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Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home
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Norwalk, OH 44857
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Donna Hile Midkiff

Donna Hile Midkiff, 90, of Norwalk, went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Born on February 18, 1933 in Orrville, OH, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Ethel Douglas.

Donna is survived by her children, Doug (Sharon) Hile, of Avondale, AZ, Laura (Mike) Mack, of Ashland, John (Roxanna) Hile, of Bon Air, VA, Becky (Perry) Wilson, of Milan, David (Sarabeth) Hile, of Evans, Ga; 13 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 5 step-children and their families; as well as many dear friends and caregivers at the Carriage House, Kingston, and Gaymont. On September 6, 1953, she married Howard Hile, he preceded her in death on September 25, 1979 after 26 years of marriage. Donna married Glen Midkiff in 1981 and he preceded her in 2012.

Outside of caring for her family and the many she considered her family, Donna enjoyed knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, cooking, and attending church activities. As a final act of caring, Donna donated her body to The Ohio State University College of Medicine.

A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, September 23, at The Chapel-Norwalk Campus, 156 S. Norwalk Rd W, Norwalk, OH 44857, from 3-4 p.m. with a memorial service beginning at 4 p.m.

The family suggests memorial contributions in Donna's memory be directed to either the Ohio Library for the Blind, 17121 Lakeshore Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44110, or the Salvation Army, 55 Whittlesey Ave, Norwalk, OH 44857. Expressions of sympathy may be shared online at www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com.