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Donna Wanner

1938 - 2021

Donna Wanner obituary, 1938-2021, Lawrence, KS

BORN

1938

DIED

2021

Donna Wanner Obituary

Memorial services for Donna Wanner, 82, Lawrence, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will be held at a later date in Matthews Cemetery in Matthews, IN. Donna passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Medicalodges Eudora.

Donna was born on June 6, 1938 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Palmer and Thelma (Reeve) Carmin. She grew up in Matthews, IN.

She was a secretary for medical records.

She was married to Larry Wanner. He preceded her in death in 1990.

Survivors include her daughter, Paula Bastemeyer, Lawrence and sons, Phil Ryan, Mt. Dora, FL, Pat Ryan, Reno, NV, six granddaughters, and five great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial contributions may be made in Donna's name to Trinity Lutheran Church or Health Care Access and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Feb. 3, 2021.

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Georgine McHenry

February 15, 2021

I am so very sorry to hear this news. Donna was a lot of fun to work with. Her laugh was infectious.
Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her.

Julie Rea

February 6, 2021

Paula: So sorry about the loss of your mom. Miss seeing you every now and again....strange year. Take care and God bless.

DeElla Soukup

February 3, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers to Donna’s family. I have many great memories of times spent with her.

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