Fude, Donna J. (1919-2006)
FUDE, BAILEY, NEWEL, CROW, WELLNITZ
Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 3/9/2010 at 23:23:13
Donna Jean Fude - Sept. 4, 1919 - Dec. 24, 2006
Donna Jean Fude, age 87, of Sioux City, Iowa, and formerly of Webb, Iowa, died Sunday, December 24, 2006, at Countryside Senior Living Center in Sioux City, Iowa.
Donna was born on September 4, 1919, at Fenton, Iowa, to Frank and Mary Elizabeth Caroline (Newel) Bailey. Donna lived her youth in Fenton and was the valedictorian of her 1936 Fenton High School graduating class.
She was united in marriage to Harold Leland Fude on November 28, 1939, and this union was blessed with five children: Margaret, Donna, Raymond, Ronald and Roger. A lifelong resident of northwest Iowa, Donna lived in the Emmetsburg, Graettinger, and Webb communities during her lifetime.
In addition to being a busy housewife and mother, Donna was also employed at Superior Manufacturing Company in Albert City, Iowa; Hydraulic Manufacturing Company in Laurens, Iowa; and Eaton Corporation in Spencer, Iowa. Following Harold’s death in 1997, Donna resided at Riverview Terrace in Spencer, Iowa from 1999 until 2002 when she moved to the Countryside Senior Living Center in Sioux City.
Donna was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. She was devoted to her family, extended family, and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an avid sports fan who followed both the Hawkeye and Cyclone teams. Other interests included her beloved cats and her crossword puzzles. She had a wonderful sense of humor and a generous nature. She was always ready to share a smile, along with her pickles and party mix, with her friends and relatives.
Those who will always cherish her memory include her children: Margaret Crow of Cushing, Iowa; Donna and Bryce Wellnitz of Lincoln, Nebraska; Ray and Karen Fude of Waukegan, Illinois; Ronald and Elizabeth Fude of Blair, Nebraska; and Roger Fude of Spencer Iowa; former daughter-in-law, Denice Fude of Spencer, Iowa; 13 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold; her son-in-law, James Crow, and her eleven siblings.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorials in Donna’s honor be sent in care of the family to: Box 173, Cushing, Iowa 51058. The family will share these memorials among various organizations that held a special place in Donna’s life.
Funeral services for Mrs. Fude will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2006, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sioux Rapids with Father Al Reicks officiating at the Mass for Christian Burial. Burial will be in Garfield Township Cemetery at Webb, Iowa. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids is in charge of the arrangements.
Visitation will be held at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday for one hour prior to the start of services. Those who wish to send online condolences to the family may do so via the Sliefert Funeral Home website: www.sliefert.com
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