Donnabelle Strang, 86, known as Donnie to friends and family, died of natural causes at 7:55 a.m. on Friday, February 8, 2013 at her residence.
She was born north of Teegarden to Owen and Dora Grile Johnson. The youngest of six children, she attended Teegarden Grade School, graduated from Tyner High School with the class of 1944 and attended a short term business school, then worked in the office at Oliver Plow. On August 23, 1947, she married her high school sweetheart, Earl “Bud” Strang. They enjoyed 65 years together. During this time they had three children.
They were able to spend 23 winters in Florida. Her interests included sewing, reading, community activities, church, lodge and school. In her later years, she spent many hours listening to books on tape. She was a member of the Tyner United Methodist Church, the UMW group and a 50 year member of the Tyner Rebecca Lodge.
She was employed 23 years at the Urey Middle School, Polk-Lincoln-Johnson School Corporation.
She is survived by her husband, Bud Strang; son, Michael (Kris) Strang; daughter, JoEllen (Tom) Hess; six grandchildren: Chad Strang, Angie (Matt) Moller, Andy (Francine) Patterson, April (Brian) Gallagher, Stewart Riddiough and Steven Riddiough; along with five great grandchildren: Michael, Kaleigh and Joshua Moller, Grace and Claire Gallagher and one step great grandson, Nicholas Granered. She is also survived by several beloved nieces and nephews including Diane (Bruce) Henry.
She was preceded in death by their son, Richard Strang, parents Owen and Dora Johnson and siblings Gerald Johnson, Myrtle Campbell, Gleda Wise, Russell Johnson and Florence Gindelberger.
Visitation will be Monday, February 11, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth. The Tyner Rebecca Lodge will be providing a memorial service at 7 p.m. on Monday in the funeral home.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, with Rev. Tamara Boggs officiating. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Tyner Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tyner United Methodist Church, 4503 French Street, Plymouth, Indiana 46563 or the Center for Hospice Care 112 S. Center St. Plymouth IN 46563.
tara rehrer says
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time…She was a great lady and will be missed by many. Warmly, Tara Shively Rehrer and family..
Jim and Glenda Duff says
Our deepest prayers and thoughts are with Donnabelle\’s family . However, we know that she is walking the streets of gold with her Lord and Saviour . What a beautiful thought. May God bless each one of you.
Jim and Glenda Duff
Linda Struble says
I am so sorry, to here of Donnie\’s passing. She was such a special lady. She will be deeply missed, by all who knew here.
I am in California, so won\’t be able, to a attend the services, for her. And be a part of our Tyner Rebekah
Lodge memorial service.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Linda
Terri Sarber says
To the Strang family,
Donnie was so beloved and admired and we will all miss her. May you all bear faith and strength at this time and know you are in the prayers and hearts of all your friends at this time.
John McGee says
Mike and JoEllen,
I am going to miss your Mom\’s funeral. We have a Trustee\’s Conference in Indy
this week. I really feel bad, because I really appreciated you coming to our Mothers
viewing. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you. P;ese remember that your Mon is
gone, but she never leaves you….
Your friend always
Johnny \”Fibber\” McGee
Roger and Arlene Fouts McCan says
Dear Bud and family,
We are sorry to learn of your loss of Donnabelle. May the love of friends and family help to carry you through this difficult time.
Peace and grace,
Rog and Arlene Fouts McCan
Patty Reese Grace says
What great memories I have of Donnie and Sunday school at Tyner UMC. She and Mavis and Fannie were faithful to their call as teachers. They had their hands full. I think there were 10 or 12 of us every Sunday. We were about 10 years old, I guess. I wish I knew then, what I know now, about the love of Christ. I may have been a better student for her. She can be credited for helping lay the foundation of faith for many of us. I will pray for all of you as you say good bye to her. Well done , Donnie, good and faithful servant!
Jack Kinney Jr. says
Dear Bud and Family
Just received the news today . We are so sorry to hear of Donnie\’s passing . Will always remember her warm smile and kind words for everyone she met . Memories of evenings at the Strang home when I was first able to recall such things ……. Will always be cherished . Those of us who trace our \” roots\” to Polk Township owe Donnie a heart felt thanks . Thanks for helping to instill within us the values of ; Friendship , respect , laughter , strength of spirit and faith .
You all are in our thoughts and prayers . May God hold you in his arms of love and sustain you with his peace .
Jack and Cindy Kinney
Goodyear Az
Dave Inskeep says
Bud, Cathy and I our so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed Donnie so much when we were at Tyner and our so very sorry we can\’t be with you today. The comfort we have is that she is still living and I mean really living in a new life today.
God Bless,
Blessings,
Dave and Cathy Inskeep
Ed and Patti Pedigo says
We are so sorry for your loss. We have to admit we are also a little jealous that she will be seeing Mom and Dad in heaven who we miss every day but keep all the good memories in our heart. Donnie brought many pleasant memories to our family – Mom and Dad always talked about all the good times they had with Bud and Donnie. We know Bud will miss his partner and best friend of more than 65 years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bud and his family. May God keep those good memories close to your hearts and help you heal through this time of loss.
tara rehrer says
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time…She was a great lady and will be missed by many. Warmly, Tara Shively Rehrer and family..
Jim and Glenda Duff says
Our deepest prayers and thoughts are with Donnabelle\’s family . However, we know that she is walking the streets of gold with her Lord and Saviour . What a beautiful thought. May God bless each one of you.
Jim and Glenda Duff
Linda Struble says
I am so sorry, to here of Donnie\’s passing. She was such a special lady. She will be deeply missed, by all who knew here.
I am in California, so won\’t be able, to a attend the services, for her. And be a part of our Tyner Rebekah
Lodge memorial service.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Linda
Terri Sarber says
To the Strang family,
Donnie was so beloved and admired and we will all miss her. May you all bear faith and strength at this time and know you are in the prayers and hearts of all your friends at this time.
John McGee says
Mike and JoEllen,
I am going to miss your Mom\’s funeral. We have a Trustee\’s Conference in Indy
this week. I really feel bad, because I really appreciated you coming to our Mothers
viewing. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you. P;ese remember that your Mon is
gone, but she never leaves you….
Your friend always
Johnny \”Fibber\” McGee
Roger and Arlene Fouts McCan says
Dear Bud and family,
We are sorry to learn of your loss of Donnabelle. May the love of friends and family help to carry you through this difficult time.
Peace and grace,
Rog and Arlene Fouts McCan
Patty Reese Grace says
What great memories I have of Donnie and Sunday school at Tyner UMC. She and Mavis and Fannie were faithful to their call as teachers. They had their hands full. I think there were 10 or 12 of us every Sunday. We were about 10 years old, I guess. I wish I knew then, what I know now, about the love of Christ. I may have been a better student for her. She can be credited for helping lay the foundation of faith for many of us. I will pray for all of you as you say good bye to her. Well done , Donnie, good and faithful servant!
Jack Kinney Jr. says
Dear Bud and Family
Just received the news today . We are so sorry to hear of Donnie\’s passing . Will always remember her warm smile and kind words for everyone she met . Memories of evenings at the Strang home when I was first able to recall such things ……. Will always be cherished . Those of us who trace our \” roots\” to Polk Township owe Donnie a heart felt thanks . Thanks for helping to instill within us the values of ; Friendship , respect , laughter , strength of spirit and faith .
You all are in our thoughts and prayers . May God hold you in his arms of love and sustain you with his peace .
Jack and Cindy Kinney
Goodyear Az
Dave Inskeep says
Bud, Cathy and I our so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed Donnie so much when we were at Tyner and our so very sorry we can\’t be with you today. The comfort we have is that she is still living and I mean really living in a new life today.
God Bless,
Blessings,
Dave and Cathy Inskeep
Ed and Patti Pedigo says
We are so sorry for your loss. We have to admit we are also a little jealous that she will be seeing Mom and Dad in heaven who we miss every day but keep all the good memories in our heart. Donnie brought many pleasant memories to our family – Mom and Dad always talked about all the good times they had with Bud and Donnie. We know Bud will miss his partner and best friend of more than 65 years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bud and his family. May God keep those good memories close to your hearts and help you heal through this time of loss.