Donna M LaFortune

Donna M LaFortune obituary, Marinette, WI

Donna M LaFortune

Donna LaFortune Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thielen Funeral Home - MARINETTE on Jan. 13, 2026.
Donna M LaFortune, 91, of Marinette passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at The Cottages. She was born on August 14, 1934, to the late Arthur and Beulah (Schroeder) McPherson in Marinette and graduated from Marinette High School in 1952. On October 27, 1956, Donna married Arlyn LaFortune in Lena; he preceded her in death on May 15, 2016. Donna worked for Marinette County Abstract & Title Company and was active in her community as a Cub Scout den mother and PTA member. She enjoyed sports, fishing, and playing a spirited game of bingo.
Donna is survived by her sons, Jeffrey (Susan) LaFortune of Neenah and James LaFortune (Karla) of Middleton; sister, Sharon (Mike) Mullen; grandchildren: Kristin (Scott Royer) LaFortune, Rochelle LaFortune, Colette LaFortune, and Brigitte (Ian) and great grandchildren Oslo, Felix and Lily.
A Celebration of Life will be announced in the spring at Thielen Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery.
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January 22, 2026

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January 14, 2026

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January 13, 2026

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Love

January 22, 2026

Donna was my favorite resident to take care of when I worked at the cottages two years back. She was assertive, and told you how she likes things. Which is what I needed started out new. I loved that she was able to step up and be patient with me, gave me time to know her routine, like how she pins her socks together. I learned so much from her.

She was always so thankful and reliable. I will always remember when he daughter came to visit the cottages and Donna pointed to me and said "That's the girl that takes good care of me."
I was on here for a different reason but now I'm crying out. Donna was a beautiful women, a beautiful soul.
Rest in peace beautiful.

Deb (Belanger) Leuterman

January 14, 2026

Jim, so sorry for your loss. I remember your mom living down the street from my grandma Wicklund. Your mom was such a sweet person. I mostly saw her at the Menekaunee bake sales each year and occasionally in the yard. She was always a welcoming soul. Hope you and yours are doing well during this time of grief.

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