MEISCH-JOHNSTON, Donna L. (Norman) - b. December 10, 1933 - d. August 18, 2015

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Donna L. Meisch-Johnston, 81, a resident of Howard, Kansas, passed away on August 18, 2015 at her home.  Donna was born on December 10, 1933 in Piedmont, Kansas to Wesley I. and Mildred E. (Misner) Norman.

After graduating from Piedmont High School, Donna was united in marriage to W.F. Meisch in 1952.  She worked in accounting and tax preparation for the couple's business, W.F. Meisch Dirt Contractor.  The couple was married for 50 years when W.F. passed away in 2006.  Donna then married Gene Johnston, and they were happily married until his passing in 2006.

Donna was a member of the Howard United Methodist Church and a member of the VFW.  In her spare time, she loved sewing, dancing, playing cards, antique car parades, and socializing at the Moline Senior Citizens Center.  Donna loved her family immensely and loved spending time with them, especially her beautiful grandchildren.

Donna is survived by her daughter, Linda D. Askew and husband, J. Michael of Ochelata, Oklahoma; brother, Larry D. Norman of Howard, Kansas; grandchildren, Jennifer D., Julie R., and Jeffrey T. Askew; and great-grandchild, Taylor W. Askew.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley I. and Mildred Norman, husbands, W.F. Meisch and Gene Johnston; and sister, Mary Darlene Meisch.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 21, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Howard United Methodist Church in Howard, Kansas with Pastor Stacy Ellsworth officiating.  Interment will be held at the South Lawn Cemetery in Severy, Kansas.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service.  Online condolences may be left at www.countryside.com.  Memorials are suggested to the Senior Citizens Center.  Services are entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)