Obituary of Michael Mahoney

Michael Dovan Mahoney Age 68. At rest Monday, September 1, 2014 at Rush University Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 21, 1946 in Joliet to Daniel and Carol Jean (nee Burmeister) Mahoney, he was a lifetime area resident. Retired teacher from School District 204 after 30 years of service. He was an assistant Scout Master with Boy Scout Troop 228 and was a wedding photographer with Matthews Studio. Member of St. Patrick Catholic Church for 44 years where he was an usher. He was a member of the Joliet Public School District Bowling League and the Grundy Area Aeromodelers. Survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Betty Jean (nee Petrone) Mahoney; two children, Randy (Lisa) Mahoney and Melissa (Sean) Donnelly; grandchildren, Michael and Shannan Campbell and Nola Donnelly; great-grandchildren, Jade Campbell and Kayla Zavala; and a great-granddaughter due in February; one brother, Dennis (Joye) Mahoney; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Steven Mahoney. Funeral Services for Michael D. Mahoney will be Friday, September 5, 2014 at 9:15 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rd., Joliet to St. Patrick Catholic Church for Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home. For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com