Donna Jean Swenson
November 17, 1934 - September 10, 2019
Obituary
OREGON - Donna Jean Swenson, age 84, of Oregon, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab. She was born on Nov. 17, 1934, in Madison, the daughter of Roy and Mildred (Baker) Jorgenson. Donna was united in marriage to Keith Gallagher on March 22, 1955, in Dubuque, Iowa.
Donna served many customers and lunches at JL Richards for 15 years, where she was known by many as grandma. She was well known for making "grandma brownies" which were loved by everyone.
Donna is survived by loving daughters, Dianne (Bob) Kelly and Kim L. (Richard) Wisden; son, Dean (Michelle) Swenson; brothers, Bob (Sharon) Jorgensen and Ron (Yvonne) Jorgenson; grandchildren, Ashlee (Ben) Kojo, Brad Leslie, Tori Swenson, Olivia Wisden and Elizabeth Wisden; great-grandchildren, Easton Kojo, Bryant Kojo and Landon Kojo; special cat, Tom Tom; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Keith Gallagher; son, Kevin Swenson; and sister, Jean (George) Knight.
A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park Street, Oregon, at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, followed by a celebration of life gathering with a luncheon until 4:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park at a later date. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Skaalen Riverwalk for their love and support. Donna will be missed by many for her quick wit and sassy personality. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park Street
(608) 835-3515
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Service
Sun Sep 22, 2019 @ 1:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
Celebration of Life
Sun Sep 22, 2019 @ 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
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Memories
TK
Terry Kluever
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So many memories of horse shows high school rodeos, and just hanging out, always a smile
CW
Cheryl Way
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You will be missed by many of us that knew and Loved You Donna. May you R.I.P. by Kevin. Cheryl, Brian, Nick Way
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Eva Mullendore
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I will never forget. All of our great memories of. Donna and all the fun times. Snowmobiling. Going to races to watch Kevin race going to. Bingo coming out of ho chunk and a foot of snow on hood of car. Donna was like a sister to me RIP Donna love you and miss you always. Your friend Eva. & Carl
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Jean Ann Hanson
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I'm nearly Donna's age and always knew her from horse shows and lunch at JL Richards. She was always smiling and busy working, but took time to visit a little bit. She was truly a good woman who brightened other's days. I wish peace for the family knowing that Donna is in a special place without pain.
Jean Hanson