Home > United States of America > Iowa > Story County > Nevada > Nevada Municipal Cemetery > John Jacob “Jake” Donnellan

John Jacob “Jake” Donnellan

View larger map

Birth	:	28 Oct 1906 Kelley, Story County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 Oct 2004 Nevada, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0215683, -93.4610672
Plot	:	Block 29, Lot 45
Description	:	WW II Veteran. From Nevada Journal October 28, 2004 J.J. (Jake) Donnellan J.J. (Jake) Donnellan, 97, long time resident of Nevada passed away Thursday evening, October 21, 2004 at Story County Long Term Care in Nevada. Jake was born October 28, 1906 in Kelley, Iowa the son of James and Mae Lula (Stark) Donnellan. He graduated from Greenfield High School and attended Iowa State University. Jake married Ruth Marie Doane on August 29, 1929 in Greenfield, Iowa. He moved to Nevada with his wife, Marie, in 1931. He was in the lumber business in Nevada for... Read More	WW II Veteran. From Nevada Journal October 28, 2004 J.J. (Jake) Donnellan J.J. (Jake) Donnellan, 97, long time resident of Nevada passed away Thursday evening, October 21, 2004 at Story County Long Term Care in Nevada. Jake was born October 28, 1906 in Kelley, Iowa the son of James and Mae Lula (Stark) Donnellan. He graduated from Greenfield High School and attended Iowa State University. Jake married Ruth Marie Doane on August 29, 1929 in Greenfield, Iowa. He moved to Nevada with his wife, Marie, in 1931. He was in the lumber business in Nevada for over 50 years having closed the Davis and Donnellan Lumber Company in 1988. Jake served three years in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific during WW II where he received a Purple Heart. Jake was very involved in the Nevada community. He was a member of the Memorial Lutheran Church since 1934. He was a life time member of the Nevada Rotary Club; he received the Rotary Hall of Fame Award and the Paul Harris Fellow award. He was also a life time member of the Indian Creek Country Club. He has been president for both groups. Jake was president of the Nevada Community Club (now called the Nevada Chamber of Commerce). He was very active in the Iowa Lumber Dealers Associating, serving on the board and as president. Jake is survived by his sons, Lee J. Donnellan of Des Moines and Steven J. Donnellan (wife Sue) of Muncie, Indiana; his grandchildren, Chris J. Donnellan (wife Amy) of Memphis, TN and Sara J. Youngblood (husband, Chris) of Muncie, Indiana; a great grandson, Blake; and a sister, Geniza Wilborne of Greenfield, Iowa. Jake is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Marie on November 15, 1981. Graveside services were held on Monday, October 25 at the Nevada Municipal Cemetery with Pastor Myron D. Herzberg officiating. Memorials may be sent in Jake's name to the Memorial Lutheran Church in Nevada. Arrangements were entrusted to Chet Ryan Mortuary in Nevada. Thanks to Contributor, Jean Wilson - [email protected], for submitting the obituary. Thanks to Contributor, Dorian the Historian, for links to memorials for the parents.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is John Jacob “Jake” Donnellan's memorial?
John Jacob “Jake” Donnellan's memorial is located at: Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story County, USA.
When did John Jacob “Jake” Donnellan death?
John Jacob “Jake” Donnellan death on 21 Oct 2004 in Nevada, Story County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Jacob “Jake” Donnellan's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0215683
Longitude: -93.4610672

Family Members:

Parent

James Edward Donnellan

(1873 - 1953)

Spouse

Ruth Marie Doane Donnellan

(1906 - 1981)

Siblings

Geniza Mae Donnellan Wilbourne

(1905 - 2007)

Vivian Corene Donnellan Agee

(1918 - 1981)

Children

Lee Joe Donnellan

(1938 - 2012)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Nevada Municipal Cemetery
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0215683, -93.4610672

2. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0233803, -93.4629364

3. Evergreen Memory Gardens
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0424995, -93.4682999

4. Knoll Cemetery
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0489006, -93.4869003

5. Pleasant Run Cemetery
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9864006, -93.4060974

6. Mound Cemetery
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9899520, -93.3691480

7. Murphy Cemetery
Richland Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0569000, -93.3672028

8. Bloomington Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0466573, -93.5852182

9. Woodland Cemetery
Iowa Center, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9324989, -93.4064026

10. Oak Hill Cemetery
Richland Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0891991, -93.3550034

11. Ames Municipal Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0301208, -93.6061249

12. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1063740, -93.5614370

13. Saint James Cemetery
Colo, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0088997, -93.3099976

14. Colo Cemetery
Colo, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0181808, -93.3083420

15. Story Memorial Gardens
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9933014, -93.6112976

16. McMichael Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0852203, -93.5915833

17. Arrasmith Cemetery
Franklin Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0855600, -93.5913900

18. First Christian Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0270500, -93.6174100

19. Walnut Grove Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9468994, -93.5903015

20. Cambridge Cemetery
Cambridge, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9067600, -93.5424400

21. Maxwell Cemetery
Maxwell, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8950500, -93.3996900

22. Sheffield Cemetery
Howard Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1369020, -93.5585790

23. Saint Thomas Aquinas Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224370, -93.6450840

24. Saint Johns Episcopal Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224100, -93.6481040