Sean Donahue Obituary, Death – Sean Mikel Donahue, 29, of Springfield, Illinois, formerly of Pawnee, tragically passed away on January 21, 2024, following a car accident in Pawnee. Born on May 20, 1994, in Springfield, he was the son of Vincent W. and Samantha L. Gudgel Donahue. Sean married Sierra N. Jones on September 25, 2020, in Springfield.
A Pawnee High School alum, Sean dedicated more than a decade to the concrete industry, working with Bill Langheim Concrete Service and his uncle Walt Gudgel at Gudgel Concrete. He later transitioned to become a truck driver for Ramsey Trucking Inc. in Rochester. Sean was a devoted husband and father, cherishing family above all. He had a passion for hands-on work, spending countless hours in his garage and fixing things. His love for motorcycles, pool, fishing, and boating showcased his vibrant personality.
Preceding him in death were his maternal grandfather, Walt Gudgel; paternal grandparents, Jack and Karen Donahue; half-brother, Wade Donahue; and half-sister, Amanda Donahue. He is survived by his wife, Sierra Donahue, and their son, Jameson L. Donahue. His parents, Vince W. (Kathleen) Donahue and Samantha Donahue, mourn his loss, as do his brother Dallas Donahue and sisters Virginia Donahue (Zack Meridith) and Kelly A. Donahue. Nieces Katie Edwards and Jordyn Meridith, nephew Wade A. Lucas, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins also share in the grief.
Family and friends will gather at Curry Funeral Home in Pawnee on January 25, 2024, from 4 p.m. until the funeral service at 6:30 p.m., officiated by Rev. Roger Meridith. A private graveside service at Horse Creek Cemetery in Pawnee will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jameson Donahue Educational Fund, c/o United Community Bank, 619 Fifth St., Pawnee, IL 62558. Sean’s memory lives on through the lives he touched and the educational fund established for his son.
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