My thoughts and prayers to you all. I am very grateful that I got to visit with Donna a couple of years ago with son, Mitchell, now 21. She was as I remembered, always welcoming and happy to visit. I remember when I was a freshman at the University of Iowa (1984-85), and I stayed at the house Christmas Break to learn “how to” drive the Cambus. Through the years I would drop by whenever I was in town or passing through. I remember one time, the kids were toddlers, and we all sat on the front porch and watched them run up and down the hill in the front yard. Our last visit, she still remembered that Theo had “scraped her knee all up” on that visit. What a beautiful neighborhood and home to enjoy all those years! I was blessed to have such a sweet great Aunt. I will miss her hospitality, humor, long letters, and her caring personality.

Love,

Christine Kelly (Schoenbaum) & Family

My condolences to Donna’s family. I’m very sorry for your families loss. Growing up on the north end your mother was a familiar face in the neighborhood. Wishing you peace and comfort.

Kevin and Family,

As a former Horace Mann classmate, I am sending condolences for you and your family. As you mourn the loss of your mother, may the many wonderful memories you have bring comfort. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Colleen (Villhauer) & Wayne Hogan

I can remember the Jensen Family on Brown Street as our family also grew up on Brown Street. Dwayne and Donna were always very friendly when I would see them walking up and down the sidewalks and up at the North Dodge Hy-Vee in the mornings having breakfast. Then I got to know Rox and Rus much better when my job at the University of Iowa crossed paths with both of them. It was fun re-living the past and certainly made my job a lot better and easier when I would reach out to them for assistance. Brown Street will never be the same without a Jensen living on the street, I always looked at the Jensen house when I would drive by. May you rest in peace, Donna and join with your husband now. Prayers to all of you. Fondly, Mary Thoman Cross and the Thoman Family.