Donna Whetstone Obituary

Age - 80

September 11, 2023

Wapakoneta, OH

Donna J. Whetstone, 80, of Wapakoneta passed away at 9:04 a. m. Monday, September 11, 2023 at Lima Memorial Health System. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

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