Obituary of Donald Jennings

Donald Edward Jennings Age 80, of Morris, IL, died Monday December 29, 2014 at Morris Hospital. He was born May 27, 1934 in Joliet, IL to the late Angela (nee Feeney) and Arthur G. Jennings. He attended Minooka High School and had resided in Morris for many years. Beloved husband of 61 years to Juanita J. (nee Ferguson) Jennings; loving father of Donald A. (Vicki, nee Workman) Jennings and James J. (Jackie, nee Bockman) Jennings, all of Morris. Proud grandfather of Erin (Brian) Dolwick of Carol Stream, IL, Jordan Jennings (fiancé Michelle Jancik) of Naperville, IL and Jessica (Justin) Holman of Morris. Great grandfather of Mason James and Madalyn Delaney Dolwick. Dear brother of Lois (late Cookie) Norton of Minooka and June Kisellus (Dave Bruder) of Bradenton, FL. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his mother, Angela, father, Arthur and step-mother, Dorothy Jennings. Don, the owner of Donico Inc. for over 50 years, was also a real estate developer in the Morris area. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish, Morris Country Club and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Hobbies included watching the stock market and more specifically Jim Kramer as well as entering his standard-bred racehorse in competitions. His true passion however, was spending time with his family, especially at the lakehouse in St. Germain, WI. Funeral services for Donald E. Jennings will be held Friday January 2, 2015 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 516 E. Jackson St., Morris, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, January 1, 2015 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 1201 W. Route 6 at Deerpath Drive in Morris. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Don's name to Immaculate Conception School or Operation St. Nick would be appreciated. For information (815) 942-5040