Donna Joy O'Keefe

Donna Joy O'Keefe obituary

Donna Joy O'Keefe

Donna O'Keefe Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Foran Funeral Home - Summit on Sep. 18, 2025.

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Donna Joy O'Keefe passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at her home in Dowagiac, Michigan. She formerly was a resident of Chicago, Illinois. Donna Joy was the beloved wife of the late, Richard O'Keefe. Loving mother of Debra (Anthony) Dale and Dawn (Michael) White. Dear grandmother of Shannon, Kelly, Kaitlyn, late Mikey, Kyle, Bridget and Kyra. Great grandmother of Willow, Ash, Forrest, Collier, Juniper, Harlow, Micah, Roe and Boone. Daughter of the late Alfred and Edna Killham. Donna Joy was a huge fan of Michigan Football. Visitation is Friday, September 19,2025 from 10 AM until time of Celebration of Life Service at 12 Noon at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th street just west of Harlem. We will go in procession from the funeral home to St. Mary Cemetery where Donna Joy will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband.

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