James Daniel O'Donnell, 84, of Taylor Ridge, passed away Saturday December 21, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Private inurnment will be in Rock Island National Cemetery, with Military Honors by American Legion Post 569 and VFW 1303. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be left in James memory to Double T Ranch Horse Rescue, Sherrard.

James was born on October 19, 1940 in Wilmington, Delaware, the son of Joseph and Lillie (Walsh) O'Donnell. He married Susan Fitzpatrick on May 20, 1980 in Illinois.

James had served 23 years in the United States Marine Corps, receiving the Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Commendation and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Following his Military service, James had been employed at the Rock Island Arsenal for 26 years.

He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Rock Island Veterans of Foreign Wars 1303. He loved spending time with his family and reading.

Survivors include his wife, Susan; children, Holli Fitzpatrick-O'Donnell, Moline, Jeffrey Poston, Rock Island, Terri (Mark) Frederick, Rock Island; 9 grandchildren, including Sarah (William) Ross; multiple great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; sister, Helen Passmore.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lillie; sister, Marie "O'Donnell" Raymond; brothers, Charles O'Donnell, Patrick O'Donnell, John "Jack" O'Donnell, Patrick O'Donnell, and Joseph O'Donnell.

Online condolences may be left for the family at wheelanpressly.com.