Donna Jaeger Obituary
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Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Donna Mae will be at 10:30 am on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Holy Spirit Parish - Holy Ghost Catholic Church with Fr. Jeff Frieden as the Celebrant. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.
Donna Mae was born on July 17, 1930, in Waupeton, IA, the daughter of Frank and Margaret (Schroeder) Hansen. She was united in marriage to Jerome Jaeger on May 2, 1953, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dubuque. He preceded her in death on April 21, 2024.
Donna Mae graduated from the former Immaculate Conception High School, Dubuque, in 1948.
Donna Mae was a gifted quilter, found joy in reading, tending to her flowers, and baking for family functions. Some of her fondest memories were made on fishing trips up north with loved ones; along with her daughter-in-law, she always had breakfast waiting when everyone returned from the lake in the early mornings. A devoted Cubs fan, Donna Mae also loved watching college basketball and never missed an episode of Jeopardy, her family knew better than to call between 3:00 and 4:00 pm.
Survivors include her three children, Steve (Barb) Jaeger of Dubuque, Jane Jaeger of Dubuque, and Mary Kay (Tom) Walsh of Bettendorf, IA; five grandchildren, Michael (Laura) Walsh, Daniel (Kerry) Walsh, Sarah Walsh, Tony (Bridget) Jaeger, and Greg (Tabitha) Jaeger; nine great-grandchildren, Ruthie and Eddie Walsh, Blake, Kenley, Lane, Maggie, John, James, and Eva Jaeger; two brothers, Eugene (Fay) Hansen and Richard Hansen both of Dubuque, IA; and brother-in-law, Gary Summers.
Besides her parents and husband, Donna Mae was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia and Mary Catherine in infancy.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt Thank You to Hospice of Dubuque for their compassionate care.
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