Donna Connor
March 22, 1957 - October 06, 2024
Obituary
BLACK EARTH - Donna Rae Connor, age 67, of Black Earth, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Meriter Hospital after battling many health complications.
Donna graduated from Wisconsin Heights High School, with the class of 1975. Shortly after graduation she began working for Dane County in a variety of offices. Her longest position was working with the Clerk of Courts, retiring in 2014. In addition, she was employed part-time for the Middleton Police Department.
Donna was an avid flower gardener. She also enjoyed cheering on the Mazo Mustang home talent, multiple Badgers sports, the Packers and Brewers. She loved spending time in the Northwoods, especially at her house on Lake Butte des Morts, the Connor Family cabin on Long Lake, or anywhere near water where she could kayak or simply float. What Donna loved most was spending time with her family and friends. She also adored her canine companions, Stewie and Remy. Donna had a remarkable sense of humor. She had a unique ability to bring laughter to even the simplest moments, brightening the lives of everyone around her.
Donna is survived by her sons, Luke Connor and Greg (Ina) Connor; siblings, Don (Brenda Howard) Severson, Patty (Steve) Hillebrand and Ted (Tasha) Severson; and her significant other, Gary Schlamp. Donna is further survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother and loving step-father, Karen and Marvin Rettenmund; father, Donald Severson; and sisters, Lisa Severson, Teresa Severson and Cindy Lawton.
A celebration of life will be held at THE SHACK, 1103 Mills St., Black Earth, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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