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Donna Racine
Wallace
Oct 14, 1935 — May 10, 2026
Manistee
Donna Racine Wallace, age 90, of Manistee, MI passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility. She was born October 14, 1935 in Manistee, MI; daughter of the late Eva M. (Floyd) & Earl J. Racine, Sr. Donna was a graduate of Manistee High School with the class of 1954. She worked as a receptionist with the Century Boat Company of Manistee. She then was employed as a senior mechanical specialist for Shell Oil. She married Glenn G. Wallace in Manistee, MI. He preceded her in death on April 9, 2009. Donna was part of the Catholic community and member of Divine Mercy Parish of Manistee, previously attending as a communicant of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Shrine, where she was active in church ministry and activities.
She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Nickleson; her son & daughter-in-law, Warren (Nick) Jr. & Cindy Nickleson; 2 grandchildren, Danielle Roman and Nicholas Hutchins; 5 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters & 2 brothers-in-law, Linda & James Muszynski, Patricia & Dan Barch, Bonnie Harwell and Deb Birkam. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive her.
In addition to her parents, and husband, Glenn, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Julie Thebault; her brother and sister-in-law, Earl (Buzz) Jr. & Mary Lou Racine and by 2 brothers-in-law, John Harwell and Michael Birkam.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church (Divine Mercy Parish) in Manistee with Rev. James Bearss celebrant. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery also in Manistee. Concluding cemetery services, a meal by Zupin Catering with time of fellowship will be provided at the St. Joseph parish center. The family will be at the church one hour prior to the funeral Mass on Thursday to receive friends.
Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements.
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