Donna M. Blaine

Donna M. Blaine, 92, of Eden, WI, died Saturday, November 16, 2024, at her residence. She was born August 13, 1932, in Eden, the daughter of Albert and Alma (Rose) Grahl. On May 5, 1954, Donna married William J. Blaine in Norfolk, VA. He preceded her in death on June 20, 2003.

Donna was known for her strong will and her deep Christian faith. She traveled the country with William as he served in the U.S. Navy. Donna was a member of Church of Peace, and the Woman’s Fireman’s Auxiliary. She also belonged to two camping groups, Lighthouse Beacons Campers, and FDL County Lighthouse Campers Association. 

Survivors include her two sons, Michael (Michelle), William (Amy), two daughters, Patricia (Jeff) Sarg, and Cathy (Russ) Vey; twelve grandchildren, Ryan (Heidi), Aaron, Kyle (Megan), and Sydney Blaine (fiancé, Logan Dommisse), and Chloe (Michael) Zelinsky, Tyler, Matthew, and Lauren Sarg, Isabelle and Mason Vey, Travis Jensen, and Cassandra (Nick) Kawleski; nine great-grandchildren, Jackson, McKayla, and Grayson Blaine, Henry, Warren, Jacob, and Noah Blaine, and Owen, and Anna Kawleski. 

In addition to her parents and husband, Donna was preceded in death by her brother, Rodney Grahl, and her daughter-in-law, Diane Blaine. 

Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Church of Peace, 158 South Military Road, Fond du Lac. A funeral service will follow, beginning at 12:00 PM with Rev. Stephen O. Stepp officiating. Burial in Empire Cemetery, Town of Empire, will follow the service. 

Services are in the care of Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, 524 North Park Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935. Additional information and guestbook can be found at ueckerwitt.com