Donna Marie Colby Donna Marie Colby, 61, of Alpena, formerly of Atlanta, MI, passed away on August 21, 2009 at her residence. She was born on August 25, 1947 to Richard and Ruth (Wilson) Colby in Detroit, MI. She was an animal lover and nic nac collector, especially clowns. She always supported our troops overseas. Donna enjoyed her grandchildren very much. Donna is survived by her daughter, Kim (Glen) Brancheau of Atlanta, MI; grandchildren, Shaun, Emily, Kristin, and Dillan; great granddaughter, Clara; mother, Ruth Taylor of Atlanta, MI; sisters, Linda Speer of Atlanta, and Sandra Colby of Fowlerville, MI; brother, Steve Colby of South Lyon, MI; and step brothers, Gary (Charlene) Taylor of Alaska and Bruce (Chris) Taylor of Idaho. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Kyle; father Bernard Taylor; and step brother, David Taylor. As were her wishes, cremation has taken place and there are no services planned at this time.
Donna is survived by her daughter, Kim (Glen) Brancheau of Atlanta, MI; grandchildren, Shaun, Emily, Kristin, and Dillan; great granddaughter, Clara; mother, Ruth Taylor of Atlanta, MI; sisters, Linda Speer of Atlanta, and Sandra Colby of Fowlerville, MI; brother, Steve Colby of South Lyon, MI; and step brothers, Gary (Charlene) Taylor of Alaska and Bruce (Chris) Taylor of Idaho. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Kyle; father Bernard Taylor; and step brother, David Taylor.
As were her wishes, cremation has taken place and there are no services planned at this time.