Donna -Velten-Obituary

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Donna Rae Velten

Virginia, Illinois

Oct 19, 1937 – Apr 11, 2013 (Age 75)

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BORN
October 19, 1937
DIED
April 11, 2013
AGE
75
LOCATION
Virginia, Illinois
CHARITY
American Heart Association

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Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home - Virginia Chapel Obituary

Donna Rae Velten, 75, of Petersburg, IL and formerly of Virginia, IL died Thursday, April 11, 2013, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.She was born October 19, 1937 in Literberry, IL; the daughter of Joseph Harold and Vera Ellen Freeman Petefish. She married Nicholas Lee Velten on April 24,...

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Dear Sherry and Family, Was so sorry to hear about Aunt Donna. Really wish we could have stayed in closer contact over these past years. I loved her and remember the last visit Mom and I had with her in Feb. of 2006. Its so hard living so far away from everyone. I drove to Arkansas and put flowers on Dads gravesite for Fathers Day. Since 2009 I have lost Dad, My first Husband, and then Mom on Jan. 14th of this year. I have remarried and live back in MS now. I send my Love and Prayers to all...

Dear Sherry & all of Velten Family -
We are sending our thoughts & prayers to all of you.
Nancy, Rich, Ben, Sara, Toby, & Keaton Sapp

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...

Donna was a very special family friend and a mom to all. Love and prayers go out to all the kids and gradkids..Donna and Nicky are joined again.
Dick,Betty,Paula,Karen,Rod,Angela,Pat Pugh

Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She will always be with you! Take care.

Wishing you p e a c e a n d precious memories of your mother. I have many memories babysitting on Saturdays at your house. Lots of fun!

Marisa and family--
We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Feel comfort that she is now in a much better place, and she looks forward to seeing you again.
Our prayers are with you.

Nick & Chris, May God bless you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.