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Donelda "Donnie" Gunther-Weeden
Born: 7/12/1936
Died: 11/16/2021
Age: 85
Community: Flushing , MI
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Donelda Irene Gunther-Weeden, of Flushing, Michigan, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Laurel Heights hospice care in Flint Township.
Donnie lived a full life with many joys and milestones. She was born July 12, 1936, in Saginaw, Michigan to Herb and Irene Turner and grew up on a farm in Thomas Township. She graduated from Saginaw Arthur Hill High School in 1953, where she was an Honor student and a member of the Homecoming Court her senior year.
Later, Donnie earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Saginaw Valley State University and her Master’s Degree in Education from Central Michigan University. She taught English for 23 years at Hemlock High School before retiring.
Donnie had many hobbies and interests, including painting, playing the piano, playing cards, traveling, baking (her homemade Italian bread is a family favorite), and spending time with family and friends. She was an active member of Jefferson Avenue United Methodist Church in Saginaw and Flushing United Methodist Church. She was an avid, lifelong reader who belonged to the Philomathean Book Club of Flushing.
In 2001, Donnie married Mel Weeden and they enjoyed 20 happy years of love, joy, fun, and travel. She will be remembered for her love of family, her sense of humor, her insatiable curiosity, and her zest for life. Her favorite saying was, “Life is good!”
She is survived by her husband, Mel Weeden, children Richard (Donna) Gunther Jr., Bruce (Trish) Gunther, Greg (Syama) Weeden, Melissa (Steve) Williams, and daughter-in-law Beth (Richard Carver) McKenna; grandchildren Jason Gunther, Adam Gunther, Josh Williams, and Gavin (Ashley Traynor) Williams; great-grandson Ruben Vaughn V; her brothers Donald (Janet) Turner and Ken (Lori) Turner, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Herb and Irene Turner, husband Dick Gunther, and sister-in-law Pat Weeden.
Her family wishes to thank Laurel Heights AFC, LLC of Flint Township for their incredible care, kindness, and comfort during the last two weeks of Donnie’s life.
A memorial service will be held Monday, November 29, at Flushing United Methodist Church, 413 E. Main Street, Flushing, Michigan. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the service at 11:00 a.m., and a luncheon afterward. Pastor JJ Mannschreck will officiate.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, American Heart Association, or to Flushing United Methodist Church. |
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11/29/2021 |
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9:30 AM |
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| Funeral Service |
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11/29/2021 |
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11:00 AM |
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Rossell Funeral Home
307 E Main
Flushing, MI 48433Get a Map to this location...
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Pastor JJ Mannschreck |
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