Donna M. Hilmanowske, age 82, a life-long resident of River Falls passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Western Wisconsin Health in Baldwin. She was born December 4, 1938 the daughter to Morris and Florence (Griffey) Olson in River Falls. Donna graduated from River Falls High School in 1957. On October 9, 1965, she married Gene Hilmanowske at Ezekiel Lutheran Church. Donna loved polka music and loved to dance. She enjoyed time spent at the cabin on Bone Lake and winters down in Texas at Padre Island. Donna like to read and trips to the casinos. Her family will miss all the wonderful Christmas cookies she made. Donna is survived by her husband, Gene Hilmanowske; sons, Terry (Dawn) Hilmanowske; Brent (Melissa) Hilmanowske; grandchildren, Josh, Ryan and Hannah Hilmanowske; her sister, Sylvia Betlach; as well as other cherished relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her mother, Florence Griffey; father, Morris Olson; and step-father, Wilbur Griffey. A memorial service was held on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 12:00 noon at Kilkarney Hills Golf Course (163 Radio Road) in River Falls. Visitation was also Saturday from 10:00-12:00 noon at Kilkarney. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in River Falls. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
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12 Comments
So sorry for your loss Donna was a very special lady
So sorry to hear this. She will truly be missed! Our deepest sympathy to Gene and family!
My heartfelt sympathy to Gene and the family, Donna was loved deeply and will be so missed, I always looked forward to her warm smile and conversations at the old time dances.
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Gene and family in the loss of such a beautiful Wife, Mother and friend.
Donna and I always had such nice conversations when we visited. She was truly a warm soul. I always enjoyed catching up with her. Sending love to your family❤️
A wonderful person. God Bless.
Sorry for your loss. Donna was a great lady and she
will be missed.
I am so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. I always enjoyed talking to her at church. Condolences to Gene and the rest of the family.
Donna was such a kind and gracious lady. I feel blessed being one of her polka dancing friends, and a fellow Packer fan. My sympathy to Gene and their family.
Our sympathy to you all! We are thankful to attend her service today virtual. Love you dearly.
What a beautiful service and honor to Donna by family and grandchildren! How precious was her love for her family and friends. May God comfort you and bless you.
I just heard…I am truly sorry for your loss. I just got done watching Donna’s Memorial Service. What a beautiful family you all are. I was the boys sitter when Terry and Brent were young. Along with their dog Todd. Those were some precious memories of mine. She would call on Tuesday for sitting with them for a Saturday night. Gene and Donna was the best parents, their trust in me with the boys gave me life long confidence to serve others. As that has been my life long job. Now and then I would be lucky to see Gene and Donna, they were always loving, happy to see me as it was a joy to see them. The boys were great all the time. Todd would keep me entertained after the boys went to sleep. I am deeply sorry for such a heartfelt loss. I will pray for your families and Gene, you showed a sitter how to be a good husband and father. Love Sandra Pechacek Iverson
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