Donelle W. Koukal
April 10, 1943 - January 21, 2025
"May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back May the sunshine warm your face, the rain fall soft upon your fields.."
Obituary of Donelle W. Koukal
Donelle W. Koukal entered into rest under the care of her loving family. Born April 10, 1943 she was the daughter of Donald and Edith (Williams) Woodring.
Donelle was a music instructor in the Lockport School system for over 30 years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and was in the Bell Choir for many years as well as volunteered for Meals on Wheels for many years.
Donelle was predeceased by her husband Gary Koukal on March 29, 1976. She is survived by her beloved sister Lorraine Briggs. Cherished aunt of Tia (Steve) Daege and Tabetha Briggs. Great aunt of Kora (Thomas) Klukowski, Joshua Daege, Corin Daege, Isabella Daege, Trevor Briggs and Aidan Briggs.
Friends may call from 4-7 on Friday January 24th, 2025 at the Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home, 70 Niagara street, where the Funeral Service will be held on Saturday January 25th at 11:00 am.
Interment in Alden Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Roswell Park Cancer Institute would be appreciated by the family.
She was such an amazing woman . She will be missed by all . She was my music teacher at John e pound school . We learned so much from her . She had such compassion for the students and her job . Still today I tell stories of her and how fun she made music class for all of us students . RIP 🙏🏼🎶🎶
Dear Lorraine,
My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your sister. Wishing you strength and peace during this difficult time.
God Bless,
Your neighbor,
Mary Carol Marotta
Donnie, you will always be missed in the neighborhood. You were funny, wonderful, talented, beautiful and a very brilliant woman. I will always remember you walking your dog down the street Z You were a great and unique woman, who always had a joke or two for everyone. I will cherish our friendship and our relationship that you and I had. You were just an amazing and inspiring woman. I will miss you for a long time!
Sincerely,Dorothy Restivo
I’m so sad to hear of our loss, but know that Donnie will be reunited with her loving family members and her pets. What a wonderful woman she was, who loved all living things, and was such a joy to be around. Your family and friends, here on earth, will miss you so much, but in heaven you will have everyone laughing and singing. I’m so blessed to have known you and had you as a classroom neighbor and mentor. Till we meet again!
I was a custodian at Washington Hunt years ago..she used to share a room with the art teacher at the time. I would help her bring the piano through the door. She was so nice to me. RIP
I had (Miss Woodring) and my kids had Mrs Koukal. She actually got married when I was in 6th grade. She was a lovely lady.
Just saw this notice. I had your mom also as a music teacher she was married when I was in 2nd.grade.unforgettable sweet lady& also silly.She loved Birthdays!!& pulling ears,lol.those that read this will know what I mean.prayers to you all as she willbe so missed.💔🙏🏼
So Sorry to hear of Doni’s passing. She and her husband, Gary, were beloved friends of ours for years. I am so sorry that in the rush of life we lost contact. I will always think of the wonderful times we had together and how very much she and Gary loved each other. I’m sure their reunion was a joyous one. Very special wonderful people!
With sincerest condolences,
Cec
Remembered Donelle on her birthday. So sad for her passing. The comments reflect what a special person she was. She dealt with great challenges with courage and grace
I thought of Donelle on her birthday. I am so sorry for her passing. The comments reflect the special person she was.