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Donna McCracken Obituary
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McCRACKEN, Donna J. (Frisby) Age 71 of Lebanon, Ohio passed unexpectedly after a brief illness Friday, September 8, 2006 at Miami Valley Hospital with her family by her side. Born December 20, 1934 in Middletown, Ohio, she was the daughter of Clarence and Wilhelminia (Leis) Frisby Reynolds. She was a 1952 graduate of Middletown High School and a 1954 graduate of Bethesda Hospital School of Nursing and had retired from the Avon Company in Springdale, Ohio after 27 years of service. Preceded in death by her father, she is survived by her best friend, companion and mother, Wilhelminia Frisby Reynolds of Lebanon; husband, James McCracken; son Greg (Cathy) McCracken of Lebanon; son, David McCracken of Lebanon and his children, Sarah (Virgil) Bays, Michelle, Stacy and Bradley McCracken; son, Cam (Jolene) McCracken of Hamilton; daughter, Kelly (Shaun) Gaffney of Cincinnati and their children, Jack, Mary Kate and Lisa Gaffney; brother, Richard Frisby of Rock Island, South Carolina; sister, Mary Stacy of Middletown; and several nieces, nephews and close friends. A celebration of her life will be held at the Stine Kilburn Funeral Home Tuesday evening, September 12, 2006 with calling hours from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 8:00 p.m. with Reverend Jackie Mattisse officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stine Kilburn Funeral Home of Lebanon, Ohio. Condolences may be sent to the family by signing the guest book at www.stinekilburnfuneralhome.com
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Mike & LaNell Hughes
September 12, 2006
Jim and family,
We were shocked and sadden at the news of the sudden passing of Donna. Please accept our most sincere condolences.
Roger Gillespie
September 11, 2006
Jim and Family:
So sorry to read of Donna's passing and hope you will accept my most sincere condolences. Donna and her family were friends for most of my life as were you. I am sorry we did not stay in closer touch over the years. My good memories & prayers are with you.
Woody/Lois Herzog
September 11, 2006
Jim and Family,
Sorry for your sudden loss. Treasure the best memories of your time with Donna, and the love she
gave to her family. You will all be
hopefully reunited in the future.
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