George A. Donnelly

George A. Donnelly, 74, of Mark, formerly of Granville, passed away November 25, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Private services will be at St. Vincent’s Cemetery in La Salle with Rev. Karen Karczewski officiating.  The Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle has been entrusted with his funeral service.

George was born in La Salle on April 22, 1951 to Jim and Betty (Perhay) Donnelly.  He married Barbara “Betsy” Jahr in 1986.

He worked at Open Court in La Salle, Precision Coating, and retired from Cookie Kingdom in Oglesby.

He enjoyed working, caregiving to his wife Barbara, and spending time with his dog Maggie.  If you ever needed anything, George was always there.

George is survived by two brothers, Marty (Sandy) Donnelly of DeKalb and Brian (Lori) Donnelly of Ballwin, MO; four daughters, Debbie Jones of Mark, Gayle (Jones) Ellena of Texas, Lesly (Jones) Urnikis of Florida and Sandra (Jones) (Calvin) Neubaum of Granville; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two nieces; and two nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Barbara on June 26, 2024 and one grandson Chad Urnikis.

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