Donna Whitehead (nee Oswald), 59 of Las Vegas, entered into eternal rest Aug. 31, 2014, after a brief, but hard fought, battle with brain cancer. The eldest child of Michael and Myrtle (nee Kornecki) Oswald, Donna was born Nov. 27, 1954, in Chicago.
Donna graduated in 1972 from Maria High School and worked at Holy Cross Hospital and South Stickney Sanitary District. In 1975, she met and married the love of her life, Michael Whitehead Sr. a former Burbank, Ill. firefighter. They spent 39 wonderful years together. After 44 years in Chicago, Donna, her husband, and two children moved to Las Vegas in 1998. Donna worked as an executive secretary for Clark County for 15 years, and will be remembered fondly by her co-workers in the facilities department as "Momma Donna" for her advice and ever-available shoulder to cry on. Donna could often be found volunteering, traveling, visiting Disney, watching the Cubs, Bears, and Blackhawks games, or enjoying a glass of wine with good company in her spare time. Above all else, Donna adored spending time with her precious grandchildren.
Donna will be forever cherished by her beloved husband, Michael Sr.; son, Michael Jr. (Jami); daughter, Kimberly (Scott); treasured grandchildren, Marissa, Michael III, Addison, Gabriela, Kelie, Ashley and Jacob; siblings, Tina, Kenneth, Michael, Laura and Barbara; nieces and nephews; many cousins; and the wonderful friends she made over the years.
Memorial services will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Palm Mortuary-Cheyenne, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89129. Donations for Donna may be made in lieu of flowers at http://www.gofundme.com/FFHelpingDonna The family will host a gathering after the services and all who loved Donna are invited to attend.
Donna graduated in 1972 from Maria High School and worked at Holy Cross Hospital and South Stickney Sanitary District. In 1975, she met and married the love of her life, Michael Whitehead Sr. a former Burbank, Ill. firefighter. They spent 39 wonderful years together. After 44 years in Chicago, Donna, her husband, and two children moved to Las Vegas in 1998. Donna worked as an executive secretary for Clark County for 15 years, and will be remembered fondly by her co-workers in the facilities department as "Momma Donna" for her advice and ever-available shoulder to cry on. Donna could often be found volunteering, traveling, visiting Disney, watching the Cubs, Bears, and Blackhawks games, or enjoying a glass of wine with good company in her spare time. Above all else, Donna adored spending time with her precious grandchildren.
Donna will be forever cherished by her beloved husband, Michael Sr.; son, Michael Jr. (Jami); daughter, Kimberly (Scott); treasured grandchildren, Marissa, Michael III, Addison, Gabriela, Kelie, Ashley and Jacob; siblings, Tina, Kenneth, Michael, Laura and Barbara; nieces and nephews; many cousins; and the wonderful friends she made over the years.
Memorial services will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Palm Mortuary-Cheyenne, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89129. Donations for Donna may be made in lieu of flowers at http://www.gofundme.com/FFHelpingDonna The family will host a gathering after the services and all who loved Donna are invited to attend.
Donna Whitehead (nee Oswald), 59 of Las Vegas, entered into eternal rest Aug. 31, 2014, after a brief, but hard fought, battle with brain cancer. The eldest child of Michael and Myrtle (nee Kornecki) Oswald, Donna was born Nov. 27, 1954, in Chicago.
Donna graduated in 1972 from Maria High School and worked at Holy Cross Hospital and South Stickney Sanitary District. In 1975, she met and married the love of her life, Michael Whitehead Sr. a former Burbank, Ill. firefighter. They spent 39 wonderful years together. After 44 years in Chicago, Donna, her husband, and two children moved to Las Vegas in 1998. Donna worked as an executive secretary for Clark County for 15 years, and will be remembered fondly by her co-workers in the facilities department as "Momma Donna" for her advice and ever-available shoulder to cry on. Donna could often be found volunteering, traveling, visiting Disney, watching the Cubs, Bears, and Blackhawks games, or enjoying a glass of wine with good company in her spare time. Above all else, Donna adored spending time with her precious grandchildren.
Donna will be forever cherished by her beloved husband, Michael Sr.; son, Michael Jr. (Jami); daughter, Kimberly (Scott); treasured grandchildren, Marissa, Michael III, Addison, Gabriela, Kelie, Ashley and Jacob; siblings, Tina, Kenneth, Michael, Laura and Barbara; nieces and nephews; many cousins; and the wonderful friends she made over the years.
Memorial services will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Palm Mortuary-Cheyenne, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89129. Donations for Donna may be made in lieu of flowers at http://www.gofundme.com/FFHelpingDonna The family will host a gathering after the services and all who loved Donna are invited to attend.
Donna graduated in 1972 from Maria High School and worked at Holy Cross Hospital and South Stickney Sanitary District. In 1975, she met and married the love of her life, Michael Whitehead Sr. a former Burbank, Ill. firefighter. They spent 39 wonderful years together. After 44 years in Chicago, Donna, her husband, and two children moved to Las Vegas in 1998. Donna worked as an executive secretary for Clark County for 15 years, and will be remembered fondly by her co-workers in the facilities department as "Momma Donna" for her advice and ever-available shoulder to cry on. Donna could often be found volunteering, traveling, visiting Disney, watching the Cubs, Bears, and Blackhawks games, or enjoying a glass of wine with good company in her spare time. Above all else, Donna adored spending time with her precious grandchildren.
Donna will be forever cherished by her beloved husband, Michael Sr.; son, Michael Jr. (Jami); daughter, Kimberly (Scott); treasured grandchildren, Marissa, Michael III, Addison, Gabriela, Kelie, Ashley and Jacob; siblings, Tina, Kenneth, Michael, Laura and Barbara; nieces and nephews; many cousins; and the wonderful friends she made over the years.
Memorial services will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Palm Mortuary-Cheyenne, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89129. Donations for Donna may be made in lieu of flowers at http://www.gofundme.com/FFHelpingDonna The family will host a gathering after the services and all who loved Donna are invited to attend.
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