Donna Jean Mattmuller (née Miller), age 98, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, in Anna Maria Nursing Home, surrounded by the love of her family. Born to Harold and Alice Miller, Donna grew up in a close‑knit family with her brothers Wallace, Russell, and John, each of whom shaped her early life with the same steady kindness she later became known for.
Donna graduated from Aurora High School in 1946 and went on to earn her B.S. in Education from Ohio Northern University in 1950. She devoted 18 years to the Aurora School system as a dedicated staff member, touching countless lives through her quiet strength, steady guidance, and unwavering belief in the value of learning.
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