Donna D. Rafuse

Resided in Rapid River, MI
Died September 21, 2022

Donna D. Rafuse, age 70, of Rapid River, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at home.

Donna was born March 4, 1952, in Lamesa, TX, the daughter of Aubrey and Allene (Salser) Davis. She was united in marriage to William Rafuse on December 29, 1973 in Antioch, CA.

Donna was a devoted and faithful pastor’s wife. The couple served and ministered in Windsor, MA., Bozrah, CT., Lebanon, CT., and made their final home in Rapid River at the Rapid River Congregational Church for the last 26 years.

The light of Donna’s life was her family. She loved being a mother and grandmother.

In addition to her loving husband, Bill, Donna is survived by:
2 Sons: Paul (Caitlin) Rafuse Waterford, CT
James (Bobbie Jo) Rafuse of Rapid River, MI
2 Daughters: Michelle (Steve Constantino) LaMarque of Rapid River, MI
Martha (John Hutchison) Blomstrom of Welch, TX
1 Brother: Michael Davis of CA
10 Grandchildren: Brandon Rafuse, Kendra (Corey) Dahn, Savannah (Chris) Parr, Deven Rafuse, Austin Rafuse, Jacy Hutchison, Dante Rafuse, Jeanelle Hutchison, Gannon Rafuse and Jenevieve Hutchison
And 1 Great Grandchild: Josephine Grace Dahn

Donna is preceded in death by her Parents.

Family will receive friends on Monday, October 10, 2022 from 10:00 AM until Noon at the Rapid River Congregational Church. A memorial service will follow at Noon and a luncheon will follow at the Rapid River Lions Club. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Rafuse family.

22 Tributes for “Donna D. Rafuse”

    I’m so sorry for your loss of Donna. I worked with her briefly at Walmart. She was a very friendly and bubbly person. She will be missed. My Prayers and thoughts are with your family

    My condolences to the entire family. May you find comfort in the coming days and months, knowing Donna is in good hands with God. May her bright light shine as the choir Angel’s sing.

    Prayers and condolences from the Roberts’s. Donna was a very special co-worker to our daughter Carrie Roberts. Her kindness at Carrie’s death will always be remembered by her children Nick and Cassie. God ‘s Blessings to all the Family.

    We had the pleasure of being neighbors of both Bill and Donna when they served at Bozrah. Donna also worked with us at Odetah and gave us many a chuckle. May her memories bring joy to Bill and their children.

    Dear Bill,
    I’m so sorry for your loss. I never really knew Donna but did know you loved her very much. God Bless you and your family.

    Lollie

    Bill and Rapid River Congregational family,

    So sorry for your loss of such a wonderful Mother,Grandmother, friend and soldier for Christ. May the Lord provide you with comfort and guidance during this trying time. As always you and your family are in our Prayers.

    Donna Dee was my life-long friend. Such a sweet, precious lady. I have so many memories growing up & going to stay weekends with her in Hobbs. She will be greatly missed but she is in no more pain & rejoicing with her precious parents.

    I pray for your family but know Donna is no longer in pain and she is watching over all of you.
    She was a wonderful person and sister in-law. I will miss her smile
    Love you all

    I was so lucky to see Donna year after year at our annual meetings. We had a chance to catch up and encourage each other. She was a good friend and will be missed.

    I love how this picture shows her smile which I miss.
    I wish I could be with you all but I will be thinking of you and praying for you all
    Love, hugs and prayers.

    Love and miss the smile in this picture.
    Love you all and wishI could be there but I will be there in thought and prayers.
    Sending hugs and love.

    My condolences to the entire family. May you find comfort in the coming days and months. Praying for all of you. Donna was a good friend for many years after meeting her as a coworker at The Children’s Place

    My thoughts and prayers are with my brother Bill and family. Donna was such a special lady who could make anyone feel that she cared about them. She loved her family with all her heart including our entire family through out the country. She was such a role model for her children, grandchildren and great granddaughter JoJo who called her gigi. She was the most perfect pastor’s wife and supported her church family and all those she knew. Donna I will miss you and the wonderful talks we had since you joined our family. RIP with our wonderful God and your parents and family members who have passed before you.

    My condolences are to the whole family Amazing women she was . Sending prayers and hugs to all. ♥️

    I’m so very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Rafuse was always so kind with the prettiest of smiles. May the beautiful memories you all share bring you some peace as mourn an amazing soul.

    Dear Pastor Bill, we were so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear wife Donna. She was a sweet and caring woman who loved her family dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you mourn her loss. May she rest peacefully in the arms of our dear Savior. God Bless You and Your Family Love Robin & Eddie Custance

    I am so very sorry for your loss!! Donna was such a sweetheart!! I fell in love with her the 1st day I met her years ago!! She was sassy and I loved it!! You are all in my prayers and have been!! God bless and comfort you through this time!!

    Donna was a dear friend . I will always remember her voice, her laugh , and her smile. Our days at church camp when she was our counselor will always be remembered as will our days cruising and having cherry cokes at Fosters Freeze ,and attending church revivals in other towns near by. My deepest condolences to her Family.

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