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Anna Donohue Obituary

Donohue, Anna R.

Anna Donohue, 71 of Fond du Lac, passed away surrounded by friends and family with her latest battle of cancer on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Hospice Home of Hope. She lived a great life and left a lasting impression on everyone she knew. Anna always liked to have fun with friends and family. Anna was a caring and giving Greek lady. She put people at ease and brightened the days of those who interacted with her.

During her time in Fond du Lac she graduated from Goodrich High School in 1964. On September 10, 1966 she married Stephen Donohue at St. Joseph Parish in Fond du Lac. She worked at Sears for 20 years, Mercury Marine for 5 years and finally, worked 10 years at Charter Communications before retiring.

Anna enjoyed cooking (Greek Food), going to Iowa Hawkeyes games in Iowa City, IA with family, watching Green Bay Packer games, going on Cruises to the Caribbean, bowling on Wednesday night leagues, and going to Elkhart Lake to the beach and watching the car races. She was member of St. Joseph Catholic Church which is part of Holy Family Parish. She was an Eagles' Club member.

Anna is survived by her loving husband Steven Donohue, daughter Kate (Mark) Neal of Apple Valley, Minnesota, son Ryan Donohue of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and nieces, nephews and many friends.

Preceding Anna in death were her parents George and Dorothy Becker, brother Michael Becker and sister Bessie Karegeannes.

SERVICES: Anna's family invites you to a time of visitation and sharing of memories at Zacherl Funeral Home, 875 E. Division St., Fond du Lac on Thursday June 22, 2017 from 4:00 to 6:45 PM followed by a prayer service at 7:00 PM.

Zacherl Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. www.zacherlfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Fond du Lac Reporter on Jun. 20, 2017.

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Ryan Donohue

June 15, 2018

Mom, I cant believe its been a year already... we all miss you so dearly and that contagious smile and happiness you brought to the household.... you are severely missed but not ever forgotten ever.. I love you and miss you dearly!

Ryan Donohue

October 9, 2017

Can't believe it's over 3 months you have been gone mom, not a minute goes by in the day or night I am not thinking of you! I love you and miss you so dearly mom.

Ryan Donohue

July 20, 2017

Miss you so very dearly mom..

MICHAEL TWOHIG

June 22, 2017

VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, STEVE, SHE WAS A PERFECT WIFE FOR YOU, GREAT MEMORIES iA'M SURE.

Mike Twohig

Ann Sorgent

June 21, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Ann from the Cancer center

Ryan Donohue

June 20, 2017

I love you mom and will cherish the wonderful mother you were through the thick and thin. I am going to miss you so very much mom.. I love you so much as I always have..

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