Donna Lynn Canchola

Visitation Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Visitation Time: 3:00-9:00 p.m.
Funeral Date: Thursday, November 17th, 2022
Funeral Time: 11:30 am
Place of Funeral: Trinity Lutheran Church
Funeral Notes: Visitation at Church on Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until time of funeral service 11:30 a.m.
Interment: Trinity Lutheran Cemetery

Donna Lynn Canchola (59) from Roselle, Illinois passed away in her childhood home on Sunday, November 13th. She was born on November 23rd, 1962 in Oak Park, Illinois. Donna was a joyful and loving daughter, sister, auntie, godmother, and friend. She graduated from Lake Park High School in 1982.

During high school Donna started working at McDonalds where she eventually became a store manager at several locations. She also received her cosmetology license and worked as a hair stylist for 5 years. Donna touched the lives of many. She was very involved with her church and was a Youth Director for many years, participating in mission trips and leading youth events. She always had a passion for working with teenagers and seeing them grow. Donna loved butterflies, crime shows, and donuts- but most of all Donna loved her family and friends. Donna lit up every room she was in. She loved to laugh, and loved to make others laugh. She is survived and deeply loved by her mother Virginia and the late Albert Canchola ; sister of Sherri Canchola, Christine (Alex) Guzman, and the late Jim (Michele) Canchola, Dear Friend of Robert Hynes; and loving aunt of many nieces and nephews Michael, Sean, Jill, Sara, Rachel, Elizabeth, and Emma.

The family would like to thank the wonderful help and care given by Donna’s caregivers: Tiya Mika, Fanny, Petty, Lyubov and Maggie. The visitation will be at Salerno’s Rosedale Chapel, 450 W. Lake St. Roselle on Wednesday, November 16th from 3:00pm to 9:00pm and also on Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 405 Rush St., Roselle from 10:30 a.m. until time of funeral service 11:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. If desired, and in lieu of flowers, friends may make memorial contributions to The Bread of Life Food Pantry and mark for food pantry(450 E Roosevelt Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185) FaithbridgeConnect.com/give . Funeral Info: 630-889-1700 or www.salernofuneralhomes.com.

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Posted by:
Don Ford

Posted on:
Tuesday, November 15, 2022

With great sadness I watched Donna tumble down a very difficult physical demise. Yet with great joy I know her suffering is now over and she is home with Jesus. I met donna long ago at First Assembly of God, Wheaton and from the beginning I was amazed at her gifting's. God used her in might ways with the the youth ministries. The children loved her and I watched as she helped many of them get jobs at McDonalds. And then she began helping at Bread of Life Food Pantry and everyone who came in contact with her was blessed by her positive personality. So more with great joy, I'm glad to have known her and glad that she is where we all hope to see her again.

Posted by:
Mike and Kay Evans

Posted on:
Tuesday, November 15, 2022

So sorry for your loss. As a neighbor of the Cancholas for more than 50 years, we remember Donna even as a preteen. All your many memories of her can be your comfort in this difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Mike and Kay

Posted by:
Nunes (nee Canchola) Anna and Bo Family

Posted on:
Tuesday, November 15, 2022

We didn't live in Chicago in the years Donna Lynn grew up but know any child of my brother Al and S-I-L Ginny had to be awesome. Reports from Grandma Josie kept me appraised of the joy she was. Shes now in her hands of God. Donna Lynn brighten their lives and made it whole. ♥️

Posted by:
GABRIEL MURPHY

Posted on:
Tuesday, November 15, 2022

I thank the Lord for allowing us to share in her life. Thank you Lord.