Where Food, Drinks & Stories Are Shared

Daniel Patrick Donovan

September 15, 1956 - October 13, 2024
Lawton, MI

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Life Story Service

Saturday, October 19, 2024
11:00 AM EDT
Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes
Paw Paw Location
60900 Michigan 40
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-3870
Driving Directions

Reception

Saturday, October 19, 2024
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes
Paw Paw Location
60900 Michigan 40
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-3870

Where food, drinks, and stories will be shared.

Driving Directions

Burial

Saturday, October 19, 2024
1:30 PM EDT
St. Mary Cemetery
S. Lagrave St.
Paw Paw, MI 49079
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Contributions


At the family's request memorial contributions are to be made to those listed below. Please forward payment directly to the memorial of your choice.

ALS Association
1300 Wilson Blvd Ste 600
Arlington, VA 22209
Web Site

Flowers


Below is the contact information for a florist recommended by the funeral home.

Taylor's Florist and Gifts
215 E. Michigan Ave.
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-6256
Driving Directions
Web Site

Ambati
1830 S. Westnedge
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-4961
Driving Directions
Web Site

Life Story / Obituary


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Age 68, died on October 13, 2024. Dan was born September 15, 1956 in Hammond, Indiana to James and Penny (George) Donovan who preceded him death, along with his son, Lucas Donovan, and his daughter, Penelope Donovan.

Surviving is his son Daniel Buck Donovan and siblings: Jamie (Phillip) Pike, Michael (Patti) Donovan, Christine (Jim) Long, Charles Donovan, Patrick (Michele) Donovan, Therese (Bruce) Dean, Bridget (Tony) Terry, and James Donovan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dan graduated from Griffith High School. He was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed all things baseball related. He loved taking his family, nieces, and nephews to as many games as possible. His lake house on Gravel Lake was the hub for many pontoon rides and endless stories with visitors.

Please join us for a Life Story Service on Saturday, October 19 and 11 AM at Betzler & Thompson Life Story Funeral Homes, 60900 M40 Hwy, Paw Paw (269) 657-3870. A reception will follow where food, drinks, and stories will be shared. Burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Celebrate Dan’s life online by sharing your favorite stories and photos on his dedicated webpage at BetzlerLifeStory.com. Memorial contributions may be made to The ALS Association.

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