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Donita Rae Donovan

October 24, 1953 ~ September 11, 2025

Born in: Oak Park, Illinois
Resided in: Indianapolis, Indiana

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Donita Rae Donovan 71, of Indianapolis passed away on September 11, 2025. She was born on October 24, 1953, in Oak Park Illinois to the late Donald & Marjorie Donovan.

Donita was the mother of four children who survive her: Dawn (Bryan) Black, Jennifer Morin, Jesse Morin, and Steven Morin. She also leaves behind five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, who brought her much joy.

Throughout her life, she worked on and off in the screen-printing industry, a trade that she enjoyed, and at times she was a stay-at-home mom. Family was important to her, and she loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in her own special way.

Nothing could be more relevant than she lived in the hearts of her children and her brother, no matter the distance they felt.

She will be remembered by her family for her unique spirit and style and the love she carried for those closest to her.

Along with her children Donita is survived by her grandchildren; Shelbi, Devin, Blake, Sydney, and Christian, great-grandchildren; Jaxton, Oliver, Oakley, Piper, and Noela, and brother; Shawn Donovan.

Donita is preceded in death by her brothers; Terry & Brian Donovan.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

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  1. My friend Donita was a Woman of strong opinions, deep Faith and unending thirst for Spirituality.
    She found her greatest Peace within Nature.
    There were many spaces in our togetherness but each time we were together it was like no time had passed at all.
    I am deeply saddened we were unable to say Goodbye properly.
    May God Keep You in His Loving Care
    See You on the Other Side…..

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  3. My Big Sister-
    I remember in 1st grade at Little Flower, like 60yrs ago! I’d lost my lunch card (*Pre-tech time LOL, they’d literally punch holes in your lunch pass, if your parents could afford it you could even get a punch for an extra milk!).
    Donita heard her 6yr little brother was crying in Sister Doreen’s office. Being told he’d disrespected Jesus by losing his lunch pass? Donita stormed in, gave me her pass and set Sister Doreen straight! I have many great memories of her being a great older sister.
    I’m sure Donita is in a peaceful place, finally at rest…

    My Big Sister-
    I Love You Donita
    Shawn

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  4. My Big Sister-
    I remember in 1st grade at Little Flower, like 60yrs ago! I’d lost my lunch card (*Pre-tech time LOL, they’d literally punch holes in your lunch pass, if your parents could afford it you could even get a punch for an extra milk!).
    Donita heard her 6yr old little brother was crying in Sister Doreen’s office. Being told he’d disrespected Jesus by losing his lunch pass? Donita stormed in, gave me her pass and set Sister Doreen straight! I have many great memories of her being a great older sister.
    I’m sure Donita is in a peaceful place, finally at rest…

    My Big Sister-
    I Love You Donita
    Shawn

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