DONNA CALLANDER

DONNA CALLANDER obituary

DONNA CALLANDER

DONNA CALLANDER Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hamilton Funeral Homes-Akkerman Chapel in Mora on Jan. 19, 2026.
Donna Mae Callander (nee Gotfredson) went to her Eternal Home on January 15, 2026.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Merle (Olson) Gotfredson; brother William Gotfredson; brother-in-law Weldon Olson.

Survived by husband Russ of 68 years, two children, Cindy and John (Sara); four grandchildren, Josh (Jen), Emily (Dan), Jason (Heather), and Grant; seven great grandchildren, Aubree, Gavin, Bailey, Blake, Derek, Linley, and Lacey; two sisters, Marlys Olson and Carol (Don) Ellens; sister-in-law Martha Gotfredson; several nephews, nieces, plus many cousins and countless friends.

A limb has fallen from the family tree, but do not grieve for me. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived while I was strong.

Private Family Services will be held at a later date.

Memorials are preferred to Grace Lutheran Church.

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