Donnaleen Joann Lanktree

Donnaleen Joann Lanktree (Verschaeve), age 77, of Rochester Michigan passed away unexpectedly Friday July 3, 2020. Donnaleen was born the daughter of Albert and Erna (Marten) Verschaeve in Detroit on March 11, 1943. She graduated from Dexter High School. Donnaleen held many jobs throughout her life, including as an executive secretary at Art Van Furniture for many years, and most recently working for Joann Fabrics. She was very active with American Rosie Riveter Association, serving as president for many years and doing presentations to numerous schools and organizations. She had a passion for genealogy and had traced her heritage back nine generations and counting. She was instrumental in establishing and organizing Rosie plaques at the Yankee Air Museum and Willow Run. She organized and participated in setting a world record for the most people dressed as Rosie the Riveter at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti on October 14, 2017. She is survived by her children Brian Blough, Michele (Joe) Boncher, Craig (Sarah) Blough, Derek (Vanessa) Blough, and Adrienne (Mike) Girardin; grandchildren Brooke, Madison, Olivia, and Cassidy; sister Denise (Rich) Clark; nephew Aaron (Kelly) Clark; niece Rachel (Paul) Burris); great nephews Jackson and Bryce; and great niece Presley, She was predeceased by her daughter Shawn Young; and her parents. Visitation will be held Tuesday July 7th from 10am-Noon at Pixley Funeral Home, located at 322 W. University Drive in downtown Rochester. A Funeral Service will follow at Van Hoosen Jones Cemetery, located at 482 E. Tienken Rd, Rochester.