Nancy J. Donaldson

Nancy J. Donaldson, 84 of Auburn, IN passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Millers Merry Manor in Garrett, IN. Nancy was born on November 9, 1940 to Kenneth and Mildred Cornelius in Cleveland, OH. She married Arthur W. Donaldson on June 18, 1960 in Granger, IN., he preceded her in death on December 1, 2012.

Nancy graduated from Elkhart High School. She enjoyed gardening in her flower garden. She loved to spend time with her family and friends.

Nancy is survived by her son Art (Angela) Donaldson of Knoxville, TN., her daughter Kathi (Todd) Kidder of Garrett, IN., and her daughter-in-law Jen (Gordon) Donaldson of Elkhart, IN; 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and her brothers Kenneth Cornelius of Hopkins, MN and William Cornelius of Elkhart, IN. Nancy was preceded in death by her son, Gordon S. Donaldson, daughter Linda Lee and her granddaughter Melissa.

Visitation will be held from 11am- 12pm on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, IN; where funeral services will be held at 12pm. Pastor Toby Kidder will officiate. Graveside services will be private at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola, IN., where Nancy will be laid to rest by her late husband and daughter. Online condolences may be made to Nancy’s family at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com