Donna Imel

Donna Imel, age 93, a resident of Portland, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025 at her home in Portland.

Donna was born August 27, 1931 in Adams County, Indiana the daughter of Orlando and Rose Marie (Fairchild) Brunner. She worked for Jay Garment for 9 years and then was a homemaker.

Donna married Carl Imel Sr. on April 22, 1950, he passed away on February 26, 2018 after 68 years of marriage.

Survivors Include:

2 sons: Carl Imel Jr. (wife Ruby) – Pennville, Indiana

William Imel (wife Lisa) – Portland, Indiana

3 daughters: Rosemary Armantrout (husband William) – Portland, Indiana

Donna Marie Imel – Bluffton, Indiana

Betty Imel – Portland, Indiana

12 grandchildren and several great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by a daughter Rebeca Sue Imel and a brother Eugene M. Brunner.

Visitation will be held Monday from 4-6 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral Services will follow the visitation at the funeral home at 6 p.m.

Burial will held at a later date at Antioch Cemetery south of Portland.

Memorial may be directed to the Portland Fire Department.