DORANNA WENDEL

WENDEL--Doranna. With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Doranna Eve Wendel, on July 9, 2025 at 71 years old. Doranna was the daughter of Theodore Herzl Emanuel and Annalee Emanuel, and sister of Mark, Henry, and Adam. She was the wife of Bruce Wendel, and is survived by her children, Moses, Lilly, and twin daughters, Olivia and Zoe. She leaves behind nine grandchildren. Doranna was a radiant soul, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She and her loving husband, Bruce, were married for 44 years and shared a passion for collecting American folk art and antiques. They spent decades curating a remarkable collection together, culminating last September in an exhibition of their gameboards at The American Folk Art Museum in New York. Doranna was a prolific and talented artist. She attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, Italy. Her intricate drawings depicting animals, babies, children, faeries, and flowers are dreamlike and whimsical, expressing her boundless love for all living beings. Her greatest achievement and deepest joy was being a mother to her children. As a grandmother, her love only grew. Every child uplifted her soul and brought her tremendous happiness. Doranna's otherworldly light will continue to shine through her children and grandchildren, in all that she inspired in them. She will live on in their acts of kindness and compassion, in their brave and protective instincts, and in their appreciation of beauty. Her love endures, forever. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The North Shore Animal League on Doranna's behalf.