Donna Anne Rankin, 75, died peacefully July 24, 2024 at her home in Addison with her family by her side.
On May 6, 1949 she was born in Chicago, the daughter of Martin and Leona (Markoff) Potucek.
She graduated from Luther North High School and worked as a waitress and bakery manager. Donna enjoyed time with family, travel, crocheting and time with her cats, Buddy, and Lulu. Donna was a hard worker and always worked hard to provide for her children. She had an amazing smile that could light up a room. She was a loving mother, sister, and grandmother who will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her children, Roy (Michelle) Rankin, Kim (Steve) Bonnichsen, Grandchildren, Kristen, Shonna, Kylie, and Ashlyn. She is also survived by her brother, Marty Potucek, and sister, Sherry Schiyer.
Visitation will be on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 12:15-1pm with a service at 1pm all at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
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What wonderful memories you must have to be the loving people you all are! She must have been an amazing woman🙏❤️
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Remember your many fond memories to help you through this difficult time.
Dear Michelle, My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother-in-law and please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am sure you have endless happy memories to bring you through these difficult days and I know, too, that your faith and courage will bring you peace in the midst of this great sorrow. With sincere sympathy, Teri Wilson
May all your fond memories & love of Donna may help you thru this difficult time. We will remember Donna & her smile and laugh with much love always. God's blessings always
I am so terribly sorry for your family's loss. God bless you all, much peace and love sent.
Dear Roy, Michelle,and girls The death of Roy’s mother came too soon. I wish you could have made more memories with her in your lives. I wish you all peace and love