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Donna Hettle Obituary

Donna M. Hettle, age 72, found peace with her God on October 10, 2006. She was born January 1, 1934 in Fort Riley, Kansas and was married to Thomas E. Hettle on March 4, 1950. She devoted her life to loving family and friends. She is survived by her husband and their three sons (Michael J., Patrick T. and John J.), six grandchildren (Chan, Cynthia, Michael, Beau, Aaron, and Joseph), six great grandchildren, and her four brothers and sister. She was preceded in death by her father Price Bush and mother Medna Waffle. Her life was filled with family, shopping, WIT motor home club adventures, and friends of Bill W. Her laughter and unselfish love will live on in the people's lives she touched. A viewing and Rosary will be held on October 12, 2006, 7:00 p.m. at the Swan-Law Funeral Home 501 North Cascade Avenue. The Memorial Mass will follow on October 13, 2006, 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church 2021 West Pikes Peak Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or the charity of your choice.

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Published by The Gazette on Oct. 12, 2006.

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Dottie & Jim Hinde

October 13, 2006

Will miss you very much

Bill Weber

October 13, 2006

Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to Tom and Family. Bill And Phyllis Weber.

Laura Dorchak(Hagen)

October 13, 2006

Dear John,

I'm so sorry to read of the passing of your Mother. I remember her because she picked us up from the 9th grade dance, we attended together at West Junior. She was very kind to me. Take care of yourself John.

Sincerely, Laura Dorchak

lL.BILL & EDDI BROWNING

October 13, 2006

everyone remembers her giggle

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