Donna Nahirniak

MADISON-Donna Mae Nahirniak, age 85, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019, at her home at Badger Prairie. She was born on Feb. 7, 1934, in Madison, the daughter of Thomas and Lila (Doherty) Halverson. She married William Vasyl Nahirniak on March 9, 1963. Donna had a love for her church, animals and her husband's country, Ukraine. Mostly, Donna loved her family, especially watching her kids and grandkids in musicals, traveling with the Madison Scouts, and watching them show horses. She was very crafty and a wonderful seamstress, making all the horse show clothes for family and friends, and other clothes/costumes for her grandchildren and Capitolaires Drum and Bugle Corps. Donna had tremendous Faith. She loved her Church and singing in the Choir for all to hear. Donna is survived by her sons, Ed (Theresa) Lewis and Taras (Lori) Nahirniak; daughters, Susan Wipperfurth, Nina (Jerry) Stocks, Nadya (Chris) Hansen, and Laryssa (David) Kaufman; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mary Halverson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lila (Bob) Schnering; father, Thomas (Wilma) Halverson; husband, William; son-in-law, Larry Wipperfurth; and brothers, Ed Halverson and Donald (Donna) Halverson. Funeral Service will be held at ASSUMPTION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH, 11 North 7th St., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Friday, March 8, 2019, with Fr. Michael Vanderhoef presiding. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., with a Trisagion Service taking place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Visitation will also be held on Friday, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at church. An Angel By an Unknown Author An angel lived among us, A gift from God above. She showered us with kindness And shared with us her love. She cherished every moment With the man who was her life; Walking hand in hand together, Facing life with all its strife. She loved her children dearly, Each one a different way, Nestled close within her heart. Though, now, she’s far away. She’s gone to live with Jesus. But, she’s here with us, today, Smiling down on every one of us, And telling us she’s O.K. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive 608-221-5420