Donna Byrne
July 15, 1921 - September 17, 2012
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MADISON-Donna Byrne, age 91, passed away on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. Donna was born July 15, 1921, in Nashville, Minn., the daughter of John and Minnie (Andersen) McCall. She lived in Winnebago, Minn. growing up and graduated from high school in 1939. Donna married Barney Byrne in Evanston, Ill., on July 1, 1950. She worked a t La Crosse and Shafer Pharmacies. Donna also worked at Central WI Center for the Cognitively Disabled from 1972 until 1986. She enjoyed sewing, ceramics, crafting, and gardening. Most of all, Donna enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her son, Patrick (Patricia) Byrne; daughter, Shannon (Randy) Fletcher; grandchildren, Shawn Byrne, Nicole Fletcher, and Dustin Fletcher; great-grandchildren, Jarek Byrne and Kailyn Byrne; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Gail Eng; son, Gary Byrne; her parents; brothers, Lynn “Bud” and Verle; and sister, Merna Auringer. A graveside service will be held for close family and friends at Highland Memory Gardens in Madison at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, 2012. To my children and grandchildren, Be not sorrowful that I am gone and my earthly life is done. Be not sad I passed away, for in you, I live each day. There is a little of me in all of you. In each new one I live anew. So you see, I’ll never be really gone as long as there are children to carry on. I’ve had my share of love, sorrow and strife. I have lived a full and fruitful life. So do not mourn, and do not weep, For I have earned this peaceful sleep. – Mother and Grandmother
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The Cardarella's
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Shannon and your entire family.
I just wanted to send you my deepest sympathy of your mothers passing.I know you and her were very close, she helped out taking care of your kids for many years,while you were teching.
Her life will bring you many years of tears, of many memories, good and bad.
I have found old photos of my family,Uncles,Grandmas,Grandpas,etc.to be one of the finest healers for me.
With our deepest sympathy. Jane & Bob
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Judy Krebs
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So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. With sympathy, Judy K.
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Audrey Simonson
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May God's peace hold you and sustain these days of sorrow. Your mom has lived a good life and loved you all. You know she is in God's hand and united in paradise with all her loved ones. She will love in your hearts forever.
With deepest sympathy,
Audrey Simonson
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Jeff and Vicki Lanzendorf
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We were so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. She was such a wonderful lady - we were so blessed to have her for a neighbor on Lakeview Avenue and missed her a lot when she moved away. May your happy memories bring you peace and comfort. You're in our thoughts.
Jeff, Vicki, Luke & Amy Lanzendorf
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Patricia Byrne
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"Death ends a life, not a relationship."
We have all been blessed to have shared in Donna's life and will continue to be blessed as she lives on in each of us.
God's Blessings!