Donna Lee Nunley
February 23rd, 1948 - March 14th, 2025
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Donna's Obituary
Donna Lee Nunley, 77, of Niles, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Center for Hospice Care- Ernestine M. Raclin House, Mishawaka, IN.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 12-1 pm on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Swem Chapel, 301 W. Front St., Buchanan. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Center for Hospice Care- Ernestine M. Raclin House. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.swemchapel.com.
The family would like to thank Memorial Hospital Palliative Care, Center for Hospice Care and West Woods of Niles for the great attentiveness and care given to Donna.
Donna was born on February 23, 1948, in Niles, to George & Phyllis (Bachman) Zupke. She graduated from Buchanan High School in 1966. On November 10, 1990, Donna married Robert Nunley. The two were happily married for 29 years before his passing in 2019. Professionally, Donna worked in the billing department for the medical industry for many years until her retirement in 2011.
Donna enjoyed crafting, attending flea markets and craft shows. She also took pleasure in sewing, reading drama or romance novels, and cuddling up with her yorkie dogs. Donna was a very strong woman and maintained her independence. Later in life after retirement, her and Robert went on many fishing trips and participated in many veteran events. They cherished trips to Florida each year and Donna loved walking the beaches and collecting shells. Above all, Donna loved spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren.
Donna is survived by her daughter, Shawn (Jeff) Dunlap of Niles; son, Adam (Gaynell) Christie of Niles; grandchildren, Justin (Alexis) Stroud, Sierra (Aaron) Caldwell, Matthew Dunlap, Thomas (Alexa) Dunlap, Maddison (Donovan) Carpenter, and Isabella Christie; great-grandchildren, Maci Caldwell, Ben Caldwell, and Carmen Dunlap due in April. She was preceded in death by her parents, George & Phyllis Zupke; husband, Robert Nunley; son, Paul Christie and brother, Robert Zupke.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 12-1 pm on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Swem Chapel, 301 W. Front St., Buchanan. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Center for Hospice Care- Ernestine M. Raclin House. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.swemchapel.com.
The family would like to thank Memorial Hospital Palliative Care, Center for Hospice Care and West Woods of Niles for the great attentiveness and care given to Donna.
Donna was born on February 23, 1948, in Niles, to George & Phyllis (Bachman) Zupke. She graduated from Buchanan High School in 1966. On November 10, 1990, Donna married Robert Nunley. The two were happily married for 29 years before his passing in 2019. Professionally, Donna worked in the billing department for the medical industry for many years until her retirement in 2011.
Donna enjoyed crafting, attending flea markets and craft shows. She also took pleasure in sewing, reading drama or romance novels, and cuddling up with her yorkie dogs. Donna was a very strong woman and maintained her independence. Later in life after retirement, her and Robert went on many fishing trips and participated in many veteran events. They cherished trips to Florida each year and Donna loved walking the beaches and collecting shells. Above all, Donna loved spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren.
Donna is survived by her daughter, Shawn (Jeff) Dunlap of Niles; son, Adam (Gaynell) Christie of Niles; grandchildren, Justin (Alexis) Stroud, Sierra (Aaron) Caldwell, Matthew Dunlap, Thomas (Alexa) Dunlap, Maddison (Donovan) Carpenter, and Isabella Christie; great-grandchildren, Maci Caldwell, Ben Caldwell, and Carmen Dunlap due in April. She was preceded in death by her parents, George & Phyllis Zupke; husband, Robert Nunley; son, Paul Christie and brother, Robert Zupke.
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