Donald "Donnie" E. Gillick
September 16, 1941 — January 31, 2019
Donald “Donnie” E. Gillick, 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at UnityPoint St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 1 – 2 p.m. Thursday, February 7, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Graveside Service: 2:30 p.m. Thursday, February 7, 2019, at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Donnie was born September 16, 1941, in Cedar Rapids, the son of James and Florence (Strauss) Gillick. On July 22, 1972, Donnie was united in marriage to Julianne “Julie” Ament. He worked as a janitor for most of his life. Donnie attended St. Matthew Catholic Church. He enjoyed the simple pleasures in life like riding motorcycles, working on crafts and fixing bicycles. Donnie loved his dogs. He will be missed by his friends.
Donnie is survived by his brother, John (Sheila) Gillick of Faribault, Minnesota and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Florence Gillick; and wife, Julie Gillick in 2008.
The family would like to extend their thanks to the Emergency Department and ICU staffs at UnityPoint St. Luke’s Hospital and all of Donnie’s caregivers.
Donnie was born September 16, 1941, in Cedar Rapids, the son of James and Florence (Strauss) Gillick. On July 22, 1972, Donnie was united in marriage to Julianne “Julie” Ament. He worked as a janitor for most of his life. Donnie attended St. Matthew Catholic Church. He enjoyed the simple pleasures in life like riding motorcycles, working on crafts and fixing bicycles. Donnie loved his dogs. He will be missed by his friends.
Donnie is survived by his brother, John (Sheila) Gillick of Faribault, Minnesota and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Florence Gillick; and wife, Julie Gillick in 2008.
The family would like to extend their thanks to the Emergency Department and ICU staffs at UnityPoint St. Luke’s Hospital and all of Donnie’s caregivers.
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