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Velma Donoho Obituary

Donoho, Velma "Jeanne" Passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at the age of 92, surrounded by family. She was the daughter of Emmett and Velma Strouss of Jackson, MI. On February 18, 1945 she married the love of her life, George I. Donoho, he preceded her in death on March 21, 2016. She was a wonderful mother to three children, Carol (Raymond) Kenyon, Dennis (Pat) Donoho and Rick (Sue) Donoho and devoted grandmother to nine grandchildren, Tami Schichtel, Adam Kenyon, George "Matthew" Kenyon, Alissa Gonzalez, Jonathan Donoho, Lindsay Pittman, Joshua Donoho, Christian Donoho, and Jamison Donoho. eleven great-grandchildren, Rebecca (Eric) Ahrns, Jake Schichtel, Poter Kenyon, Josie Kenyon, Olivia Kenyon, Hailey Kenyon, Selah Gonzalez, Judah Gonzalez, Hadassah Gonzalez, Isaiah Donoho and Noah Donoho She is survived by two sisters, Betty (Dale) Vogel and Charolotte Brown. Jeanne enjoyed playing piano with George and the guitar for church and at family gatherings. She also played the base fiddle in her younger years. She touched the hearts of many and will be greatly missed. A celebration of her life will be held at Cornerstone Church (1801 Cortland Blvd, Jackson, MI 49203) at 11:00am on Tuesday January 30, 2018. The family will receive friends for visitation at Chas. J. Burden & Son Funeral Home on Monday evening from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. also at the Church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. She will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

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Published by Jackson Citizen Patriot from Jan. 27 to Jan. 28, 2018.

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January 28, 2018

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. My heartfelt condolences to you doing this difficult time!however,you can find comfort in God's word, knowing the promise found at Hosea 13:14.My prayers and thoughts are with you during your hours of sorrow.

January 28, 2018

Malachi 3:16 "Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon His name.
17. And they shall be mine saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth His own son that serveth him."

"Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints." Psalm 116:15

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Tom and Fran Salpietro (Toledo.OH)
Jerry Craven (Jackson, MI)

Brenda Helton

January 28, 2018

May you rest in peace. Your family will always miss you. Thank you for the memories you created and the love you gave which will endure and comfort your family and friends always.

Roland Hammer

January 28, 2018

My condolences to the family

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Chas. J. Burden & Son Funeral Home

1806 East Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI 49202

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30

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Cornerstone Church

1801 Cortland Blvd, Jackson, MI 49202

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Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Cornerstone Church

1801 Cortland Blvd, Jackson, MI 49202

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