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Donna Maxine Persinger
Donna Maxine PersingerCrossDonna Maxine Persinger, age 75, of LaRue, Ohio, died Sunday November 18, 2012 at 10:25 AM at Marion General Hospital.  She was born November 28, 1936 in LaRue to the late Sterling C. and Alice Lucille (Hoffman) Wittibslager. On January 19, 1957 she married William J. Persinger and he survives.

Also surviving are sons Steven (Sheila) Persinger of Marion, William A. (Jan) Persinger of Wooster, and daughter Lori (Terry “Chuck”) Emery of Columbus, as well as grandchildren Shanon (Troy) Hounshell, Chad Persinger, Justin Persinger, Cory (Melissa) Persinger and Shelby Persinger, step granddaughter Tiffany Emery and great granddaughter Corissa Persinger. She is also survived by sister-in-law Betty Wittibslager and brother-in-law Ronald James,  as well as several nieces and nephews.

Donna was preceded in death by a brother, Gene Wittibslager, a sister, Shirley James, and a son, Brian Scott Persinger, who was stillborn.

She graduated from LaRue High School in 1954 and was a member of the National Honor Society. She retired from the Marion Post Office as a rural mail carrier. Donna was a member of the LaRue United Methodist Church where she served in many capacities including church secretary and Sunday school teacher. She also served on many committees over the years including the Martha Horne Circle, and W.S.C.S. She enjoyed singing in the church choir as a child and the Chancel choir as an adult. Additional hobbies included  going to auctions, buying antiques and collecting “Nippon.” Her greatest joy involved spending time with her family and going to their many activities, including sports and music events.

The family wishes to thank all the supportive doctors, nurses, aides, and therapists who provided tremendous support over many years, most notably Dr. Chander Arora who knew and cared for her best.

Funeral Services will be held Friday November 23, 2012, at 12:00 noon at the LaRue United Methodist Church.  Minister will be the Rev. Edward W. Fugate with burial in the LaRue Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 AM to Noon.  The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue is helping the family with arrangements.

Those who wish may make contributions to the LaRue United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund or the Improvement Fund, or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Remembrances and condolences may also be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.

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#1 from: Kara,Brad,and Nash
 
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 7:53 PM

Thoughts and prayers being lifted. We will miss you Aunt Donna.



#2 from: Autumn N. Potts
Fort Wayne, IN
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 10:56 PM

May god wrap his arms around and give you comfort and strength to face the days to come.  You will be in our thoughts and prayer.



#3 from: Tina Lee Misavage
Hubbard OH
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 10:23 AM

Bill, Steve, Bill & Lori, My heartfelt sympathy to all of you.  Donna was a wonderful person who always had a smile on her face.  I so remember all the memories of growing up in the neighborhood and seeing Donna almost daily.  She will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved her.



#4 from: Michael & Angela Pinney
 
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 11:07 AM

Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. May you take this time together with family to celebrate her life and her legacy.
-Angela & Michael



#5 from: Ruth Anne (Persinger) Stewart
5563 Copenhagen Dr., Westerville, Oh. 43081
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 11:53 AM

Dear Bill and family,  My prayers and thoughts are with you this moment.  Donna was a beautiful, loving, happy, and caring person. I will remember best her hearty laughter and considerations for others.  You were a great couple, sharing love, commitment, and dedication.  God be with you Bill as you will miss Donna, but too be assured you will once again be reunited when God calls all of us home.  Love and great memories.   Ruth Anne  



#6 from: Karla (Heil) Hack
Marion, OH
Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 9:19 AM

Bill, Steve, Billy, Lori, and family --
So sorry to hear about Donna.  I have fond memories of her growing up.  Always a smile on her face!!  My prayers are with you all! God Bless!!
Karla Heil Hack



#7 from: Penni, Patti and families
marion, ohio 43302
Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 4:15 PM

Bill, Lori, Chuck, Shannon, Troy, Billy, Jan, Justin, Shelby, Steve, Shiela, Chad, Cory and family, We wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to all of you.  Donna was a very special person and she was always smiling and laughing whenever I was around her.  I know she will be missed immensely by all of you in your own way.  But please know that there are so many people that she touched their lives and that we will always have a special place in our hearts for your mom and grandmother.  I am sorry we will not be in town for the funeral, but please feel our love as it reaches out to each of you with thoughts and prayers.  I love each and every one of you, and I am very disappointed that we cannot make it on Friday. You must now rejoice in the life your mom gave to you and how much happier she is now, no more pain, no more suffering, she is with her whole family again.  Look forward to the day when you will be reunited with her again.  Until then, hold her memories dear to your heart. I miss you guys too. love and prayers, Penni, Patt, Kylee, Brandon, Chandra and Trent.



#8 from: Mike and Paula Sprague
LaRue, Ohio
Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 7:39 PM

We would like to express our sincere condolences to your family. We know how hard it is to lose someone so dear to your heart but knowing she is with Jesus should make it a small bit easier.



#9 from: BRENT HARPER & FAMILY
MARION, OHIO
Sat, Nov 24, 2012 at 1:34 AM

TO LORI,BILL,AND FAMILY,r
I HAVE VERY FOND MEMORIES AS A YOUNGSTER, OF LORIr
AND HER MOTHER AT MY COUSIN NORMA'S HOUSE. YOUR MOTHER WAS ALWAYS A VERY KIND AND ENDEARING PERSON.r
SORRY LORI, I WAS UNABLE TO ATTEND THE SERVICES,r
FOR I HAVE BEEN DOWN FOR A MONTH OR SO WITH A HEALIH ISSUE. I WISH I COULD HAVE BEEN THEIR WITH A BIG SUPPORTING HUG. I KNOW LORI AND HER MOTHER WERE VERY CLOSE. AND MY HEART AND THOUGHTSr
ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF YOUR LOSE!! r
r
FROM A LOVING FRIEND r
BRENT HARPER  



#10 from: MARY ANN SNYDER
425  THIRD ST LA RUE,OHIO43332
Sat, Nov 24, 2012 at 7:36 AM

BILL AND FAMILY.  SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. SHE  WILL BE MISSED. PRAYERS AND HUGS TO ALL.



#11 from: Jerry and Hoffman
 
Sun, Nov 25, 2012 at 12:23 PM

So sorry to hear of cousin Donna's passing. We will keep her family in our thoughts and prayers.



#12 from: Val Hunt Beerbower
Dayton
Mon, Nov 26, 2012 at 9:15 AM

My deepest sympathies to my friend Shanon and her family. I didn't know Shanon's grandmother personally, but a quick perusal through the comments left here confirm my understanding that Donna Persinger was a wonderful and caring woman who led a rich life surrounded by people she loved. How incredible and rewarding it must be to be a member of this family! Shanon, you and your family are very lucky to have such a kind and beautiful person to call "mother" or "grandmother." Her memory will certainly live on in your hearts.




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