James M. McDonnell, born Edinburgh, Scotland, age 84, WWII Army Veteran, 132 Infantry, Company H, received the bronze star, served Guadalcanal campaign. Beloved husband of Florence, nee Garvey; devoted father of Karen (Gene) Mroz, Mary (Steve) Annoreno, and Michael; devoted grandfather of four; and great-grandfather of twin grandsons born on the fourth of July; fond brother of Patrick (the late Vera), Edward (Blanche), Agnes (Joe) Buonincontro and the late Thomas and Matthew. Visitation Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Rd. (3 blks So. of Roosevelt Rd.), Lombard. Funeral Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. prayers from the funeral home to Christ the King Catholic Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials to Loyola Hospice or American Cancer Soc. appreciated. Info: 630-932-1500
