Photo courtesy of MacAlpine Funeral Home, Inc. - Mac Chapel - Bad Axe
Dec 16, 1930 - Jan 30, 2026
Donna was a wonderful friend of my Grandma, Donna Noble. We enjoyed visiting with them at Meadow Lane and often saw Donna when she stopped by Grandma’s apartment or when they were having lunch together. She was always so kind, and she especially enjoyed chatting with our daughter, Nora. Donna’s warmth and kindness touched our family, and we will remember her fondly.
Justin, Katie, and Nora Noble
February 19, 2026 | Port Austin, MI | Friend
To the Sageman & Ziehm families: our condolences on Donna´s passing. She was a kind woman and a good friend of my mother. Tim & Ronda Ohmer
Tim Ohmer
February 05, 2026 | Friend
Rich, sorry to hear of the passing of your mother.
Mark Wasierski
February 04, 2026
Donna was a good influence on my daughter and son. I also enjoyed spending time with her. I’m sorry for your loss. May Donna rest in peace.
Bernie Janowiak
February 04, 2026 | Bad Axe, MI | Friend
I wouldn’t be the person I am today without the guidance and support of Mrs. Sageman as both my Home Economics teacher and FHA advisor. She pushed me to go out of my comfort zone, and for that I will forever be grateful. We also had fun times together traveling around Michigan for FHA events. These memories still bring a smile to my face! What a very special lady she was. She will always hold a special place in my heart. My sincere condolences to the entire Sageman and Ziehm families.
Faye Janowiak Miller
February 04, 2026 | Northville, MI | Friend
Hey Richard & Ronald, so sorry for your loss. We continued to be neighbors with our Mom's both at Meadow Lane.
Dave Glaza
February 02, 2026 | Friend
I was one of Donna’s Caregivers at Meadow Lane Assisted living, I got to know of her for a couple of months and let me tell you how much she could light up my day with her smile and she always loved when I would sit next to her in her bedroom to sing “you are my sunshine”. She always was smiling at me and would love to hear it over and over, I’ll forever miss Donna and her calling me ashy. Rip Beautiful soul
Ashleigh Lomprey
February 01, 2026
I worked with Donna several years as a fellow educator at Ubly High School. Donna was always pleasant,a team player and always tried to get the best out of her students. She will be missed by all who new her.
Hilary Cook
January 31, 2026 | Bad Axe, MI | Coworker
Sending prayers to the family.. Mrs. Sageman was "THE BEST" home economics teacher!!! I had the pleasure of being in her class. 1986 graduate.
Judy Lamke
January 31, 2026
Donna Marie Sageman, 95 years old passed away January 30, 2026. She was born December 16, 1930 in Brookfield Township, Huron County Michigan to the late Floyd and Madeline Ziehm.
She graduated from Owendale High School and Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in vocational home economics, conferred cum laude. She was a member of the Delta Sigma Epsilon Sorority.
Donna taught home economies at Ubly High School for twenty one enjoyable years. She believed the Ubly students were the best anyone could have.
On October 17, 1953 she was united in marriage to Frank W. Sageman at the Owendale Community of Christ Church.
They resided on their farm near Ubly for 29 years and then retired to Bad Axe. They were blessed with 62 years of marriage with Frank passing away in 2015.
Donna is survived by two sons Richard (Terri) Sageman of Rockford Michigan, Ronald (Kimberly) of Rockford Michigan and four grandchildren; Andrea (Peter Drent), Adam, Jennifer and Rachel.
Her children and grandchildren were the joy of her life. Donna especially enjoyed cooking and baking. Her grandchildren called her “The cookie grandma”.
Besides Donna’s immediate family she is survived by her sisters May Ziehm of Sebewaing Leann Rogers of Sebewaing, Phoebe (Jerry) Bernhardt of Caro and Aileen Kunsich of Sebewaing, and brothers William (Sophie) Ziehm of Fraser, Fred Ziehm of Ubly, Barry (Linda) Ziehm of Ortonville, Roger (Anne) Ziehm of Kansas City Missouri, Sister-in-law Jeannine Ziehm of Owendale. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Donald Duane and Nile Jay Ziehm.
Funeral service for Donna will be held at MacAlpine Funeral Home on Thursday February 5, 2026 at 11:00AM with Karen and Steve Bouverette officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday February 4, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 8:00PM and visitation Thursday prior to the service at 10:00 AM. Burial will take place in the spring.
Memorials may go to the Donors’ Choice.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
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