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DONNA DELLES Obituary
She was born May 17, 1952, the daughter of the late Lester R. and Virginia F. (Keller) Slack. She lived most of her life in Chicago, before settling in Racine in the summer of 2019. On December 4, 1981 she married John Delles in Chicago. IL.
Donna was an exceptional knitter, baker, and cook and she will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Survivors include her husband of 39 years, John; sons, Daniel (Leslie) Delles of Des Plaines, IL and Jeffrey (Jamie) Delles of Racine, WI; a sister, Leslie Slack MacHarg of Chicago, IL; and four grandchildren, Rachel, Stephanie, Zachery and Novella.
In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by a son, John Delles.
Memorial service will be held at St. Robert Bellarmine in Chicago, IL on January 2, 2021 at 10AM. Please contact family for virtual service information.
In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation or the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation in her memory.
Proko Funeral Home & Crematory
5111-60th Street
Kenosha, WI 53144
Phone: (262) 654-3533
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Jeff Delles
December 31, 2020
Miss you ma.
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Pam and Jonathan Fitzner
December 21, 2020
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Donna was so welcoming to us when we first moved to the block. She was a great neighbor! Love and prayers.
Leslie LaPlante
December 19, 2020
Donna was such a fun, warm and caring person. She loved her family dearly. I'll never have a better neighbor and I miss talking with her. My warmest condolences to John, Jeff, Danny and the rest of the family.
Karen Adler and David Marder
December 17, 2020
Deepest condolences Jeff to you and your family. This is a huge loss and we know how hard iit can be. We send prayers and love your way!
Martin & Christine Popielewski
December 16, 2020
We are going to miss you Donna.
We enjoyed the time we would bowl and golf together. Plymouth was so memorable for many years. Miss you RIP Donna
Paisley
December 16, 2020
My condolences to the family. May the love of family and friends give comfort
Tim Decker
December 16, 2020
Donna was a wonderful friend and neighbor and who be deeply missed by a great many people
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