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Donna M. Michels

March 3, 1927 — July 16, 2013

Donna M. Michels, 86, of Colona, IL, died Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis, IL.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2013, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline, IL. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2013, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Dayton Corner Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Colona Fire Department.

Donna was born on March 3, 1927, in Colona, IL, the daughter of Clyde and Berniece (Crouch) Kershaw. She married Norman "Plick" Michels on November 2, 1946, and he preceded her in death on June 12, 1995.

Donna worked as owner/operator of M&M Laudromat and Donna's Ceramic Shop, both of Colona.

Survivors include
Children Marlene (Al) Diericks East Moline, IL
Pam Oppendike Orion, IL
Helen Michels Warrenville, IL
7 grandchildren
8 great grandchildren
2 great great grandchildren
Sister Betty Meier Galesburg, IL
Brother Darwin "Buzz" (Barb) Kershaw Colona, IL
Myriad nieces & nephews

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Darrell Kershaw.

Online condolences may be left for her family by visiting esterdahl.com.

Visitation Details

Thursday, July 18th, 2013, 4:00pm - 8:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory

Service Details

Friday, July 19th, 2013, 10:00am, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory

Interment Details

Dayton Cemetery


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