Donna Genhelen Ishman's Obituary
Racine – Donna Ishman, 62, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on December 27, 2020.
Donna was born in Milwaukee to Martin and Florence (nee Kysely) Domokos on April 18, 1958. Donna was united in marriage to Dana G. Ishman on October 1, 1994, at the Wustum Museum in Racine. She worked for Johnson Outdoors for 25 years before retiring in May of 2019. Donna and her husband, Dana, shared a passion for tractors and were members of the Ford-Fordson Collectors Association, South East Wisconsin Antique Power and Collectibles Society, and the Illinois Railway Museum for many years. Donna was deeply loved and will be missed by many.
Donna leaves cherished memories to her daughter, Michelle Palmer; mother, Florence (nee Kysely) Domokos; grandchildren: Corbin Palmer, Easton LaFreniere, and Skylar Kenna; siblings: Glenn (Jo) Domokos, Darrell (Lynn) Domokos, Doug (Laurel) Domokos, Maralee (Vaughn) Groen, Pam (Tim Jones) Ishman, Cheryl Brown, and Beth Koleske; and by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Donna is predeceased by her husband, Dana G. Ishman; father, Martin Domokos; brothers-in-law: Ronn Ishman and Ray Brown.
A public visitation will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home on January 4, 2021 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. with a PRIVATE service to follow at 1:00 P.M. Donna will be laid to rest next to her husband, Dana, at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the National Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be shared at www.wilsonfuenralhomeinc.com.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, only 50 people will be allowed to enter the funeral home at a time. Guests may be required to wait outside until others leave the funeral home. Anyone planning on attending Donna’s visitation will also be required to wear a face covering/mask upon entering the funeral home along with following social distancing guidelines.
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