Teresa Donovan

Passed away September 16, 2024

Born and raised in Kalamazoo she graduated from Loy Norrix High School and went on to receive a degree from Madonna University in interpretation for the deaf.

She enjoyed sports, football, disc golf, and softball. Teresa loved spending time at the lake, swimming and skiing. She loved dogs, especially Sully, who she dog sat and was fondly referred to as “Aunt Treat-sa”. She was very generous and loved spending time with family and friends.

She worked at Loy Norrix as an interpreter with special needs children. She later became a CNA and worked as a caregiver until she was diagnosed with kidney failure. She was blessed to receive a kidney transplant (thanks Joel), and after a long 5 year recovery was able to return to work with KPS as a bus driver.

Although she never married or had children of her own she loved spending time with her nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Kathryn (Koenigshof) Donovan, along with her siblings: Tom Donovan, and Ethel Donovan.

She is survived by her siblings: Deannie Moerdyk, Joe (Michelle) Donovan, Ellen Donovan (Louanne Cali), Peggy Meier, and Bill (Tracy) Donovan.

Per her wishes cremation has taken place.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 2 – 6 PM at Weatherstone Village Club House, 5210 Marsh Arbor Trail, Kalamazoo, MI 49004. Donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation.

Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes, 6080 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo (269) 375-2900.