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Donald V. Savoie

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Kankakee, Illinois

Donald V. Savoie, 90, of St. Anne, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at LaBella, Clifton. He was born February 3, 1935, in St. Anne the son of James and Mabel (Skeeters) Savoie. On November 7, 1959, he married Phyllis DePatis at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Beaverville. He served in the United States Army and was a farmer for most of his life. Donald enjoyed driving any type of vehicle he could. He loved going to tractor pulls with his friends and snow blowing in the winter. He also liked bowling, fishing, and hunting. He is survived by his beloved wife, Phyllis Savoie of St. Anne; his children, Kevin (Amy) Savoie of St. Anne, Raymond Savoie of St. Anne, Donna (Jeff) Moranz of Martinton, John (Judy) Savoie of St. Anne, Eric (fiancée, Inga Hutson) Savoie of Papineau, and Eli (Rosemary) Savoie of Memphis, TN; 16 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Preceding him in death are two sons, Timothy and Scot Savoie; his parents and his siblings, Warren Savoie and Marian Laurent. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 19, 2025, from 9 a.m. until the funeral mass held at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Beaverville. Burial will immediately follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Papineau. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.

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