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Nancy Irene Donlon, born on July 15, 1934, lived to celebrate her 90th birthday. She passed away on Aug. 27, 2024. Nancy was born to Henry and Lucinda (Shepard/Kinsley) Coobs and grew up on a farm outside McGregor. She graduated from Monona High School.

 

Nancy married Joseph Donlon on Oct. 1, 1952, and raised their five children on a farm near Luana. She was always active on the farm, driving tractors, tending the livestock, canning and baking. She could spot a wild asparagus patch from miles away. Nancy was skilled at sewing and quilting, and leaves behind a treasury of hand-sewn Christmas ornaments and quilts. She thoroughly enjoyed bingo, card games, soap operas, gambling, camping, family gatherings, 4-H and judging at the fair. Her most treasured time was spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, for whom she made countless smoothies (aka concoctions) and shared her hidden candy stash.

 

Nancy loved the outdoors and had a keen understanding of animals and nature. Pets and farm animals were her friends, showing many prize-winning hogs at the Clayton County Fair. She was most comfortable in her blue jeans and flannel shirts, and liked to stay on the fringes of a crowd. Nancy was one of the most thrifty and resourceful people you could ever come across, recycling, reusing and repurposing everything. She had life-hacks for everything from how-to-buckle-your-seatbelt to saving time with the microwave.    

 

Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, brother (John Coobs), sister (Jessie Tornowske) and grandson (Seth Donlon). She leaves behind her husband; children James (Greta) Donlon, Elizabeth (the late Karl) Goodfellow, Dan (Maryann) Donlon, Janet (Frank) Livingood and Tim (Lisa) Donlon; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  

 

Her memorial service will be held at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Luana on Sept. 14, at 11 a.m., with visitation at 10 a.m. A lunch and graveside service will follow. In lieu of flowers, send memorial gifts to the Froelich Foundation, 24397 Froelich Road, McGregor, IA 52157.

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