Donovan Michelangelo Gahm, 55, of Chase, Michigan, passed away in his home on April 10th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. 

Donovan was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son. He was born on June 5th, 1969, in Seattle, Washington. 

Donovan was a hard-working family man. He was a notorious momma’s boy, and in his wild youth, his mother Marjorie could be counted on to reel him in. A man with a heart of gold, if you were lucky enough to be a part of his orbit you’d know he was generous, hilarious, and incredibly smart.

He met his soulmate Brandie in 1993. They were married in 1995, and together they shared three children and seven grandchildren. 

Donovan was an avid toy collector. Hot Wheels were his favorite, with an estimated 10,000 pieces in his collection. 

Donovan was preceded in death by his father Timothy Gahm, mother-in-law Donna Knoll, brother-in-law Chris Dillon, niece Shyanna Bittinger, uncle Martin Woodin, and his grandparents. 

He is survived by his wife Brandie Gahm;children Jesse and Samantha Gahm, James and Raiven Sanford, and Trinity and Jason Kucans; grandchildren Meela, Donovan J., Drake, Skylar, Luna, Janis, and Lottie,mother Marjorie Woodin; stepfather Charles Snider; stepmother Wendy Wantanabe; father-in-law Kenneth Knoll; sisters Christina, Delphia, Megan, and Ahisha; his two brothers TW and Dale; and many other family members and loved ones. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. 

A birthday celebration will be held in Donovan’s honor on June 7th, 2025, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at 4607 East Pawn St., Chase, Michigan 49623.