Donna J. (Kachelhoffer) Peterson

Donna J. (Kachelhoffer) Peterson, 90, of Des Moines, passed away peacefully at her home on November 25, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Highland Park Christian Church, 4260 NW 6th Dr., Des Moines, of which she was a member. Friends and family may gather at the church from 12 p.m. until the time of services. Private burial will be held prior to the visitation and memorial service.

Donna was born in Des Moines, where she lived most of her life. She retired from Bankers Trust Company 25 years ago so she could devote more time to her family. She enjoyed being a reading mentor at Oak Park Elementary, where her grandchildren attended school. She was an active member of Highland Park Christian Church and was involved with the Oak Park Neighbors. She was a member of the North High School Alumni Association and the Order of Eastern Star.

Donna is survived by her daughter, Pam (Joe) Hayes of Des Moines, three grandchildren Philip (Nicole) Hayes of Port Byron, IL, Annie Hayes of Des Moines and Benjamin Hayes of Des Moines, her great-grandson Brooks Thomas Hayes, brothers-in-law and sister-in-law and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Beulah Kachelhoffer and two brothers Jim and George, and four nephews.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Highland Park Christian Church in loving memory of Donna.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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