Madonna (Donna) Shernuk was born on April 7, 1923 in Kansas City, Missouri. She attended Northeast High School, where her talent for singing was recognized. One of her fondest memories occurred at the age of 17 when she spent a summer as the lead singer for a band affiliated with the University of Kansas. During her life she maintained a close friendship with a number of childhood friends, including Renee Westcott. Active in golf and bridge, Donna made many, many friends who have all predeceased her.
Donna married Joseph Shernuk in 1943. Joe passed away in 1999. She was also predeceased by her parents, Ester and Burt Michael and her two brothers, Bill and Dick. She is survived by her two children, Carole Bielefeld (T.C. Clayton) and Kurt Shernuk (Pam). She is also survived by her four grandchildren; Brian Bielefeld, Brett Bielefeld, Andrew Shernuk and Kyle Shernuk, along with four great-grandchildren.
Due to the Covid virus, no funeral services are planned. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Evergreen Hospice Care, LLC at 11875 S. Sunset Drive, Suite 200, Olathe, KS 66061 or click on the Donation link below.
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