Mayland, Donna L. (1928-2016)
MAYLAND, SWEARINGEN, FUNDERBURCK, RUTER, LAMB
Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 11/11/2016 at 15:18:38
Donna L. Mayland
April 22, 1928 - September 28, 2016A daughter of Lucien and Margaret (Funderburck) Swearingen, Donna Lavonne was born in her grandparents’ home on April 22, 1928, in rural Swea City. She attended country school in Swea City. After completing her schooling, she worked for her uncle as a bookkeeper.
On February 15, 1950, she married Alfred Mayland at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They, then, moved to a home near Armstrong to farm with Alfred’s father. During their time together, they lived in several communities including Dell, Minnesota; Elmore, Minnesota; Rake, Iowa; and Thompson, Iowa; before eventually moving back to Rake to retire. They, also, delivered motor homes for Winnebago all over the United States.
Donna enjoyed working on the farm operating the tractors and other equipment, experiencing nature, gardening, and growing any flowers that were not white. She, also, enjoyed dancing with her husband, Alfred, and her role as den mother. Most of all, however, she liked spending time with her family. She was known for her quick wit and great sense of humor.
Donna had a strong faith that she passed on to others. She was constantly reminding us, “to say your prayers.” Very active at Zion Lutheran Church in Rake, she participated in several church organization. She became a resident at Rosewood Nursing Home in Estherville in November of 2012 and moved to the Timely Mission Nursing Home in September of 2013.
Donna died on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center. She was 88.
Donna is survived by her husband, Alfred; her son, Doug (Irene) Mayland, of Estherville; her grandchildren, Jordan (Lindsay) Mayland, of Des Moines, Holly (Ryan) Ruter, of Clear Lake, and Maria Mayland, of Buffalo Center; her great-grandchildren, Bently and Kora Ruter; her siblings, James (Bonnie) Swearingen, of Emmons, Minnesota, Dan (Kathy) and Bill (Diane) Swearingen, of Thompson, Iowa, and Sharon (Jamie) Lamb, of Scarville; and her sister-in-law, Lavonne Swearingen, of Kiester, Minnesota; as well as by many nieces and nephews. Her parents and her brother, Dennis Swearingen, preceded her in death.
A funeral service will be held for Donna at 10:30 AM on Saturday, October 1, 2016, at Zion Lutheran Church in Rake. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, September 30, 2016, at the Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.
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