Donna Scullion

Donna Scullion, age 78, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at her home in Platteville after a long, courageous battle with Parkinsons disease. She was surrounded by her family and devoted caregivers.

She was born on December 21, 1933, in Highland, WI, a daughter of Eugene and Gertrude (Beckius) Scullion.

Donna graduated from Highland High School in 1951, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with a degree in History in 1955, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a MS in Library Science. Her professional career included teaching at Cassville High School, and a long tenure as librarian at York Community High School in Elmhurst, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Mary Jean Scullion Muldowney; and brothers-in-law, Tom Muldowney and Thomas Chambers.

Donna is survived by two sisters, Carole Scullion Chambers of Hyde Park, NY and Sally Scullion (Stephen) Kulasa of Greenfield, WI; nieces and nephews, Tim Muldowney, Susan Muldowney Olson, Joann Muldowney Lindholm, Madison; Kathleen Chambers Flaherty Natick, Ma; Matthew Kulasa, Manchester, England ;Zachary Kulasa Carol Stream, Il and her life-long friend, L. James Leitl of Platteville.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 am on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at SS Anthony & Philip Catholic Church, Highland, WI, with Father Kenneth J. Frisch celebrating the mass. Burial was in St. Anthony Cemetery, Highland. Visitation was from 9 am to 11 am Saturday, April 21, 2012, at the church.

Donnas family would like to thank Southwest Hospice for their respectful care and her caregivers. You are special people!

Memorial Donations may be made to the Donna Scullion Memorial Fund. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home, Platteville is serving her family.