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7, 1927 - Dec. 18, 2009SOUTH BEND - Donna Rose Jane, of South Bend, IN went to be with her Lord, December 18, 2009 at Hospice House, South Bend. She was born in Eaton Rapids Township, Michigan, November 7, 1927 to O. Glenn Clifford and Mildred Marie (Chase) Clifford. She grew up in Charlotte, Michigan and enjoyed playing the saxophone in the band. She married Bertram (Bert) Jane in 1948 after he completed his military service in the United States Navy. They moved to South Bend in 1948 where they lived most of the rest of their married life. She was a member of the First Brethren Church of South Bend for many years and served in many of the church's ministries. She encouraged people to pursue more education after high school and set the example by returning to school to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse. She became an LPN in 1970. After that she worked in hospitals in Ft. Wayne, Bloomington and South Bend. Even after she stopped working, she used her nursing skills to help others that needed care. Donna was also a talented seamstress. She used her talents to make clothes for family and friends. She loved to read and became a member of Friends of the Library. Donna is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Jeff) Barnett of Clayton, IN; granddaughter, Amelia Rose (Luke) Kanuchok of Avondale, AZ; great grandsons, Joshua and Ethan Kanuchok and a sister, L. Jean Limmer of Charlotte, MI. She also leaves behind many life-long friends and family members. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Bert Jane and their infant son. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 7, 2010 in the First Brethren Church, 4909 S. Ironwood Drive, South Bend. Burial will take place in the spring at Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte, Michigan. Friends may visit with the family from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2010 in the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan St. South Bend and one hour prior to the services in church on Thursday. Contributions in memory of Donna Rose Jane may be offered to the First Brethren Church, 4909 S. Ironwood Dr. South Bend, IN 46614 or to The Center for Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. 111 Sunnybrook Ct., South Bend, IN 46637. Online condolences may be made at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.