Donna Ilene Frederick

“Allow the light and the healing presence of Christ to shine brightly through your lives. In that way, all those who come in contact with you will discover the loving kindness of God.”
— St. Pope John Paul II

Donna Ilene Frederick (nee Bradley), 93, of Madison, OH, went to her Heavenly home on July 2, 2025, due to congestive heart failure. She was born on January 16, 1932, in Gibson City, IL. She is preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Zura Bradley; her husband Phillip Lee Frederick; her brothers Michael Zimmer and Ray Zimmer; her daughter Nancy Bruce and her son Bradley Alan Frederick.

Donna married Phillip Lee Frederick on November 27, 1952, and lived in numerous towns in Illinois. They later moved to Ohio in 1969 where she was a devoted wife and mother. She worked as a nurse’s aide in the nursery at Euclid General Hospital until her retirement. She found joy in preparing meals and decorating to celebrate seasons, birthdays, and anniversaries. Her pineapple upside cake and chocolate chip cookies were family favorites. She had a knack for mailing the perfect card and it was important to her to mail a card for birthdays, recitals, graduations, and celebrations both near and far. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching baseball, basketball, and football games on television. She enthusiastically shared her sense of humor with everyone, and she took a special interest in the lives of those who cared for her.

Donna is survived by her daughter Susan Kay Linton (Frank), son-in-law Bob Bruce, daughter-in-law Quintene Frederick; grandchildren Andrea Cole (Joey), Leah Marks (John), Phillip Linton (Elisha), Daniel Frederick (Alex), Allison Davidson (Brian), Brad Lee Frederick (Melanie); 21 great grandchildren and host of other relatives and friends.

Friends may call from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 7, 2025, at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, OH, 44057. A graveside burial service will follow at Madison Memorial Cemetery, 3055 Arcola Road, Madison, OH 44057.

Let us remember the past with gratitude, live the present with enthusiasm, and look forward to the future with confidence. Online obituary and guestbook at www.behmfuneral.com