William H. Donson

William H. Donson, 83, Kokomo, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Community Howard Regional Health, Kokomo. He was born on May 22, 1942, the son of the late Harry and Esther Fern (Bryan) Donson.  On July 1, 1962, he married Carolyn J. Keim at Kokomo Zion Church, and she survives.

William graduated from Northwestern High School in 1960. He was a lifelong grain and hog farmer, and in his down time with farming and his retirement years he worked for First Farmers bank for 20 years as a courier. He was a member of Kokomo Zion Church where he served as a Sunday school teacher and several leadership committees. He was also a member of the Greentown Lions Club. He was active in the Howard County Farm Bureau where he had previously served as the County President. He deeply loved his grandchildren and enjoyed attending their sporting events. He and Carolyn enjoyed traveling over the last several years, especially enjoying several Farm Bureau trips.

Along with his wife, Carolyn Donson, he is survived by his daughter, LeAnne Donson; son, Jeff (Ruthie) Donson; grandson, Blake (Kelsey) Donson; granddaughter, Breann (David) Meinen; great grandchildren, Lillian Donson, Dean Donson, and Harper Donson; and sister-in-law, Winifred Wyant.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Esther.

A funeral service celebrating William’s life will take place at 11 am on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Kokomo Zion Church, 5051 County Road E 400 N, Kokomo, with Pastor Keith Chanley officiating. Burial will follow in Zion Cemetery. Friends may visit from 4 pm to 7 pm on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the church. Hasler & Stout Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Kokomo Zion-Missions Fund, or the Gideons. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.hasler-stout.com.

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