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Donna Koleski Obituary

Koleski, Donna M. (Nee Hebert) Passed away peacefully at age 71, on Saturday, March 31, 2012, with her family at her side. Donna was born on June 2, 1941, in Ashland, WI. Donna married Edward J. Koleski on May 12, 1962, and raised their two children in Milwaukee. Donna is survived by her husband Edward and 2 children, Dana (Clark) Kromenaker and Dale (Tina) Koleski; her grandchildren Clark Jr, Eric, Samantha, Jack and Ben. Beloved Sister of Cyril "Terry" Hebert, David (Marline) Hebert, and Robert Hebert. Also survived by many loving friends. Services to be held privately with family. Many thanks to Aurora Visiting Nurses Association for their help in our time of need.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Apr. 5, 2012.

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Crystal Brieno

April 12, 2012

I will miss you Busha. You impacted my life in many good ways and you will forever be missed. Now Chris has you with him. I love the both of you!

jessy thurloff

April 7, 2012

My prayers are with you and your family. I will miss you! Hug Chris for me! Till we meet again.

Cynthia Fox

April 6, 2012

to Dana and her family - my heart goes out to you and your family at this time... you are in my thoughts and prayers... much love

Sharon Ledin

April 5, 2012

Ed and family,
You've been in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna is now in a wonderful place and one day we will all join her in heaven.
Sharon Ledin

Barb Fomotor

April 5, 2012

Donna was a beautiful and very kind women that I had the pleasure of knowing through my work as a dental hygienist.
I enjoyed the conversations we shared. She was a client and
friend. I will really miss her. She was a sweety!
God blessings of strength, peace and comfort to Edward and family

susan vorlob

April 5, 2012

i will always love you mom. thanks for all of your long talks we used to have. i will never forget. hug chris for me.
love you busha. will never forget you. scottie/ sue

jo cazar

April 5, 2012

donna,wish I could have seen your face at the pearly gates as christopher ran up to you and gave you the biggest bear hug ever.Please give him one back from his mom. rest in peace Donna! you had alot of insight.Wish I would have listened more.I'll never forget you. Love jo,kaylee,kasi

Courtney Verville

April 5, 2012

I love you Grandma!
Love,
"Your 2 grand-daughters" Courtney & Alexis
Debbie and Conrad!

Bea Gorall

April 5, 2012

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I'm sending you a hug from afar.

Mark & Patty Landowski

April 5, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Lori & Mike DeBernardi

April 5, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to your whole family.
Donna will be remembered so fondly by many.
Much love to you all.

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