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Donna Cruse Obituary
Donna Gayle Cruse, 57, of Springfield, MO., passed away Monday, October 6, 2014 at home with loved ones around her. Donna worked for O'Reilly Auto Parts for 13 years. She was preceded in death by her mother; Pansy and twin sister, Dianna. Donna is survived by her soul mate, Charley Kahler, two daughters, four step children, three sisters, and other relatives.
Visitation for Donna will be Thursday, October 9, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks.
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for Donna Cruse
Carly Raene
October 6, 2024
Today is 10 years. I miss you so much much mommy.
Rhonda Hicks
October 10, 2014
I had the privilege of working with Donna here in the corporate office for those 13 years. She was such a sweet, caring, loving and thougtful friend. She will be missed terribly by her O'Reilly family and my prayers are that God comforts all of you in the days ahead.
Jennifer Burke
October 9, 2014
We are very saddened by the loss of Donna. She was such an intelligent and caring woman. We became close to her just by going into O'Reillys on a regular basis for years and years. She will always have a special place in our heart and memories.
Betty Sullivan
October 9, 2014
My thoughts, prayers and love to you all during this time. I had the honor of working with Donna at O'Reilly for 7 years, she was a wonderful person!!
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DON GODDARD
October 8, 2014
CHUCK SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MAY GOD BLESS COMFORT
October 7, 2014
Charley, so sorry to hear about Donna, if there is anything I can do just let me know. Prayers and thoughts your way.
Mike Abbott
Debra McHaffie
October 7, 2014
So sorry for your loss, Donna was a wonderful person, I worked with her at O'Reilly's for several years. God has gained a wonderful Angel. Prayers for the family, God Bless
October 7, 2014
Charley, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Please let us know if we can help in any way.
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