Photo courtesy of O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel - Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, Michigan
1924 - 2018
Donna K. Cullen, aged 94 of Grand Rapids, died Thursday, March 15, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo. She is survived by her significant other, Jack Demmink; children, Thomas (Jan) Cullen and Mary Katherine Cullen; grandsons Christopher and Charlie Cullen; Jack’s 7...
Read MoreBest teacher I ever had! I will never forget the Ides of March!
Karen Weiss
May 06, 2019 | Chicago, IL
Mrs. Cullen was my favorite high school teacher. I will never forget how she celebrated the Ides of March with togas and black arm bands. I used to know the "Friends, Romans, Countrymen" speech from Julius Caesar by memory because of her. We were truly blessed to have had her as a teacher in East Grand Rapids.
Stacey Knowles Wykoski
March 22, 2018 | E Grand Rapids, MI
Mrs. Cullen was a warm, witty, wise soul who had a gift for making her classes fun while sneaking learning into the laughter. I am lucky to have fond memories of her that I will cherish. My sincere condolences to her family and friends.
Janet Baxter
March 21, 2018 | Grand Rapids, MI
Thank you all for your thoughtful notes. I am in Albuquerque and Mary (Sis) now lives in San Francisco. We sincerely appreciate you sharing your thoughts and memories with us.
Tom Cullen
March 21, 2018 | Albuquerque, NM
Oh dear Mrs. Cullen--how you inspired my love of 'Bill' (Shakespeare). I've often recalled my freshman Humanities English days as the most linguistically exciting, thanks to your enthusiasm.
A sad bid adieu--Ann Louise Wagner ('81)
March 21, 2018
Mrs. Cullen taught both me and my sister Ginny at EGRHS in the late seventies. My mother passed away during that time and she made a dramatic impact on my sister's life, not only sharing a love of English, but genuinely caring for her. I know that Ginny will be happy to be reunited with her again in the Kingdom of God. RIP Mrs. Cullen. Your life made a difference to countless students. Well done, good and faithful servant!
Mary Knab née Patchin
March 20, 2018 | Aliso Viejo, CA
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Barney Oldfield
March 20, 2018 | Grandville, MI
When in her English class in ninth grade at EGR I didn't know I would become an instructor of English myself. I remember her teaching us Shakespeare.
March 19, 2018
One of my all time favorite teachers. She was also one of the best! We were lucky to have her.
KC Woller
March 19, 2018 | Gloucester, VA