Marjorie Anne Donohue

Donohue, Marjorie Anne (Leisen) MADISON- Marjorie Anne (Leisen) Donohue, age 78, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2015, surrounded by family. She was at peace when she passed. Marjorie fought a brave battle with pancreatic cancer and thanks to family, Agrace HospiceCare, and BrightStar Care she was able to remain at home with family until God called her to be by His side. She was born on Nov. 25, 1936, in St. Cloud, Minn., the daughter of Vincent J. Leisen and Helen E. Leisen. Margie married William G. Donohue on Sept. 14, 1957, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in St. Cloud. She was a graduate of St. Cloud Hospital School of X-Ray Technology, May 1957. Marjorie was a stay-at-home wife and mother of nine children, an avid gardener; producing beautiful flowers and an abundance of vegetables. As a loving grandma, she always had time to care for her grandchildren, even if it was at 5:30 in the morning. Marge was a devout Catholic and active in the church throughout her life. She was a Eucharistic minister, monthly organizer of perpetual adoration at the chapel for religious vocations, and led adult education bible study for many years. She helped develop a baptism preparation program for young couples at St. Dennis to include the history of baptism and provide them with the spiritual tools to celebrate baptism within the home. Marge also led prayer services and distributed Holy Communion at Karmenta Center. Margie is survived by her husband of 57 plus years, William G. Donohue; children, William A. (Kelly) Donohue of Grand Rapids, Mich., John M. (Maureen) Donohue of Maple Lake, Minn., Thomas P. (Kim) Donohue of Monroe, David R. Donohue of Grand Junction, Colo., Kathleen A. (John) Dembinski of Chanhassen, Minn., Stephen V. (Tamra) Donohue of De Pere, Anne P. (Dennis) Bork of Cottage Grove, Brian H. (Camie) Donohue of Minnetonka, Minn. and Paul C. (Rachel) Donohue of Cottage Grove; 26 loving grandchildren; one great-grandson; siblings, Mary (Leisen) Schober of Green Valley, Ariz., John (Arlene) Leisen of St. Cloud, Minn., and Gretchen Leisen of St. Cloud, Minn.; brothers-in-law, Michael (Diane) Donohue of Minneapolis, Minn., and Peter Donohue of St. Cloud, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Vincent Leisen; sisters, Susie Leisen and Joanne Raymond; and grandson, Michael P. Donohue. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, with Father Joji Reddy Allam presiding. A Christian burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens following the service. Visitations will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug, 5, 2015, with rosary, parish prayers and eulogy will follow, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Thursday. Marjorie had an open heart and soul. She was always concerned about others. She loved many. She was loved by many. God's garden has gained an eternal flower. She will be deeply missed. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420