Michael Joseph Donovan, age 68, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on August 2, 2020 at his home in Council Bluffs.

He was born on October 9, 1951 to the late Robert J. and Irma (Welp) Donovan in Dubuque, Iowa.

In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his brother, Robert G. Donovan and nephew, JT Kaiser. He is survived by his spouse, Lynn Donovan; son, Michael E. Donovan; daughter, Adrienne Mether (Lynn); grandchildren, Kayla, Emily, Michael R., Matthew, Madelyn, Lucia, Maleena, Sawyer and one expected in February 2021; brother, Richard T. Donovan (Mary); sister, Mary Carol (Jeff); a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation is 2:00 to 3:00 PM on Sunday, August 09, 2020 at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home with a rosary starting at 3:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 AM on Monday, August 10, 2020 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Council Bluffs. Inurnment in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Council Bluffs. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Peter Catholic Church or Knights of Columbus.