Donna Jean Appleton
January 01, 1960 - July 31, 2012
Obituary
SUN PRAIRIE-Donna Jean Appleton, age 52, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, July 31, 2012. She was born Jan 1, 1960, in Madison, the daughter of Marion and Eudelma (Bomkamp) Richgels. Donna graduated from West High School and received her degree in elementary education from UW-Madison. She married Phillip Appleton on June 14, 1998, in Madison. Donna worked for Dane County Human Services. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for more than 23 years. Donna is survived by her husband, Phil; daughters, Andrea and Elizabeth; mother, Eudelma Richgels; brothers, Glen (Sharon) Richgels and Dale (Jan) Richgels; sister, Mary (Mat) Sagartz; father and mother-in-law, Fred and Carol Appleton; brothers-in-law, Jerry (Alyssa) Appleton and Neal Appleton; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father; and aunt, Elaine Richgels. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Avenue, Madison, at Noon on Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, with Monsignor Michael Hippee presiding. Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass on Friday. Memorials may be made to Lupus Foundation of America-Wisconsin Chapter at www.lupuswi.org . Donna was loved by everyone and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Memorials may be made to Lupus Foundation of America-Wisconsin Chapter at www.lupuswi.org .
Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass on Friday.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Avenue, Madison, at Noon on Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, with Monsignor Michael Hippee presiding.
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Phil,
Im deeply sorry about your families great loss. I cant imagine what your going thru.
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CAROLYN MORRIS
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One of God's most wonderful blessings to so many people is now one of his angels. May Donna be forever remembered as the warm, compassionate and true friend and "sister" she was She definitely shed the light of her torch to all those she loved, and was truly GOOD, TRUE and BEAUTIFUL; she transmuted dust into stardust, paving her road with stars. May God bless Phil and the girls; faith and memories sustain you. Carolyn Morris
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Mackenzie
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Phil, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope the next few weeks you find many happy memories, love and comfort. You and your family are in my thoughts.
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Beverly & Robert Haimerl
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We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy.
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Linda Melius
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I was a friend of Donna's in high school and was very sad to hear of your loss. Donna's was always outgoing and fun to be with. I will say a pray for her and your family.
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Kay Kohlman (Bowar)
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So very sorry to hear of Donna's passing. We were great friends all through West High school and after. Sorry we lost contact over the years, however I thought of her often. Please give my sympathy to Mary and her Mom.
I'll cherish the many memories that Donna and I made together.
Sincerely Kay Bowar-Kohlman