DonnaLu (Mishler) Aldrich

Donnalu Mishler Aldrich 80 of Cadillac MI passed away on June 23rd 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

Donnalu was born on August 10th 1943 in Cadillac MI to Donald Mishler Sr and Nelle Plotts . She was married to Orville Ball in 1964 and he passed away in 1997. She married Bill Aldrich in 1999. She worked many jobs but her longest was 37 years worked at Mitchell and Bentley started out sewing car seats and was promoted to General Forman in the later years. Donnalu loved to sew and crochet, she loved camping reading and had a love for the casino. Many summers were spent at Rose lake in Tustin and Lake Billings in Manton with her friends and family. Donnalu loved her big family she lived for all of them. She was a kind loving parent, grandparent and great grandparent.

She was survived by her husband Bill Aldrich of Cadillac, Siblings Donald Jr (Sharon) Mishler of Louisville KY, Tom Mishler of Cadillac, children Ronnie (Jack) Duncan of Cadillac , Vicki (Jack) Young of Cadillac and Harley “buck” Ball of Owosso. Step-children Kim (Damon Runyon) Aldrich of Mesick, Jenny (Todd) Marino of Curran and Shannon (Bruce) Benoit of Cedar Springs. Also her Son in law Bruce Davis of Cadillac. Her 20 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her Parents Donald Sr and Nelle Mishler, brother Robert Mishler, daughter Kathy Davis, Step-son Rusty Ball, grandson Steven Fredell, grandson Harley Ball Jr, granddaughter Camie-Anne Ball and great grandson Gavin Fredell

The celebration of life service will be held on Saturday July 13th 2024 at noon. It will be held at 323 17th street Cadillac MI 49601, all are welcomed to attend. We also want to give a special thank you to Hospice of Cadillac for all the care and love they showed Donnalu and her family.

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