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Donna Reece Obituary
Born Dec.12, 1926, in Bay City, she was the daughter of the late Chester A. and Florence (Buhler) Roueche.
As her interests, Donna enjoyed bowling, ceramics, watching TV game shows and trips to the casino.
Donna was a caring woman who took great pride in her family and joy with her many friends.
She is survived by her husband, Robert (Bob) Reece of Traverse City; children, Susan Bhagat of Suttons Bay, Jacquelyn (William) Rennie, Julie (Rory) Umlor, Kenneth R. (Deanna) Reece, and Marc S. (Diana) Reece, all of Traverse City; grandchildren, Brian, Sara, Andy, Eric, Christina, Zach, Josh and Hunter; great-grandchildren, Dalton, Brady, Gracie, Emily and Isabela; two sisters, Margaret Schmidt and Norma Douponce, both of Bay City; brother-in-law, Norman (Rose) Reece of Traverse City as well as many nieces and nephews.
Donna was preceded in death by siblings, Esther, Fred, Ralph, Florence, Kathleen and Helen; and one precious great grandchild, Benjamin.
A Memorial Mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. James Hayden will serve as the celebrant.
Cremation has taken place.
Burial will take place later at the Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
In remembrance of Donna, memorials may be directed to Hospice of Michigan, 932 North Mitchell Street, Cadillac, MI 49601.
Arrangements were made with the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services; www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
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Julie Umlor
January 11, 2008
Mom, I just wanted you to know that I think of you every day. I know that your not suffering anymore and that hopefully you are at peace. I thought I was ready for this but it sure is hard. I miss you and will keep the memories alive. Your Grandkids and Great Granddaughter will know who you were and how great a person you were. I will be sure of that. Rest peacefully and someday we will meet again. Love You, Julie
Luci Duperon
December 18, 2007
Bob,
My prayers are for you at this sad time.I am so sorry to hear about Donna passing away. Her picture sure did bring back memories of many years past. Life does go on. You now, will live holding onto the memories.
Take Care
Luci Duperon
Rick & Debbie Leach Joan Vanover
December 18, 2007
Julie
We have talked almost everyday for the last year about our Mom's and I am sure we will continue to talk about them. I just met your Mom that one time when she came by the office and we had a great chat I enjoyed the time I was able to spend with her.
Even though it is hard now, it will get better. There is no words that anyone can say to fix that empty feeling right. Just know that all of your friends are here to help. Our deepest sympathy is with you and your family.
Shelle McGuire
December 16, 2007
Dear Reece Family,
My brother and sister, Mike and Marian, as well as myself, send our deepest sympathy to all of you during these difficult days after Donna's death. We only came to know Donna in the twilight years of her life at Tendercare and in that brief time, even without verbal communication, we came to know and love the woman she was.
My brother, Mike, and Donna were 'tablemates' at Tendercare and shared many meals together. Through this pairing, my sister and I came to know and love Donna. And by surprise last year during the holidays, we found out that we knew Donna's daughter, Julie, from many years ago! In fact, Julie helped us with our Mom, Pat, and was very kind to her in her later years. It was a great reunion at the Tendercare Holiday party last year when Julie, Marian and I reconnected for the first time in many years!
Julie and family, please know that we (Mike, Marian and myself) enjoyed Donna's company very much. In fact, at the recent 'Harvest Ball' in late November, I had the pleasure of 'dancing' with Donna ... she was very happy and enjoying herself that late Fall evening.
This past Thursday was the annual Tendercare resident Christmas party. We looked forward to seeing Donna and Julie again .... but it wasn't meant to be. Only on Saturday while reading the obits, did we realize that Donna had passed away the day after her birthday, the morning of the annual party.
So, again, please accept our deepest sympathy during these difficult days of the Christmas season after Donna's death. Know she was loved and appreciated in her later years for the kind, sweet woman she was.
Love and prayers,
Shelle
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JIM & PAT MORSE
December 16, 2007
DEAR BOB & FAMILY. WE WERE SADDENED TO HEAR OF DONNA'S DEATH. OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AT THIS SAD TIME. WE SEND OUR LOVE FROM SUNNY FLORIDA. JIM & PAT (BRYAN) MORSE
Julie Umlor
December 15, 2007
I have lost my mother. She is hopefully at peace and with the people that have passed before her. I can see her and Aunt Esther trading stories, causing major havoc and hopefully watching out for the little ones that left us to soon. My grandson Benjamin James should be in his great Grandmas arms now and making sure she behaves herself! Mom, I am sorry that I didn't come to see you as much as I should have. It tore me up to see you the way that you were. Please forgive me. I will be watching for you in the sunsets, sunrises, rainbows and in the beautiful things that happen every day. I hope that you have found peace, happiness and can finally rest. Your loving daughter, Julie
DEEDEE REECE
December 15, 2007
I have to say what a wonderful mother in-law Donna was.
She was a very sweet lady that never fussed about anything.
She loved see to see our dog "Gunnar" She always smiled and giggled when we brung him over.
She loved her grandkids too!
She always lit up when I brung Hunter to see her as well.
She will be missed and I thank her for some fond memories she has given me and she truly touched my heart. God Bless her. Deedee Reece
Dianne Kennedy
December 15, 2007
Bob I am sorry to hear of Donna's death. I know she was having health problems even before we retired. I am sure you have many happy memories.
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