Donna L. Ross

Donna L. Ross, 88, of Willshire, Ohio, went home to be with her Heavenly Father at 10:55 p.m. on Monday, November 14, 2016, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 18, 1927, in Van Wert County, Ohio, the daughter of Russel L. Tope and Cloe I. (Sunderland) Tope both of which are deceased.

Donna was married to Kenneth R. Ross on March 1, 1947 at the Wren United Brethren Church and he survives. Their marriage was blessed with five children. Donna spent her days selflessly raising her family and also helping her husband on the family farm. This devotion to her family gave her great pride and satisfaction.

An active woman, Donna was a member of the Praise Point Church in Willshire; the Women’s Missionary Fellowship; Friendship Village Home Ec. Club; Decatur Christian Women’s Club; Wren Historical Society; and the Willshire American Legion Auxiliary.

Traveling was enjoyed by both Donna and Ken. Many trips were taken to a vacation home in Mt. Home, Arkansas. Their second home at Big Lake near Columbia City, Indiana provided many memories for both friends and family. Among her other pastimes, Donna was involved in bowling leagues for many years and also enjoyed playing cards with her friends. Her greatest joy in life was her family and her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Donna showed the unconditional love that Christ has for us in the way she treated others.

Donna is survived by her husband of 69 years, Kenneth Ross of Willshire, Ohio; son, Donald L. Ross of Ohio City, Ohio; daughter, Darla (Max) Case of Convoy, Ohio; son, Michael K. (Janie) Ross of Willshire, Ohio; daughter, Karen (Terry) Tinkham of Decatur, Indiana; and a brother, William G. Tope of Fairfield, Ohio.

Donna was blessed with 10 Grandchildren: Chris (Kendra) Case, Candi (Sean) Walker, Casey (Kevin) Black, Christa Case (fiancé Kyle Sherman), Matt (Heidi) Tinkham, Mark (Roxanne) Tinkham, Luke Tinkham, Troy (Tiffany) Ross, Josh Ross, and Nate Ross; 17 Great Grandchildren: Mckenzi Case, Christian Case, Chloee Case, Finley Case, Addison Ross, Nichole Ross, Grace Ross, Caleb Ross, Joel Ross, Nevaeh Ross, Cole Ross, Zoe Ross, Ryan Tinkham, Riley Tinkham, Tyler Tinkham, Trent Tinkham, and Baby Girl Black due any day; and 6 Step Great Grandchildren: Haley Walker, Lexie Walker, Chance Van Fleet, Jayden Black, Keaton Black and Jalyn Brown.

Donna was preceded in death by a son, Ray A. Ross on May 17, 2016.

Funeral services for Donna will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 20, 2016 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home – Decatur with Rev. Robert Shook officiating. Burial will follow the services in the Riverside Cemetery, Rockford, Ohio. Friends and family will be received on Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home – Decatur and one hour prior to services Sunday at the funeral home. To sign the on-line guestbook, you may visit www.zwickjahn.com .

Preferred memorials for Donna may be made to the Praise Point Church, Willshire; Wren EMS; or Van Wert Visiting Nurses & Hospice.