Obituary for Madonna J Weitzel
Madonna J. Weitzel passed away peacefully at home Thursday June 24, 2021 at 4:28pm.
In honor and celebration of her life, funeral services will be held at 10:30am Monday, June 28, 2021, at St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church. Friends may visit from 3:00-8:00pm on Sunday, June 27th at St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque IA.
Donna was born on January 1, 1933, in Dubuque, IA, daughter of Joseph and Lucille (Grotkin) Herbst, the second youngest of 11 children. She graduated from St. Columbkille’s High School in 1951. She was married to her life long love George Weitzel on July 2, 1955.
An old soul with a young heart, a dreamer and a schemer, Donna was an original. Her quick wit and mischievous sense of humor was a rarity. She lived for seeing loved ones together, happy, and fed. She now watches over us from her perch in the sky. On Earth, Donna found her own path of perseverance that allowed her to navigate life’s realities with admirable perspective. No matter what difficulties were on her journey, she fought for life and laughter up until the very end.
She is survived by her loving husband George Weitzel, her son Tim (Diane) Weitzel, and daughter Tammy (Dr. Mark) Moore all of Dubuque, IA and son-in-law Dr. Daniel Fabiano of Cedar Rapids. She is preceded in eternal glory by her daughter Tracy Weitzel Fabiano. She is deeply loved by grandchildren Bradley (Meaghan) Weitzel, Erica Weitzel, Connor Moore, Matthew Moore, Jon Moore, Ellen Moore, Anna Fabiano, Joseph Fabiano, Will Fabiano, John Fabiano; along with great-grandchildren Mia, William, and Hannah Weitzel. She is also survived by her sister Helen (Kenny) Thill and sister-in-law Patsy Herbst.
Preceded in death by siblings Alverda (Walter) Krause, Ray (Mary) Herbst, Thelma (Len) Valentine, Donnie (Donna) Herbst, Eleanor (Michael) Boyes, Alan (Ruth) Herbst, Rita (Frank) Klein, Robert Herbst, Ollie Herbst and sister-in-law Shirley Cain.
A Madonna Weitzel Memorial Fund has been established where donations will be directed to her favorite charities.
In honor and celebration of her life, funeral services will be held at 10:30am Monday, June 28, 2021, at St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church. Friends may visit from 3:00-8:00pm on Sunday, June 27th at St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque IA.
Donna was born on January 1, 1933, in Dubuque, IA, daughter of Joseph and Lucille (Grotkin) Herbst, the second youngest of 11 children. She graduated from St. Columbkille’s High School in 1951. She was married to her life long love George Weitzel on July 2, 1955.
An old soul with a young heart, a dreamer and a schemer, Donna was an original. Her quick wit and mischievous sense of humor was a rarity. She lived for seeing loved ones together, happy, and fed. She now watches over us from her perch in the sky. On Earth, Donna found her own path of perseverance that allowed her to navigate life’s realities with admirable perspective. No matter what difficulties were on her journey, she fought for life and laughter up until the very end.
She is survived by her loving husband George Weitzel, her son Tim (Diane) Weitzel, and daughter Tammy (Dr. Mark) Moore all of Dubuque, IA and son-in-law Dr. Daniel Fabiano of Cedar Rapids. She is preceded in eternal glory by her daughter Tracy Weitzel Fabiano. She is deeply loved by grandchildren Bradley (Meaghan) Weitzel, Erica Weitzel, Connor Moore, Matthew Moore, Jon Moore, Ellen Moore, Anna Fabiano, Joseph Fabiano, Will Fabiano, John Fabiano; along with great-grandchildren Mia, William, and Hannah Weitzel. She is also survived by her sister Helen (Kenny) Thill and sister-in-law Patsy Herbst.
Preceded in death by siblings Alverda (Walter) Krause, Ray (Mary) Herbst, Thelma (Len) Valentine, Donnie (Donna) Herbst, Eleanor (Michael) Boyes, Alan (Ruth) Herbst, Rita (Frank) Klein, Robert Herbst, Ollie Herbst and sister-in-law Shirley Cain.
A Madonna Weitzel Memorial Fund has been established where donations will be directed to her favorite charities.