Donna Jean DeGraff

Donna Jean DeGraff obituary, Osceola, IN

Donna Jean DeGraff

Donna DeGraff Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home - Osceola on Jun. 3, 2025.

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Donna Jean DeGraff
April 23, 1937 – May 29, 2025
Donna Jean DeGraff, 88, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025, at Hubbard Hill Retirement Community in Elkhart, Indiana, following a period of declining health.
Donna was born on April 23, 1937, in Lawton, Michigan, Donna was the daughter of the late Marvia and Alice (Oliver) Baldwin. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert Baldwin.
Donna will be remembered for her warm spirit, love of home cooking, and her famous fruitcakes. A devoted Notre Dame football fan, she found joy in cheering on her team and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her three sons: Jack (Mary) Wolff of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Donald Wolff of Elkhart, Indiana; and Thomas (Dianna) Wolf of Midway Park, North Carolina. She also leaves behind three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, who brought her immense pride and joy.
In accordance with Donna's wishes, no public services will be held.
A private interment will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola, Indiana.

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