Donnie-Shaifer-Obituary

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Donnie Marie Shaifer

Jun 3, 1945 - May 26, 2025

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In loving memory of you cuz, a wonderful person, a beautiful person & one of the best cousins that I've been blessed to have. We will love you and miss you always. Happy Heavenly Birthday For Eternity,,, Your Favorite Cousin Boomie.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Aunt Donnie, I love you and will miss you. Rest in peace.

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Auntie I'm going to miss you until we meet again and I know that my mom was standing at the pearly gates with open arms for you while you entered in. I love you and please kiss my dear mother for me. Love you always

Grandma, I love you and I’ll miss you. May you rest in peace with the Angels around you.
Love, Christopher

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

To my cousin giving my condolences god bless . Auntie still JUST SO PRETTY had wonderful times will never forget, that my auntie cuz you all be strong forever LOVE Bernard Scrappy Millard for life be good ❤

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Donnie's Obituary

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Donnie Marie Shaifer was born on June 3, 1945, in Gary, Indiana, to the union of Eugene and Florida Roby. She transitioned peacefully on May 26, 2025, with her loving daughters by her side. Donnie was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Florida Roby; two sons, John Richard Louden II, and Gregory Kenny Shaifer II; one sister, Emma Jean Lucas; three brothers, Ernest Williams, Eugene Roby, and Calvin Roby; grandparents, Henry and Magdalene Millard, and Claude and Ella Roby; and a special niece, Lenitta Williams-Gibson.

Donnie is survived by her three devoted daughters, Diane, Stephanie, and Rachelle. Seven cherished grandchildren: Raphael, Montel, Deon (Priscilla), Ta'Nika, Christopher II, Jaelin, and Jourdyn, as well as nine beloved great-grandchildren: De'Avionne, Samone, Montel Jr., Samiyah, Samauree-Ann, Chayse, Iiyani, I'iNiya, and Carter. Her surviving siblings include four sisters; Ernestine, Magdalene, Doris (Michael), and Katherine. One brother; Larry (Naomi). Her family circle also includes two special nieces, Linda and Nikia, along with a host of other family and friends.

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