Donna Cosner

July 03, 2023

Donna Cosner

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Donna Lee Cosner, 81, passed away July 3, 2023, at her home in Des Moines after a long battle with Lewy body dementia and Parkinson’s disease.

She was born December 21, 1941, in Des Moines, Iowa to Dee and Clara Matney. Donna was a member of Scotch Ridge Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed sewing and needle point. She liked being in her garden, fresh flowers, puzzles, and was an avid reader. Donna was employed by Des Moines Public Schools her entire career. She began by working with the children in the before and after-school programs, and retired from the Lincoln High School Janitorial Department.

Donna is survived by her sons, Roy Cosner (Mary) and Glen Cosner; grandchildren, Brandon (Ashley), Roy, Erica (Kyle), Arimada, Dawnlee, Glen Jr., Crystal, and Heather; great-grandchildren, Jerran, Aiden, Bella, Timber, Skye, Matthew, Sage, Swayze, Kinnick, Riker, Ashlyn, Lane, Meadow, Tucker, Lakeland, Emmie, Addie, Leo, Riley, and Rayla; great-great-grandchildren, Bentlee and River; siblings, Dixie (Jake) Gruber, Frank (Anne) Matney, Cricket (Jerry) Bixler; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy; daughter, Bambi Cosner; brother, Dee Matney, Jr.; and her parents, Dee Sr. and Clara Matney.

A potluck-style celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at 827 East Jackson, Des Moines. Please bring a covered dish to share.

Memorial contributions can be directed to the family in loving memory of Donna Cosner. A GoFundMe account has been started to assist with unexpected expenses.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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