Donna J. Boudry (nee Cross), age 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2015, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on November 27, 1933 in Mitchell, South Dakota to Melvin and Verna (nee Gerlach) Cross. She went on to marry Eugene "Gene" Boudry on June 24, 1951 and had 7 Children. Donna spent most of her life employed at and owning her own restaurants throughout the surrounding area including the Cookie Cone Café. Donna's family was first and foremost but she also enjoyed her hobbies which included crocheting, knitting and was and expert seamstress.
Donna is survived by her children Steven, Terry, Connie (James) Hulse, Diane (Gregory) Rodd, Randy (Lori), Corrine and Shawn; grandchildren Shannon, Benjamin (Nicole), John (Rebecca), Jennifer, Craig (Amanda), Curtis, Corey, Christopher (Leila), Cayla (Dustin), Jamie, Jeremy (Theresa), Amanda, Nicole (Dan), Tyler, Chad (Marcia), Adam, Trista (Travis) and Breanna (Steven); 16 great-grandchildren with 2 additions expected this year; sister Dorothy Blanchette and brother Roger (Sandy) Cross; siblings-in-law Bruce, Jerry (Joyce), Joyce (Gino) Iussig. She is further survived by other nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sister Darlene and brothers David and Dwight.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 W. Paradise Dr., West Bend, WI.) on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 12:00pm. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, July 25, 2015 from 10:00am until the time of the service. Interment will follow at Washington County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the family are appreciated.
A special thank you to the Community Care workers Leah and Ann and the staff of Seasons Hospice.