Donna K. Walker Freds, 79 of Wells County passed away on April 24, 2022 at her residence in Markle after a battle with cancer. She was a graduate of Ossian High School. Donna was a homemaker but also worked at Peyton’s in Bluffton for several years. She enjoyed baking, playing the organ and piano and spending time with her family and friends. Donna was also passionate about angels and her dog, Angel. She had a wonderful sense of humor, loved to laugh and play jokes on her “baby brother”, even when he was no longer a baby, and was known for her generosity.
Donna was born on October 25, 1942 in Fairbury, Illinois, the daughter of Lewis and Juanita Walker.
She was united in marriage to John Freds on October 21, 1961.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years: John Freds of Markle; two sons: Dan (Jennifer) Freds of Huntington County; David (Jeff) Freds of Lafayette, IN; a daughter: Melissa Small of Wells County; a brother: Gary Walker of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren: Robert (Darci) Freds, Kara (Tim) Zeese, Ian (Hanna) Freds, Julianna Small, Elizabeth Small and six great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister: Gay Huffman, a brother: Donald Walker and a grandson: Michael Small.
A celebration of life for family and friends will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Myers Funeral Home Markle Chapel, 415 N. Lee Street, Markle, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made out to Sparks Cemetery in care of Myers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 403, Markle, IN 46770.
