Deborah Ann (Wilhelm) Donahue

 Deborah Ann Donahue June 26, 1957 – June 5, 2026

South Lyon, Michigan

Obituary

Deborah Ann Donahue, age 68, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026. She was born on June 26, 1957, in Highland Park, Michigan, to the late Elmer and Cecilia (Sheehan) Wilhelm.

Debbie married the love of her life, Steven Boisvenu, with whom she shared nearly four decades of a beautiful, devoted life. They were true partners, always happiest in each other’s company—talking, listening, and never ceasing to learn from and enjoy one another.

Debbie was a profoundly loving person who centered her life around her family. She brought laughter, gentleness, and an authentic genuineness to everyone she met, whether she was sharing a life adventure for a single day, a year, or many decades. As a consummate and active listener, she possessed a unique talent for bringing joy and providing the exact support those around her needed. Debbie was always more interested in your life than her own, and she was always willing to help with any difficulty, whether small, large, or very messy. She thrived on being present, actively engaged in a never say never footing. Debbie engaged life as one long path of empathy, always laying new roads for people to help them get to their destinations.

Family & Friends

Debbie will be deeply missed by:

Her Husband: Steven Boisvenu

Her Children: Crystal Donahue, Jenny Nelson, Ricky Donahue II, Jonathon Atkins, Autumn Cooper, and Allison Tomlinson

Her Grandchildren: Jacob, Kyleigh, Greyson, Evelyn, Nolan, and Star

Her Great Grandchildren: Isabella, Marley, Aliyah, and Adrianna

Her Sisters: Sharon Millard, Sandy Gonzalez, and Pamela Meyer

Extended Family & Friends: Many loved nieces, nephews, friends, and countless others whose lives she directly touched at home, work and everywhere she adventured to.

Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Cecilia Wilhelm; her brother, Mike Wilhelm; and her beloved grandson, William Hall II and her lifelong friend Kathy.

Services & Gatherings

Family and friends will gather to honor Debbie's life:

Visitation: Monday, June 15, 2026, from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Location: Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Hamburg, Michigan

Celebration of Life: A formal Celebration of Life will take place at a later date to be announced.

Memorial Contributions: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made in Debbie’s honor to the American Cancer Society.

https://www.cancer.org/

Messages of Comfort: Please leave a message of comfort for Deborah’s family by calling 1-877-231-7900, or sign her online guestbook at www.borekjennings.com.

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