Donna Hershey
February 11, 2026
Resided in: Wichita, Kansas
Donna Hershey, 88, retired early childhood educator, died Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Private graveside service to be held. Memorial Service will be at 11:30 am, Friday, February 20, 2026, at Ridgepoint Church.
Donna is preceded in death by her parents, Walter Newton and Meda Gertrude Male; husband, Joseph Warren Hershey; daughter, Jill D. Hershey; sister, Patricia Diane Male; and brother, W. Newton Male. She is survived by her son, Jerry W. (Tracey) Hershey of Wichita, KS; daughter, Julie Hershey of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; granddaughters, Alyssa (Micah) Watney, Natasha Bergen; honorary daughter, Mieka Dueckman; and honorary grandson, Jesse Dueckman.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with: AbilityPoint, 2919 West 2nd Street North, Wichita, Kansas 67203, and Ridgepoint Church, 8000 West 21st Street, Wichita, Kansas 67205.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary – West Chapel.
Services
Memorial Service: Friday, February 20, 2026 11:30 am
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The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Donna Hershey 's name.
Ridgepoint Church
8000 West 21st Street North
Wichita,
KS
67205
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~ Until we meet again, Donna, hopefully as neighbors in Heaven