Donna Jean Beachler, age 93, passed away Monday April 8, 2024 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo, Ohio. She was born May 13, 1930 in Toledo, OH, the eldest daughter of Wilfred and Norma (Stautzenbach) Winterfeld.
Donna had a laugh that could be heard for blocks and was known as the neighborhood cookie lady, specializing in cutouts which she could not eat as a diabetic. She enjoyed knitting and puzzling until her eyesight deteriorated and she was no longer able to. She loved her family, neighbors and friends very much. She was affectionately named as "Big Grandma".
Donna was preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband Arland Roy Beachler, Joan Carol Blank and granddaughter Katherine (Katie) Kolbow. She is survived by her children, Rebecca (John) Kolbow and Robert (Maureen) Beachler: grandchildren, Ty Kolbow, Corey (Alicia) Kolbow, Ashley (Jeremy) Gill, Chris (Savanah) Beachler, Kasidy Glore and Jillian Glore: great grandchildren, Hudson Kolbow, Graham Kolbow, Blakely Kolbow, Crew Kolbow, Baker Kolbow, Blake Gill and Eric Gill: and sister, Gay Wolstencroft.
Donna's family would especially like to thank Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their loving and compassionate care. No public services will be held and private burial will take place at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park in Toledo, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.