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Donna Beguelin Obituary
Funeral services for Donna Hornberger Beguelin, 79, Lawrence, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 12, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. She died on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Donna was born on December 1, 1932 in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Scott N. and Bertha E. (Candreia) Bailey.
Donna graduated in 1951 from Liberty Memorial High School, Lawrence, KS. She owned and operated Pride and Joy, a children's clothing store in the 1960's. She worked as a Client Service Representative for George Noland Insurance, Landreth, McGrew & Johnson and with Marsh McClennan until she retired in 1989.
She was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lawrence and the Dorsey-Liberty Post Unit 14 of American Legion Auxiliary. She decorated veteran's graves for 31 years in Oak Hill Cemetery for Memorial Day. She was also a Girl Scout Leader from 1963-1974.
Donna married Marlin A. Hornberger on September 28, 1952. He preceded her in death on January 28, 1991. She then married Robert F. Beguelin on June 3, 1994 in Lawrence. He survives of the home.
Other survivors include three daughters, Ellen (Gary) Bartz of Lawrence, Gayle (Greg) Daniels of Topeka, KS, Ann Rogers of Stilwell, KS; one step daughter, Barbara (Ace) Kluver of Hastings, NE; one step son, Robert (Linda) Beguelin of Joy, IL; four grandchildren, James Brown, Jr, Garrett Daniels, Marlee Rogers, Mitchell Rogers; five step grandchildren, Christopher Goedert, Elizabeth Bell, Ellen Beguelin, Daniel Beguelin, Taylor Beguelin, three step great grandchildren, Baily Cantrell, Sadye Bell and Bradyn Bell. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Mary Ann Roberts and Dorothy Gensler.
The family will greet friends on Sunday from 1-3 p.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
The family suggests memorials in her name to Trinity Lutheran Church for Scholarships towards Summer Camp, LMH Oncology or American Legion Unit 14 and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donna Beguelin
cherie marshall
November 30, 2012
i am so truly sorry for your lost,ellen, i remember your mom,god bless
Becky
November 14, 2012
Sorry to hear of Donna's passing. She was such a positive and encouraging woman.
November 12, 2012
I am saddened by donna,s death, but i take joy in the thoughts of her life, which was always so full.
Connie (Jacobs) Kesinger
November 12, 2012
Ellen, Gayle and Ann - so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
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November 12, 2012
Wayne and I were deeply saddened to hear of Donna's passing. She was a great gal and special friend. Our love and prayers to all her family now and always. God bless, Darlene and Wayne Pennock
Cheryl Nelsen
November 12, 2012
I have such good memories of a feisty woman whose daughters I taught and worked with at Lawrence High School. I'm sorry for your loss.
Barb Ball
November 10, 2012
Jake, Ellen and Gary, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Gordon
November 10, 2012
We, her classmates from the Class of 1951, are deeply saddened by Donna's death. Her determined, positive attitude will be remembered by all of us as she fought to win over her devestating disease. We can all learn from her positive attitude throughout. She will be deeply missed.
Mary Demeritt Gordon, Class of 1951
JJones
November 10, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sandra Smith
November 10, 2012
I am very sorry to hear of your loss, Donna will be greatly missed by family and friends. May you cherish the memories of good times together which will help ease the pain as you receive comfort from God. Psalms 55:22.
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