympathy. We know how special he was to all of you.
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Tammy and the Gallicano Family
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Posted Sun June 11, 2017
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Hi Dan and Gwen, I am so sorry to hear about your father (and father-n-law). Prayers to you and your whole family. My deepest sympathies.....
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Chuck and Deb Kuenzi
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Posted Sun June 11, 2017
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So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
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Helen Kelly
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Posted Sun June 11, 2017
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Tom , Ann, & family
I do not know most of your family but Thinking of you at this time in loss of your brother James. My Sympathy
Helen Kelly
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Suzette Jenkins
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Posted Mon June 12, 2017
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Bonnie, Ron and families,
We are saddened by the loss of your Father. What a blessing that he lived a long productive life and was surrounded with love by family and friends. May the memories and love you shared bring you all comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Suzette & Wayne Jenkins
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Vicki Faulkner (Tates)
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Posted Mon June 12, 2017
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Sorry for your loss, your in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.
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Diane Adams
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Posted Mon June 12, 2017
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So sorry. He was such a nice man. My Mother thought the world of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Bridget (Moran) & Randy Trussoni
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Posted Tue June 13, 2017
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Our deepest condolences to all of you; you are truly in our thoughts and prayers. As a kid and adult, if I walked into Rolling Ground, it didn't seem quite complete unless there was a euchre game in progress and Jim was right in the middle of it! Simple memories, but fond memories. Thinking of you all.
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ken fiedler
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Posted Tue June 13, 2017
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Deepest sympathy to all the family ! Jim was a good neighbor and friend and will be missed !
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Sherry O'Kane
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Posted Tue June 13, 2017
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Prayers for Jim, Mary Ann and the entire O'Donnell family at this time. As the Irish saying goes, Jim "was in heaven before the devil knew he was gone." May God keep Mary
Ann in the palm of His hand as well.
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Bridget (Moran) & Randy Trussoni
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Posted Wed June 14, 2017
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O'Donnell Family: We are thinking of all of you during this tough time. As a kid and an adult, I don't seem to remember a time when walking into Rolling Ground that there wasn't a euchre game happening and Jim was right in the thick of it!! Simple memories, but good memories. Our prayers are with you; may he rest in peace.
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Cindy O'Brien
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Posted Fri June 16, 2017
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Big hugs to all the O'Donnell kids and grandkids. I only met your Dad/Grandfather a couple times. But I know he was a great father cause he raised some exceptional daughters and sons. Peace to you all.
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