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LaDonna Sherven Obituary

LaDonna Lee Sherven, 79, of Midland, passed away comfortably April 13, 2014 at the MidMichigan Medical Center. LaDonna was born Aug. 20, 1934 in Cando, N.D., the tenth child of Bob and Ethel Robertson.

LaDonna was an avid bird watcher and fed small wild animals. She loved to crochet, make jewelry, rock hounding, photo retouching, sliver mining, painting and sewing. She played several musical instruments and loved country music. She also loved Lions football and Nascar.

She is survived by her sisters, Sadie Nelson of Cando, N.D., Gladyce Cartwright of Midland and Charlotte Crawford of Mt. Pleasant; sons, Harold of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Allen of Brownsberg, Ind., and Norman of Midland; and many nieces and nephews.

LaDonna was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; four sisters; her husband, Norman "Bud" Sherven; daughter, Marianne; and son, Bruce.

There are no services planned as per her wishes. She was dearly loved and will be missed forever. Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers.

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Published by Midland Daily News from Apr. 15 to Apr. 16, 2014.

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Melvin Klingenberg

May 4, 2014

We are very sorry to hear of your loss of your mother. LaDonna was my mother's (Violet)sister. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.May you find strength in your faith.
Melvin Klingenberg and family.

Kim Badley

April 20, 2014

Our moms are so special. I am sorry, Allen.

Linda Gray

April 17, 2014

I am so sad at LaDonna's passing. She and her husband Bud were best friends with my parents Vernon & LaVonne Gray. We traveled all over together...state to state. So sorry Hal, Allen, Jeff and LaDonna's sisters and rest of family. Bless you all. R.I.P. LaDonna

Susan (Gray) Bishop

April 17, 2014

I was so upset to hear this. Bud and LaDonna were just like my Aunt & Uncle. LaDonna was a close friend to my Mom for so long. She was the first to change my diaper after I was born. I can not say how sorry I am and how my heart breaks. I love you LaDonna and the whole Family. I hope you find Mom and you two get into some mischief together again. I am sorry. :( Susie (Gray) Bishop

April 16, 2014

Norm, thinking of you during this difficult time. Take comfort in happy memories of time spent with her.
Helen & John Mcfarlane

April 16, 2014

Norm, Sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carla R Thomas

April 16, 2014

So, sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your Cousin Carla(Klingenberg) Thomas

April 16, 2014

Norm, sorry to hear about your mom's passing. She was a great lady. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. - Amy Finney

Kim and Jean Nelson

April 16, 2014

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt LaDonna. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times

Kim and Jean Nelson

April 16, 2014

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt LaDonna. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times.

April 15, 2014

Norm, my sister Judy and I are so very glad we came to visit LaDonna in Jan. I was able to show Mom (Sadie) all the pics and video of the other 2 sisters and your Mom. It made Mom so happy to watch. Your Mom was so special. Your cousin, Lotty from Minnesota.

Walt & Julie Wright

April 15, 2014

Norm,
We are sorry to read that your Mother has passed. What a wonderful lady we will cheerish our memories. We know you very close and always there for her.
Take care of yourself,

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