Donna Marie Laginess

Donna Marie Laginess, 80 years, a lifelong resident of Monroe, Michigan went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 14, 2019 in her home with loving family at her side. Born March 27, 1938 in Monroe, Donna was the daughter of the late Bernard A. and Ann S. (Idukas) Beaudry. She was baptized, confirmed and attended St. Charles Catholic Elementary School in Newport, Michigan. She was a 1956 graduate of St. Mary’s Academy. On September 1, 1956 Donna married the love of her life, Emerson C. Laginess, at St. Charles Catholic Church. Donna was the first woman in the United States to own a Service Master Franchise. She along with her husband owned Red Carpet Service Master which they ran for 30 years. She also co-owned Monroe Sports Varsity Athletic, where she did the embroidering. She was a wonderful homemaker and enjoyed watching all types of sports, especially supporting her children and grandchildren in all their events. Donna was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church where she served as a lay minister and, along with her husband, ran the Marriage Encounter Program. She enjoyed attending church and was the best chocolate chip cookie maker. Most of all, Donna enjoyed time with family, especially her grandchildren. Donna is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Emerson; six loving children: Dwight (Penny) Laginess of Kernersville, NC, Terri (Greg) Straughan of Temperance, MI, Claudette Klaus of Grayson, GA, Bernard Laginess of Monroe, Amy (Jerry) Marcero of Carleton, MI and Kimberly (Randy) Windham of Monroe; 19 cherished grandchildren; 13 treasured great grandchildren; a sister, Bernadette (Jerry) Bryant of West Palm Beach, FL and a brother, Phillip (Doris) Beaudry of Monroe. In addition to her parents Donna was preceded in death by a sister, Michelle and a son in law, Stan Klaus. Visitation will be held on Monday from 1-8 PM in the Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Road, Monroe, MI, 48161, where a Rosary Service will be held that evening at 6:00 PM. On Tuesday, February 19, 2019, she will lie in state at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Monroe from 10:00 until Mass of the Resurrection celebrating her life at 11:00 AM. Fr. Jack Fabian will officiate. Interment will follow at St. Charles Cemetery in Newport. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Charles Catholic Church.

Donna Marie Laginess

March 27, 1938 - February 14, 2019