Donzell Rasch RIP

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Marie LaFreniere
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Donzell Rasch RIP

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Donzell Sarah Rasch, 51, died June 5, 2013, at home.

Arrangements are pending at Winchester Funeral Home in Charlevoix.

Donzell was the daughter of Alvina Napont.

My prayers and thoughts go out to Alvina and Melvin.
Wendy White
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Donzell Sarah Rasch RIP

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My heartfelt sympathy and prayers for Alvina, Melvin and Dan, and all of Donzell's extended family. She is finally at peace and no longer suffering from the cancer that took her too soon. May God bless her family and comfort them in their time of sorrow.
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I've just learned that visitation is today from 1-3 & 6-8 at Winchester Funeral Home and the Funeral is Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mary's with burial right after.
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Post by Marie LaFreniere »

Donzell Sarah Rasch, 51, of East Jordan and Beaver Island, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at her home in East Jordan.

She leaves behind her husband, Daniel Mark Rasch, of East Jordan and Beaver Island; son, Sgt. 1st Class Michael LaVerne Cherette, of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; daughters, Rachelle Sarah Cherette of Vulcan, Theresa Louise Cherette of Norway; grandson, Cameron Leo Cherette, of Vulcan; stepchildren, Daniel Mark Rasch Jr., and Brandy Jane Rasch, both of Mundelein, Ill.; stepgrandchildren, Christopher and Lillian; her mother and stepdad, Alvina Sara and Melvin Napont, of Beaver Island; brother, Brian Joseph (Diane) Anthony, of East Jordan; sisters, Teresa Marie (Fabian) Wabanimkee of Holland, Daneen Ann Anthony of Charlevoix; several aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Donzell was a member of the Grand Traverse Band of Chippewa and Ottawa Indians. She loved country music and rock 'n' roll of the '60s, '70s and '80s; reading, drawing cartoons, pow-wows, shopping and enjoying life with her family and friends.

Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today, Friday, June 7, at the Winchester Funeral Home in Charlevoix.

Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlevoix, with the Rev. Matthew Wigton officiating. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery in Charlevoix.
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