Donna Jean Marshall, 86, of Michigan City, Ind. passed away peacefully at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 at Golden Living Center – Fountainview Terrace, La Porte, Ind.
She was born June 16, 1934 in Michigan City to Clinton and Violet (Brown) Schaffer.
Donna formerly attended the Salvation Army Church, Michigan City. She was one of the founding members of the Springfield Township Volunteer Fire Department. Donna’s crafting abilities included decorating eggs with detailed designs. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who deeply loved her family.
On June 26, 1969 she married Hargus Marshall, who preceded her in death.
Also preceding her in death were her parents and her lifelong friend, Marilyn Antisdel.
Survivors include her children, Jeffery (Tiwanna) Schnebel, Sr. of Michigan City, Kimberly Coleman and Mark (Donna) Schnebel, both of La Porte, and Randy (Sherry) Schnebel of Alabama; brother, Charles Schaffer of Michigan City; grandchildren, Jessica (Drew) Harris, Amanda Maule, Jeffery Schnebel, Jr., Robert Schnebel, Boa Schnebel, Shane (Megan) Osborne and Tyler (Lexi) Coleman; and 20 great- grandchildren.
Cremation will take place. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte, (219) 362-3100 is handling the arrangements.
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