Donna Mae Witham

GUTTENBERG, IOWA

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Donna Mae Witham, 74, of Guttenberg, Iowa passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024, at MercyOne Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa.

Donna was born on October 14, 1949, the daughter of Cecil and Violet (Marquette) Weidman in Waterloo, Ia.

Donna graduated from Jefferson High School in 1967. She married Glenn Witham on June 24, 1967. Together, they welcomed three children: Matt, Dawn, and Travis. Donna proudly served as a Home Health Aide for 25 years at the Guttenberg Pharmacy. After retiring, Donna worked part-time in the infant room at Kids Campus. She loved children and received so much joy from the babies she cared for. She had fond memories of her time as a Blazerette for the Guttenberg Fire Department and was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Donna is remembered for her unwavering love, kindness, and support of her family and community.

She loved spending time with her family and lived for the moments that would bring the entire family together.

She enjoyed cooking, gardening, camping, and spending time out on the Mississippi.

Survivors include her loving husband of 57 years, Glenn; children: Matt Witham (Nancy) of Guttenberg, Ia,Dawn Hankes (Mark) of Kansas City, Mo, and Travis Witham (Kara) of Solon, Ia; Mother-in-law, Ivanelle Stone of Guttenberg, Ia; sister-in-law, Patti (Terry) Drexler of Cedar Rapids, Ia; and 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister: Becky Wiedman; and two granddaughters: Brandi and Sage Witham.

Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg.

Visitation will continue at St. John’s Lutheran Church from 10 - 11 a.m. prior to funeral services.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in

Guttenberg, Iowa with burial to follow in Guttenberg City Cemetery. Pastor Michael Ashman will officiate.

Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg is assisting the family and information is available at

www.morrisfuneralhomes.com. Memorials may be sent to Morris Funeral Home (in care of the deceased) 207South 1st St, Guttenberg, IA 52052