Donnie Leber

Madonna Mae Leber, 90, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018. She was born In Bagley, Iowa, on August 28, 1928, to Lloyd and Nora Netherton.

Donnie met the love of her life, Robert Leber, when she was 15 years old. They were later married and shared 65 years together until his passing in 2011. She was a secretary at Grinnell Mutual and retired after many years of faithful service.

Donnie loved attending her daily “Coffee Club” at Hy-Vee for more than 20 years. She also had a love for baking, especially Gingerbread Reindeer at Christmas time, and decorating all of the yummy Christmas cookies as well. Donnie was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and enjoyed traveling.

Above all else, Donnie treasured time spent with her family, which included her dog Tiny, and earning her favorite title of “Gigi” by her beloved great-grandchildren.

Donnie is survived by her granddaughter, Melanie (Jason) Slater; grandson, Scott (Stacey) Leber; great-grandchildren, Madeline, Rebecca, Brandon, Evelyn, and Carson; special friends, Duane and Lois Lynch and Jeanie Conkling; as well as many nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and many special friends.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert; her parents, siblings, and her son, Michael Leber.

Funeral services will be held 12pm Monday, October 8, 2018 at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th St. SW with visitation one hour prior. Burial will take place at Altoona Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Donnie.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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