Donelle Teresa Dahlke Graham
September 6, 1971 – June 22, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donelle Graham of Sanford, FL, who left this world on June 22, 2025, at the age of 53.
Born in Madison, Wisconsin, and raised in St. Augustine, Florida, Donelle lived a life full of warmth, laughter, and love. She had a magnetic spirit and a heart that made everyone feel like family. Her radiant smile, fierce loyalty, and genuine kindness touched countless lives and will never be forgotten.
She is survived by her loving partner, Eugene Monaghan; her children, Ashley Ellis (Summerville, SC), Steven Granger (Hamlet, NC), Kiersten Funcheon (Houston, TX) Dylan Monaghan, (Sanford FL) and her cherished grandchildren, Brystol, Braylee, and Levi Ellis, and Jason, Noah, and Presley Granger.
Donelle is also survived by her loving parents, Deborah Delaney, and Roger and Tessa Dahlke; and her sisters, Taryn Yandell (Jesse), Talia Wyns (Ben), and Kelsea Lovett (Aaron). She was welcomed into eternity by her beloved brothers, Joshua and Jason Dahlke, who preceded her in death.
Donelle’s legacy lives on in the hearts of those who knew her. She was a bright light — compassionate, incredibly strong, and endlessly loving.
