Donna-Thurwanger-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Butala Funeral Home & Crematory - Sycamore

Donna K. Thurwanger

Dec 15, 1942 - Aug 19, 2023

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Just now found out about Donna´s passing. So sorry Dave and family for your loss. Prayers are with you! Glenalee Smith

So sorry for your loss. Donna was a lovely lady with a wonderful family.

My memory of Donna is her laughing and smiling all the time. I´m so sorry for this terrible loss.

Rest in peace Donna. Prayers for your loved ones to find peace and comfort as they say goodbye.

I said a final good bye today to a friend, neighbor for 50 years, "sister" and role model. I learned so much from Donna. We bought our home basically because of the families in the neighborhood, and the Thurwangers, who we didn't know well at the time, were one of those families. Among her many lessons were to be grateful. She said once that she loved her life and she was so blessed. She never stopped being grateful. She taught us how to be ourselves, accept ourselves, and just be real....

David & Family so very sorry for you loss. You´re in our prayers. Doug & Wanda Harkness

Dave and family, sorry we were unable to make it to the visitation it would have been nice to see you and your growing family. We have such fond memories of all the good times that we´re spent on my parents front porch talking, laughing and trying to solve all the town and world problems. I can fondly remember Donna´s infectious laugh, she would start and everyone would follow. Those were the good times. I´m sure we will see you walking the dog around the neighborhood and golfing in the...

Donna was like a stand-in grandma to my kids when we lived across the street from her for over 13 years. We will never forget her and her love for her sweet dogs, Snickers and Zoe. Ross and I loved chatting with her and Dave at the end of our driveways. Though we've been gone for some time now, our memories of Donna have always been fond. She will be missed.

what a shock, thoughts and prayers to the whole family. she was a sweet person.

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Donna's Obituary

Donna Kay Thurwanger, 80, of Sycamore died peacefully surrounded by her family on August 19, 2023 at her home.She was born on December 15, 1942 in Galesburg, IL to Edwin and Harriett (Thomas) Tessman.   She married David Thurwanger her high school classmate and friend on August 8, 1964 in...

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