Donnita Lucille Thode Case slipped out of her earthly restraints and leapt into her eternal glory and her Father’s arms on April 11, 2025. Her loss was unexpected, but she was ready to meet the Lord.
Donnita was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Vernamae Case. She is survived by her brother, Lyle Case (Nancy), and her two children, Troy Thode (Colleen) and Michelle Weninger (Greg). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Alisha Dreiling, Casey Zarybnicky (Craig), Josh Dreiling (Christen), Jake Dreiling (Candice), Kaetlin Hermes (Josh), and Noah Weninger. Donnita has 13 great-grandchildren and was anxiously awaiting number 14 due soon.
Donnita lived her best life in her years after retirement, residing in her little farmhouse just up the road from her son. This was Donnita’s heaven on earth. One of her greatest pleasures was going out and watering cattle twice a day, every day, right up to the day she left us. Donnita loved, with her considerable whole heart, her children, and their families. One of her happiest last days was spent batting a balloon around with her youngest great-granddaughter. Donnita was a founding member of Bible Pathways Fellowship, where her love for the Lord was cemented and became the cornerstone for everything in her life.
Donnita will be remembered for many things, but most of all for the way she made people feel. Her smile was quick and contagious, and it brightened many a dark day. Donnita was encouraging and supportive, and she shared her wisdom and her talents freely. She was generous with her time and her money and gave everything she could to a good cause. Donnita’s loss will be felt by many; a testament to the beauty she brought to all of us. More importantly, Donnita’s life will be celebrated in sweet, sweet memories and the parts of her that we will carry with us for the rest of our lives, and until we meet again.
Funeral service will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Elliott Mortuary Chapel, with Pastor Stephen Schaffer officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may sign her memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday at Elliott Mortuary. Visitation will be 9 to 8 p.m., with family present to receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary.