Lawrence Donahue

Lawrence Joseph "LJ" Donahue, age 29, of Whittemore, MI formerly of Ithaca, died Thursday, June 6, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital, Tawas, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Richard Jolliff officiating. Burial will take place at Sumner Township Cemetery, Sumner, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 10, 2013 from 6-8 P.M. and Tuesday, June 11, 2013 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.

LJ was born in Carson City, Michigan on August 13, 1983, the son of Lawrence Eugene and Debora K. (Wiegman) Donahue. He graduated from Ithaca High School with the class of 2001. He then attended Northern Michigan University and received his bachelors degree in 2005.

On June 1, 2013 LJ married Chelsea Jo Hudson in West Branch, Michigan. He was a District Conservation Officer for the Federal Government in Iosco and Alcona Counties. LJ was an avid hunter, enjoyed fishing and he loved to camp and hike with his wife and their dog Josie. LJ was involved in 4-H for 10 years and was a member of Central Michigan Poultry Club and Michigan Bear Hunter Association. He was the most loving and generous person you would have ever met.

He is survived by his wife Chelsea Donahue of Whittemore, MI, parents Lawrence and Debora Donahue of Sumner, MI, 3 sisters; Jessica and Bob Gross of Fowlerville, MI, Andrea Donahue of Fowlerville, MI, Stephanie Donahue of Reno, NV, his niece and nephew Lennox & Zander, and grandmother Ann Henry of Hillsdale, MI. He was predeceased by grandparents, Jack Henry and Lawrence & Stella Donahue.

Memorials may be made to a Charity of the Donor's Choice. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, Michigan.

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