Donna Rose White

Donna Rose White was called to Jesus on March 22, 2026.

Donna was born June 25, 1967 to John and Jayne (Besander) Paavilainen. Donna graduated from Calumet High School with a class of 1985. After high school she attended Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan.

Donna married the love of her life, Rickey White on August 21, 1993.

She was an advocate for all animals, her passion being dogs. She worked for 30+ years in several local restaurants. In 1993 she joined her mom as a partner in operating the family owned business the L&L Bar. It’s been owned and operated by the family for 60+ years. Donna enjoyed kayaking, gambling, and spending time at the camp in Big Traverse where she loved to swim in Lake Superior. Throughout her life, she owned many dogs and she loved them all, but she was partial to Yorkies and Pugs.

Donna is proceeded in death by her mother, Jayne Harvey and her father John Paavilainen.

Surviving Donna is her husband Rickey White, sons James (Melissa) White, and Rickey A White. Her grandchildren, Blaze, Xander, Phoenix, Ellowynn, Sofia and Isiah White. Her three aunts Jill Nelson, Jeanne Harmala and Laurel Rosemergy. Her uncle Lowell Basander. Her mother-in-law, Ronna Wilkings (Robert), brother-in-law, Ron (Carol) White, sisters-in-law, Sherry White, Laurie (George) Kirkish. Her sister Tammy (Robbie) Fountaine, and niece, Emily Fountaine. Also surviving are several cousins, special friends, and her patrons at the L&L Bar. She is also survived by her beloved and loyal dogs, Raymond, Rocco and Jayne.

There will be a funeral service held for Donna at the Erickson Crowley Peterson funeral home on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM. Following the funeral service, a celebration of life will be held for Donna at the L&L bar in Calumet, Michigan.

Donna will be laid to rest in the Lakeview cemetery in the spring.

The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com

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On Wed, Mar 25, 2026 at 12:13 PM Ethan Deshetsky <[email protected]> wrote:

Donna Rose White was called to Jesus on March 22, 2026.
Donna was born June 25, 1967 to John and Jayne (Basander) Paavilainen. Donna graduated from Calumet High School with a class of 1985. After high school she attended Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan.
Donna married the love of her life, Rickey White on August 21, 1993.

She was an advocate for all animals, her passion being dogs. She worked for 30+ years in several local restaurants. In 1993 she joined her mom as a partner in operating the family owned business the L&L Bar. It’s been owned and operated by the family for 60+ years. Donna enjoyed kayaking, gambling, and spending time at the camp in Big Traverse where she loved to swim in Lake Superior. Throughout her life, she owned many dogs and she loved them all, but she was partial to Yorkies and Pugs.

Donna is proceeded in death by her mother, Jayne Harvey and her father John Paavilainen.

Surviving Donna is her husband Rickey White, son James (Melissa) White, and Rickey A White. Her grandchildren, Blaze, Xander, Phoenix, Ellowynn, Sofia and Isiah White. Her three aunts Jill Nelson, Jeanne Harmala and Laurel Rosemergy. Her uncle Lowell Basender. Her mother-in-law, Ronna Wilkings, brother-in-law, Ron White, sisters-in-law, Sherry White, Laurie Kirkish, and Carol White. Her sister Tammy (Robbie) Fontaine, and niece, Emily Fontaine. Also surviving are several cousins, special friends, and her patrons at the L&L Bar. She is also survived by her beloved and loyal dogs, Raymond, Rocco and Jayne.

There will be a funeral service held for Donna at the Erickson Crowley Peterson funeral home on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM. Following the funeral service, a celebration of life will be held for Donna at the L&L bar in Calumet, Michigan.

Donna will be laid to rest in the Lakeview cemetery in the spring.

The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences for the family may be left at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com