Donna M. Farrell

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Donna Mae Farrell passed away peacefully with her family by her side after battling Alzheimer’s and was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by God on October 5, 2025 at the age of 85. She leaves behind a legacy of boundless love, kindness, and cherished memories that we will forever hold in our hearts. Donna was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose warmth and spirit touched all who knew her.

Donna met the love of her life, Dennis, while in high school in Marinette and their bond quickly grew into an everlasting and enduring love. They were united in marriage in October 1961, sharing almost 64 wonderful years together. After retiring from Nabisco in Wrightstown in 2002, Donna found joy in baking delicious cookies for her loved ones and cherished spending time with family and friends. Many happy afternoons were spent attending craft sales and going on gambling trips. She also enjoyed browsing and ordering countless items from her favorite catalogs.

Donna is preceded in death by her beloved parents: Joseph and Cecilia Miller; twin brother, Don; brother-in-law, Herman Homan; sister-in-law, Joan Miller; nephews: Butch Homan and Steve Miller; in-laws: Alfred and Elsie Farrell.

Those left to cherish her memory include her faithful husband, Dennis Farrell; three children: Kathy (Donny) Weed, Dawn (Tom) Lyons, and Pam (Rick) Green; six grandchildren: Alyssa (Jason) Brand, Shannon (Billy) McGavock, Brianna (special friend Matt Bennett), Felicia Lyons, and Mariah and Zach Green; four great-grandchildren: Jase and Kinslee Brand, Oaklynn and Brooks McGavock; sisters: Rose Homan and Marge (Roger) Thibodeau; brother, Charlie Miller; brother-in-law, Ed (Mary) Farrell; sisters-in-law: Donna (John) Montfoort and Janet (Bob) Schwaiger; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

A funeral service for Donna will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, W2037 County Rd. S, Freedom. Visitation will begin at the church starting at 10:00 a.m. and will continue until the time of the service. For online condolences, please visit www.verkuilenfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, Donna’s family kindly requests donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association to support the fight.

Donna’s family would like to send a sincere thank you to St. Croix Hospice staff and the Country Villa-Freedom staff for their support and aide with Donna.