James "Jim" Donovan, 71, of Heritage Woods in Freeport, IL passed away on February 20, 2019 at Lena Living Center. He was born on July 24, 1947 in Rockford, IL to Robert and Dorothy (Barker) Donovan. He is survived by his sister Tana (Gary) Gast of Warren, IL and his brother Tim Donovan of Lena, IL and his niece Marlea, Jennifer, Karla, and nephew Chris and many great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Cremation rites have been accorded and no services will be held at his request.