Donna J. Dipzinski
Donna J. Dipzinski
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Mrs. Donna J. Dipzinski (née Smith), age 86, entered eternal life on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Birch Run Fields.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at St. John Catholic Church in Davison. Fr. Andrew Czajkowski will preside. A luncheon and reception will follow mass. Private burial to follow at a later date. Donna’s family will welcome visitors to Hanlin Funeral Home in Millington from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, November 18, 2024.
Donna was born on May 18, 1938, in Malden, MO, to Ira & Mary Smith (née Romine). She married Dennis D. Dipzinski on November 3, 1956, at St. Frances Catholic Church in Vassar, Michigan. Together they shared countless memories, raised their children, and celebrated over 61 years of marriage before his passing in 2018.
She is survived by her children: Cindy (Jim) Weber, Sue Bonetti, Steve (Greta) Dipzinski, David Dipzinski, and Chris (Carrie) Dipzinski; 14 grandchildren: Josh Weber, Kelley McComb (née Weber), Laura Bonetti, Brian Bonetti, Zach McCurdy, Shawn McCurdy, Matt Dipzinski, Katie West, Kyleigh Dipzinski, Maranda Dipzinski, Reneé Dipzinski, Casey Dipzinski, Calvin Dipzinski, and Colby Dipzinski; 8 great-grandchildren; and many special friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Dipzinski; daughter Judy McCurdy (née Dipzinski); brother, Ron Smith; and sister, Delana Hourtienne (née Smith).
Donna owned and operated the Homestyle Shoppe for 30 years in Millington, where she taught quilting, painting, and basket weaving. She met a lot of wonderful people along the way. Donna was a parishioner of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Millington where she taught catechism. Above all, Donna enjoyed all her grandchildren and going to their activities and sporting events. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.
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