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luv ya donna, u will be missed
patty aitkenhead
January 17, 2013 | Omaha, NE


Council Bluffs, Iowa
Donna Irene Staats, age 61, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away at Bethany Lutheran Home on January 12, 2013.
Donna was born December 24, 1951, in Council Bluffs to Richard and Irena (Still) Congdon, both of whom preceded her in death.
She was also preceded by her husband, Richard; son, Chris; brothers, Raymond Congdon and Leon Herriott; brother-in-law, Don Paul; and her sister-in-law and childhood friend, Linda (Gustaf) Congdon.
Donna's smile and laughter always lit up a room; she loved to laugh.
She is survived by her son, Bob Costello; sister, Debra Paul; brother, George and Mary Herriott; special friend, Steve Coffelt; 3 nephews; 1 niece and 1 great niece; and her Chihuahua, Peppy.
Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, 1 to 2 p.m., at Maher-Livingston Funeral Home, with a memorial service starting at 2 p.m. Inurnment will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery. Memorials are to be directed to the family.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Nonpareil.

luv ya donna, u will be missed
patty aitkenhead
January 17, 2013 | Omaha, NE
donna doo rest in peace!u will be missed, loved working with u at good sams we had some good laughs! u r so awnry i loved it! bye for now until we meet again. love ya, patty
January 17, 2013
Donna Lou I will never forget you. we always had such fun working together. Sorry I did not get a chance to come see you and say good-bye.I feel really blessed knowing that you will be looking out of us.
Carri Pond
January 16, 2013 | Council Bluffs, IA
Steve: We wanted to let you know that you're in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sadness.
Joanne & Kayo Reynolds
January 15, 2013 | Council Bluffs, IA
all the memories of all of us growing up on the same block..will never forget those wonderful times. use to come over and play that board game with your mother. rest in peace my friend...i'm sure my sister Linda and Ray had opened arms waiting for you : )
nancy points
January 14, 2013 | Council Bluffs, IA

My daughter Pixie, me and Auntie Donna 2006
My Dearest Auntie Donna will be forever in my heart; she meant so very much to me. She was always ready to have a big laugh and a good time. The thought of her smile and sassy spirit will always bring a warm smile to my heart. I am grateful for the time we had together; I have fond memories of growing up in a house across the street from her, and had great times with her in the recent years as well. We all miss her dearly and love her more than words can express.
Angeleah Congdon
January 13, 2013 | Clarion, IA

My Dear Sweet Sister Donna, What a beautiful Angel we now have watching over us.
You are at peace now free of your pain and suffering. I know you are in a beautful place now resting in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ. Your smile and laughter lit up the room, it was so infectious! I am so glad we had the chance to have our "Slumber party" together, just the two us to enjoy each other in your final days. You will never be far as I will always carry you in my heart forever. My memories are...
Debra Paul
January 13, 2013 | Clarion, IA