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Obituary: Donna Lou Rodabaugh

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Donna Lou Rodabaugh– age 91 of Farwell passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant.  Donna was born on March 4th, 1932, to parents Vernie B. and Bernice I. Austin Hose in Lake City, Michigan.  She was married on June 16th, 1950, to Gerald Ray Rodabaugh in Alma, Michigan.  Together they raised three children.  Donna worked for 25 years at Farwell Middle School as a Secretary.  She liked to knit, crochet, music, and loved being involved in as many things as possible.  She is survived by her son Richard of Farwell, daughter Debra Smith of Valrico, Florida, six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, a brother Pastor Terry Hose and wife Maxine and numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald “Bud” in 2018, daughter Kathryn Jones and husband Bruce Jones, son in law William Smith, brother Richard Hose, sisters; Elaine Loomis, and husband Alvin, and Bethia Wood,  A funeral service is planned for Thursday, December 7th, 2023 at 1PM at the Campbell Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Farwell.  Pastor Terry Hose will officiate. Memories and condolences may be shared online at Campbell-fh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Campbell Funeral Home & Cremation Services 408 W. Main Street, Farwell, Michigan 48622.

One Reply to “Obituary: Donna Lou Rodabaugh

  1. I’m so sorry for your loss, Donna was always the sweetest lady and she loved so many kids with her work at the middle school. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

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