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Eldoreen M. Donnell

1935 - 2020

Eldoreen M. Donnell obituary, 1935-2020, Southgate, MI

BORN

1935

DIED

2020

Eldoreen Donnell Obituary

Eldoreen M. Donnell passed away in her home on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 due to her short battle with cancer. On May 1, 1935 she was born to Alador and Mary (Obezil) Giss in Southwest Detroit and graduated from Southwestern High School. She was the oldest of her five siblings and always had a bond that could not be broken; Joann Orr, Alador Giss, Jr. (Gerri) Kathleen Donaldson, and preceded in death by Mary Moorhead. She lived life to the fullest and always unselfishly gave to others. Words can not describe who she was and what a terrific-incredible loving mother! She is survived by her husband of 40 years, S. Richard Donnell, her children Timothy (Barb) Dillon, Kevin Dillon, Kimberly Hall, Kathleen (Randy) Denney. Grandchildren; John (Rosa) Dillon; great-grandchildren: Giovanni, Rocco and Lucio; Kurtis (Arianna) Denney, great grandchild Jayda; Alexander (Yomari) Denney, great-grandchild Ayden Denney; great aunt Veronica Giss and many nieces, nephews and forever friends. Preceded in death by her son-in-law John Hall, sister Mary Moorhead, and brothers-in-law Dick Donaldson and Ronald Orr. Services will be held on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 3 p.m. at The Kingdom Hall for Jehovah’s Witnesses, 3584 E. Foothills Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ.

Published by Heritage Newspapers from Jan. 9 to Jan. 12, 2020.
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My Dearest Eldoreen and Family ~ As I re-wrote my "to-do" list I saw your name on 2 of them, so I had to call you, only to have no answer. I found my sad answer online. My dear friend of 51 years, I will love you forever! You and your wild and crazy family bring smiles to my face when I think of you.I'll always be able to see your beautiful face and hear that soft and gentle voice of yours. (I'm thinking Tim and Kevin would describe her voice quite differently if they recall their teenage years!) If Kim or Kathy read this, I hope to hear from you one day. El, rest in peace, and know that you'll always be loved. Lorene Adams Zesiger 702-361-2470

Lorene Zesiger

April 6, 2020

I so so miss you every second. I can't stand it.....

January 28, 2020

DEAREST ELDOREEN...WISH I COULD HAVE KNOW YOU LONGER, BUT THE VISIT WE SHARED AND OUR HANDS HOLDING EACH OTHER ARE MEMORIES I WILL HOLD. IN THE MEANTIME, HERE IS A POEM I WROTE THAT I WANT TO SHARE FOR YOU DEAR SWEET GIRL.

BELOVED
WE WHO LOVED YOU AND SHARED YOUR JOURNEY MISS YOU SO MUCH AND CRY OUT FOR AN ANSWER.
YOU ARE GONE FROM US TOO SOON

WHY WAS IT YOUR FATE TO LEAVE US, WE GRIEVE YOUR PASSING.
YOU ARE IN THE WIND.

WE TRUDGE ON THROUGH DISBELIEF ON TO ANGER AND FINALLY ACCEPTANCE.
YOU ARE GONE FROM US TOO SOON.

YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS THIS DAY AND FOR ALL DAYS AND SEASONS TO COME.
YOU ARE IN THE WIND

WE HOPED YOU WOULD BE WITH US FOR OUR LIFETIME ONLY TO SEE YOU GO WHILE OUR ARMS REACHED TO HOLD YOU.
YOU ARE GONE FROM US TOO SOON

WE TRAVEL OUR JOURNEY IN REMEMBRANCE AND WE ARE NOT THE SAME WITHOUT YOU YES, YOU ARE IN THE WIND NOW, LEAVING BEHIND ALL THAT YOU COULD LEAVE WHICH IS ALL THAT WE NOW CARRY WITH US UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
YOU ARE IN THE WIND,
YOU ARE GONE FROM US TOO SOON.

ORIGINAL BY:NANCY DILLON LOGAN GRATZ 2013

NANCY GRATZ

January 14, 2020

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