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Donna Grote Obituary

Donna L. Grote, nee Behenna, age 45, of Lombard passed away on December 10, 2008 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Visitation December 14, 2008 from 3-8 p.m. at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore, Villa Park. In state on December 15, 2008, 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 300 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park with the Rev. Robert Rogers officiating. Interment in Mt. Emblem. She was the wife of Randy; mother of Natalie, Courtney, Ashley, Austin; daughter of Robert and the late Nancy Behenna; sister of Robert Behenna, Debra (John) Serna; and aunt, niece and cousin to many. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Grote family fund c/o Trinity Lutheran Church, 300 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park, IL 60181. Arrangements by Steuerle Funeral Home. Info: 630-832-4161

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Published by East DuPage Press/Spectator/Argus on Dec. 11, 2008.

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Trish Martin

December 18, 2008

She was a true warrior and an insipiration to many of us fighting the same enemy.

Trish Martin

December 18, 2008

She was a true warrior and an insipiration to many of us fighting the same enemy.

The Sliwa Family

December 14, 2008

Dear Grote Family,
We are deeply saddened by your loss. Donna was a truely wonderful person, always giving without asking for anything in return. We have been blessed to have known her for the past 15 years.

Pam Ritchie

December 14, 2008

Dear Randy, Natalie, Courtney, Ashley, Austin and Bob,

You have all been through so very much these past 3 years. May you now find peace, comfort, and love in God and those who love and care about you so much.

Pam Ritchie

Sharon/Ernie Vanscoit

December 12, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Linda Bowman

December 12, 2008

My sincere sympathy to the Grote, Behenna and Serna family. May the Lord fill your hearts with His love and peace. May His grace sustain you everyday.

To Donna: thank you for fighting as long as you did - you have been a true warrior. There are many angels here on earth to watch over your family - rest now in peace and comfort. Give your mom a big hug for me. Good-by my friend.

From the Staff of Steuerle Funeral Home, Ltd.

December 11, 2008

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