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Donna Chandler Obituary

DONNA J. CHANDLER MERRILLVILLE, IN Donna J. Chandler, age 65, of Merrillville, IN, passed away Monday, May 11, 2009. She graduated from Benton, IL High School and continued on to the Mt. Vernon Beauty College. Donna worked as a cosmetologist and also enjoyed her work styling hair of patients in several nursing homes in the area. Donna then focused her time on her family. Donna was a very special person who touched the hearts of many. She was loving, giving, kind hearted and would do anything for anyone just because she enjoyed helping others. Donna is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Rich Chandler of Merrillville; daughter, Kelly Evans of Crown Point; son, Ryan (Nicole) Chandler of Hobart; one loving granddaughter, Lauren Evans of Merrillville who was the light of her life and the twinkle in her eyes; sister-in law, Peggy Smith of Hobart; brother-in-law, Jim (Ruth Chandler of Culver, IN; six nieces and nephews. Donna was preceded in death by her parents: Robert and Betty White; father-in-law, James Chandler; and brother-in-law, Kenneth Chandler. Donna was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her memory will be everlasting for all those who knew her. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 15, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN with Pastor Cornell Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. Friends and family are invited to meet with the family at the Burns Funeral Home, Crown Point, Thursday, May 14, 2009 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. www.burnsfuneral.com.

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Published by The Times from May 13 to May 14, 2009.

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Tammy Wyllie-Maye

May 19, 2009

To the Chandler Family,
I may have not been around for many years, but the wonderful person Donna was and the smile on her face will never be forgotten. Our condolences to all of you. The Wyllie Family

W.R. Chandler

May 14, 2009

Dear Aunt Donna,

It is with great regret to hear about your untimely passing, I wish I had known sooner. Your dedication to family was unsurpassed. You were loved by many, probably more then you ever knew. You brought so much love and caring to the lives of everyone who knew you and although we are saddened that you were taken from us, we are comforted in the knowledge that you are in a better place. If your deeds in this life are any testament, then heaven is a better place for having you now and God willing, we will see you again one day. As you now watch over us, we will pray for you.

With love and sympathy,
W.R., Jeff & Shirley

Terry & Maretta Demmon

May 14, 2009

Our Prayers are with you in this most difficult time. We are sorry to hear about your loss.

Susan Clay

May 14, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Working in the medical field I meet lots of people - but none who were as special as Donna. I always looked forward to our visits. She was such a great story-teller and through her stories I feel like I know all of you. Of course along with the stories, she always brought so much laughter. She was a truly incredible woman. Donna will be so very missed!! God bless you all during these difficult times!

Larry & Mary Schiefer

May 13, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. We are so sorry to hear about dear Donna.

Heather Matthews

May 13, 2009

Rch, Kelly, Ryan, & Lauren...My condolences are with you. My mom just called me and told me the news. I live in Arizona now. My heart just aches. I loved Donna so much. You have one of the most incredible families. I never forgot you guys. Knowing your family was one of the best times in my life. Somehow when I would come home for a visit I would always run into Donna at the the mall or grocery store & she would update me on you guys. My dialysis driver would also keep me informed on how Donna was doing & would tell her Hi for me. I am so so sad. Donna was so very much loved and will be so dearly missed. My heart is with you at this difficult time. Miss you, Heather & Zoie Matthews, and (fiance) Nick Hilborne

Hank&Becky Abegg

May 13, 2009

Rich,Ryan,Kelly&Lauren,Hank&I send our condolences to you and yours, Just know I loved Donna very much. We had some great times out of town when visiting our man. I remember getting lost because we were laughing so hard at something that was said from one of us, until Donna said, Becky were really lost, I could'nt stop laughing because of the look on her face,while she was calling rich...I know he has to remember that one.Richs surprize birthday party when Donna had her family come in our of town to surprize him and his look our christmas shopping and so much more when it was her and I. I love and will miss you greatly Donna Love Becky Abegg

Kate Abegg

May 13, 2009

Rich & Family, I am so sorry to hear of your lose, Donna had a beautiful heart and will forever be missed. May she rest in peace.

My thoughts and prayers are with you always.

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