November 22, 1937 - August 31, 2019
On August 31, 2019, Donna Jean Delay, 81, of Paw Paw, IL went to be with the Lord while at home, after a courageous battle with Sarcoidosis. Donna was born on November 22, 1937 in Cambridge City, IN, the daughter of Wayne and Hilda (Usher) Stephens. She married Ronald Delay on December 31, 1957 in Westwood, IN.
Donna was a homemaker and worked 20 years at Walmart. She loved reading books, sewing, camping and spending time with family. She and Ron always enjoyed a good game of Fasttrack (“He cheated” as she would always say!).
Donna is survived by her loving husband Ron of 61 years, four children, Greg Delay of Earlville, IL, Chris (Diane) Delay of Sugar Land, TX, Penny (Tim) Slaughterback of Springfield, IL and Joetta (Jeff Svendsen) Delay of West Brooklyn, IL. Eight grandchildren Joshua (Katie) Slaughterback of Franklin, IL, Matthew (Janet) Delay of La Porte, TX, Kevin (Ariel) Raymer of Rockford, IL, Kyle (Stacy) Raymer of Fort Huachuca, AZ, Jordan (Erin) Delay of Richmond, TX, Alicia Slaughterback of Chatham, IL, Brittney Raymer of Liberty Township, OH and Alexis (Jordan Hendren) Raymer of Casper, WY and eight great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Ronald Stephens and one sister, Viola Watson.
Visitation will be from 4-8 P.M. Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at the Paw Paw Bible Church, 412 Seventh Street, in Paw Paw.
The funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 5, 2019 at the church with Pastor Jed Cary officiating. Cremation care will be provided after the funeral services. Contributions in Donna’s memory may be directed to the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research. Please visit www.TormanFuneralHome.com to sign the online guest book.
My deepest sympathies to your entire family.
So sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending prayers of comfort for all, I am sure she will live on in your hearts.
Sending our deepest condolences to the family. You are in our prayers.