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Donna Heckman Obituary

Donna Marie Heckman Portland Age 38, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2009. She was born on October 12, 1970 in Grand Rapids the daughter of Donald and Barbara (Yost) Boos. Donna was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Catholic Order of Foresters. She was a Cosmetologist and Nail Technician at Clippers Hair Design in Portland. She was a vocalist in the band Bailey's Comet, was an avid shopper especially for purses and shoes, and loved to go camping with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Irene Deuling, Norman Boos, Bernard Yost, Arvilla Seabert; uncles, Vernon Yost, Robert Yost, and Ray Boos. Surviving are her husband, Patrick Heckman; son, Grady; parents, Don and Barb Boos; sisters, Terri (Randy) Bengel and Shelley (Dan) Fox; mother and father-in-law, Francis and Celeste Heckman; brothers and sisters-in-law, Rose (Steve) Halfman, Frank (Darlene) Heckman, Jane (Ken) Martin, Donna (Mike) Wirth, George (Jeanne) Heckman, and Dan (Julie) Heckman; several nieces and nephew; and many special friends. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am Thursday, August 20, 2009 at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Rev. Larry King, presiding. Rite of Committal will follow at Portland Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Homes, Portland from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Rosaries will be prayed at 3 and 8 p.m. Tuesday and 3 p.m. Wednesday. A Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Grady's Educational Trust Fund c/o Portland Federal Credit Union in memory of Donna Marie Heckman. Online condolences may be made at www.schraubenlehman.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Aug. 18, 2009.

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Gerilynn Schmitz

August 25, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to Donna's family. I have never met such a positive and great person. They had such a wonderful family. I guess we will never know why but I think God took her because he need another angle. She will be very missed.

danielle gardner

August 20, 2009

she is going to be missed we love her and we have her in memory as she sang at our wedding

August 20, 2009

Donna's life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. We will always cherish the memories of dancing to her happy-fun singing voice while she smiled and shook the tambourine. I will cherish the memories of Donna sharing a new picture or a fun story of Grady while she held my hands for a manicure. Once again, God broke our hearts to prove, He only takes the "best." Please accept our deepest condolences. We loved her too!
Sincerely,
Bert and Bill Lear

Preacher and family

August 19, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Lisa and Larry Schneider

August 18, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this time of sorrow. Donna was an awesome person; she always had a big smile on her face.

Stacey Nurenberg

August 18, 2009

We didn't know Donna personally, but sure enjoyed her singing, our thoughts and prayers go out to Pat, Grady and the Boos family.
Doug and Stacey Nurenberg Family

Jeff and Heather Platte

August 18, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Heckman and Boos family at this time of sorrow. Donna was truly a blessing to all. She always had a positive attitude, even at the end. She will be missed very much.

Betsy Weber

August 18, 2009

I will always remember her wonderful smile and quick wit. I always enjoyed my times at Clippers and our conversations. Our family will truly miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and especially her little boy Grady. Barb,Terry,and Shelly-if you need anything or just someone to talk to I'm always available.
Love
Betsy Weber(Marc,Nicholas, & Brianna Too)

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