In loving memory of

Donna M Jordahl
September 17, 1943 - January 28, 2012

Donna Jordahl, age 68, of Blue Earth, MN passed away Saturday January 28, 2012 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center in Blue Earth.
Services will be held Tuesday January 31 10:30 AM at Hope United Methodist Church in Blue Earth. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery Blue Earth, MN
Visitation will be Monday January 30 from 5-8 PM at the funeral home.
Donna was born to John & Phyllis LaDuke on September 17, 1943 in Blue Earth, MN. She graduated from Blue Earth High School in 1961 and married Florin Jordahl on June 24 that same year. They made their home in Blue Earth and together raised three children, Debra, Mitchel, and Jill.
Donna worked at Kreme King Drive Inn during high school, Blue Earth Locker, Montgomery Wards, Central Graphics, Anderson Electric, and most recently the US Postal Service as a rural mail carrier.
She and Florin built their home, “Poverty Acres”, between Blue Earth and Winnebago, as well as their home in Flippin, Arkansas. Donna had a great sense of humor and was a joy to be around. She loved her family and friends dearly.
Donna loved going out for supper and dancing on Saturday evenings, bowling, card club, music, neighborhood picnics, family gatherings, tending her flower gardens and being outdoors, especially walking in the woods at their homes. Most recently she loved rocking her great grand babies.
Donna is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Florin; mother, Phyllis LaDuke, Blue Earth; her children; Debra (Randy) Anderson, Blue Earth, Mitchel Jordahl, Mankato, and Jill Jordahl (fiancé Tony Petersen), Spirit Lake, IA. Grandchildren; Lissia (Aaron) Laehn, Blue Earth, Chelsey (Cody) Hledik, Blue Earth, Logan and Landon Ficken, Spirit Lake, IA. Four great grandchildren; Noah, Emmalee, & Maxwell Laehn and Gavin Hledik. Two step great grandchildren; Izaiah and Avian Laehn. Siblings; Carol (Jim) Bromeland, Houston, MN, John “Jack” (Fiona) LaDuke, Hurricane, UT, Ruthanne LaDuke, St. Cloud, Nancy (Allan) Thompson, Blue Earth, Mary (David) Fair, Whitney, TX, Laura LaDuke, St. Cloud, Tom (Jill) LaDuke, Owatonna, and Joe (Merle) LaDuke, Lawndale, CA. Brother-in-law, Delmar Jordahl, St. Cloud, and Sister-in-law, Levine Burg, Cedar Rapids, IA. Donna also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Donna was preceded in death by her father, John LaDuke, and in-laws, Theodore and Fannie Jordahl.

Tributes

Rick Smith wrote on Feb 5, 2012:

"Florin & Family, Our condolances and sympathy to you during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rick & Mary Kay"

Ava Williams wrote on Feb 1, 2012:

"Donna was a dear childhood friend. A wonderful person."

Roxanne Rajewsky wrote on Jan 31, 2012:

"Your whole family has my deepest sympathy. Donna was a special gal and will be dearly missed. I am so glad she is no longer suffering with that horrible disease....Remember the wonderful, fun, special times you had with her. God Bless all of you. With sympathy, Roxanne"

Shirley Hannaman wrote on Jan 31, 2012:

"Donna's Family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of sorrow. Donna was a wonderful person...always so happy. She is now in a place where she has no worries and at peace with everything. Rusty and Shirley Hannaman"

Carol Bromeland wrote on Jan 30, 2012:

"I will miss my big sister so much. You were my roommate for the first 18 years of my life. We had our fights over silly things like clothing, but we also have some wonderful childhood memories to cherish and keep. You were a 'natural' at mothering and set a pretty high bar for all of us in the nurturing area. I always admired you so much and now find that I have a big empty spot in my heart. I'm so thrilled that you can join our daddy in heaven. I know he is so happy to have his Donna home. Now I'm the oldest of the LaDuke children. I have very big shoes to fill. Love, Carol"

Gary & Diane Becker wrote on Jan 30, 2012:

"So sorry to hear of Donna's death - our prayers are with you and your families. Blessings for her now she is at peace."

Jeanette Jenniges wrote on Jan 30, 2012:

"Jordahl Family~ I am so sorry for your loss. Donna meant the world to me and I will forever cherish the times that I got to spend with her. She was a wonderful, beautiful woman and she will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you for letting me spend time with her at St Lukes and for being a part of your family. Love you all forever and a day! ~Jeanette"

Becky Rippentrop wrote on Jan 30, 2012:

"Jordahl Family, So sorry for your loss. May God give you strength to get through this. Thoughts and Prayers are being sent."

Amy & Mark Sathoff wrote on Jan 30, 2012:

"Thoughts and Prayers go out to Donna's family. She was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed. I have fond memories of going to play at the Jordahl house while Mom, Donna and the ladies had coffee!"

Donna Bussinger wrote on Jan 30, 2012:

"Florin & Family, Donna was such a good friend and neighbor. A few years ago when we visited, she always brought up the good times she and Florin had in the "old" neighborhood with Barb & Denny, Jeff & Vickie, Gary and me. We all will miss her. May God help heal your broken hearts."

Ruth Woitas wrote on Jan 30, 2012:

"Florin & Family, My thoughts are with you at this time. May all the memories you shared give you peace & comfort at this time. Ruth (Brownlee) Woitas Classmate of Donna"

Dan and Sue Wiltse wrote on Jan 29, 2012:

"Florin and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. I know you will find much comfort in your wonderful memories of Donna. Dan and Sue Wiltse"

Dick & Mona Carroll wrote on Jan 29, 2012:

"When the children were very small Donna,Judy Wiltse and myself Mona had many coffee parties as the kids played. I also have a lot of memories of Donna and I working together at Montgomery Wards. She was a great friend. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."

Doug & Jeanette Roseberry wrote on Jan 29, 2012:

"Our sympathies to the entire family. Your loss is shared by many."

Dave & June Bleess wrote on Jan 29, 2012:

"To all of Donna's family, Our thoughts & prayers are with you on the loss of a special lady.You have raised a wonderful family."

Jeanette Jenniges wrote on Jan 29, 2012:

"Jordahl Family~ I am so sorry for your loss and my deepest sympathies to all of you. I am so glad that I got to spend some time with her at St Lukes and thank you for letting me do that, it meant so much to me. I will forever hold a special place in my heart for Donna. What a wonderful, beautiful woman she was. I fell in love with her the very first day I met her!!! Remember you have the memories and no one can take that away from you. Love you guys forever and a day. ~Jeanette"

Tom and Mary Larson wrote on Jan 28, 2012:

"Tom and I were saddened to hear of Donna's passing - we both have many good memories of the entire LaDuke family. We want you to know that our thoughts are with all of you. We pray that you will find comfort from your memories."