Donna Mae Thornell

Donna Mae Thornell, wife and companion of Myron W. Thornell of Convoy, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2014, at the home of their daughter and son-in-law at the age of 87. Donna and Myron served alongside each other in many capacities during their 67 years of marriage.

Donna was born to the late Cloyce and Elizabeth “Betty” Vance on August 26, 1926, in Haviland, and lived in the Paulding area until after she married Myron on January 4, 1947. They have since been longtime residents of Convoy, where they raised their two children, Shirley (Robert) Taylor of Cadillac, Mich., and Randy (Trayce) Thornell of Van Wert.

One of Donna’s favorite pastimes was building memories with her friends and family, whether it be summers in Ohio or winters in Florida. She loved spending special times with her six grandchildren, Matt (Mary) Taylor, Michelle (Matt) Baum, Krista (Chadd) Dailey, Nicole (Josh) Cook, Barbara (Jeff) Ginn, and Jason Taylor; and 13 great-grandchildren, Jesse, Caitlin and Isaac Taylor, Javin, Kalen, Myia Etzler and Chloe Dailey; Bode and Michiele Baum; Olivia and Addison Ginn, and Kasia, Kierra and Jada Cook. They were her pride and joy.

Donna was preceded in death by two brothers, Wendall and Darryl Vance; and two sisters, Valera Riley and Dolores White.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, at Grace Bible Church, 603 Airport Ave. in Van Wert, with Pastor Lance Hostetler officiating. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery in Convoy.

Calling hours are from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 12, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert and an hour prior to services Tuesday at the church.