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The Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµAPP community mourns the loss of treasured alumna Connie Burdzy Donius, who passed away on Sept. 2. Donius graduated from Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµAPPin 1955, and was a valued friend to many in the Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµAPPcommunity.
Donius, who enjoyed a long career in teaching, was a generous and longtime supporter of Maryville, along with her husband, Walter Donius, who preceded her in death. The Donius University Center, a vital hub of student life on Maryville’s campus, is named in honor of their family.
She is survived by her two sons, Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµAPPTrustee William A. Donius, and Michael J. Donius. A third son, Thomas G. Donius, is deceased.