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Luke, Donald R. 'Donnie'

Luke, Donald R. 'Donnie'

Male 1951 - 2024  (72 years)


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  • Name Luke, Donald R. 'Donnie' 
    Donald R. 'Donnie' Luke (1951-2024)
    Donald R. 'Donnie' Luke (1951-2024)
    Birth 26 Oct 1951  Olney, Richland County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Reference Number LUKE.D002 
    Death 10 Sep 2024  Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Burial Y  [1
    Person ID I389  Carl Wayne Gray Research | Graham - Hornick

    John Riley Graham and Rebecca Isabelle 'Bell' Hornick Descendants, Hornick - Baity

    Christopher Columbus Hornick and Rachel Baity Descendant, Luke - Fuller

    Thomas Luke and Drusella Cossal Fuller Descendants, Luke - Harrington

    William David Luke and Barbara Harrington Descendants, Maglone - Landers

    James Maglone and Mary Landers Descendants, McDowell - Maglone

    John William 'Will' McDowell and Margaret Maglone Descendants
    Last Modified 13 Sep 2024 

    Father Luke, John Woodrow,   b. 11 Jan 1915, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Feb 2003, Flora Pavilion Nursing Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 88 years) 
    Mother McDowell, Grace Ilene,   b. 17 Jun 1921, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Dec 1983, Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 62 years) 
    Marriage 9 Jul 1941  St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4
    Family ID F130  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 26 Oct 1951 - Olney, Richland County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 10 Sep 2024 - Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • While pregnant with Donnie, his mother contracted measles. Consequently, Donnie was born mentally retarded.

      Donald Luke Obituary

      Donald Luke, 72, of Olney, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Carle RMH.

      Donnie was born October 26, 1951 in Olney, Illinois, the son of John and Grace Ilene (McDowell) Luke.


      Donnie resided at Richland Manor for many years. He was very friendly, never met a stranger and was loved by everyone he met. Donnie loved watching the news and cartoons. He especially enjoyed the Holidays; all of them. Donnie will be missed by all those that knew him.

      Donnie is survived by several nieces and nephews.

      He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, John R. Luke.

      Cremation Rites were accorded, and Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney is assisting with arrangements.

  • Sources 
    1. [S16204] https://www.kistler-patterson.com, Obituary, Luke, Donald, 72, (https://www.kistler-patterson.com/obituaries/Donald-Luke?obId=33072978), none. (Reliability: 2).

    2. [S1133] https://www.findagrave.com, Obituary, McDowell, Mrs. Martha Ellen, 53, (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44794529/martha-ellen-mcdowell), none. (Reliability: 2).

    3. [S253] https://www.findagrave.com, Headstone, Luke, Grace I. and John W., (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36880768/john-woodrow-luke), none. (Reliability: 2).

    4. [S213] Luke, Stephen Gregory 'Steve' (1947-2002), Luke.GED, (Luke, Stephen Gregory 'Steve' (1947-2002), 01 July 2001) (Reliability: 2).