Donna was born July 16, 1936, in Quincy, a daughter of Horace E. and Rowena Stevens Hipkins. She married Glenn Bridgeman on March 4, 1956, in Quincy. He survives.

Donna was a graduate of Liberty High School and worked as a paraprofessional in the Quincy Public School System. She was a member of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church and formerly sang in the Chancel Choir. Donna loved to fish and bowl with her husband, Glenn.

In addition to her husband, survivors include her children, Craig J. (Wanda) Bridgeman of Charleston, S.C., Brent A. (Erin) Bridgeman of McDonough, Ga., and Amy B. Ellison; grandchildren, Joshua and Gabriel Bridgeman of McDonough, and Avery Bridgeman and Austin Ellison of Quincy; and a sister, Mary Lou (Gerald) Graff of Quincy.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents.

SERVICES: Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Greenmount Cemetery, with the Rev. Stephen Mueller conducting.

VISITATION: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.

MEMORIALS: St. James Lutheran Church or St. James Lutheran School.

ARRANGEMENTS: Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.

WEBSITE: www.hansenspear.com.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.whig.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Herald-Whig from Feb. 5 to Feb. 7, 2012.

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DAVID REINBERG

February 10, 2012

I AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DONNA AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE BRIDGEMAN FAMILY.

John Adams

February 7, 2012

Just a message to all the family, "Thank you for all the Wed.&Thur. eveings and the the garden space during all those years. Uncle Glenn, you have been an inspiration, loving, kind and unbelievable witness to our Savior! I'm so sorry for your loss.

Loren Bridgeman

February 6, 2012

Dear Aunt Donna is with her heavenly father and at rest. No more pains of any kind. You are loved by many as you loved many. God rest your soul, rest in peace Donna.

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