Donna Franzwa

Donna J. Franzwa, 87, of Eleva, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire.
She was born on July 19, 1931, in Durand, the daughter of George and Severina (Wollum) Schulner. She married Donald “Doc” Franzwa on Dec. 17, 1949, in Mondovi, and they were able to share 61 years together before Doc passed away on Sept. 11, 2011. She and Doc raised their family on the farm were they worked and lived for over 50 years.
Donna loved animals and saw to the care of all the calves from 120 cows. She would also prepare lunch for her family and farm crew and served it out in the field. Donna loved spending time outdoors, either working hard in her flower beds and garden, or just resting on her chair on the porch. She also loved her John Deere tractor and always looked forward to cutting grass on it.
In Doc and Donna’s free time, they occasionally made trips to the casino. Donna was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.
She will be sadly missed by her five children, Jerry (Jen) Franzwa of Eleva, Dan Franzwa of Mondovi, Patsy Serum of Mondovi, Nancy Urness (special friend Dean Wilcziek) of Eleva, Peggy Shilha (special friend Troy Leiphart) of New Auburn; six grandchildren, Shannon (Mike) Beighley, Paul (Heather) Franzwa, Kelly (David) Wallerman, Ben (Kacie) Franzwa, Eric (Nicki) Olson, Shane Urness (Ashley); 13 great-grandchildren; great-great-granddaughter, Josie, who shares Donna’s birthday; sister, Betty (Bill) Wolf; sisters-in-law, Jean, Marlene, Evelynn and Carol; brother-in-law, DeWayne; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Doc; great-grandchild, Rayah Grace Franzwa; four siblings, Lois, George, John and Shirley.
A funeral service was be held at Central Lutheran Church, Mondovi, on Monday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m., with Pastor Rolf Morck officiating.Burial immediately followed in Riverside Lutheran Cemetery. A visitation was held at Talbot Family Funeral Homes, Mondovi Chapel, on Sunday, Sept. 23, from 4 to 7 p.m. and then again one hour prior to the service on Monday.
Please share your memories and condolences online at www.talbotfuneralhomes.com.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Mondovi Ambulance and the first responders and to the nursing staff on the 2nd floor/CCU at Sacred Heart Hospital.