Donald T. Dillon

Donald T. Dillon, age 91, of Chicago, Illinois, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. A proud U.S. Army Veteran, Donald was the devoted husband of the late Lorraine (née Lynch) and a loving father to Cynthia (the late Harold) Martin, Lisa (Robert) Taylor, James Dillon, Julie (Dennis) Sheahan, Douglas C. Dillon, and the late Laura (Scott) Sievert and Donald Dillon Jr. He was a cherished grandfather to Rebecca (Jeff) Dale, Patrick (Anna) Sievert, Tim Sievert, Ann (Kris) Kuhlman, Harold Martin III, Donald Martin, Robert Taylor Jr., Dillon (Mary) Taylor, Michelle (Keenan) Hertzner, Claire Sheahan, Abigail Sheahan, and Laura Sheahan, and a proud great-grandfather to McKenna, Scarlet, Violet, Sonny, and Gaines. Donald also held a special place in the hearts of many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his family, Donald loved his many lifelong friends, who brought him great joy throughout his life. He retired after 28 years of dedicated service as an Administrator for the Chicago District Council of Carpenters Pension and Welfare Fund.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during the visitation on Thursday, October 23rd, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, located at 11333 S. Central Avenue, Oak Lawn. Chapel prayers will be held on Friday, October 24th, beginning at 10:15 am at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Fisher Church, 10234 S. Washtenaw Avenue, in Chicago. Private interment will follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to a charity of your choice in Donald’s memory.

For further information, please contact (708) 636-1200.