"Aunt Donna was a loving and very generous person. She went out of her way to make people feel special. She was soft spoken and kind. I always looked forward to our phone calls and chats about baking, cooking and the wonderful family times we shared many years ago. She will be greatly missed, not forgotten and always in our hearts. Love always, Holly Waggoner "
In loving memory of
Donna Barnhart
December 1, 1944 - January 1, 2019
Donna M. Barnhart, 74, of Rochester, MN passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Saint Mary's Hospital.
Donna Mae Barnhart was born December 1, 1944 to Lee and Vera (Bybee) Barnhart in Mapleton, MN. She graduated from Hayfield High School in 1962. She worked for 25 years at AMPI in Rochester. She had a passion for baking and knew everyone's favorite cookie; she is most known for her banana bread. She enjoyed crocheting and making blankets for her family
She was a very caring and kind person ; she took great pride in and loved her grandchildren.
Donna is survived by her children, Kimberly Musolf of Oronoco, MN, Bryan Barnhart of Lakeville, MN and Kirstie (Tracy) Olson of Byron, MN; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; four sisters, Judy Hilleshiem of Red Wing, MN, Linda (Pike) Simes of North Port, FL, Leila (Steve) Ostergard of Shannon, IL and Dolly (Gary) Glendinning of Smyrna, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Merle Barnhart and brother in law, Bill Hilleshiem.
We would like thank Dr Quirindongo for all of her wonderful care.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am on Monday, January 7, 2019 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
To leave a special memory or condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com
Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN 55901 (507) 289-3600.
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"Prayers and good thoughts go out to Donna?s family. Donna was a wonderful person, kind hearted and a giver. She not only would bake for you because she wanted to, but she would overdue it with enough cookies and banana bread for a month. She will be greatly missed by many. Rest In Peace Cousin Donna. Love, Roni ??"
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Donna. She had such a kind spirit and was always thinking of others. She loved living here at High Pointe and we loved having her. We will miss her gentle smile and her cookies. Every time we do dishes, her handmade dishcloths and scrubbies will remind us her and her loving kindness. Rest in peace dear one."
"Donna Barnhart will be very missed .Donna was a great Baker Soft Spoken Kind to all"