Florence "Ducky" Louise Donner

100, Zionsville, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 in Zionsville surrounded by family.

Florence was born in Madison, Wisconsin on February 20, 1923, the daughter of Hiram and Martha (Fjelde) Jome.  They gave their daughter the nickname of "Ducky," which continued to be used by many throughout her life.  She was a graduate of Greencastle High School and received her degree from DePauw University in 1944.

Florence married her childhood sweetheart Frank E. Donner in 1945.  A gentle and happy woman, she dearly loved her family and pets.  Florence enjoyed playing her cello, bridge, jigsaw puzzles, and traveling.  For many years she was a faithful meals-on-wheels driver.  Florence was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Brownsburg, P.E.O. Chapter CN, Friendly Garden Club in Brownsburg, and Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

Survivors include her three children, Julie (Dr. Don) Wright, Bruce (Marcia) Donner, Nancy (Steve) Binkley; five grandchildren, Jeff (Marni) Wright, Michael Donner, Chad (Jeni) Wright, Stacy (Adam) Wille, Sarah (Jim) Needham; great grandchildren Emma and Madeline Wright, Bradley, Andrew, and Katie Wright, Grace and Lucy Needham, Jack and Nora Wille; a nephew and a niece.

She was preceded in death by her husband Frank, her parents, her sister Helen (James) Houck, great grandson Samuel Wright, and a nephew David Houck.

The family will have a private graveside ceremony in Greencastle.

Memorial contributions may be made to your local Humane Society, Calvary United Methodist Church in Brownsburg, or a charity of your choice.