Donna Jean Leverentz

Donna Jean Leverentz

December 10, 1935 - March 25, 2023

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MCFARLAND - Donna J. Leverentz, age 87, of McFarland, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on Dec. 10, 1935, in Westport, Wis., the daughter of Ernest and Ivah (Boness) Lynch. Donna graduated from Central High School in 1954. She married Lyall Leverentz on May 17, 1954.


Donna owned a ceramic studio where she enjoyed teaching others the art of ceramics. She was very fond of making all types of crafts. Donna loved baking and sharing Christmas cookies with her family and friends. She also loved traveling with her loved ones, especially to Hawaii and Europe. Donna always enjoyed having weekly breakfasts with her friends. She was a current member of McFarland Lutheran Church but was also very active with the Bethel Lutheran Church Circle. Donna was also a member of the Red Hat Ladies.


Donna is survived by her three daughters, Jeanne (Ted) Mork, Jaynne Leverentz, and Joanne (Thomas) Williams; son, Lyle (Luanne) Leverentz; five grandchildren, Bryan (Britta) and Sean (Amy) Mork, Cortney (Brandon McCafferty) Leverentz, John "Jack" (Courtney) Williams, and Taylor (Jake) Arneson; six great-grandchildren, Liam and Teagan Mork, Margot, Palmer and Thomas Williams, and Leo Arneson; sister, Loriene Benniger; and brother, John "Jack" Lynch. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lyall; seven brothers, Marvin, Robert, Gerald, Ernest, Kenneth, Richard, and Clayton Lynch; and sister, Betty Jane Lynch.


A funeral service will be held at MCFARLAND LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5529 Marsh Road, McFarland, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 2, 2023. A visitation will be held at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Sunday. Burial will take place at Roselawn Memorial Park at a later date.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
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Sun Apr 2, 2023 @ 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM CDT
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Candice Patterson
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I enjoyed ceramic classes in her studio on Cottage Grove Rd. A friend asked if I could make a replacement clown clock, of her sister's that broke. Omg, your mom searched and found a mold. I had the broke clock, so I could paint the same. It was so ugly, for the few weeks, we laughed so hard. The clown had army green pants with patches, with mustard yellow shirt with green patches. And the face was scary. This was a kitchen clock. We had a lot of fun. She shared her sugar cookie recipe and cookies. DELICIOUS Sorry for your loss, she was a dear Candy Patterson
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Barbara L Baggs
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Sooo sorry to our friend Lyle ( Buddy) and his family. RIP Barbara and Rick Baggs
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Anonymous
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Our condolences to you Jeanne and your family for your loss. She sure was a fun Gal. Loved her smile whenever we saw her. Love Roger and Jane Shadick
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Joyce Endres
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We enjoyed Donna's company at our Grand Hatters Red Hat Luncheons. For every tear that falls there's a prayer in our hearts for you and Donna. Our sympathy for the loss of Donna. God Bless.
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Love, Ernie & Tammy Lynch
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Our warmest condolences,
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Aileen Gray
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Best friends for over 70 years. Donna and l met in study hall in high school and became friends instantly. We only had one argument in all those years, and neither of us could remember what it was about. We enjoyed taking trips together, talking on the phone several times a week and meeting once or twice a month for breakfast or lunch especially for each other's birthday. I already miss her so very much. My deepest sympathy to all of you, Jeanne, Bubs, Joni, Bud and your families. Love you. Aileen

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