"Donna was a constant at all of the Windom Pirate games as well as church where we met her. She was a true blessing to get to know and will be missed greatly. Heaven got a wonderful angel! "
In loving memory of
Donna Ebeling
July 3, 1939 - December 31, 2011
Donna Marie Ebeling was born on July 3, 1939, in Rockford, Iowa to the late Walter and Velma (Lee) Naumann. She received her education in Nora Springs, Iowa. She later worked as a waitress and nursing assistant at a local hospital in Mason City.
On March 17, 1966, Donna was united in marriage to Roger E. Ebeling in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. After marriage, they lived in the Fairmont area until 1969, when they moved to Windom. On March 24, 1968, Donna was baptized at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Trimont and later confirmed. On September 2, 1994, Roger passed away, and after his death Donna continued to live in Windom. She was a longtime member of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Windom where she was a member of the Golden Age, the Anna-Martha Circle, prepared bulletins for the church, VBS/Sunday School secretary/treasurer, helped on funeral lunches, and scorekeeper for the church softball team. She also volunteered a lot in her community for the Great Bend 4-H Club, Cottonwood County Fair, Minnesota State Fair, and worked concessions for Windom High School activities. Donna will be remembered for being an avid Windom Eagles Sports fan and in 1998, received the Windom Eagle "Fan of the Year" award.
Recently, Donna's health began to decline and she was taken to the Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where she passed away on Saturday evening, December 31st, 2011, at the age of 72 years.
Donna leaves behind her two sons, Mark Ebeling and his wife, Angie, (Grandson-Braden) of Bloomington; Paul Ebeling and his wife, Christina, of Worthing, South Dakota; four brothers, Lyle Naumann of Dayton, Wyoming; Gerald Naumann of Mason City, Iowa; James Naumann and his wife, Clarice, of Rockford, Iowa; and Larry Naumann and his wife, Jody, of Mason City, Iowa; one sister Cheryl Schroeder and her husband, Ray, of Perham; one brother-in-law, Wayne Ebeling and his wife, Linda of Windom; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roger; and one sister-in-law, Barb Naumann.
Blessed be the memory of Donna Ebeling.
Tributes
"We will miss Donna -- she was always so much fun! Our hearts and thoughts are with all of you!"
"Mark and Paul, sorry to hear about you mom. Brings back memories of Great Bend 4h. Softball games that she kept the stats, and of course the rabbit barn. She will be missed."
"So many years ago and so many meals served at the old Hiway Cafe. Donna always had a come back. She was a great gal. You have my sympathy on her passing. Your loss is Heaven's gain. "
"donna was always so happy and would always talk or tease us no matter where we was at. alot of funny to talk to."
"Paul, Mark and family, so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. I will always remember her letting us all know where she was sitting or parked whenever a foul ball left the field. I always enjoyed running into her at ball games of all kinds, in the rabbit barn at the fair, or just out around town. She always reminded me to stay out of trouble, and I always told her the same. She was also very proud of her boys and loved to share how you guys were doing. She will be missed and remembered by too many people to count."
"Mark & Paul and family, I can remember Donna since forever, grew up with my parents playing in card club with her and Roger. Then 4-H Great Bend Peppy Pals. I can not remember not knowing her. She had a great sense of humor and always could put a smile on anyone's face. Hold on to the memories and each other and know she is with Roger again watching over you all. Take Care and God Bless. Amy Baker (Thompson)"
"Donna will be missed very much. She was always there to help everyone she could at the church, always bringing children to Sunday School and VBS. Her and Roger were there when our boys were in 4-H and had rabbits, she was always such a good help. Our grandchildren will always remember Donna for her teasing and good sense of humor. She will be missed greatly."
"To Donna's family: My sympathy to all of you in the loss of your mom and grandma. There will be an empty seat and voice at the sporting events. She is now an angel watching over you all."
"Mark and Paul: I was so sorry to hear your Mom had passed away. I'd see her in the bleachers whenever the pep band played, and she'd always make sure to say 'hi' to me and let me know how you two were doing. We'll certainly miss her. "
"George & I will remember Donna for helping with many Community Pride projects with Great Bend Peppy Pals 4H. She, also, spent numerous hours every fair in the rabbit barn helping and just visiting with the people who came through. God's blessings to her dear family. She was so proud of you! "
"So sorry to hear about Donna 's passing. I got to know her really well when I manage the 4-H Food Stand. She was such a willing and wonderful person. She was always stopping in to see if we needed any help. I will remember her and how wonderful she was."
"I'm so very sorry to hear of Donna's passing and I extend my deepest symathies. The home inside Eagle games will be a little more quiet in the fan section without her. When crossing paths, Donna always recognized me and said hi with a smiling face. Gods blessing unto you all at this difficult time."
"There will be an empty bleacher seat and one less fan at Windom sporting events with the loss of Donna. Sorry for your loss"
"I'll remember Donna as a very well woman who speaks her mind and does it in a loving and kind and Godly way. I seen her every 4th Wednesday of the month at MACNAPS and she was very kind to my daughter and grandson that lived at Perkin Creeks Apartments and they would help her with groceries in the apartment and the ice and snow removel from her door at the apartment. The children there loved her and liked it when she came out side to watch them play. You will be missed but not forgotten for you have your reward now with your husband and the Lord. Blessed be the memory of Donna. You may be gone but always in our hearts and minds and memories."
"I am gonna miss you around church always picking on me. Who will I call trouble maker now? RIP Donna"
"Our sympathy to Donna's family - Donna will be missed at many church activities. She brought many children to Vacation Bible School & church activities over the years & was always there to help when needed. She knew all of the children & was a friend to all. Now she is with her Savior whom she served very willingly."
"We are so sorry to hear about Donna. We had no idea she was failing.. :( the Windom Basketball games are not quite the same without Donna!!! The games are not complete without hearing "They're getting a little grabby" or "Let's go Blue!" Plus Donna was the one who taught me the proper procedure how to pop corn with an antique, very used popcorn popper in the (old) baseball concession stand. She IS an Eagle fan that will be missed by many. one set of Windom Eagle Parents - Julie Holt & husband Greg Holt "
"So sorry to hear about donna's passing she always tease me in a good joking way. She would tell us chruch member to behave kids stop whatever we are doing. She had a smile whereever she was like at church and at hy-vee when i am at work. She will be missed."
"So sorry to hear of Donna's passing. She was such a nice person, always loved to tease the kids, and always with a smile. She will be missed!"
"Sorry to hear Donna passed away. She was a long time friend of my Moms. She was always ready to visit and play with the kids when you ran into her while shopping. She will be missed! "
"I will always remember Donna, she was such a good person and always seemed to be happy, she will be missed."
"So sorry to hear Donna has passed away. She was a fun gal and have many memories of her being at sporting events. Always fun to be around and joke with. She will certainly be missed!"
"Donna was a good friend. She was always ready to help people. She worked at the fair every year and worked for the church every week. She was one of Windom Schools best sports supporters, she hated to miss a game. She also ran the consession stand at the park for soft ball games. She will be greatly missed for all her service to Windom And as a friend."
"Donna was a fixture in the Sunday school. She has helped for more years then I have been around. I had a lot of fun joking around with her while she took attendance and at other church functions. We will miss her very much."