David A. Donnel

David A. Donnel
(May 9, 1951 – June 22, 2021)

David Alan Donnel , 70, of Shelbyville, IL passed away at 4:16 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2021, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville with Rev. Tim Yankee officiating.  Family and friends are invited to meet at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 N. Broadway, Shelbyville, IL 62565 before going in procession to the cemetery.

David was born on May 9, 1951 in Shelbyville, IL, the son of Glen G. and Rita Belle (Weakly) Donnel. He graduated from Shelbyville High School in the class of 1969. David married Cathy J. Butler in 1971.  He farmed with his father, Glen, and later worked as a clerk in a grocery store. David was an amateur pilot and a life member of the AFA.  He enjoyed planting flowers and doing yardwork.

David is survived by his wife, Cathy of Shelbyville, IL; daughter, Lisa Donnel of Shelbyville, IL; son, David Alan Donnel, Jr. of North Port, FL; one grandson; brother, Charles Donnel (Nancy) of Decatur, IL; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Eileen Powers (Darrell), and Patsy Donnel; and a daughter, Dawn Donnel, in infancy.