Donna R. Slaughter, 74, of Union Grove passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at Froedtert Hospital, Wauwatosa.
Donna was born May 5, 1939, to Ronald and Marie Durkee Burchell in Vernon County. She spent her early life in Vernon County and graduated from Hillsboro High School. Donna had permanently resided in the Union Grove area since 1988 and was the cook for Old Settlers Inn.
She enjoyed crocheting and made many beautiful afghans. Donna loved her granddaughter and great-grandchildren. She cherished every moment she could spend with them.
Donna is survived by her granddaughter Donna J. (Douglas Preston) Slaughter of Kansasville; great-grandchildren, Rylee and Baylee Preston; her brother Larry (Darlene) Burchell of Yorkville and her foster sister and special friend Elaine Stephens of Union Grove.
She is further survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many friends. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, her son Ronald Slaughter, the love of her life James Tucker, her sister Maxine Winchel, a nephew Shawn Burchell and her best friend Donna Pinkham.
Donna’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Froedtert Hospital in both the Cardiovascular Unit and Cardiovascular ICU Unit for their expert care and compassion.
Funeral services will take place on Saturday, April 12, at Polnasek-Daniels Funeral Home, Union Grove, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Larry Williams officiating. Relatives and friends may visit with the family, at the funeral, home on Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of service.
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