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Donna Mulcahy Obituary
LIMA -- Donna Jean (Seifert) Mulcahy, 88, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday evening October 7, 2023.
She was born July 20, 1935 in Defiance to Gene and Mary Ellen (Kennedy) Seifert who preceded her in death. On May 25, 1957 she married John R. Mulcahy and they were happily married for 53 years. John passed August 7, 2010.
Donna was a registered nurse at St. Rita's Medical Center, then gradually as the family grew stayed home to be with her children.
She may have a record for ball games attended for her children and also her grandchildren's sporting events - including basketball, football, golf, baseball and soccer. In her 80's for several years in a row she walked 18 holes in Columbus to watch her granddaughters win the State Golf Tournament. She volunteered at St. Gerard, St. Charles and St. Vincent De Paul food and clothing stores in her spare time.
She loved puzzels, crafts, and reading. She took great pride in her yard and was often out mowing and pulling weeds so it looked just right. She made an impression on everyone she met and loved the neighborhood where she lived for almost 60 years.
Donna is survived by four children, Mary Ellen (Allen) Hovest of Lexington, KY, Mike (Ann) Mulcahy of Lima, Dan (Mona) Mulcahy of Springboro, Steve (Lyn) Mulcahy of Lima: a Sister, Bonnie (Russ) Ammon of Colorado; Grandchildren include: Meghan, Mary Kelly, Erin and Bridget Mulcahy, Conner, Matt and Morgan Mulcahy, Brian (Heather) Kelly and Johnny Mulcahy, Kearsten (Josh) Oleson, Kurt (Jackie) Landis, Kate (Stephen) Ehret, Kiersten (Hayden) Ohmes, Branden Hovest; Great Grandchildren, Gavin and Addison Landis, Skylar Lamb, Brenden and Nick Oleson, Colin and Dylan Ehret; Great-Great Granddaughter, Eliana Oleson.
Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 pm Thursday at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services Shawnee Chapel with a Rosary Service at 8:00 pm Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am Friday, October 13, 2023 at St. Rose Catholic Church with Father David Ross officiating, burial will follow in Gethsemani Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose Catholic Church or Lima Central Catholic.
The family wishes to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to the nurses and staff of Hospice of Lima and the many friends who visited. A very special thanks to her guardian angel neighbors, Tim and Mary Andrews and Kevin and Jeannie Bourk.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Scott Dellinger
October 21, 2023
Mike and family. I remember talking with you on the golf course about your mom. A life well lived from everything you told me. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Tom Huber
October 13, 2023
Please accept my condolences on the recent passing of your beloved Mother. I knew your family through L.C.C. May your dear Mother rest in eternal peace and perpetual light shine upon her. Respectfully...
Karen Gallant
October 13, 2023
I did not know Donna personally; but I would sit near her at mass on Sunday´s at Saint Rose and her smile and friendly hello warmed my heart ! She made a difference at mass by her warmth ! May she Rest In Peace with Jesus
Bevand Jim Brunner
October 12, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Donna was a wonderful person who cared about many people and did nice things for them whenever they needed help. She was always friendly and cheerful to be around with a perpetual smile.
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