Donnus Colleen McLaughlin

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Donnus Colleen McLaughlin

Donnus Colleen McLaughlin
April 4, 1927 – June 10, 2016
Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 89

Donnus Colleen McLaughlin, 89, of Oskaloosa and formerly of Kansasville, Wisconsin, died Friday, June 10, 2016, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. She was born April 4, 1927, in Iowa and was adopted by Lloyd and Genevieve Santee.

Donnus graduated from Perry High School with the class of 1945. On June 1, 1946, she was united in marriage to Robert McLaughlin at Perry, Iowa. Robert died in 2011.

Donnus worked as a saleslady for Seikert and Baum Office Supply in Wallatoosa, Wisconsin. She retired from there in the late 1980’s, after 40 years of service. In retirement she and Robert moved to Pan Yack Park on Eagle Lake in Kansasville, Wisconsin.

Donnus enjoyed that community very much, she delighted in spending time with her neighbors and friends. She also enjoyed gardening, golfing and traveling.

Her family includes her two children: Ginger (& Clay) Grace of Oskaloosa, Iowa and Pepper McLaughlin of Albuquerque, New Mexico; two grandchildren, Amy (& Cary) Legvold and Jim (& Danielle) Dundon; three great grandchildren: Jordan Mier, Haley Dundon, and Torren Ambrose.

In addition to her husband, Donnus was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Art Santee.

As was Donnus’ wish her body has been cremated and no visitation is planned.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Wisconsin. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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