Donna Schiller-Tomecek

TECUMSEH — Donna Jean Schiller-Tomecek, age 92, of Tecumseh, Mich., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, at the Hospice of Lenawee Home in Adrian. She was born on Nov. 21, 1933, the daughter of Harry J. and Carrie A. (Stuart) Spencer in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. On May 9, 1959, Donna married her first husband, Robert G. Schiller, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 3, 1978. She married her second husband, Jerry T. Tomecek, on Aug. 31, 1996, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 7, 2013.

Donna was a very active member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Tecumseh, where she taught Sunday school and served as an acolyte. She loved meeting her friends before work at the Big Boy restaurant, and that continued even after retirement. She was part of the “breakfast club” for over 30 years.

Donna is survived by her children, Susan Schiller of Montana, Cindy Underwood of Statesville, N.C., Mark L. Schiller of Tecumseh and Gregg (Nanita) Schiller of Vacaville, Calif.; stepson, Scott (Dayna) Tomecek of Chapel Hill, N.C.; stepdaughters, Teri (Chet) of Kalamazoo, Mich., and Joni (Shelby) Smith of Jacksonville Beach, Fla.; grandchildren, Jill, Sara, Robert, Carrie, Amanda, Derek, Steven, Scott, Sean and Samantha; stepgrandchildren, Michelle, Jaymie, Ryan, Grant and Devyn; great-grandchildren, Danielle, Adalie, Aldrin, Arlana and Leigha; her brother, Keith L. Spencer of Tecumseh; nieces, Wendy, Lisa, Linda (Desi), Elizabeth (Nicole), Joan (Bruce), Alyssa, Courtney, Lynn and Sharon; and nephews, Bradley (Janyce), Philip and Wesley.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her two husbands; special friend, Robert Bird; her sisters, Kathleen Robinson and Gladys Spencer; her brother, Raymond Spencer; her nephew, Bill Robinson; and her stepgrandson, Alec Smith.

Visitation for Donna took place on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, from 4-7 p.m. at the Tecumseh Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes. Funeral services were Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church at 11 a.m. with Pastor Ted Kerr officiating with visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial followed at Brookside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee and Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.

Donna will be truly missed by her family and friends. Condolences may be offered to the family at handlerfuneralhomes.com.