Donovan, John J. Died peacefully at Agrace Hospice House on November 13, 2014 in Janesville, WI at the age of 61 after a short battle with brain cancer. John is survived by his wife Joan, his daughter Jennifer and Mike Jones of Janesville, WI and grandsons Patrick and Brady; his son John and Traci Donovan, granddaughter Bailey and grandson Jesse John, Fort Calhoun. He is also survived by his siblings; Bill Donovan, Arvada, CO; Mickie Donovan, Omaha; Tom and Marsha Donovan, Marshfield, MO; Tim and Debbie Donovan, Omaha; James and Lori Donovan, Arvada, CO; Mary Marrero, Omaha; Robert and Vicki Donovan, Omaha. He was preceded in death by his sister Cheryl Anne, and his mother and father. John was born on May 2, 1953 in Omaha to William and Wanda Donovan. He graduated from Benson High School in 1971 and joined the Carpenters Union, Local 1606. In the union he learned skills in which he used throughout his lifetime. John loved traveling in any form and fashion. He lived his life wide open all the time. In 1985 with the help of his best friend, his mom and the grace of God he found Alcoholics Anonymous. John had many things he was proud of in his lifetime and his 29 years of sobriety was right there at the top. A "CELEBRATION OF LIFE" GATHERING will take place on December 6, 2014 at the American Legion Post 1 (7811 Davenport) from 12-3pm. Memorials in John's name can be made to Alcoholics Anonymous.

~~~ Obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~