Donna Jean (Rosenthal) Atkinson, 77, Lincoln, died Wednesday (9-30-09). Born (8-4-32) in Lincoln, Nebraska to Ernest and Bertha (Schwacker) Frain. Homemaker. Married Harvey Atkinson on June 4, 1986. Member: American Lutheran Church, Rebekah Lodge #150, American Legion Post #342 Auxiliary.
Family members include husband: Harvey; daughter, son-in-law: Lois and Larry Gillispie, Lincoln; son: Wesley Rosenthal, Temple, TX; step-daughter, spouse: Ann Atkinson-Isaman and Dan Isaman, Aurora, CO; step-son, spouse: Jim Atkinson and Gina Connett, Lincoln; grandchildren, spouse: Kip and Jessica Gillispie, Kyle Gillispie, all of Lincoln; step- granddaughters: Lizzy Isaman, Washington, DC, Leah Isaman, Chicago, IL; brothers, sister-in-law: James D. Frain, Ernie and Joyce Frain, sisters: Inez Ludemann, Leta McGinnis, all of Lincoln; brother-in-law: Ron Atkinson, Denver, CO; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, first husband Wilber Rosenthal, brother Marion Frain.
Funeral Services: 10:00 a.m. Saturday (10-3-09) American Lutheran Church, 4200 Vine Street. Pastor Henry Thorberg officiating.
Memorials to American Lutheran Church or American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
Visitation one hour prior to service time.
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