Ina M. Donnelly
Ina M. Donnelly, born November 7, 1933 in Stanley, North Dakota to Thomas and Leah Hanson, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Ina was the youngest of eight children. She graduated from Stanley High School in 1951. On March 30, 1955, she married Roger Donnelly in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Following Roger’s discharge from the United States Army, they moved to Topeka, Kansas, where they built their life and raised their family.
Ina was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her son, Terry Donnelly and his wife Melissa and her son, Brian Donnelly and his wife Sue; six grandchildren, Daniel Bilicki, Michael Bilicki, Elizabeth Bilicki, Rebecca DeMasi and husband, Walter, Claire Donnelly, and Nicholas Donnelly; and two great-grandchildren, Rowan Bilicki and Drake Bilicki.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roger Donnelly, and her daughter Kathy Bilicki and her husband, David.
Ina will be remembered for her love of family, her kind and caring spirit, and the lasting impact she had on all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.
My deepest condolences to the Donnelly and Bilicki families. Growing up and playing sports with Terry Donnelly, I was a fixture at the Donnelly home for many years. I have so many fond memories of playing basketball and Mrs..Donnelly would always make us sandwiches and get us cold drinks during a break. She was not only Terry’s but all of our biggest fans. She and Roger were at all of our games from little league all through high school. They were always there for us with words of encouragement and sound advice. Ina was blessed with a big heart and a loving spirit. She gave us all unconditional love. What a blessing to have been able to call her my friend for over 50 years. I will miss her greatly but I am comforted by the many memories we all share of our wonderful times together. I know she is resting in the loving hands of God and has been reunited with Roger and Kathy and all of her loving family and friends.
We were saddened when we learned she had passed and extend our condolences to the entire Donnelly family.