Donalin A. “Dona” Rose

BARABOO/SUN PRAIRIE—Donalin A. “Dona” Rose age 84, died on Sunday, May 27, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare, Madison. She was born on February 16, 1928 in Flint, MI to Walter and Amanda (Spier) Peterson.

She was married to Ervin “John” Rose on September 29, 1946 in Reedsburg. Dona was employed at Teel Plastics and Coyle’s Manufacturing, both in Baraboo, before retirement. She enjoyed crafting, ceramics and painting.

Survivors include her two sons, Dennis (Julie) of Baraboo and David (Carol Jean) of New Berlin; her daughter, Debra (Richard) Brunner of Madison; six grandchildren, Cassidy (fiance’ Chris Thoady) Brunner, Derreck (Katie) Rose, Darren (Katie) Rose, Dana (Jennifer) Rose, Christine (Mike) Kenyon, Andrew (Nancy) Rose; five great grandchildren, Bryce Rose, Jaden Rose, Emma Kenyon, Sarah Kenyon, Abigail Rose; two sisters, Bonnie Pierce of Texas and Rosalie (Frank) Urban of Tennessee; one brother, Gerald (Florence) Peterson of Beloit; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband in 2006; one brother, Warren Peterson.

Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the funeral home.Burial will be in the Fountain Prairie Cemetery, Fall River. Memorials may be directed to Agrace HospiceCare Inc., Madison.

A special thank you to the staff at Hyland Park for their loving care.