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Donna Dolan

January 27, 1930 — March 15, 2023

Donna Dolan

Donna Dolan, 93, of New Windsor died, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 surrounded by family at her daughter’s home.

Visitation is Tuesday, March 21st from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 22nd at New Windsor Presbyterian Church.  Burial is in New Windsor Cemetery.  Memorials may be left for the family.

Donna Darlene was born January 27, 1930 in New Windsor, the daughter of Thomas and Anna Stevenson Shull.  She graduated from New Windsor High School in 1947.  On August 30, 1947 she married Robert Dolan in Woodhull, they later divorced.  Donna was a homemaker and mother- she spent countless hours gardening, canning, baking, and sewing…all for her family.  She worked at several restaurants in the area and was well known as a donut maker.  Donna was a member of New Windsor Presbyterian Church and active with Golden Circle and  the food pantry.  She enjoyed crossword puzzles and card club.

Survivors include her children:  James Dolan, Thomas Dolan, Denise Dolan (Don Blakesmith), Dorann (Sam) Ericson, and Darla (George) Seaberg; grandchildren:  Joseff Dolan, Nicholas Dolan, Robin Dolan, Matthew Dolan, Daniel Dolan, Paul (Barb) Dolan, Jeremy Dolan, Tim Dolan, Tyson (Reshea) Lawson, Taleia Dolan, Stephen (Courtney) Ericson, Logan (Haley) Ericson, Malerie Ericson, Calan Seaberg, and Caylea Seaberg; great grandchildren:  Attilysse, Noah, Patrick, Harrison, Kenneth, Katelynn, Stephen, Kayley, Addison, Mason, Paisley, Lilly, Emmett, Andrew, and Conor; sister:  Dodie Johnson; honorary grandkids:  Christopher (Laura) Seaberg and Cody Farr; and special friend:  Lisa Gates.

She was preceded in death by her parents; children:  Jeffrey Dolan and Debra Stutzman; and siblings:  Clifford, Clayton, Donald, Daryl, and Frank Shull, Rita Lutrell, and Wiladean Brown.

The family extends a special “thank you” to Peggy Barnhouse for the special care given to their mother.

Online condolences may be left at www.dennisonfuneralhome.com.

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Past Services

Visitation

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

5:00 - 7:00pm (Central time)

Dennison Funeral Home - Viola

1601 13th Street, Viola, IL 61486

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Starts at 11:00am (Central time)

New Windsor Presbyterian Church

414 Walnut St, Windsor, IL 61465

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Luncheon

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Starts at 12:15pm (Central time)

New Windsor Presbyterian Church

414 Walnut St, Windsor, IL 61465

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