Donna Jean Lukenich, age 98, of Jackson, MI, passed away on January 21, 2024. Donna was born on March 16, 1925 in Fitchburg, MI, the daughter of John and Wilma (Parman) Huffine. Donna had lived in the Jackson area all of her life. She was a member of Sts. and Cornelius Cyprian Catholic Church in Bunkerhill Twp. She worked at Variety Die and Stamping in Dexter for many years, retiring in 1987.
Donna enjoyed spending time outdoors and found joy in gardening, fishing, and camping. She also enjoyed bowling, and throughout the years she traveled throughout the country, exploring various destinations. One of her favorite places to travel was Alaska. She enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandkids.
On March 14, 1944, she married Paul S. Lukenich, and he preceded her in death in 1981. She is survived by a daughter, Theresa (Donald) Byrd of Stockbridge, and a son, Michael (Marlene) Lukenich of Bear Lake; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Kathleen Frey of Georgia. In addition to her husband, Paul, she was preceded in death by a son, Paul Stephen Lukenich Jr. in 1948, a daughter, Carol Ann Lukenich in 2000, a grandson, Jeffrey Paul Lukenich in 2020, two brothers, Boyd Huffine and Beryl Huffine, and her special companion, Berwin Seitz in 2021.
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 29, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, 11:00 a.m., at Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian Catholic Church in Bunkerhill Twp., with Fr. Robert Irish presiding. Burial will follow at Fitchburg Cemetery. The family will also receive friends at the church on Tuesday from 10-11 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.
