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Donna J. "Newzie" (Sickinger) Brunow, 96, residing in Milan, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.
Donna was born on July 11, 1926 in Norwalk, OH to the late Clifford and Grace (Krelich) Sickinger.
Donna was a 1944 graduate of Milan School where she served as class president, was track queen, and loved playing baseball as a child. She had many jobs during her long life. She worked at Trojan Powder (NASA) during WWII testing TNT for the war. After the war she worked at New Departure, Westinghouse in Norwalk, and many years at Scott Paper in Sandusky. She also helped build and owned the Milan Motel with the late Carl A. Brunow. Donna was a competitive person. She was almost unbeatable in gin rummy and croquet. She was also an avid reader, gardener, and made all kinds of pickles she gave away at Christmas. Donna was a member of the Milan American Legion and St. Anthony's Church. She loved her house in Milan and was a lifelong resident.
Donna is survived by her five daughters, Barbara (Stan) Evans of Sidney, OH, Carla Rowzer of Camp Hill, PA, Peggy (Alex) Ross of Englewood, FL, Patti Moon of Englewood, FL, and Kathy (John) Yount of Wilmington, NC; one son, Glenn "Pete" (Jayne) Brunow of Dunkirk, OH; ten grandchildren, Heather (John) Joyner, Erica Weber, Bret Rowzer, Stephen (Lauren) Evans, Grant (Chelsea) Evans, Clay (Erica) Brunow, Cory Brunow, Clint Brunow, Katherine (Caleb) Evans, and Olivia (Patrick) Brennan; one grandson-in-law, Charles Robinson; fifteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to her parents, Donna is preceded in death by her brother, Dr. Glen (Dorothy) Sickinger; sister, Marjorie (Leonard) Gliatta; granddaughter, Amy Jo (Ross) Robinson; and nephews, Steven and Brad Sickinger.
Friends and family may join for a graveside service on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Milan Cemetery, 110 S. Edison Drive, Milan with Fr. Francis Mariadas presiding. The Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory in Milan is assisting the family with services.
Those wishing to contribute to Donna's memory may do so to the Milan Public Library P.O. Box 1550, Milan, OH 44846 or to Stein Hospice Services 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870.
