Donna Patzer, 77 / Oct. 29, 1934 — Jan. 2, 2012

Published 10:03 pm Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Donna Patzer, 77
Oct. 29, 1934 — Jan. 2, 2012

Donna Mae (Hodges) Patzer, 77, of Dowagiac, passed away Monday Jan. 2, 2012, with her family by her side.

Donna was born Oct. 29, 1934, in Dowagiac, the daughter of Elmer and Mildred (Burney) Hodges. Donna was united in marriage to Alfred Patzer on June 19, 1954, in Dowagiac, where they made their home.

She worked as an accountant for Seidman & Seidman for 17 years.

Donna enjoyed making crafts with her husband, wintering in Naples, Fla., playing golf and bowling in her younger years. The most important part of her life was her family; she especially loved the time spent with them around the pool. Her children called her the most passionate and loving wife, mother and grandmother that ever lived.

Her loving family includes her husband, Alfred; a son, Kirk(Joni) Patzer of Dowagiac; daughter, Krin(Bob) Bickel of Cassopolis; grandchildren, Amy (Andy) Hackett and Eric Patzer of Dowagiac; a sister, Marilyn VanDerVeen of Florida; and a brother, Weldon Hodges of Grand Rapids.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Leona Townsend.

Her family will gather with friends  Thursday Jan. 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Yazel and Clark Chapel, where her funeral service will be held  at 5 p.m. Thursday.

Memorial contributions in her name can be directed to Hospice Care of SW Michigan or to the First Missionary Church in Niles.

Please sign her guestbook and leave a memory of Donna at www.yazel-clark.com.