- Donna Gale (Koffarnus) Vander Velden, of Appleton, passed away at Appleton Medical Center Monday, July 21, 2008, after a long battle with lung cancer. She was born in Colby, Wi to William and Leona (Staffeil) Koffarnus on December 8, 1949. She was a graduate of Colby High School and moved to the Appleton area after attending cosmetology school. She married Peter Olk, October 17,1970, in Colby and together they had three children. Donna worked as a customer service representative for several area companies, the last being Newark Paperboard in Oshkosh, WI. She married John Vander Velden, October 5, 1991. Donna enjoyed cooking, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
Donna is survived by her husband of 18 years, John Vander Velden, Appleton; her children: Deanna Olk, Hortonville; Jeremy Olk, Little Chute; and Erika Osegard, Hammond, WI; her step-children: Lisa (Andy) Gilmore, Menasha; Sara (Bill) Vogels, Appleton; Amy (Jeff) Kolasinski, Appleton; and David (Beth) Vander Velden, Appleton; her mother, Leona (Staffeil) Koffarnus, Abbotsford, WI; her brother, Douglas (Carol) Koffarnus, Auburndale, WI; and her nephew, Brian Koffarnus (Milwaukee). She is also survived by her grandchildren: Jordan, Emma, Madyson, Eli, Frahley, Mallory, Morgan, Jackson, and Mason.
Donna was preceded in death by her father, William Koffarnus.
Her sense of humor, infectious laughter, and her generosity will be greatly missed by her family and many wonderful friends.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to Dr. Anthony Phillips and the staff at Fox Valley Hematology and Oncology and the oncology nursing staff at Appleton Medial Center (3rd floor) for their excellent care and compassion during her illness.
A Memorial Service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at the Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Funeral Chapel with Deacon Patrick Whitcomb officiating. Friends may call at the funeral chapel Saturday from 1 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
Brettschneider-Trettin- Lederer
606 N. Oneida St.
Appleton 920-733-7383
www.btlfuneral.com
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1949 - 2008 (58 years)
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