Donna B. Wallace

Donna B. Wallace

Donna Wallace Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McDonald Funeral Home - Wabash Chapel on Mar. 24, 2025.

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Donna B. Wallace, 90, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 7:21 a.m. Sunday, March 23, 2025, at her daughter's residence in Wabash County. She was born on June 6, 1934, to Kermit and Beulah (Michel) Ehrenfelt in Kalona, Iowa.
Donna was a 1952 graduate of Kalona High School. Donna married her husband Richard Morris Wallace on October 2, 1953. He passed away on December 4, 2020. She worked for Frances Slocum Bank from 1964 to 1997, then retired after 30 years. She was a 50-year member of the Women's Bowling League in Wabash, Indiana. She also held a membership with the American Legion Auxiliary Post 15 in Wabash, Indiana. Donna was a lifetime fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears. Donna was an active member throughout the community. She was a Junior Achievement leader as well as a softball coach through community service. Donna and her husband Dick enjoyed delivering meals on wheels in Wabash and spending winters at Gulf Shores together. They enjoyed their beloved Welsh Terrier - DeeDee.
Donna is survived by five daughters, Vicki Lynn Harris of LaFontaine, Indiana, Martha Sue (Tim) Babb, Kathleen Kay (Loren) Rife, Teresa Marie (Raymond Jr.) Garrett, Elizabeth Ann (Donald Jr.) Watkins all of Wabash, Indiana; thirteen grandchildren, Tracy (Derek) Furnas, Nicholas Harris, Erin Ulshafer, Jeremy Ulshafer, Timothy (Gina) Babb, Jason (Brandy Wakefield) Pence, Betha (Travis) Rader, Carrie Fox, Scott (Abby Whiteman) Garrett, Amy (Mike) Enyeart, Kristie Garrett, Katie Watkins, Audra (Nicholas) Hannah; thirty-three great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson. She is preceded in death by one daughter, Sally Little; one sister, Nancy Ehrenfelt Ogle; twin brothers; two grandchildren, Shawna Wallace and Richard Alex Watkins; one great-grandson, Dallas Miltenberger Jr.; and one son-in-law, Major General David Harris.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor David Phillips officiating.
Visitation for friends and family will be from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the funeral home.
Preferred memorials can be made to Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Ave. Wabash, Indiana 46992.
McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Donna Wallace's final arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com
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