Obituaries: Bagley

Posted on May 4, 2018

Donna Bagley

Donna J. Bagley, 80, of Pontiac formerly of Weston, died at 11:05 am, Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at her residence in Pontiac.

Her funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, May 7, 2018 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home in Chenoa with Rev. Gretchen Stinebaugh officiating. Burial will follow in Chenoa Cemetery, Chenoa. The family requests that those attending dress in casual attire.

Visitation will be 3-6 p.m., Sunday, May 6, 2018 also at the memorial home, Chenoa. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be directed to the American Cancer Society.

Donna was born Dec. 13, 1937 in Pontiac, a daughter to Alven and Julia Ann Haley Crouch. She married William “Bud” Bagley Jr. on Sept. 27, 1957 in Pontiac. Her husband, “Bud” preceded her in death on Nov. 16, 2008. Her parents, two sisters and a son, Larry Bagley also preceded her in death.

Survivors include her five children; Connie (Arnulfo) Carranza, Dwight; Gale (John) Drew, Dwight; Robert Bagley (Jan Robbins), Pontiac; Todd Bagley, Pontiac; one daughter-in-law, Sherry Bagley of Missouri; one sister-in-law, Frances Bagley of Weston; one brother-in-law, Donald Knott of Weston; 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She also leaves behind her beloved cat, Princess.

An online guest book and registry are available at www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com.

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