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Wilma Donker, Age 94

Wilma Irene Peterson Donker was born October 28, 1921 to John H. and Bernice Knowlton Peterson at the home on a farm in Jewell County Kansas. She departed this life of 94 years, 2 months, and 28 days on January 25, 2016 at Hilltop Lodge, where she had resided the past 3 years. Wilma was the second oldest of 8 children. She attended school in Randall, Kansas, graduating in the Class of 1940. Wilma moved to Beloit in 1942, where she worked at the Beloit Laundry & Day Cleaners, and as a waitress. On June 6, 1948, she was united in marriage to Ross Holbrook Donker. Five children - Steven, Susanne, Jerry, Roxanne, and Judy were born to this union. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother. Along with raising a family, she did private washing and ironing. Wilma had a loving heart, and was always willing to help family, friends, and neighbors. She was a member of the Beloit First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sports, especially Royals baseball and KU basketball, along with playing bingo, cards, and Wahoo. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband Ross; her parents; daughter Susanne; son-in-law Jim Welander; grandson Jared Smith; and brothers Hermon, Carol, Damon, Roland, Elmin, and Elmer. Left to mourn her passing and celebrate her life are sons Steven and wife Carla of Beloit, and Jerry and wife Nancy of WaKeeney; daughters Roxanne Welander of Pomeroy, Iowa, and Judy Melton and husband Dave of Beloit; son-in-law Larry Smith of Phillipsburg; sister Thelma Sahlfeld of Beloit; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and many friends.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Monday, February 1 at the Beloit First United Methodist Church followed by burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 PM Sunday at the McDonald Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to Solomon Valley Hospice or the Church.

 

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