In Memory
Donna Dee Bauer - Class Of 1961
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Donna Dee Bauer
Jan. 20, 1943 - Sep. 21, 2023
Donna Dee Bauer, age 80, was born on January 20, 1943 to Virginia Imbro (Ruffner) and Donald P. Ray. She is survived by her sister, Judy Ray, and siblings; Vicki Weaver, Becky Grondin, Debbie Gerber, Kathy Brake, and Mark Imbro; and her roommate of 30 years, Carol Otmanski.
Donna moved to Chicago in 1962 and lived there until she passed on September 21, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital, Chicago. Donna and Carol both belonged and were active in the Chicago International Church of Christ. They read and discussed all kinds of books throughout the years. Donna was a very intelligent, artistic and colorful person. She made her and Carols' apartment bright and cheerful. She always had a Christmas tree with bright lights and bows. Donna was well versed in many subjects and loved to keep current with world events. She loved to dance and listen to music. She will be missed.
Donna moved to Chicago in 1962 and lived there until she passed on September 21, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital, Chicago. Donna and Carol both belonged and were active in the Chicago International Church of Christ. They read and discussed all kinds of books throughout the years. Donna was a very intelligent, artistic and colorful person. She made her and Carols' apartment bright and cheerful. She always had a Christmas tree with bright lights and bows. Donna was well versed in many subjects and loved to keep current with world events. She loved to dance and listen to music. She will be missed.
Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 27, 2023.
11/26/2024 DEC
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/chicagotribune/name/donna-bauer-obituary?id=53200405
Harold Brueseke (1961)
I grew up with Donna as she attended Zion UCC in South Bend where my dad served as pastor. We went through the local school system and we both graduated from John Adams high school in 1961. We started higher in education at Elmhurst College that fall. May her life and memories of her be a blessing to her family and those who knew her.
Jack Champaigne (Admin) (1961)
OMG. Donna Dee is gone. We were in home room in the Little Theater with the mid-term arrivals. I remember so many good times with Donna. We had a clubhouse in her garage fitted with carlpet and couch and radio. She had such an out-going personality and smile. She came to the reunion and stayed with me and Yumio at my house. I didn't think to call her for last year's reunion in August an then she lpassed in Sepltember. I mention this as a reminder. Please call your your friends now, not later.