Dona Joslyn Thomann

July 22, 1927 - November 7, 2015

Dona Joslyn Thomann, 88, passed away Saturday, November 7th, 2015 in Lansing, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Rolland and Ursula Joslyn; and twin sister, Gloria Alice Amundsen. Dona is survived by her husband, Jack Thomann, her daughter, Janet Dayrell and husband, Mark; her sons, Robert Thomann and wife, Maureen and Todd Thomann and wife, Valerie; grandchildren, Tim, Peter and Erik Dayrell; Lauren, Andrea, Jake and Kara Thomann; great grandchildren, Stella, Lana and Julien and a host of other family and friends. Dona was born July 22, 1927 along with her twin sister in Chicago, Illinois to Don Taylor and Ursula Farnham, Don passed away when the girls were very young. Ursula later married Walter Rolland Joslyn, who adopted the girls as his own. September 30, 1946 Dona married her true love, Jack Thomann and spent seventy wonderful years together and raised a daughter and two sons. She cherished spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, golfing and spending time with her dogs. Dona will forever be remembered for the love and care she provided her family and the joy she found in life. She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her. A private family memorial will be held. Memorial contributions may be given to the Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI 48906. Arrangements by the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge.