Louise T. Donovan, 87, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away, Wednesday, May 6, 2015.

Louise was born December 24, 1927 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Robert and Louise (Marx) Bender and has lived in Shawnee since 1952. She was co-owner and office manager for Donovan's Service in Shawnee. She also worked as a lab assistant at Bayer Animal Health for 17 years, retiring in 1986.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She married the love of her life, William J. "Dub" Donovan, on May 3, 1952. He preceded her in death on June 1, 2009. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Betty Hagedorn, Edward Bender, Robert Bender, Jr., and James Bender.

She is survived by her children, Kathleen (Randy) Nealey of Shawnee, Patrick (Janet) Donovan of Olathe, Therese Donovan of Shawnee, and Dennis Donovan (Barb Draper) of Shawnee. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Angela Atwell (Craig Hurlbert), Matthew (Melany) Donovan, William (Karen) Nealey, John (Melissa) Donovan, Alan (Maegan) Donovan, Krystal (Ty) Clamors, and by 11 great-grandchildren; Brett, Luke, Layla, Callen, Alivia, Alyssa, Brooklyn, Kylie, Lorelai, Kate, and baby boy Donovan.

Visitation and Funeral Service

Visitation will be from 4:00-6:30 p.m., Sunday, May 10, 2015, at the Amos Family Funeral Home where the Rosary will be prayed at 4:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Monday, May 11, 2015, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in Resurrection Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to:

St. Joseph Church, 5901 Flint, Shawnee, Kansas 66203

or

Alzheimer's Association-Heart of America Chapter, 3846 W. 74th Street, Prairie Village, Kansas 66208