Mary Donkle

Mary Elizabeth Donkle, 60, of Roscoe, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at her home.

Mary was born on June 21, 1963 to John Hummel and Lynette Arnold.  She grew up in Fort Atkinson and graduated from Fort Atkinson High school in 1981.  After graduating, Mary went to beautician school, and later worked at St. Coletta’s while taking college courses at Blackhawk Technical College.  On July 26, 1990 Mary married Shelburn “Tod” Donkle.  In 1992, Mary was severely injured in a car accident.  Tod stayed by Mary’s side until his passing on February 8, 2011.

Mary had a passion for working with the clients at St. Coletta’s and was known to bring them home for holidays and meals with her family.  She enjoyed swimming, traveling especially to Las Vegas, listening to country music and Elvis Presley, playing tricks on her step-father, and spending time with family.

Mary is survived by her mother, Lynette Arnold; brothers, Dennis (Christina) Hummel, Jerry Hummel; Sister, Gail Hummel; Many step-brothers, step-sisters, nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her father, John Hummel; Husband, Tod Donkle; step-father, Russel Arnold; infant brother, Richard Allen Hummel; Nephew, Dylan Theisen; grandparents, Ira and Vivian Bigelow, Elsie and Leslie Hummel; uncle, Joe Hummel; and aunts, Jean Hummel and Valerie LaVigne.

Funeral services will take place at 8PM on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Nitardy Funeral Home in Fort Atkinson.  A visitation will take place from 6PM until the time of service.  A burial will take place at 11AM on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Lakeview Cemetery. 

The family would like to give special thanks to Unity Hospice staff and many other special care takers that cared for Mary over the years.

Online condolences can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com