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Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Donna will be missed.
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Mike, Mindy & Brooklyn Fort
October 27, 2009
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Donna Bellows
Traverse City, Michigan
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Traverse City, Michigan
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Send FlowersINTERLOCHEN — Donna (Rybicki) Bellows, 49, of Interlochen, passed away peacefully Saturday night, Oct. 17, 2009, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born July 30, 1960, in Manistee, the daughter of Mavis (Rosenberg) Densmore and the late Edwin P. Rybicki. She married Archie L. Bellows on Feb. 28, 1995, in Traverse City.
She was employed with Northwestern Bank in Traverse City, and also did catering at the Greystone Mansion on weekends.
She was a member of the Traverse City Coast Guard Auxiliary since April of 2006.
She love horseback riding with her daughter and all their friends at Horse North Rescue in Fife Lake, where she was an active Board Member.
She is survived by her husband, Archie L. Bellows; one daughter, Leah Bellows; three sons, Ryan Bellows, Justin (Dana) Bellows and Daniel (Heather) Hoffman; five grandchildren, Kailey, Tessa, Amara, Anna and Zoe.
A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee, with the Rev. John McCracken serving as celebrant. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery, also in Manistee. An evening vigil service will be prayed Friday at 8 p.m., at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee, where friends may begin calling Friday after 2 p.m. The family will be at the funeral home on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., to receive friends.
A Celebration of Donna's life will follow her committal service at the Greystone Mansion, 13996 U.S. 31, between Interlochen and Honor. Those who are unable to attend the service in Manistee are welcome to meet the family at Greystone Mansion at 2:30 p.m.
The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
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When a baby is born, she is crying, and everyone else is rejoicing. When she dies, she is rejoicing, and everyone else is crying. Be comforted in knowing Donna is rejoicing with the Lord today.
Donna was a very kind person with a very bubbly spirit. I am going to miss going on trail rides with her. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
The LaPans
October 24, 2009 | Landrum, SC
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Archie and Leah: I am so sorry to hear about Donna's passing. She was a beautiful person and Savanna & I had fun horseback riding with her at Jen's. May the Lord comfort you in the days to come. Our prayers are with you all. Gina LaPan
October 24, 2009
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Archie and Family,
I am sorry to hear about Donna. You are all in my thoughts. Please let me know if there is anything I can help with.
Rick Hendges
October 23, 2009 | Traverse City, MI
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The Bellows Family - As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Have comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Donna will hold a special place in my heart. My prayers go out to all of you.
Tracy Newberry
October 23, 2009 | Kingsley, MI
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Archie and family
Our prayers are with you and your family. Donna always had a smile for you and gave you the lift in spirits that you needed. We will miss her greatly.
Kay Szostakowski and
Dawn Rucki
Kay Szostakowski
October 22, 2009 | Interlochen, MI
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Dear Archie, Leah, Ryan, and family,
Please accept my condolences on Donna's passing. She was an incredible woman and positively impacted the lives of so many people! I am definitely one of them. : ) I worked with Donna at the bank and she lit up the room whenever she entered! We will all remember her with a smile. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Amanda Gaylord and family
October 21, 2009
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Dear Archie,
I'm so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. I had the pleasure of many insperational talks with Donna when i started at work and her advice was always right on. You could not help being in good spirits just seeing her smile or the opportunity of one of her quick witted talks. We all will miss her.
Jeff & Angie Adamick
October 21, 2009 | Traverse City, MI
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Dear Archie and Family, Please except our sympathy. we are so sorry.
Karen & Dave Lerch
October 21, 2009 | Holland, MI
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