Donald Harms

Donald Harms, late of Country Club Hills, passed away on February 5, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on November 26, 1944, in Evergreen Park, he was married to the love of his life, the late Shirley Harms for 34 years. She was a source of strength and love throughout their years together.

Donald is survived by his stepchildren: Michael Malia, Linda (Jayson) Beale, Leonard (late Nancy) Malia, and Karen (Bradley) Burmeister. He had ten step-grandchildren and nine great-step-grandchildren. Donald was preceeded in death by his parents, Milton and Dorothy Harms, and several loved ones, including his stepson Steven Malia and his wife LueAnn.

Donald was a proud alumnus of Valparaiso University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing. He was a gifted craftsman who could build or repair anything. His analytical mind served him well. He loved woodworking, birdwatching, and tinkering in his yard throughout his life.

Don will be sadly missed by those who loved him.

A visitation in honor of Donald will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at McKenzie Funeral Home, located at 15618 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Forest, IL, 60452.