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Donna Wigsmoen Obituary
Donna Marie Wigsmoen (nee Spoor), age 67, of South Holland, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2010 peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones. Beloved wife of the late Sanford A. Wigsmoen Sr.; devoted mother of: Al (Connie) Wigsmoen of Winfield, IL, Dennis (Cari) Wigsmoen of St. John, IN, Judi (Randy) Bahm of Thornton, IL, Erik (Maggie) Wigsmoen of Portage, IN and Cathy (Roy) Hetzer of Portage, IN; proud grandmother of: Heather McGarvey, Sanford Wigsmoen III, Tabitha Baker, Tiffany Wigsmoen, Victoria Wigsmoen, Kyle Hetzer, Zack Wigsmoen, Andrew Bahm, Bradley Bahm, Alexis Wigsmoen and Ian Hetzer; great-grandmother of nine; special niece, Darlene Porter; dearest sister of Viola (Dewey) Bean; kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, January 8, 2010 from 2:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral service Saturday, January 9, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, James E. Janusz- Director, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt. 6/159th St.), South Holland, IL. Interment Concordia Cemetery, Hammond, IN. Donna was a member of the Thornton Auxillary Post #1070. She was thought of as a second mom and wonderful friend to many. She will be missed greatly. For further information 708-333-7000 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com
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sheri Coates
January 7, 2010
I am very sorry for your lose my thoughts and prayers are with you :)
Frances, Jack, Oria, Lisa (Smith) Keel and Johnny Smith
January 7, 2010
We will miss you greatly. You always made us feel welcome in your home. You were a good friend.
Doug , Kelly & Briann Wynkoop
January 7, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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