Donna (Joan) M. Quinn, age 92, of Gladstone, MI, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at the Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson in Iron Mountain, MI.
Donna was born July 25, 1930, in Escanaba, MI, the daughter of Julius and Lionel (Rose) King, and the youngest of 12 children. She was a 1949 graduate of Rapid River High School where she was a cheerleader. Her bubbly, warm personality fit well as a waitress at Jack’s Restaurant in Rapid River before she became a teller at Gladstone State Bank until her marriage.
She was united in marriage to John Quinn on May 18, 1965.
She relished being a wife, mother, and homemaker who enjoyed baking, gardening, and doting on her family. She also enjoyed crocheting and singing. She loved visiting with people and often welcomed guests to cookies and coffee. In her later years, she and John enjoyed the casino and taking rides in the country.
In addition to her loving husband, Donna is survived by:
Daughter: Cheryl (Scott) Bray of Norway, MI
Son: Timothy (Shannon) Quinn of Sheboygan, WI
4 Grandchildren: Brandon Quinn of Sheboygan, WI, and Alyshia Quinn of Cape Cod, MA; John Edwardsen, Norway, MI, and Gannon Bray, Norway, MI.
2 Sisters-in-law: Lois Quinn and Carole King
And numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Donna is preceded in death by:
7 Brothers: Julius, Edsil, Delore, Robert, Rodger, Harley, and David King.
4 Sisters: Madeline King, Arabelle King, Elma Roberto, and Elsie King.
Brothers- and Sisters-in-law: Lena King, Audrey King-Roberts, Lawrence Roberto, James Quinn, Jane Quinn, Tom Quinn, Dennis Quinn, Pat Quinn, Leona Quinn, Theresa and Marv Pouliot, and Rose and Bob Daly, Alice and Ben Wiltzius, Mary Mae and Ralph Kasten, and Francis Cowell;
and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, September 29, 2022, from noon until 1:30 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 2:00 PM at All Saints Catholic Church in Gladstone. A luncheon will follow in the church hall. Donna will be laid to rest in the Fernwood Cemetery in Gladstone. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Quinn family.
Aileen Gagnon - Kipling , Mi
Deepest sympathy
Melvin and Aileen Gagnon
Jeff Ware - Rapid River, MI
Dear Cheryl,
Deepest sympathies on the passing of your Mother. May she rest in peace.
Patricia Sexton LeMay - Iron Mountain, MI
Cheryl l’m sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I enjoyed the short time l was a roommate with her. Sending all my prayers and condolences to you and all your family. Pat LeMay.
Lisa Marcellus - Gladstone, MI
I’m sorry to hear of her passing. She was such a sweet lady, and we couldn’t have asked for a better neighbor.
Sean Cian - Gladstone, MI
I know it probably seems weird but I want to say I was walking through the cemetery and I came across Joan and John’s headstone. All of the grass was grey and dead except for the grass around their stone. It was honestly a very beautiful reminder that there is love and life in sorrow and death. My condolences for these losses I wish you peace and health ❤️