DONNA MAE FITZGERALD Cedar Rapids Donna Mae Fitzgerald, 72, went to heaven on Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Hiawatha. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids. Donna was born June 14, 1946, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Dan and Olive (Munson) Owen. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1964. Donna married Dennis Fitzgerald on Aug. 20, 1966, in Cedar Rapids. She worked in human resources for the Cedar Rapids Community School District for close to 30 years. Donna knew no stranger. Her family came first in her life. She was commonly known as "Queen Donna Mae." Survivors include her children, John (Julie) Fitzgerald of Las Vegas, Nev., and Amy (Dan) Robinson of Cedar Rapids; three grandchildren, Carley (Zach) Koch, Colton Fitzgerald and Logan Fitzgerald; two great-grandchildren, Violet Mae Koch and Carter, due this month; siblings, Sharon Murdock of Cedar Rapids, Tom Owen of Cedar Rapids, Dana (Bob) Boleyn of East Dubuque, Ill., and Patty (Rick) Kalso of Lake Orion, Mich.; and special friend, Louis Dunkel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Fitzgerald; and parents, Dan and Olive Owen. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. Please share a memory of Donna at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

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Published by The Gazette on Mar. 5, 2019.

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Judy

February 28, 2024

Many good memories with Donna I will not forget.
Judy Arnold Cheney

Judy Cheney

February 28, 2023

I worked with Donna at Perpetual Savings and Loan. We became good friends. I think of her often. She was someone you won´t forget.

March 5, 2019

Donna was a precious soul. In high school even if you were not popular she acknowledged you.
Prayers for her family and friends.

March 5, 2019

Donna was a very precious soul. She was kind to everyone in high school. Even if you weren't popular she acknowledged you.
She will surely be missed. Prayers for her and her family!

Cheryl Bjornsen McKinney

March 5, 2019

I didn't know Donna well but she was a classmate of mine and indeed she had a beautiful smile. My condolences go out to the family.

Julie Finn-Weber

March 5, 2019

So sorry to see this...John and Amy you are in my thoughts! Not only was your Mom considered a neighbor for my childhood years but I also was fortunate to work with her at the school board while I was in high school. Her smile lit up the room and she never forgot me as it was fun running into her many times over the years. May your memories help during this difficult time - she loved you kids!! Much love, Julie (Finn) Weber

Judy Cheney

March 5, 2019

I am so sad to learn Donna passed away. It was my pleasure to hold so many past memories we shared, My deepest sympathy to her family as I know they must be grieving so deeply. Unfortunately, we are in Florida and will not be able to attend her life celebration,. I will be thinking of all of you in prayer and thought.

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