Donna Jean Willhite

Donna Jean Willhite, age 83, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2016 at St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital in Warren, MI. She had lived in St. Helen, MI for the past 16 years, formerly of Berkley, MI. Donna was born to Clarence and Lottie (Harrington) Rottmann in Base Line, MI on October 16, 1932. She loved to spend time in her husband’s garage, known as “Pops Garage”. She loved working with him on cars, dune buggies, and playing Bingo. She hardly missed her days. Donna helped anyone that needed it and never batted an eye doing it. She always was helping her family, neighbors, and friends.

Donna is survived by her children: Mary Welemirov of Madison Heights, MI and David (Mareva) Willhite of St. Helen, MI; grandchildren: Chris, Danny, and DeAnna; great grandson, Myles; daughter in law: Sandy Willhite of Royal Oak, MI; and siblings, Ida Detzler, Ronald (Beverly) Rottmann, and Charles (Marion) Rottmann. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Gerald “Pops”, and son, Mike.

Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in St. Helen will begin Sunday, August 21, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be Monday, August 22, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home, with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Dan Stoneback will officiate. Burial will be at Oakview Cemetery in Royal Oak, MI on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 11:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the family.

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