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Donna Talich Obituary

Donna Talich

November 7, 1947 - December 21, 2023

Donna Talich, 75, of Hastings, NE died on December 21, 2023, at the Nebraska Heart Institute in Lincoln, NE.

Funeral Services will be at Apfel Funeral Home in Hastings, NE on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Apfel Funeral Home in Hastings, NE. Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date. Online condolences may be directed to www.apfelfuneralhome.com

Donna was born on November 7, 1947, in Omaha, NE. Her parents Leonard and Leota Lee raised her in Grand Island, NE where she attended Grand Island Senior High School, graduating in the class of '66. She was united in marriage to Gary Talich on August 14, 1966, in Grand Island, NE. After which the couple lived in Hastings, NE where she was employed by Lockwood Dental Office and Howard and Bauer Dental. Upon retirement Donna and Gary spent their winters together in SanTan Valley, AZ.

She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and frequented the local church in Arizona. Donna was also a member of the Lockland Country Club along with her husband Gary as well as the Grand Island Saddle Club.

Donna is survived by her husband, Gary Talich of Hastings, NE; son, Rick (Debra) Talich of Glenwood, IA; grandsons: Turner (Savannah) Talich, Cooper Talich, and Sawyer Talich; daughter, Kimberly Jones of Grand Junction, CO; and granddaughter, Olivia Jones.

She is preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; and infant grandson Aidan Jones.

Published by The Grand Island Independent on Dec. 27, 2023.

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gene gannon

January 8, 2024

My condolence gary and family. She was a great niece

George M Lori (Mike)

December 27, 2023

Gary and family, I am so sorry for your loss Donna Rae always was my favorite cousin she was always a cheerful vibrant person and a pleasure to be with she will truly be missed by all, may she rest in eternal peace. Mike Lori and family

Vicki Levene Pontious Imus

December 27, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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