"The family of Donna Thiede would like to thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy for the loss of our mom and grandma. All of your kind words, stories, cards, flowers, food, thoughts and prayers have been a comfort to us and a reflection of a life lived and loved."
In loving memory of
Donna Jean (Emond) Thiede
March 6, 1930 - September 11, 2014
Donna Jean (Emond) Thiede, 84, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014, at her home in Hampton, Iowa. She was born on March 6, 1930, in Two Rivers, Wisconsin to Victor and Sophia (Kulbacki) Emond. Donna graduated from Two Rivers High School in Two Rivers Wisconsin. She was married to Donald Jerome Thiede on June 14, 1952, in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Donna was a member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hampton, Iowa; she was also a member of the Franklin General Hospital Auxiliary, Red Hat Society and the Hampton Country Club. Donna enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, playing bridge, golfing, and cheering on the Iowa State Cyclones. She embraced life with optimism, faith, and humor. She is survived by her daughter Deb (Gene) Gress of Colo, son David (Cindy) Thiede of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, daughter Diane (Craig) Rover of Ames, son Dean Thiede of Leawood, Kansas, grandchildren Dan (Jennifer) Thiede, Matt Thiede, Sarah Thiede, Brittany (Doug) Hartwell, Alex Rover, Morgan Thiede, Sophie Thiede, Anna Thiede and Jane Thiede, brother Mark (Jean) Emond of Livermore, Colorado, sister Doris Malkowski of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, sister Joan (Frank) Yench of Geneva, Illinois, brother Don (Phyllis) Emond of Chicago, Illinois, brother-in-law Paul Virnoche, sister-in-law Sandra Emond, and many nieces and nephews. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister Nancy and brother Glenn.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Donna's name may be directed to the donor's choice of charity.
Tributes
"So sorry to hear of the passing of an amazing person. Always fun to be around. We worked together many years ago at Krause/Gentle. She made the day fun. Loved the smile...the jokes...the "sparkle" in her eyes. She will be missed. "
"Donna was so proud of her family and I'm thinking of you all today gathered in her memory. I treasure the times we were together as the Emond clan and how brothers and sisters enjoyed each other...my how the stories and laughter flowed! I believe Nancy, Glenn and now Donna are together again laughing it up. Love you all...Sandy "
"Will never forget Donna's kindness when it was anything to do with family. I remember when our first left for college miles away. Donna saw me out golfing and asked me how we were doing with him gone. Oh-oh; my tears appeared. She was so understanding and just knew the sadness would disappear once we got used to having him out on his own. She was such a quiet and supportive presence. I loved, too, the flair with which she dressed and decorated. What a lady! "
"What a beautiful woman. And she clearly spread so much love and joy in her life to her beautiful family and beyond. I send my love and sympathy to you all."
"I used to wait tables at the Gold Key. During my high school years, I waited on Donna every Sunday morning before church. There was always a large catholic table and I enjoyed waiting on them. I think I can almost remember your mom's standard order 30 years later! I am sad to hear of her passing. "
"Cousins, My favorite memory of your folks was always the gathering of all the families in Two Rivers for the 4th of July celebrations. I still have a picture of the cousins on the couch at Grandma Thiede's house. Only Debbie and David were in it so it is pretty old. Your mom was a beautiful person, inside and out. Barbara (Thiede) Sampe"
"Dear Cousins, My Auntie Donna, your Mother, always made me feel good about myself. She told me I could do what I needed to do, which has made me strong in how I have help the people I loved to not be alone at the end of there life. My father always had great respect of your mother. She was a good women. I respected her as well. "
"Donna's cheery smile and good nature were always such a great part of our ISU tailgates! We will miss the twinkle in her eye as she said hello. She was so much fun to be around. We will miss her."
"Ron and I are so saddened to hear of Donna's death. What a great lady, so congenial and fun to be around. She was a beautiful woman in all ways, with a beautiful family. The Hanson family all send their condolences. Ron and Sharon Hanson and children"
"Donna was always all smiles and warm hugs every family reunion. We'll miss her love and wish her family peace and comfort."
"Donna was a great decorator and her decorating for the salad luncheons at St. Patrick's was very much appreciated. She was a lot of fun to work with and I am going to miss all her hugs at the country club on Wednesdays. She was an awesome lady!!"