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Donna Bhatia Obituary
Donna Bhatia, age 85, of Arlington Heights, passed away on July 22, 2025 at her home.
Donna was born on January 7, 1940 in Peoria, Il to the late Donald and Bertha Salmon. Wife of 45 years to the late Rattan Bhatia, dear sister of the late Joyce Salmon and the late Laura Burton, Donna is survived by her beloved daughter Laura. She worked for many years as a librarian, a role she took great pride in.
Arrangements entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options of Schiller Park, IL.
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