Donna Schmelzla Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Donna Schmelzla (Willcox, Arizona), born in Portales, New Mexico, who passed away on June 23, 2025 at the age of 71. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donna Schmelzla to pay them a last tribute.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Donna leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Stanley Keith Creamer and Evelyn Joyce Creamer; her husband Fred Ellis; and her siblings, Tom Creamer and Jerri Flaming.
She is survived by: her son Marty Ellis (Adrienne Murray); her granddaughter Sheridan Ellis; her brothers, Joe Creamer and Bill Creamer; her niece Katy Holley (Brannon); and her great-nephew Brent.
