Donald R. Twomey

Published October 09,2014

Obituary's Biography:

Donald R. Twomey, age 79, of Lake Villa, passed away peacefully in the company of his family at his home on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. He was born February 22, 1935 in Chicago to Harold R. and Ann E. (Rowan) Twomey. He attended Warren Township High School and later served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Donald loved computers and was a news addict. He enjoyed watching the Bears and, in recent years, riding his motorcycle. After retirement Don enjoyed socializing with a group of friends who called themselves “The Counter Intelligence”. He also walked with a group that meets at Gurnee Mills. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Julie, whom he married in Waukegan on April 2, 1970; three sons, James (Lisa) of Kenosha, WI, Victor (Myrna) of Inverness, FL; Matthew (Vicki) of Palatine; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, John (Irina) of Rhode Island and one sister, Gerry of Highland Park. Don was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, Jeffrey, and a brother, Robert. Friends of the family may visit from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. with the funeral service commencing at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.