Donna Lou (Martin) Ulrich

Donna Lou Ulrich, 84, of Metamora, IL, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, January 5, 2024 at 11:11 pm.

Donna was born on April 18, 1939, in Hopedale, IL, to Orva and Verna (Kennell) Martin. She was united in marriage to Leonard Ulrich on November 27, 1958. They had recently celebrated 65 years of marriage.

She is survived by her husband, Leonard; two sons, Roger (Joyce) Ulrich of Metamora, IL and Duane (Loretta) Ulrich of Benson, IL; two daughters, Phyllis (Rick) Zoss of Canon City, CO and Diane (David) Kennell of Sarasota, FL; sixteen grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; two sisters, Loretta Ulrich of Washburn, IL and Marilyn Davis of Cazenovia, IL; and two brothers, John Martin of Tampico, IL and Delmar Martin of Delavan, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Ron Martin, two sisters, Carol Martin and Susan Christner, two brothers-in-law, Jim Ulrich and Karuna Davis, and one granddaughter, Alysha Ulrich.

Donna was a homemaker and did the book work for their business. She blessed many people with her love for baking. Her grandchildren remember her reading books, playing games with them, and always having cookies or ice cream bars to snack on.

After retirement, she and Leonard enjoyed working together at Choice Books. Then, spending their winters in Florida.

She accepted Christ in her youth and was a lifetime member of the Linn Mennonite Church. The family expressed appreciation to the kind staff at Compassus Hospice.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Linn Mennonite Church, 1594 County Road 1700 N, Roanoke, IL with church ministers officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 and also one hour prior to services on Thursday, both at the church. Burial will be in Stewart Harmony Cemetery, County Road 1300 E, Metamora. Memorials may be given to Choice Books, 10100 Piper Lane, Briston, VA 20136. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.

Choice Books
10100 Piper Lane, Briston VA 20136