Michael F. O'Donoghue

Michael F. O'Donoghue, 75, of Cedar Rapids passed away on July 24, 2010 at his home following complications from lung cancer.

Michael was born December 5, 1935, in Sioux City, the son of Archibald and Helen (Daugherty) O'Donoghue. On July 28, 1956, he married Margaret Ann Marshall in Sioux City. Ann passed away on May 28, 2009. Mike graduated high school from Shattuck School in Faribault, Minn. He attended Grinnell College in Grinnell and graduated from the University of Iowa in 1960 with a B.S.M.E. Degree.

Survivors include his daughter Nicole and husband, Barry Carter of Cedar Rapids; and one grandson, Kevin. He was preceded in death by his wife Ann, parents Archibald and Helen O'Donoghue, and his sister Janet Yancey.

Michael was employed by Collins Radio from 1960 to 1971. In 1972 he purchased Toman Flowers and Gifts which he owned and operated till 1978. The same year he purchased Atlas Fire Safety Co. which he operated until his retirement in 1994.

He was a member of the Institute of Industrial Engineers, Theta Tau Engineering Fraternity, Cedar Rapids Country Club, University Athletic Club in Iowa City, Cedar Rapids Art Museum and Cedar Rapids Garden Club. Michael enjoyed building his model railroad and sharing it with his family and friends.

Memorials may be sent to Shattuck School, Faribault, Minn., or Cedar Rapids Hospice of Mercy.

Inurnment will be at a later date at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Sioux City.

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