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1960
DIED
2024
Donna Cummings Obituary
Donna was born September 22, 1960, to Allen D Cummings and Lois Mary Steinhilber.
She graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 1979 where she was active in cheer leading and The Drama Club.
Donna met and was whisked away to Texas by the love of her life, William Chase, where they married in the very early 1980's.
Even after Bill's passing, Donna would never leave the warmth of the Texas heat and return to "these cold Wisconsin winters."
Donna worked as an Administrative Secretary for many years. She retired and set out to be the very best wife to Bill and the most amazing mother to her hairy, four legged babies, Red, Jethro and Bella. They were as protective over her as she was proud of them. Donna was a huge "cooking show" fan and became the most phenomenal cook...following closely in the footsteps of her Mother and Grandmother.
Donna had a huge heart that she wore on her sleeve. Her dialysis friends became second family...and they knew it. She was loved and cherished by everyone she met. She was always doing something "fabulous," like thrift shopping and looking "fabulous," because of thrift shopping, wherever she went. Her smile was unforgettable. She was simply put...beautiful in every way.
Donna was preceded in death by her Grandfather, Lester and her Grandmother, Lucy Steinhilber (Raab), her step father, Glenn Basler, her husband, William (Bill) Chase and just earlier this year, her mother, Lois (Susie) Steinhilber.
She is survived by her sisters, Cathy and Terrie Cummings, and her two cats, Jethro and Bella. Her cats have been taken in together by the most amazing woman and "cat lady" where they now have two more playmates.
A private gathering will be held later in the New Year.
If you wish to memorialize Donna, please send it in "her honor" to The Houston SPCA at 7007 Old Katy Road Houston, TX. 77024.
A HUGE thank you for all of the support and love for truly, one of God's angels, Donna Mae.
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Gino Heineman
January 30, 2025
I was looking up some history of our graduation class and read that Donna had passed. She was one of the nicest individuals in our class. So sorry to see this and prayers for the family and she will be missed.
Barb (True) Gunderson
January 4, 2025
I am so very sorry to hear this devastating news of Donna's passing. My heart hurts just imagining how hard this is on you Cathy, as well as Terry.
I remember your little sister from high school. Donna was a sweetheart through and through. I can't think of a time she wasn't smiling and bubbly.
P Doemel
January 3, 2025
I met Donna in junior high and we went to west together. I can say hands down she was one of the nicest people I met. I wish her the happiest of reunions on the next adventure. I remember her as a truly good soul.
Jeff Reichenberger
December 31, 2024
I met Donna in middle school 1973-74. We shared classes, became friends, perhaps crushing on each other. Lost touch but stayed cordial through HS. I've never forgotten her big pretty eyes and friendly, lovely smile. My sympathy. RIP Donna
Cheri (Tratz) Schiavone
December 27, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Sending hugs.
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