"Sending deepest sympathies to the family on behalf of my mother Louise Engstrom. Thinking of you at the difficult time."
In loving memory of
Donna Mae Walker
September 25, 1937 - May 30, 2021
A funeral service for Donna Mae Walker, 83, of Algona, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Irvington Presbyterian Church, Irvington. Burial will be held in Riverview Cemetery, Algona. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Oakcrest Funeral Services, Algona. The funeral and graveside will be live-streamed on Oakcrest Funeral Services' Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/oakcrestfuneralservices In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Kossuth County Dementia Care or Hospice of the Heartland in Algona, in her memory.
Donna Mae (Hansen) Walker was born September 25, 1937, in Galbraith, daughter of Rasmie and Olive (Mullin) Hansen. She attended school in Irvington through the 8th grade before attending High School at Algona High, where she graduated.
Donna Mae married Durwood Walker on November 25, 1956, at the Irvington Presbyterian Church. Donna Mae had an incredible work ethic. She worked as a Daycare Provider for 10 years, worked at Ciba Seeds Research for 10 years, and cleaned homes and businesses for many years. She loved being with her family, especially with her granddaughters. She enjoyed socializing with family and friends, hand work, embroidery work, and making gifts for her family.
In the 1940's, Donna Mae and her family began attending the Irvington Presbyterian Church. She was confirmed in this church on October 23, 1949. Donna Mae was very active in the church. For nearly 30 years, she served at the Treasurer of the church. She was also Sunday School teacher, attended bible study, was active in the ladies quilting group, and sang in the choir.
In April of 2018, she became a resident of Windsor Manor Assisted Living in Algona. She died there on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at the age of 83.
She is survived by her two sons, Kevin Walker and his wife Cindy of Algona, and Kirt Walker and his wife Cindy of Columbus, OH; three granddaughters, Maria (Mark) Steier of Whittemore, Rahne (Casey) Onstot of Norwalk, and Bailey (Greg) Allan of Gilbert, AZ; and six great-grandchildren, Charleigh, Kacy, Shaylin and Alice Steier, and Jacey and Kensley Onstot. She is also survived by her sister, Marvel Culbertson of Lone Rock; sisters-in-law, Bernice Walker of Algona, Minnie Walker of Algona, and Viola Hansen of Davenport; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Durwood on September 1, 2020; sisters, Margaret (Albert) Harms and Shirley (John) Norris; twin brother, Donald Hansen, and brother, Leonard (JoAnn) Hansen.
Tributes
"Donna Mae was my babysitter when I was a kid in Irvington in the 50\'s. Rest in peace sweet lady."
"My deepest sympathy to the family. I will always keep wonderful memories of Donna Mae whom I met through Mary Jane Haverly while I was an exchange student in Algona and then later. Rest In Peace kind.a d loving lady. "
"REST IN PIECE AUNTIE GIVE MY MAMA A BIG HUG AND TELL HER I LOVE .TELL WE MEET AGAI?????"
"Bing and I always enjoyed visiting with Donna Mae and Durwood when we would see them at Family Table or Perky Parrot - both were so warm and friendly. Donna Mae\'s smile was so sweet! Her family are in my prayers. Molly MacDonald"
"May God wrap his arms around you and give you peace. I remember her fondly while visiting the Presbyterian Church with my Grandma growing up. DONNA always had a beautiful smile with delightful conversation.??"
"Donna Maes Family. You have our deepest sympathy. Thoughts and prayers are sent your way. She was an amazing lady. "
"I am so sorry to hear of Donna Mae\'s passing. I only met her one time, but my family and I instantly fell in love with her. She was so sweet and talked with us for hours. She was a beautiful person. My prayers to her whole family."
"I am so sorry! Both Donna Mae and Durwood were awesome people. God Bless "