Southard, Donna M.

Donna M. Southard, age 77 of Clintonville, formerly of Appleton, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2011 at her residence. Donna was born on August 17, 1934 in New London, the daughter of the late Fred and Helen (Toebel) Bellile. She was raised in New London where she later was united in marriage to Wayne Southard. The couple lived in the communities of Menasha, New London and Appleton. In 2001 Donna moved to Clintonville where she has lived since. Her hobbies included sewing, reading, and flower vegetable gardening. She was a busy homemaker raising her family, was a sweet lady but tough as nails. Survivors include: Her sons: Steven Southard, Clintonville; Richard Southard, New London; Mark Southard, Neenah; Thomas Southard, Appleton; 8 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter, Her sisters: Arlene (Richard) Wanty, Waupaca; Sharon (Gordon) Wardin, Wautoma; Kay (Pat) Brush, New London; Her brother: Fred (Mary) Bellile, New London. She was preceded in death by her parents, her former husband, Wayne, 8 infant daughters and sons, a son, James, and 2 grandchildren, Jenna and Andrew Southard. Funeral services will be held 7 P.M. Thursday, October 6, 2011 at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville with Lincoln Wood officiating. Inurnment will be in the Twelve Corners Cemetery, Township of Center, Outagamie County, WI. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 6 P.M. until the time of the service. An online guest book may be signed at www.eberhardtstevenson.com