Hi momma. 16 years ago, you became my blue eyed angel that watches over me everyday. Days like this are always hard, missing your hugs, your laugh and your smile a little extra. But, tears turn to joy! I’m a senior now at OU and will be graduating in April,  I know you would be so proud. I miss you so much momma, but I know you are serving the lord and watching over dad and I. I love you momma❤️

15 years ago today you left us to serve the Lord.  Donna, you are so missed by so many.  Emma and I watch videos of you , smile, laughs and of course sorrowful tears. Today , we honor you and share special stories that bring back your loving self. Emma is 20 now and has so many of your wonderful and unforgettable traits. It is amazing what a beautiful person she has become.  Rest my blue eye angel and thank you for the wonderful daughter you have given me.
Tears turn to joy!
Andrew

Missing you a little extra today momma. I can still hear your laugh that has been played on the home videos we have , along with your beautiful smile that’s never going to fade. I love and miss you so much my blue eyed angel, but I know tears turn to joy ❤️

Happy Birthday Donna, wish you were here to celebrate your 54th. Love and miss you everyday.
Andrew

Hi momma, your little girl is growing up and following her mommas footsteps. First year college student at Oakland University striving to become as successful as you, with great opportunities ahead. Everyday I miss your beautiful smile and the amazing memories we had together. I know that you look down on me with those beautiful blue eyes and guide me through life, you are missed everyday. You are my guardian angel and I know that you shine down on me when time is needed. You will always be with me and I love you always and forever momma. I love and miss you my blue eyed angel. 

Hi momma, first year college student following her mommas footsteps by becoming an Oakland University grizzley. A great school with amazing opportunities, hoping to be as successful as you. Your sweet eyes and gorgeous smile is missed everyday. Your little girl is growing up and remembers all the amazing memories that we shared together. My blue eye guardian angel, I miss you everyday and I will love you always and forever. I know you are watching down on me and guiding me through life. I love you so much momma and your smile will always be with me forever. ❤️

Hi momma. It’s been about twelve years now since you became my blue eyed guardian angel that watches down on me everyday. Not a day goes by that  I don’t miss seeing your gorgeous smile and the feeling of your hugs and kisses. Dad and I share memories of all of us together and it always brings smiles on both of our faces. We miss you everyday. Days like this are always especially hard and we always wish you were here with us. The memory of your life and the memories we have will always make us smile. I love you momma.

Nine years ago today my blue eyed angel left to serve the Lord. We love and miss her so much.

You were in my dreams again last night. Funny how they come and stay with my throughout the day....

There are a few Friends we love as family...Donna was one of those friends. You are already missed by all who were fortunate enough to know you. Dear Andrew and Emma, please accept my love and prayers every day as you need them.

We are devastated over the loss of a dear friend, classmate, and co-worker. My heart and prayers go out to Donna's family. We love you and miss you dearly Donna.

Andrew and Emma, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

My prayers are with you and your family. I know that Donna adored you all. She was a beautiful person inside and out, what a wonderful friend and colleague. We miss her already. May God be with your family.

Wishing you our deepest condolences. May loving memories touch your hearts and ease your pain,Kim and Liz

Words cannot express the sadness and emptiness I feel over Donna's passing. I always felt at home with Donna, and knew she was there when I needed to talk or just vent or whatever. She was a star in our profession and a treasure to our department. I will miss her smiling face and keeping track her daily intake of Mountain Dew. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Emma. Love to you both. "Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass, of glory in the flower, we will grieve not, rather find strength in what remains behind" William Wordsworth

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. It was a true honor to be able to work along side of Donna and have her as my friend. She will be missed and thought of everyday. May God bless you and I know you are among the angels. We all love you. Love, Courtney Lukosavich

Dearest Andrew, Emma and Donna's family, My prayers are with you during this difficult time. I hope that it will bring you comfort to know that Donna is one of the nicest person I ever met.

Donna was a true blessing to have as a co-worker and a friend. She always had a calming way about her. Her million dollar smile will live on forever. Andrew and Emma, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear, Andrew, Emma, family, and friends, Our deepest sympathy for the loss of a truly wonderful person. We feel blessed to have been a part of Donna's life and will miss her greatly. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Andrew and Emma: Words cannot express on how sorry and devasated we are for your loss. Even though we only met a short time ago, Donna was a truly beautiful person inside and out. If you or Emma ever need anything, please know that we are only a phone call away. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim, Lynette, and Amanda Turner

Words could not express the sadness that I feel for losing a dear friend. Donna was one of the nicest and kindest person I have ever known. I cherish all the times that we shared in anesthesia school. And although we do not see each other very often anymore, I know that I still have a friend in her. My heart goes out to dear Emma. Emma, please do not ever forget that your mom loves you so much and you mean the world to her. Andrew, my thoughts and prayer are with you. Finally, to my friend Donna, I will miss you. I prayer for your eternal peace and happiness. Take care

Dear Andrew and Emma, I am truly saddened to hear that Donna is gone. She was a wonderful co-worker, a wonderful person. She had a beautiful smile...one that I'll never forget. Her blue eyes could brighten up any day. Your wife and mother was a special person. I want you to know that I am thinking of you.

You were loved and you will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Donna will be greatly missed. May God's promise of everlasting life provide you comfort during this difficult time. -The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him. Isaiah 43:1-3

We are all truly saddened and shocked from the loss of Donna. She was such a beautiful person inside and out. We were very fortunate to have known and worked with her. She will be missed by everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.

I'm a so sorry to here of the loss of Donna. She was a great co-worker and we often talked about our duaghters and how amazing and loving they are. She was truly a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed. God bless your family during this difficult time. May her memory be forever cherished in your heart. Deepest sympathy Angela Marshall CRNA

Andrew and Emma, My thoughts and prayers go out to you in your time of grief. Donna was a wonderful person and it was an honor to have been a co-worker and friend of hers. Emma, your mommy talked about you often and you could tell just how much she loved you by the way her eyes would light up. She will truly be missed.

Words cannot express the sadness so many people feel with the loss of Donna. She was a beautiful, caring person and she will be deeply missed. Many thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Emma and Andrew Donna was one of the best anesthetist at Beaumont. She loved children and chose pediatric anesthesia as a speciality because she loved you, Emma. She was talented, professional and was loved by all. Her smile is seared in my memory. I am so sorry for your loss. sincerely, Carol Schmidt

Andrew and family, My heart goes out to you, I am so sorry you have to suffer such a tragic loss.

Andrew and Emma, There are no words that could possibly express how sorry I am for your loss. Donna was a joy to work with and to be around. Her physical presence will be missed but her spirit will always be felt. She is one of God's special angels watching over you.

Andrew i need you to believe that you will get threw this Emma needs you and you need her, together you guys will heel and your hearts will always hold the memories of Donna and will always bring comfort to you both, pray and look to the sky because you have a beautiful Angel looking down on you both

Andrew and Emma- Donna was such a beautiful person both inside and out. She spoke of you both often and always with a smile. It was an honor to know her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your famly during this difficult time.

Andrew and Emma: Words cannot express how truly sorry we are for your loss. Donna is such a wonderful person and we never saw her without a smile on her face. She will be truly missed. Please know that we are here if you need anything at all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless you all. Love, Paul, Darlene, Taylor, Sara and Lucas

Andrew and Emma, our prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you.

Marty & Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your friends BRMC CCU

Andrew, I am here for you if you need me. I will be unable to attend the services due to work. Please remember you are in all of our prayers here in the PICU. We Love you

Donna will always be remembered for her loving touch, and genuine beauty. She will be deeply missed in Beaumont Endoscopy Department where she brought smiles to everyone. God bless you and your family. God has chosen an angel!

What an amazing person we have lost. Donna was a gifted anesthetist. I loved her honesty and beautiful smile. Her spirit touched me and so many others. Your family is in my prayers.

Andrew and Emma, Know that we are praying for you and your family. You are in our thoughts and in our hearts. Kyle and Michele Blain and Family

I'm very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I'm very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.My condolences to the family.

ANDREW, SO YOUNG & SO BEAUTIFUL. OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU & EMMA.

Cheri and I were shocked and saddened about the passing of your wife. We are so sorry for the grief you must be feeling. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

To the Costeiu family- Donna was a beautiful woman with a bright spirit. She brought love to all that knew her and expert care to her patients. She will be missed. You are all in my prayers. Sincerely, Shannon Colucci

Andrew you and your little angel Emma are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. Jen H (RN CICU)

Andrew & Emma, Donna was an amazing person and teacher. I can only imagine how wonderful and loving she was as a wife and a mother. I am a student in the anesthesia program and I have had the pleasure of working with her on many occassions. She will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Andrew, Laura and I are shocked and saddened to here of the sudden passing of Donna. From what I knew of Donna while working at St. John for more than a decade, was that she was one of the best ICU nurse's I'd meet. The entire medical field has lost a champion of compassion and caring. To Donna,"May the road rise up to meet you, May the rain's fall gently on your fields, And may god forever hold you in the palm of his hands". God bless you Andrew and Emma, our thoughs are always with you, The Dessingers

Words cannot express the sorrow felt at the loss of Donna. It was my privelege to go to school with her. She was a hard worker, she always wanted to do things right, and she always persevered. She was a beautiful person, and is already missed. My prayer is that God would give you the comfort & strength for each day and for every challenge. And that the same strength that Donna had you would find in these days ahead. Emma your mommy loved you so much and was always so proud of you.You were a shining star in her eyes. "May you find hope in the Lord, who gives us strength.."Isaiah 40:31

I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your daughter during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Donna's beautiful personality and smile will never be forgotten. She will be greatly missed by us in the endoscopy department. Many thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Andrew and Emma, We are so sad for you both. We are here for you when you need us with lots of hugs! Teri, Dan, DJ and Sydney Phillips

I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will always remember Donna's great smile and wonderful personality. I loved being able to share anesthesia school with her, a very stressful time, that Donna made more fun. She will always have a special place in my heart. With Love, Amy

Donna provided an example of how we all should live of lives. It was an honor and a pleasure to work with her. She will be truly missed.

your family here at ST.JOHN MAIN wants you to know your in our prayers

Dear Andrew and Emma, I am so very sorry for your loss. Donna was a very special person; she was beautiful inside and out. She made the world a better place just by being so genuine and giving. You will all remain in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Judi O

Please accept my deepest sympathy at this very sad time. Donna was a very kind, thoughtful and genuine person, who I had the privelege to know and work with at WBHRO endoscopy. Sincerely, Sue Simonson

God Bless you Andrew and Emma during this most difficult and tragic time. Donna's beauty will be remembered by many.

Andrew and Emma, We are saddened by the loss of your wife and Emma's mommy. Know that Donna will always be looking over you and forever in your presence. John & Kathy

The Costeiu family, I can not express in words the sorrow felt for your loss. Donna was a magnificent person, a wonderful friend, and a great colleague. She touched so many lives with her beautiful smile and caring touch, including my own. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family.

Andrew and Emma, We are deeply saddened to hear of Donna's passing. Please know we are praying for you and your families. May God give you strength in this most difficult time.

I was very saddened to hear about Donna's passing. She was someone that really lived every day to the fullest. While I know that words are only a small gesture of support, I want you to know that her spirit has touched many people's lives as it has mine and I am truly honored to call her a friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Megan Banks

On behalf of all the anesthesiologists at Beaumont Hospitals, please accept our sincerest sympathies for your loss. Donna was a talented professional who truly loved what she did and was admired and respected by all who she came in contact with. She had such an incredibly positive impact on so many people in the way too short time she was with all of us. Emma and Andrew, always remember Donna as the caring, thoughtful and giving person she was. We surely will.

Dear Andrew, Emma, parents, and family, You have my deepest sympathy. I too knew Donna as a wonderful, dedicated anesthetist; but what I remember most fondly is the pride in her eyes when she was with Emma at a baby shower about a year ago. I could just tell how much she loved being a mom and how she adored her little girl! You're all in my prayers.

We will never comprehend how a genuinely kind, uniquely loving, profoundly brilliant, and exquisitely beautiful wife, mother, daughter, sister, colleague, crna, and friend be stolen from us so abruptly and senselessly. To Andrew, Emma, and Donna's family, all of us that had the privilege of knowing Donna would do anything to remove the immense pain and sorrow you feel for the world is a darker place without her. Our sincerest condolences, Stan and Sara Malewski and Cherokee(ILM)

wishing you the love of family and friends as you heal from this loss.Donna was a special lady to us all.

Dear Andrew, I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Donna, I know how difficult this must be for you and you family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Donna was such a kind, gentle soul. She would do anything to help someone in need. I know how much you will miss Donna. I encourage you to draw on your strength and the strength of your family. You can count on me for any assistance in these sad times. May God bless you and your family during this time and always, Sam Dabaja, RN. Cardiac Cath Lab. SJHMC

Andrew and Emma... You have the most beautiful angel in heaven watching over you. Her radiant smile will stay with all of us who were fortunate to have met her. God Bless you both.

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Some people leave a mark in this world by the way they lead their lives and they way they touched others. Donna was certainly one of those people! May her love and spirit continue to shine upon Andrew and Emma.

Donna was a great friend, she will always be remembered for the great legacy she left behind. My prayers goes to the whole family and Andrew inpariticular, hoping that God will provide you with patience and peace. may God bless you Ali Zahreldin

Andrew, Emma and Family I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you always. My all the angles in Heaven watch over and protect your family always. Donna will always stay in your Heart always. You are loved. MaryAnn&Mark Corona

Andrew and Emma My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Jan Tasios and family.

Dear Andrew, Emma and family, My time with Donna was brief as she was one of my anesthesia instructors. Her gifts were greatest when she shared them with others and she did so willingly, expecting nothing in return. May God and Donna watch over you the coming months and years as you journey forward. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. "The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God." Eileen Elias Freeman

Andrew & Emma, My deepest sympathy to you both.It was an honor & a priviledge to have worked with Donna.I will never forget her love of Tootsie Rolls or Mountain Dew! Her love for the both of you was greatest of all.Know that I keep you all in my heart & prayers.Sending a big hug to you both. God has the most beautiful angel in heaven.Her big blue eyes are shining down upon you & keeping you safe.God bless you! Jacquelyn Springfield St John Hospital Cardiac Cath Lab

All of us in Endoscopy at Royal Oak Beaumont will truly miss Donna. She was truly a joy to work with. We enjoyed her stories of her daughter, Emma, and her family and how she loved going to her family farm. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

God bless you Andrew and I will be praying for your entire family. Love Estelle Humphrey

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Andrew and Emma, We would like to extend our deepest apologies for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time, and will remain in our prayers during the road ahead. Please know that if there is anything we can help out with, please don't hesitate to ask. May God be with you both. Love, David, Donna, Connor, Claire, & Colin Pullen

We pay our condolences and prayers for your loss. I am sorry we could not attend the service, due to the fact I have a bad cold. God has a place in his home for your wife/mother.

For the short time I've know Donna, I have always been struck by her grace and dedication to her family and patients. She was a caring soul who loved children--that was very apparent in her work at the Peds Center. She will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to her loving family.

Andrew and Emma, We are so sorry for your loss. We were never fortunate enough to meet Donna, however after reading the guestbook it is so clear that she was an amazing and beautiful woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both during this difficult time. Keep your memories very close and they will give you the strength to get through each day at a time.

The distance grew far, but the friendship never did. In Donna's last email she said "I always knew we would stay friends." I will miss my friend. Eight years of working together, midnights in MICU, days in the Cath Lab, nights on call, sleep overs (she got Boomer, I got Damion), than Andrew and Emma, school and new jobs. We did it all girl. You have always been my role-model. Your beauty, laughter and sarcasm will live in my heart...

To Andrew, Emma & Family, My deepest sympathies go to all of you with this devastating loss. Donna was a sincere joy to know. May you find comfort in your memories and may God's love be with you all.

Dear Andrew & Emma, My sincere condolences to you, Emma and the rest of your family. Donna was an exceptional woman and it was a privilege to work with her in the CCL at SJHMC. She was not only an excellent nurse, but a kind and caring person. In ways big and small, Donnaâ€™s life changed our world and left it a better place and touched too many hearts to ever be forgotten. May your precious memories give you comfort, for they will live in your heart forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family and I know that so many others are also praying for you. I pray that God grant you strength and courage during this most difficult time. Godâ€™s peace and blessings, Bee Schramm

Donna's friendly ways and sparkly blue eyes will be sorely missed at work. For her family, my deepest sympathy.

Andrew, Emma & families Words are so inadequate at a time like this. Although, Don & I never had the privledge of meeting Donna, our daughter, Janice, spoke of her friend often. We are thinking of you & Emma and lifting you and your family up in prayer. Sincerely, Don & Carol Boylan

Words and tears cannot begin to tell you how much the entire Costeiu Family means to us...We will always be there for Emma, Andrew, and the Costeiu Family...Today, Tomorrow, & Forever. Donna will always be close to our Hearts !! Love You !!

I pray that God's ever present spirit will be felt by you daily as your living continues, missing this vital part of your family. God bless you each and every day.

Donna was an incredible woman and all of us are better because we had the opportunity to know her. She will not be forgotten. How unbelievably sad.

Andrew and Emma, You are in my prayers during this difficult time. May you find peace in your fond memories of Donna and strength in your family and friends. May God bless you and your family.

My deepest sympathies. Donna was a wonderful co-worker....always so kind and caring. Emma was her NUMBER ONE. She spoke of her frequently with great pride and love. Donna's beautiful smile and shining blue eyes will always be with me. She was an amazing woman and will be missed by all who knew her. Andrew and Emma.... Donna's love and compassion will live on in both of you. May God Bless You and Comfort You.

Andrew, Emma, and Geiersbach Family, When I first met Donna, the first thing that I noticed is how much she loved all of you. Remember that will never change. I am so sorry for your loss and if there is anything I can do, just let me know. My thoughts are with you. Christy

My thoughts and prayers of support go out to Donna and her family - may we treat each moment of our lives as being as being so precious - as is Donna.

Andrew and Emma, I want you to know what a "special" person Donna was. She always had a smile and a warm word to say to me when we saw each other. Today, I went to her funeral and she is still a "special" person even though there was no smile or word from her. I wore a special necklace for the funeral to honor her. It was a gold necklace of all "angels" for Donna looked like an angel. Donna left you here on earth, a husband deeply in love with her who is so hearbroken and a daughter for you to care for who will always remember her beautiful mother. God Bless You Andrew & Emma.. Love you always, Aunt Violet

I am very sad to hear of Donna's passing. You will get through this tough time. Think of all the wonderful memories you have of Donna. She will always be with you... Love, Lisa Demattia and Family. A poem by David Harkins in Donna's Memory.... â€œYou can shed tears that she is gone, or you can smile because she has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all she's left. Your heart can be empty because you can't see her, or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember her only that she is gone, or you can cherish her memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back. Or you can do what she'd want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.â€

Andrew, Emma and family... Love endures in smiles, a remembered touch, and laughter. May you find comfort in beautiful memories. Donna's smile touched more people then you could ever imagine. It was an honor to work with Donna. I am a better person for knowing her. She truly was an example of living life to the fullest. Donna's happiness was contagious. Her love for you will be ever present. Please find comfort in knowing her spirit lives on. With deepest sympathy

Andrew, I can't even express how sorry I am for your loss. There are no words that I can say to make it any easier for you. Just know that I will be there for you and Emma. A gentle heart is with God now. Heaven is a better place with Donna there. You will always be in my prayers. John

Andrew, I was so saddened to hear of the sudden loss of your wife Donna. I send my thoughts any prayers to you and Emma. I know that you and Emma will get through this time with the love and support of friends and family by your side. If I can do anything for you or your family please let me know.

OBITUARY

Donna Lynn Costeiu

February 9, 1968 – November 4, 2008

A.H. Peters Funeral Home

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