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Donna D Lahrke, age 87, of Centreville, died on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at her home. She was born August 15, 1937 in Constantine, a daughter of Merrill and Olga (Ferguson) Dickerson. Donna graduated from Sturgis High School in 1955. On January 23, 1955, she married Kenneth Lahrke Jr. in Sturgis. He preceded her in death December 11, 2019.
Donna had worked at the Kirsch Co., Paramount Furniture, and Vanguard. She was also a school bus driver for Nottawa Schools. Donna was a Sunday School Superintendent and teacher at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Centreville. She was most proud of being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker, who will always be remembered as a great cook. She was member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Centreville and was active in her children’s 4 H activities.
Surviving are her children Candy Marchand, Centreville, Vicki (Dennis) Allen, Centreville, Toni (Curtis) Clemens, Colon, Kenneth “Scooter” (Terra ) Lahrke III, Vicksburg, grandchildren K.C. (Felismina) Marchand, Curtis Allen, Nick Allen, Luke (Amanda) Allen, Eric (Danielle) Wagaman, Courtney Jungers, Becca Clemens, Arianna (Brent) Mingus, Lauren Lahrke, Natalie Lahrke and Cole Lahrke, 24 great grandchildren, niece Tammy Harker and nephew Joe Harker. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Carl Lahrke, sister Shirley (Wayne) Harker and niece Mary Ann Harker.
Cremation has taken place. Relatives and friends will be received Saturday, April 26th, from 10 to 11 am at Firm Foundation Ministries, Centreville where a Memorial service will follow at 11:00. Pastor David Grimm will officiate. A private burial of ashes will be in Salem Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Heartland Hospice. Sign Donna’s guest book and leave a message for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.
