Visitation was held from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill with a Parish and KC Rosary at 8 p.m. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in O'Neill, officiated by the Rev. Francis Nigh. Music was provided by Susan Kramer, pianist; and Dr. Mark Ptacek and Mark Rotherham, singers.

Pallbearers were Gary Ferris, Jim Dugan, Dick Grosch, Randy Pinkerman, Curt Morrow and Kenny Plessel.

Burial was in the O'Neill Cemetery.

Biglin's Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Jimmy was born July 23,1931, to John and Kamilla (Uhl) Donohoe in Sioux City, Iowa. He grew up in O'Neill, attending school there and graduating from St. Mary's High School in 1949. On Sept. 16, 1950, Jimmy married Dorothy Clark in O'Neill. To this union, six children were born. She passed away Dec. 26, 1965.

Jimmy married Gloria McElhaney on Aug. 19, 1967, in Neligh, with her two sons being added to the family unit. They made their home north of O'Neill.

Jimmy was a dirt contractor and construction worker, moving dirt for residential homes, commercial stores and offices, county roads and many other projects. He could fix any road or any other problem that came along, and was never afraid to study and find a solution when the problem or challenge was an unfamiliar one. And those challenges in his life were many-one or two of which might have crushed the spirit of a normal person-but not Jimmy Donohoe. He met every one of these problems with optimism, cheerful determination, and a keen sense of humor, always successfully working out a solution, so he could continue to do the things in life he loved with the people he loved the most - namely, caring for his wife and family, having morning breakfasts in town with friends, mending equipment in his tool shop or giving his time teaching repair work to someone, and especially, he enjoyed driving his road grader. He loved being around family reunions, playing poker with his grandchildren, enthusiastically supporting them and other local kids in their sports competitions, and always freely giving to strangers or friends in their time of need. He was proud of his Irish heritage, his Nebraska Cornhuskers, and his grandsons serving in our military, as well. Most of all, Jimmy loved to laugh and always had time to stop and share a joke or a story with you. He always found the best in everything and his contagious laughter and joy will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Jimmy Donohoe has left a wonderful legacy of memories of him to hold close and to pass on to family and friends in the coming years. He was truly an amazing man, and an inspiring example to us all in how to live life to the fullest and persevere to the very end, despite the many hardships along the way.

In service to the O'Neill community and to his faith in God, Jimmy was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the 0'Neill Knights of Columbus, the O'Neill High School Booster Club, serving as president during 1980-1981, and an honorary member of the O Club.

Jimmy is survived by his wife, Gloria of O'Neill; two daughters, Janie Donohoe Robertson and husband Pat of O'Neill, and Connie Donohoe Fuchs and husband Gene of Omaha; three sons, Steve Donohoe and wife Elise of Mission Viejo, CA, Andy Donohoe and wife Linda of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, Ed Donohoe and wife Lori of Kearney, daughter-in-law Jamie Donohoe Gaughenbaugh of Upton, WY; and step-sons, Richard Morlang and wife Cindy of O `Nei I1; and Vern Morlang and wife Robin of Belton, MO; 27 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three sisters: Dorothy Donohoe Cloyd and husband Bud of Bellevue, Karen Donohoe Rotherham and husband Jerry of Ewing, and Margaret Donohoe Larson and husband Larry of Bellevue; and three brothers Don Donohoe and wife Carolyn of Portland, OR, Wayne Donohoe and wife Pat of Glendora, CA, and Jerry Donohoe and wife Rachel of Round Rock, TX.

He was preceded in death by his parents John and Kamilla, his wife Dorothy, son Matthew, and brothers Raymond and Larry.

Memorials for Jimmy Donohoe may be directed to St. Mary's Alumni Association.