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Donna Louise Eichstadt
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SUN CITY WEST - Donna Louise Eichstadt passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 26 2012. She was born to Theophil and Josephine Rypkowski on Nov. 12, 1943. Donna passed with husband, Gary; daughter, Heather and son in-law Jason Mathews. Before settling in Sun City West, she found her home in Clio Mich., where she worked as Deputy Treasurer for Mt. Morris Township for more than 25 years. A member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Clio, Mich. In her free time she spent time traveling, bowling, and playing Mahjong. Donna was predeceased by her father, Theophil Rypkowski; and sister, Joan Terbeck. Donna survived by her mother, Josephine Rypkowski; sisters, Christine and Jerry Mathie and Carol and Edwind Kowalski; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles; and many friends. She was a loving pet owner of TG & Jasmine. Donna has requested to be cremated. No ceremony will be held. The family wishes to thank all who cared and loved her throughout her life. Donations can be made to Messiah Lutheran Church in Clio, Mich. or American Cancer Society. "Such a wonderful, brave, and loving woman is up with the angel in heaven. She was a loving wife, loving mother, great teacher, and best friend." Heather.
