Chicago, Illinois
Donna Kay Ipema, PhD, nee Huizenga, age 73, of Oak Park and River Forest; beloved wife of the Rev. William "Bud" Ipema; loving mother of Gardi (Brad) Wilks, Ben (Robin) and Brad (Kirstin Wells) Ipema; cherished grandmother of Olivia and Ben Wilks, Jayme, Jordan, Micah and Samantha Ipema,...
Read MoreI worked with Donna at West Suburban and she was a great lady. Very talented and knowledgeable in her profession. I was the head of HR at the time and she was always smart enough to know how to partner with other executives in order to successfully achieve her stated goals. She was committed to and loved her faculty and nursing students. May she Rest In Peace.
Ronald Lilek
July 27, 2020 | Oak Park, IL | Coworker
Dear Bud, I happened upon notice of Donna's passing and am still in a state of shock. I remember a genteel lady of warmth and class who seemed to complete and ground you and who had a special flair for hospitality. We are all diminished by her death and I will be praying God's comfort for you and your children. Phil.4:7
Elder Brenda Elmore
October 07, 2012 | Chicago, IL
I worked with Donna at West Suburban Hospital but spoke with her occasionally after that. She was a wonderful person with strength and integrity. A role model for many. My heart goes out to all of you. I will have very fond memories of her.
Mindy Malecki
August 07, 2012 | Des Plaines, IL
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
john aardsma
August 05, 2012 | Oak Forest, IL
Bud and family, we mourn with you the loss of a wonderful woman. May God's Spirit comfort you in this time of reflection and grief.
Herman Keizer, Jr.
August 04, 2012 | Caledonia, MI
Gardi and family-I'm thinking of you all today, knowing your hearts are heavy. May all gathered in your mom's honor bring you some comfort & peace.
Love,
Carol (hickey) Gifford
August 04, 2012
I worked with Donna at West Sub. She was a wonderful, talented and a true professional. I was honored to work with her. My sincere condolences.
ron lilek
August 03, 2012 | Auburn Hills, MI
I was on faculty when Donna was at Rush. I will always remember her friendly demeanor. We lost a good one.
Charlene Thomas
August 03, 2012 | Chicago
Donna was my teacher in the master's program at the University of Illinois. I haven't seen her since the 1980s, but remember her warmth, humor, and intellectual depth very well. My memories of her are linked with feeling glad to be back in school, and knowing I'd made the right decision to do that. She treated me and other students with such respect as she imparted some of her impressive confidence and breadth of knowledge. One quote I recall from her is, “I do everything but cut, sew, and...
Alice Geis
August 03, 2012 | Chicago, IL
