Donna Appel's Obituary
Donna Appel, age 75, of Grand Haven passed away Monday, November 25, 2019. She was born July 23, 1944 in Grand Haven to Stanley and Rose (Vojack) Rowell.
Donna was a member of the Alvin J. Yonker VFW Post 2328 Women’s Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing bingo and being with her friends at the VFW and bingo halls.
She is survived by three children: Scott Appel, and Steven Appel of Grand Haven, Shelly (Justin Kruitoff) Rainwater of Holland; five grandchildren: Kyle Rainwater, Calvin Rainwater, Cameron (Olivia) Rainwater, Tyler (Shree) Appel, and Torrey Appel; sisters: Sue Burke, Bev Rowell, and Pat (Brian) VanFaasen; brothers: Mike (Barb) Rowell, and Tim (Kathy) Rowell. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sheri Appel, and former husband, Nicholas.
A celebration will be held 1 PM Sunday, December 1, 2019 VFW Post 2326 (20 N. 1st Street). Memorial contributions in memory of Donna may be given to the VFW Post 2326. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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