Noreen S. McDonnell, 85, of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2017 at McLaren Bay Regional Hospital in Bay City, Michigan.

Noreen was born on August 17, 1932 in Harbor Beach, Michigan to the late Robert and Ruth McVey.  She graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1950, and received her B.A. diploma from Michigan State University in 1954.

On July 5, 1956, she married Terrence J. McDonnell at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe.  They have remained happily together during stays in Nashville, Washington D.C., Virginia and lastly, in Bad Axe.  Noreen especially loved spending her winters in Mexico with friends from around the world who visit there.

Noreen is survived by her husband of sixty-one years, Terrence McDonnell of Bad Axe; her son, Terrence (T.J.) McDonnell and his wife, Yun, of Lansing; her sisters-in-law, Carolyn McVey of Bad Axe, Mary Riordan of Indianapolis and Patricia McDonnell of White Lake; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Amy N. McDonnell; her son, Judson G. McDonnell; her brother, Robert McVey Jr.; and her brothers-in-law, John L. McDonnell and Richard Riordan.

At Noreen's wishes, cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City, Michigan.  A Memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the MacAlpine Mac Chapel in Bad Axe with Rev. William O'Nan officiating. A gathering will be from 10 a.m. until time of service.  Burial will take place at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be offered to the Bad Axe Public Library.

Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com